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After Russian police started using facial-recognition cameras to identify men wanted by military authorities, a young bank worker spent weeks avoiding the Moscow metro.

Twenty-two countries including the United States and European nations jointly warned Iran on Thursday to stop attacking people "on our soil".

The European Central Bank is set to hike interest rates Thursday for the first time since 2023 as the Iran war fuels inflation, despite concerns the move could hit growth in the struggling eurozone.

India's aviation accident probe agency is facing renewed criticism from pilot groups ahead of the anniversary of the 2025 Air India Boeing-787 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people.

Between them, Reza Mansoor and Mostafa Pourmand have attended 11 World Cups to cheer on their beloved Iran, and even a war between their team and host nation the United States is not going to stop them this time.

The use of a sea drone to rescue two US Army aviators apparently shot down by Iran underscores the growing importance of such vessels in Washington's naval operations, analysts said Wednesday.

When SpaceX lists on Wall Street, expected on Friday, Elon Musk will serve simultaneously as chief executive, chief technology officer and board chairman of the rocket and AI company.

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has challenged his players to block out an expected wall of sound on Thursday when they take on co-hosts Mexico in their World Cup opener.

SpaceX enters the final stretch Thursday before its expected trading on Wall Street as part of the biggest initial public offering in history, which could propel co-founder Elon Musk to trillionaire status.

France and Switzerland are imposing tight security for a looming G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, with a demonstration to be held Sunday in Geneva serving as their first test.

Pop diva Taylor Swift was courtside at Madison Square Garden to cheer on the New York Knicks in game four of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.

All Blacks star Damian McKenzie says the Waikato Chiefs are pumped up and ready to "rip" into the Canterbury Crusaders with a place in the Super Rugby final at stake when they meet on Friday.

South Korea captain Son Heung-min said on Wednesday his teammates were so excited about their World Cup opener against the Czech Republic he could "feel it in their eyes".

The United States launched a new wave of attacks against Iran on Wednesday night as efforts to end the three-month old war sputtered, and Tehran hit back saying it will target any ship going through the Strait of Hormuz.

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said he feared for trust in France's institutions after a botched investigation into the main suspect in an 11-year-old girl's likely murder triggered public outrage.

Vatrer Power highlights a modular lithium solar battery option for homeowners, RV users and off-grid builders seeking safer monitoring, expandable capacity and long-term energy control.

MELVILLE, NY AND DAVIDSON, NC / ACCESS Newswire / June 11, 2026 / MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. (NYSE:MSM) ("MSC," "MSC Industrial," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a leading North American distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) products and services, today announced that the Company's conference call to review its fiscal year 2026 third quarter results, as well as its current operations, will be broadcast online live on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Binding Demonstration Plant Agreement executed with POSCO Holdings for the Green River Lithium Project, Utah, USAPOSCO to lead the project at its own expense including the design, construction and operation of its proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction ("DLE") Demonstration Plant.POSCO to pay ~AUD $7.2 million (USD $5.2 million) facilitation fee to Anson.Demonstration plant designed to validate commercialisation of POSCO's proprietary DLE technology for Green River Brines.During the operation of the demonstration plant operation, the parties will discuss further commercial collaboration.

New CTO to oversee development of Elvictor's AI-powered crew management ecosystem and broader digital infrastructure modernization initiative.Highlights:Strengthens executive leadership with the appointment of Theocharis Vasilakis as Chief Technology Officer.Accelerating planned investments in artificial intelligence, automation, and digital infrastructure.AI-enabled crew management platform development underway, with MVP targeted for Q4 2026.

Leading surplus inventory platform recognized for transforming how CPG brands recover value, reduce waste, and improve inventory liquidation

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 11, 2026 / Kidoz Inc. (TSXV:KDOZ)(OTCQB:KDOZF), a brand-safe advertising platform powered by contextual AI, enabling advertising performance without personal data tracking, today commented on the implications of expanding age verification and child protection requirements across the United States.

Popular New York hospitality concept brings a new era of elevated sports viewing to Nora District, one of Florida's fastest-growing lifestyle destinations

BERLIN, DE / ACCESS Newswire / June 11, 2026 / Today at the ILA Berlin Air Show, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the INTEC Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for INTEC to support the architecture and integration of mission systems, entry into service and logistic support services for GA-ASI's Gambit Series of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The work is intended to provide sovereign capabilities to meet the growing interest in CCA in Germany.

FAA-Certificated Private Aviation Company Hopscotch Air Inc.® Selects MOBICARD™ 1.8 Enterprise Platform as PTOP Continues Expanding Its Enterprise Customer Base and Commercialization Efforts

Company launches "Stump octonomy" Challenge to allow manufacturers to test its AI agents against real-world technical documentation, preserving expert knowledge as retirements loom

Modernizing mission-critical communications without compromise

SypherPK reaches more than 20 million followers and subscribers across major social platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, and InstagramAddition of SypherPK and recent signing of Steak further strengthen Click's position as a scaled creator management and monetization platform

Workload-optimized Nvidia Blackwell deployments designed to reduce AI inference costs by approximately 20% compared with standard reference architectures

WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 11, 2026 / The 2026 U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon, a celebration of America's 250th, will introduce prize money for its top Marathon runners for the first time when the race returns to the streets of West Palm Beach on December 12-13, 2026, a move that will attract elite runners worldwide and elevate the status of Palm Beach County's most treasured road test.

CRANBROOK, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 11, 2026 / Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:EPL)(OTCQB:EGPLF) ("EPL" or "Eagle Plains") with partner, Xcite Uranium Inc. (TSX-V:XRI) ("XRI or Xcite"), is pleased to announce initial geophysical results from a 2025 VTEM Plus airborne geophysical survey carried out by Geotech Airborne Geophysical Surveys that covered the Black Bay (1114ha), Lorado (643ha) and Gulch (1996ha) uranium projects. Advanced geophysical interpretation and modeling by Condor Consulting Inc. is nearing completion and will aid in prioritizing areas for summer fieldwork and targeting drill holes in Q3/Q4 2026.

BERKELEY, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 11, 2026 / Helio Corporation (OTCID:HLEO) ("Helio" or the "Company"), a developer of advanced space power and engineering solutions supporting next-generation space infrastructure, today announced that its Board of Directors has announced a share repurchase program of up to 250,000 shares of the Company's common stock.

Portugal beat Nigeria 2–1 in a World Cup warm-up on Wednesday, with goals from Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceicao making up for an off night for Cristiano Ronaldo.