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Is virgin plastic production vital or completely unsustainable? For the industry lobbyists at UN talks on plastic pollution, the answer is far from unanimous.

England captured the vital wicket of Kane Williamson for 93 in a dramatic five-wicket final session to leave New Zealand 319-8 after day one of the first Test in Christchurch on Thursday.

Heavy snowfall blanketed South Korea for a second consecutive day Thursday, resulting in three deaths overall and disrupting flights and ferry services, authorities said.

Fiorentina face the first true test of their unlikely role in a crowded Serie A title race on Sunday when Inter Milan come to Florence looking to bust a seven-match winning streak.

Newly-crowned quadruple world champion Max Verstappen will switch his attention from the drivers' title race to the teams' contest this weekend when he leads Red Bull's unlikely bid to retain their crown at the Qatar Grand Prix.

Two decades after scoring a surprise holiday season global hit with "Love Actually", British filmmaker Richard Curtis is bidding to repeat the trick with his first foray into animation.

Ukraine's military said Thursday an air raid alert had been declared across the country, reporting inbound missiles targeting several regions.

Chinese defence minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation for corruption, according to British newspaper the Financial Times.

Ireland-based budget fashion chain Primark has been criticised for its record on workers' rights and the effect of its low-cost, high-volume model on the environment.

Kane Williamson scored an unbeaten 77 as he led New Zealand to a commanding 193-3 at tea on day one of the first Test against England in Christchurch on Thursday.

The World Wide Fund for Nature's (WWF) Norwegian chapter will have its day in court Thursday, after it sued Norway for opening up its seabed to mining before performing sufficient impact studies.

President-elect Donald Trump said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had agreed Wednesday to "stop" US-bound migration, a claim she was quick to publicly downplay.

Asian markets diverged Thursday as investors brushed off a negative lead from Wall Street while welcoming a drop in Treasury yields and data showing US inflation was holding steady.

Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October last year, many home fixtures of Israel's national football team and clubs have been moved to Hungary.

Donald Trump's tariff threats have rattled foreign businesses and governments, with many fearing it could signal the opening salvo of an all-out trade war when he returns to the White House next year.

America's largest private employer, Walmart, is the latest name to join a list of US businesses and institutions rethinking programs to bolster minority groups as support for progressive policies erodes.

President-elect Donald Trump said that Mexico's leader had agreed to "stop" migration in talks Wednesday, effectively closing the southern US border, in claims that went further than his counterpart's account of a discussion about migration "strategy."

Soaring prices have left a bitter taste in shoppers' mouths at a market in Bangui, as a strike by Cameroonian truckers accusing Russia's infamous Wagner mercenaries of a recent murder cuts off the Central African Republic (CAR).

London's Metropolitan Police confirmed Wednesday that it had opened a new investigation into sexual assault claims against the late Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, which has so far identified 90 victims.

Air pollution caused by fires is linked to more than 1.5 million deaths a year worldwide, the vast majority occurring in developing countries, a major new study said on Thursday.

England removed captain Tom Latham and Devon Conway to leave New Zealand on 104-2 at lunch on day one of the first Test in Christchurch Thursday on a placid wicket.

The outgoing US administration of President Joe Biden urged Ukraine Wednesday to reduce the minimum conscription age to 18 from 25 to tackle a manpower shortage as Russian forces press in.

MedMira Inc. (MedMira) (TSXV:MIR), reported today on its financial results for the financial year ended July 31, 2024.

Global Education Communities Corp. ("GECC" or the "Company") (TSX:GEC)(OTCQX International:GECSF) is pleased to announce the execution of several agreements relating to an investment in one of GECC's limited partnerships (the " Project ") by an affiliate of Pomerleau Capital Inc (" PCAP "). In addition to its investment, PCAP will co-develop the Project, with plans to extend this model of investment and co-development to other GEC® student housing properties in Metro Vancouver. The investment was completed on November 20, 2024.

Barton Gold Holdings Limited (ASX:BGD) (Barton or the Company) advises that the attached presentation is due to be presented today at the South Australia Exploration & Mining Conference.

Closed transformational merger of equals transaction with Drone Delivery CanadaGenerated positive cash from operating activities in the quarterAchieved blended gross margin of 34%44% growth in services revenueSubsequent to quarter end, closed institutionally led $15M financing with IQ and EDC and equity financing of $2.77M, strengthening balance sheetContinued efforts to realize cost and operational synergies post-mergerVolatus will host webinar and live Q&A on Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 8 am ET

Aurwest Resources Corporation ("Aurwest" or the "Company") (CSE:AWR) today reports the Company's financial and operational results for the three and nine months period ending September 30, 2024. For further information please see the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com under the Company's profile.

Guanajuato Silver Company Ltd. (the "Company" or "GSilver") (TSXV:GSVR), a rapidly growing Mexican precious metals producer, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an equity distribution agreement (the "Distribution ‎Agreement") with Research Capital Corporation (the "Agent") to establish an at-the-‎market equity program (the "ATM Program").

(TSXV:CANS)("Wildpack Beverage" or the"Company") a leading middle market co-packer of canned goods announces unaudited financial results for the third quarter 2024 ending September 30, 2024.

Signal Gold Inc. ("Signal Gold" or the "Company") (TSX:SGNL)(OTCQB:SGNLF) is reminding its shareholders to vote ahead of the upcoming proxy voting deadline for the special meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") to be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time). In light of the Canada Post labour strike, the Company is encouraging shareholders to vote using the internet, telephone or fax numbers provided in the Circular (as defined below) to ensure their vote is received prior to the proxy voting deadline. Shareholders who have questions or need assistance in voting should contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group by telephone at 1-877-452-7184 (North American Toll Free) or 1-416- 304-0211 (Outside North America), or by email at [email protected]

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Gleason & Sons LLC announced today it has advanced C$3,050,000 under its previously announced acquisition facility to Electric Royalties Ltd. ("the Company") (TSXV:ELEC)(OTCQB:ELECF), positioning the Company to close, without shareholder dilution, on its investment in a 0.75% gross revenue royalty on the producing Punitaqui copper project in Chile operated by Battery Minerals Resources Corp. (TSXV:BMR)(OTCQB:BTRMF).