A New Zealand minister has defended fishers involved in the deaths of two orcas in commercial fishing incidents and said "these things happen", while conservationists condemned the "devastating" loss.
Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout round of the World Cup on Thursday after a 1-0 victory over South Korea while Canada edged closer to the last 32 after thrashing Qatar.
Tech firms powered Seoul's Kospi index to another record on Friday, while oil prices extended losses after traffic began to resume in the Strait of Hormuz under the US-Iran agreement.
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Top ranked South Africa launch their 2026 season against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday with a warning from head coach Rassie Erasmus ahead of a 14-match schedule.
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Cuban lawmakers on Thursday adopted nearly 200 free-market reforms in a desperate bid to end a severe crisis and secure the end of a crippling US fuel blockade.
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Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to secure their first ever World Cup victory on Thursday as Switzerland reignited their campaign with a resounding defeat of Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes urged Brazil to move on from a disappointing performance in their World Cup opener as they prepare to face Haiti in Philadelphia on Friday.
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Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to clinch their first ever World Cup victory on Thursday in a Group B match marred by a horrific injury to midfielder Ismael Kone.
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WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 19, 2026 / ELEKTROS Inc. (OTC Pink:ELEK), publicly traded under ticker symbol ELEK, today expressed its sincere appreciation to shareholders, supporters, and investors worldwide as growing market awareness continues to shine a spotlight on the Company's long-term vision involving hard rock lithium mining and patented electric vehicle charging technology.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 19, 2026 / ELEKTROS Inc. (OTC Pink: ELEK), publicly traded under ticker symbol ELEK, today expressed its sincere appreciation to shareholders, supporters, and investors worldwide as growing market awareness continues to shine a spotlight on the Company's long-term vision involving hard rock lithium mining and patented electric vehicle charging technology.
June 19, 2026
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