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One million migrating raptors dodge illegal hunters above Georgia's Black Sea coast

Standing on a verdant hill above Georgia's Black Sea coast, ornithologist Bart Hoekstra looked out over one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles unfolding before him -- then gunshots pierced the air.

'Under attack' from fragrance, Hanoi prunes its famous blossoms

The star-shaped white blossoms of Hanoi's milkwood trees have inspired songwriters and lovers, but city authorities began cutting them back Friday after an outcry from residents over their "overpowering" fragrance.

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Electrovaya Reports Fiscal Year Q2 2026 Results

Quarterly Revenue of $18M up 20%YoY; Adjusted EBITDA1 of 2.8$M, up 41% YoY, and Net Profit of $1M ($0.02/share)Commercial Robotics Shipments Underway; Energy Storage Systems Initiative Advances with Recent Department of Energy Project and Multiple Products in Development

XCF Global Highlights Operational Readiness at New Rise Renewables Reno and Confirms Catalyst Delivery Remains on Track

Upgrade work at the refinery continues to move forward in support of restart planning and operational readinessCatalyst manufacturing is complete and delivery remains on track, subject to customary international shipping and customs processesXCF continues to target a June 2026 restart

Eagle Plains and Sun Summit Make Greenfields Discovery at the Orbit Project, Toodoggone District, BC.

CRANBROOK, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:EPL)(OTCQB:EGPLF) ("EPL" or "Eagle Plains") is pleased to announce results from a 2025 reconnaissance field program at the newly acquired, 6595 ha Orbit Project, located in the northern Toodoggone District of BC. Geologic observations from a single day of field work, with a 5-person crew, resulted in 39 rocks samples and the discovery of gold, copper, and silver mineralization associated with a remote sensing anomaly. Particularly strong alteration and mineralization was noted over a distance of 300m in the Calypso Zone. The 2025 field program was jointly funded by Sun Summit Minerals Corp. ("Sun Summit") and conducted by TerraLogic Exploration Inc. ("Terralogic") of Cranbrook, BC under the direction of Jarrod Brown, P.Geo.

Four ejected from Eurovision after Israel song disruption

Four people were thrown out of the first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final, which saw attempts to disrupt Israel's performance, organisers said Wednesday.

Starmer clings on as leadership talk overshadows king's speech

The pomp of a speech by King Charles III to Britain's parliament Wednesday failed to quell speculation that a senior government minister is poised to launch a leadership challenge against embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Italy cheers UK's Catherine on first foreign visit since cancer diagnosis

Britain's Princess Catherine was greeted with cheers during a visit to Italy on Wednesday on her first official foreign trip since her 2024 cancer diagnosis.

Eurovision stage inspired by Viennese opera

The Eurovision Song Contest's staging this year is inspired by grand Viennese opera, with more than 3,000 lights and lasers used to conjure up different visual worlds for all 35 performances.

After the hobbits, director Peter Jackson tackles 'Tintin'

"The Lord of the Rings" maestro Peter Jackson revealed Wednesday that he is taking on another cult classic -- "Tintin".

Heckler ejected from Eurovision after Israel song disruption

Four people were thrown out of the first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final, which saw attempts to disrupt Israel's performance, organisers said Wednesday.

UK's Catherine on first official foreign trip since cancer diagnosis

Britain's Princess Catherine started a two-day visit to Italy on Wednesday focused on early childhood development, in her first official foreign trip since her 2024 cancer diagnosis.

British scientists among winners of top Spanish award

British chemists David Klenerman and Shankar Balasubramanian joined French biophysicist Pascal Mayer in winning Spain's top science award on Wednesday for DNA sequencing research that helped combat coronavirus.

King Charles lays out Starmer's agenda as PM fights for survival

King Charles III outlined UK leader Keir Starmer's legislative plans during a pomp-filled ceremony Wednesday, despite uncertainty over the prime minister's future as he faces calls to resign from his own party.

Challenger DFS Progress Update

CGM confirmed suitable for recommissioning, scenario analysis ongoingHIGHLIGHTSCentral Gawler Mill (CGM) assessed to be suitable for recommissioning, with the reprocessing of historical TSF1 tailing materials considered technically feasible and operationally practicalOpen pit Resource upgrade, geotechnical, metallurgical, and optimisation programs ongoing

Avino Delivers Record Q1 2026 Financial Results

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2026 / Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX:ASM)(NYSE American:ASM)(FSE:GV6) a long-standing silver producer in Mexico, announces its unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial results for the first quarter of 2026. All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless stated otherwise.

5E Advanced Materials Reports Key Fiscal Q3 2026 Commercial and Operational Milestones

First Boric Acid Offtake Agreement Signed, Specialty Product Development and Financing Efforts Advance

XCF Global Backs Southern Energy Renewables' LOI With Hapag-Lloyd for Green Methanol Project Development and Long-Term Offtake as Strategic Fit for Pending Business Combination with Southern Energy Renewables and DevvStream Corp

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2026 / XCF Global Inc. (Nasdaq:SAFX), an emerging renewable fuels company focused on sustainable aviation fuel ("SAF"), today announced its support for Southern Energy Renewables Inc.'s recently announced letter of intent with Hapag-Lloyd AG as further validation of the strategic rationale for XCF's pending business combination with Southern Energy Renewables and DevvStream Corp.

Favourites Finland, Israel through at Eurovision semis

Favourites Finland made it through the first Eurovision semi-final on Tuesday alongside Israel, whose participation saw five countries boycott the world's biggest live televised music event.

Fabled Argentine city Ushuaia tries to shrug off virus suspicions

Argentina's city "at the end of the world," Ushuaia, the jump-off point for expeditions to the Antarctic, is laboring under suspicion of being the source of the deadly hantavirus outbreak that killed three cruise ship passengers.

Cannes honours Jackson, Middle Earth wizard who 'transformed' cinema

"The Lord of the Rings" maestro Peter Jackson -- who will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival Tuesday -- has wowed the world with his big-screen epics and delivered a tourism bonanza to his native New Zealand.

New London museum woos younger visitors

A new London museum conceived with and for under-30s is seeking to draw younger generations by tackling themes such as climate and gender.

5E Advanced Materials Signs First Milestone Offtake Heads of Agreement with Domestic Industrial Customer

Reports Third Quarter Achievements Highlighting Commercial Progress Across Boric Acid, Meta Boric Acid and FerroboronManagement will Host Conference Call at 5 p.m. ET on May 12

White Gold Corp Appoints Hans Smit as Technical Advisor

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / White Gold Corp. (TSX.V:WGO)(OTCQX:WHGOF)(FRA:29W) (the "Company" or "White Gold") is pleased to announce that Hans Smit, P.Geo. has agreed to join the White Gold team as a Technical Advisor. Mr. Smit will provide strategic technical guidance in support of the Company's ongoing resource expansion and economic evaluation activities including the preparation of a maiden Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") on its flagship White Gold Project, located in west-central Yukon, Canada.

XCF Global Announces Agreement to Reduce Debt and Increase Equity Capitalization with New Rise Founder and Key Stakeholder

The Transaction is expected to strengthen XCF's balance sheet, supports its financial flexibility and demonstrates key stakeholder's confidence in XCF's long-term strategy.

Is risk-averse Hollywood running scared of Cannes critics?

Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Top Gun have all premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in the last decade. But in 2026, not a single Hollywood blockbuster is programmed there, raising questions about why US studios are ghosting the event.

Middle East conflicts a danger for whales off S.Africa: study

Conflicts in the Middle East are increasing dangers for whales off South Africa by shifting sea traffic into their habitats and heightening the risks of collision, researchers told AFP.

Revolve to Present at the 16th Annual LD Micro Invitational on May 18, 2026

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 11, 2026 / Revolve Renewable Power Corp. (CSE:REVV)(OTCQB:REVVF) ("Revolve" or the "Company"), a North American owner, operator and developer of renewable energy projects, is pleased to announce that it will be participating in the 16th Annual LD Micro Invitational at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel in Los Angeles, CA, May 18th and 19th, 2026.

Colosseum Bankable Feasibility Study Confirms High Margin Gold Project

A Technically Simple Restart with Strong Economics

Eskay Mining Corp. Retains Internationally Renowned Structural Geologist Brett Davis To Advance Exploration Targets in the Golden Triangle

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 11, 2026 / Eskay Mining Corp. ("Eskay" or the "Company") (TSXV:ESK)(OTC PINK:ESKYF)(Frankfurt:KN7)(WKN:A0YDPM) is pleased to announce that it has contracted the services of Brett Davis, Ph.D., a world-leading structural geologist, to provide expert analysis and interpretation of the complex structural geology elements on its 459 square kilometer land package in British Columbia's prolifically mineralised Golden Triangle. Dr. Davis, known for his ability to use multi-scale structural geological analysis to bridge the gap between ground-level data capture and 3D structural modeling, will play a pivotal role in refining exploration targets across the Company's large property.

Eagle Plains Partner Earthwise Commences Drill Program at the Iron Range Precious Metals Project, SE BC

CRANBROOK, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 11, 2026 / Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (TSXV:EPL)(OTCQB:EGPLF) ("EPL" or "Eagle Plains") is pleased to announce that partner Earthwise Minerals Corp. (CSE: WISE FSE: 966; OTCQB: EWISF) ("Earthwise" or "WISE") has commenced a diamond drilling program at Eagle Plains' 100% owned Iron Range Project, SE British Columbia. Earthwise holds the exclusive option to acquire up to an 80% interest in the Iron Range Project.

Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc - Abridged and Unaudited Quarterly Results and Details of Management Conference Call for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 ("the Quarter" or "Q1 2026")

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Singer Bonnie Tyler in induced coma in Portugal

Husky-voiced Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler was Friday in an induced coma in a hospital in Portugal after emergency surgery, a spokesperson said.

Japan confirms year's first fatal bear attack, two more suspected

Japan confirmed Friday the first fatal bear attack of 2026 after a record 13 deaths last year, with reports pointing to a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation.

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