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US carries out new strikes on southern Iran

The United States carried out new strikes on southern Iran on Thursday, after President Donald Trump threatened to "finish the job" if Tehran did not agree to a peace deal.

'Shoebox' flat reform leaves low-income Hong Kong residents in limbo

Hong Kong resident Lisa Lau put on a costume drama as she settled on the bed that occupies much of her tiny apartment, trying to take her mind off of a looming eviction.

Fund for climate-exposed Pacific nation invests in fossil fuels

A trust fund set up to help a South Pacific nation gravely threatened by climate change has invested in coal mining, gas exploration and the world's largest crude oil refinery, an AFP investigation has revealed.

Maverick Bielsa faces Uruguay mutiny ahead of World Cup

Marcelo Bielsa is widely revered as a pioneer of coaching but his unconventional methods risk ruining Uruguay's World Cup chances before the tournament has even begun.

Yamal injury hangs over Spain as Uruguay, Saudi seek Group H surprise

Spain's World Cup preparations have been beset by fitness concerns, including to star winger Lamine Yamal, as Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa faces a challenge to his authority before aiming to shock the European champions in Group H.

From refugees to World Cup for exciting Australian duo

Nestory Irankunda and Mohamed Toure are thriving in England's Championship and Australia coach Tony Popovic is banking on the young attacking duo to fire the Socceroos to a best-ever World Cup.

POLARIS Laboratories Joins the Dow Coolant Care Network as Testing Provider for DOWFROST Heat Transfer Fluids

INDIANAPOLIS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / May 28, 2026 / POLARIS Laboratories® today announced Dow has selected POLARIS Laboratories® as a testing provider for DOWFROST™ LC and HD Heat Transfer Fluids used in advanced cooling systems. This collaboration reinforces Dow's commitment to helping customers move beyond reactive maintenance practices toward proactive, data-driven fluid management.

Caldwell Strengthens Financial Services and Fintech Capabilities with Addition of Alex Langridge in London

TORONTO, ON AND LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / May 28, 2026 / Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) today announced the addition of Alex Langridge as a Partner in the firm's Financial Services Practice. Based in London, Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring.

Applications are Open for the 2026 Semmelweis-Richter Journalism Award Until June 9th

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY / ACCESS Newswire / May 28, 2026 / After the strong success of its first edition, the Semmelweis-Richter Journalism Award returns in 2026. Journalists from eligible European countries are invited to submit entries in two categories: Women's Health and Pharmaceutical Strategies and Innovation, with a special focus on cardiovascular therapies. The application deadline is June 9, 2026, 23:59 CET.

Israel kills chief of Hamas armed wing in Gaza strike

Israel said on Wednesday it had killed the new head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, Mohammed Odeh, after killing his predecessor earlier this month despite an ongoing ceasefire.