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Novonesis to acquire remaining share of MicroBioGen to strengthen yeast capabilities

Novonesis to acquire remaining share of MicroBioGen to strengthen yeast capabilities COPENHAGEN, Denmark, August 10 - Novonesis has signed an agreement with the intent to acquire MicroBioGen, an Australian biotechnology company with leading scientific expertise in yeast strains for industrial applications, particularly in bioethanol. The acquisition builds on Novonesis’ 2013 investment in MicroBioGen and its current 23% stake, further strengthening a decade-long collaboration in advanced yeast s

Storebrand Europe Index - announcement of prospectus

Lysaker, 10 August 2026 Storebrand hereby announces the Prospectus with Articles of AssociationAppendix to the Prospectus ("tillæg” relevant to Danish investors) for Storebrand Europe Index, an index aware equity fund. The fund has been accepted for listing at Nasdaq Copenhagen and is scheduled for trading on Wednesday 12 August 2026. At end of business on 7 August 2026 the fund had the following diversification characteristics for the shareclass to be listed, Storebrand Europe Index A5 - ISIN N

New ReSound Sensia™ hearing aids lift the voice you want to hear - not just the loudest

Automatically, accurately, proven. BALLERUP, Denmark, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GN, a global leader in hearing technology, announces ReSound Sensia™, a new family of premium hearing aids built on the company's new AI platform. ReSound Sensia combines the world's most accurate environmental classifier, an advanced 4-microphone directional beamformer and Deep Neural Network (DNN) noise reduction to automatically lift the speech the user wants to focus on. This powerful combination of technolog

Castro laughs off VP statement that Marcos is pro-China

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said Vice President Sara Duterte's remark that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. could be "pro-China" was laughable. She made the statement after Duterte challenged Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. to produce a list of officials accused of defending China, arguing that without specific names, even President Marcos could fall under public suspicion. "I laughed," Castro told The Manila Times. "I don't kn

Global Power Solutions signs non-binding LOI with SolarZone Energy for potential deployment of modular power systems

Vancouver, BC, Canada, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Power Solutions Corp. (TSX Venture Exchange: PWER; Frankfurt Stock Exchanges: NJA) ("Global Power” or the "Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (the "LOI”) with Solar Zone LLC, operating as SolarZone Energy ("SolarZone”), to evaluate the potential deployment of Global Power’s proposed 5 megawatt ("MW”) modular decentralized power systems across multiple sites in the United States.

Percona Live Amsterdam Brings Community Together Around Future For Open Source Databases

Engineers, database leaders and developers cover range of open source projects that underpin critical applications at scale RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Percona, a global leader in enterprise-grade open source database software and services, will host Percona Live in Amsterdam from September 9 - 11, 2026. Percona Live Amsterdam brings together innovators, architects and developers to discuss emerging technologies and approaches around data at the largest independent open sour

46/2026・Trifork Group: Weekly report on share buyback

Schindellegi, Switzerland - 10 August 2026 Trifork Group AG Company announcement no. 46/2026 Weekly report on share buyback On 27 February 2026, Trifork initiated a share buyback program in accordance with Regulation No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (MAR) and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, (Safe Harbour regulation). The share buyback program runs from 2 March 2026 up to and including no later than 31 December 2026. For details, please see comp

PRU FY26 Results Investor Webinar

Perth, Western Australia, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FY26 RESULTS INVESTOR WEBINAR / CALL Perseus Mining Limited (ASX/TSX: PRU) is hosting an investor webinar and conference call to discuss its FY26 Results, which are anticipated for release around 8:30am AEST on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. CALL DETAILS Australia: Wednesday 26 August 2026 Perth - 7:00am Sydney/Melbourne - 9:00am Canada: Tuesday 25 August 2026 Vancouver - 4:00pm Toronto - 7:00pm UK: Wednesday 26 August 2026 London - 12:00 m

Sex doll 'mistaken' for murder victim in Australia

SYDNEY — A lifelike sex doll was briefly "mistaken" for a murder victim after it was found inside a suitcase dumped in rural Australia, police and local media said on Monday. Two men were driving through the Australian countryside on Sunday when they stumbled across an abandoned suitcase seemingly packed with human remains. A strike force of homicide detectives and forensic experts was set up to solve what police initially treated as a murder. But tests soon showed the suitcase was actuall

TICKETS FOR THE NBA CHINA GAMES 2026 PRESENTED BY TAOBAO 88VIP FEATURING THE DALLAS MAVERICKS AND HOUSTON ROCKETS TO GO ON SALE ON AUG. 12

- Mavericks and Rockets Will Play Preseason Games on Oct. 9 and 11 at The Venetian Arena in Macao - - Star-Studded Lineup of Artists from Across Asia to Perform at Games and NBA Fan Day - MACAO, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Sands China Ltd. (HKEx: 1928.HK) today announced that tickets for The NBA China Games 2026 presented by Taobao 88VIP and NBA Fan Day presented by Alibaba Cloud will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 12 p.m. China

Toobit Adds Instant Demo With No Registration Required

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toobit, the award-winning global cryptocurrency exchange, today announces the rollout of Instant Demo, reducing the friction new traders face when experiencing Toobit's trading suite. Built to simplify onboarding, the new feature provides prospective traders with 10,000 USDT in Demo Trading funds within a live market environment. Unlike Demo Trading, which requires traders to log in or sign up first, Instant Demo lets traders jump st

The consolidated sales of VILVI Group July 2026

VILVI Group, which consists of Vilkyškių pieninė AB, Modest AB, Kelmės pieninė AB, Kelmės pienas UAB, Pieno logistika AB, Baltic Dairy Board SIA and Marijampolės pieno konservai UAB, which joined the Group on 16 January 2026, consolidated sales for July 2026 amounted EUR 35.53 million - 44.6% increase comparing to July 2025. The consolidated sales of the Group for period January - July 2026 amounted to EUR 223.31 million - 33.4% increase comparing to the same period last year. Vilija Milaseviciu

Traditional Martial Arts Showdown: Kungfu Elite from Home and Abroad Converge on Yongchun

QUANZHOU, China, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Hong Kong Commercial Daily: Photo by Chen Zhipeng On August 8, the gong sounded at Yongchun Dilan Gymnasium, marking the opening of the 2026 National Traditional Wushu Open (Yongchun White Crane Kungfu Division). Over 1,600 martial artists from 111 teams, domestic and international, have gathered here, connected by their shared passion for martial arts. The event runs through August 10. This marks the first time in White Crane Kungfu's

Twice's Jeongyeon leaves JYP Entertainment after 11 years, stays with group

MANILA, Philippines — K-Pop girl Twice member Jeongyeon has announced her departure from JYP Entertainment after 11 years with the agency, but assured fans that her commitment to the K-pop group remains unchanged. Jeongyeon, whose real name is Yoo Jeong-yeon, made the announcement Monday, Aug. 10, through a handwritten letter posted on her personal Instagram account. She debuted with Twice in 2015 after spending her teenage years as a JYP trainee. “JYP has been my second home since m

Kyungdong Pharmaceutical and Asimov Announce Completion of Cell Line Development Campaign for Biosimilar Antibody

BOSTON, Aug. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kyungdong Pharmaceutical announced that it has successfully completed a cell line development campaign for a biosimilar antibody candidate, in collaboration with Asimov, the company building an AI-native synthetic biology platform to advance therapeutic development. Through this collaboration, Kyungdong secured a high-performing production cell line for its next-generation biosimilar antibody candidate, laying the foundation for process development, larg

JINRO Unveils Global Limited-Edition 'K-POP Star Toad' Green Grape

- Features JINRO's iconic mascot reimagined as a K-POP artist for a limited-edition rollout SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JINRO, the world's No. 1 soju brand, announces the launch of a limited-edition product featuring its 'K-POP Star Toad' label. Featured on JINRO Green Grape, the brand's top-selling fruit liqueur in international markets, the special edition will be available in limited quantities. JINRO Unveils Global Limited-Edition ‘K-POP Star Toad’ Green Grape This limi

Riot Announces New Date for Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call

CASTLE ROCK, Colo., Aug. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT) ("Riot” or "the Company”), a leader in vertically integrated digital infrastructure specializing in the development of large-scale data centers and Bitcoin mining applications, announced today that it has rescheduled the second quarter 2026 earnings conference call for Monday, August 10, 2026, at 4:30 P.M. EST. This conference call will be available through a webcast. Please use this link here to register.

Games of the Future Astana 2026 Comes to a Close After 12 Electric Days of Competition

The world's leading celebration of phygital sport, where physical performance meets digital gameplay, wrapped its 2026 edition having united athletes, fans and broadcasters from across the globe. ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Games of the Future Astana 2026 powered by Samruk-Kazyna has officially concluded after 12 days of high-intensity competition, bringing more than 800 participants from over 50 nationalities to Astana to compete for a prize pool exceeding US$4 million

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AVITA Medical to Host Investor Webinar Briefing

VALENCIA, Calif., Aug. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AVITA Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCEL, ASX: AVH), a leading therapeutic acute wound care company delivering transformative solutions, invites shareholders and prospective investors to attend its investor webinar briefing and presentation by Cary Vance, President and Chief Executive Officer, and David O’Toole, Chief Financial Officer, on August 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time (August 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time). The

NBA champion player and historic coach Nelson dead at 86

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player with the Boston Celtics, died on Sunday, his family announced. He was 86. Nelson was a member of five NBA championship teams with Boston from 1966 to 1976 and the Celtics retired his jersey number 19. As a coach, Nelson finished with a record of 1,335-1,063 -- what had been an NBA record until Gregg Popovich passed him in 2022 -- in stints with Golden State, Milwaukee,

RadNet Reports Second Quarter Financial Results with Record Quarterly Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA(1) and Revises Upwards 2026 Financial Guidance Ranges

Total Company Revenue increased 25.0% to a quarterly record of $622.7 million in the second quarter of 2026 from $498.2 million in the second quarter of 2025Revenue from the Digital Health reportable segment (inclusive of intersegment revenue) increased 56.5% to a quarterly record of $32.4 million in the second quarter of 2026 from $20.7 million in the second quarter of 2025; Annual Recurring Revenue(4) (ARR) increased from $53.5 million at June 30, 2025 to $105.5 million at June 30, 2026 and se

Raul Fernandez wins British MotoGP Grand Prix

SILVERSTONE, United Kingdom — Aprilia-Track house's Spanish rider Raul Fernandez won the British MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday, claiming just the second race victory of his career. Championship leader Jorge Martin started on pole but was outpaced from the flag by his 25-year-old compatriot. Martin finished second with Italian Marco Bezzecchi rounding off the podium. "I'm happy and this win is special because we got three consecutive podiums and this one was a victory," Fernandez said. "Now w

Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career

ROSARIO — Argentina football icon Lionel Messi bid farewell Sunday to his father Jorge, the global star's emotional anchor and agent since childhood who passed away following a battle with cancer aged 68. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner touched down on a private flight from Miami late on Saturday with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their children. A private ceremony with close family and a few Argentina teammates took place at a cemetery in the town of Perez, adjacent to Rosario, later S