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PARIS, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Homary, a global home furniture and decor brand, today announced the grand opening of its first French flagship store at the Domus commercial center in Greater Paris. Opening to the public on Saturday, June 27, 2026, the store marks the brand’s official arrival in the French market and further expansion across Europe. Guided by its global brand slogan, “Live Your Statement, Live Homary,” the new store introduces French consumers to a design-led lifestyle experience inspired by contemporary Parisian living, where aesthetics, comfort, and individuality come together to shape modern interiors. Designed as an immersive…

(Oslo/Lista, Norway 18 June 2026) Statkraft and Alcoa have signed two new power agreements securing electricity supply to support continued operation of Alcoa’s aluminium plant at Lista, Norway. The agreements provide a solid and predictable energy foundation for the smelter and help maintain both production and further development at the site.Production Line 2 at Lista recently completed a successful restart of 31,000 metric tonnes per annum to reach its nameplate capacity of 95,000 metric tonnes for the plant. This marked an important milestone for Alcoa in Norway, with restored capacity and a strengthened industrial presence. Building on this, access to…

An American man who became a Canadian citizen says he was told he may not be one after being asked to surrender his certificate of citizenship. Shawn Davis Mooney, who lives in Victoria, British Columbia, said he was thrilled to become a Canadian citizen before receiving an email from the immigration department last weekend asking him to surrender his certificate.“It’s like winning the lottery. They give you the money, you spend it all, and then they come and knock on your door and say, ‘oh, you’ve got to give it all back,’”Mooney told Global News on Wednesday.Mooney, a U.S. veteran,…

A bill inspired by the killing of a Kelowna, B.C., woman is officially becoming law. Bill C-225, known as Bailey’s Law, received royal assent on Wednesday, one day after passing third reading in the Senate.“She will never be forgotten and her daughters will know that she has left behind a legacy, a legacy that will make a difference,” said an emotional Debbie Henderson, Bailey’s aunt and family spokesperson, at a news conference in the House of Commons shortly after the bill received royal assent.The legislation introduces a series of reforms aimed at addressing intimate partner violence. It was championed by…

VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XT Exchange, a leading global digital asset trading platform, announced the listing of BTXX, the utility token of BTX, in its Innovation Zone. The BTXX/USDT trading pair is now available on XT Exchange, giving global users access to a Polygon-based token connected to the broader BTX ecosystem. BTX is building an AI and Web3-focused ecosystem designed around digital asset utility, staking participation, on-chain data infrastructure, NFTs, DAO governance, and real-world asset applications. Through its ecosystem design, BTX aims to connect blockchain-based utility with practical data-driven use cases, creating a more open and participatory…

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hiša Franko, led by Ana Roš, has retained the highest distinction of three MICHELIN stars, while Milka Restaurant, under the leadership of David Žefran, has once again been awarded two MICHELIN stars. Eight restaurants received one MICHELIN star, with Galerija okusov joining the category for the first time this year. The Bib Gourmand distinction was awarded to 12 restaurants. The Selected category includes 52 restaurants, six of them new. This year also marked the debut of the MICHELIN Opening of the Year Award in Slovenia. Additional special recognitions included the Young Chef…

By Jordan Prentice Global News Posted June 17, 2026 11:15 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Calgarians looking to cool off on the Bow and Elbow rivers this summer are being reminded to play it safe. The City of Calgary’s Partners in Aquatic Safety are reminding residents that where there’s water there’s risk, and water incidents, including drownings, can happen very quickly.Calgary Fire officials say each summer, the month of July sees the highest number of water rescues, adding these incidents are often avoidable.According to Calgary police, there are three factors that contribute most…

By Hannah Sangster Global News Posted June 17, 2026 11:36 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Regina’s executive committee voted eight to one Wednesday in favour of forwarding a motion to council that will upgrade Mosaic Stadium ahead of the 2027 Grey Cup. Nearly a decade after its doors opened, Mosaic Stadium needs some upgrades. Using money from the Mosaic Stadium reserve, the plan is to spend around $8 million to replace the field turf and video display boards. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss…

Canada is ready to set aside its reputation for politeness, at least during the World Cup. With a chance to make history at home, after decades of World Cup disappointment, Canada’s players are talking less about manners and more about mentality.“I don’t think it’s always a bad thing to play with arrogance,” midfielder Niko Sigur said. “I think we’re at our best when we play with that swagger.”Canada opened Group B play with a draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina, earning the country’s first World Cup point. On Thursday against Qatar, Canada will be seeking its first victory.“I think if we’re at our…

SAN DIEGO, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eimmigration by Cerenade, the leading immigration case management software trusted by 17,000 legal professionals, today announced the launch of Heroes Spotlight: Top Paralegals in Immigration Law. The recognition program was unveiled at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Annual Conference, where nominations officially opened. Nominations are open now through September 25, 2026. Anyone in the immigration law community can submit a nomination, including attorneys, colleagues, firm leaders, clients, and paralegals themselves. Any immigration paralegal is eligible, regardless of firm size, organization type, or career stage. Heroes Spotlight was created to recognize the…