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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WePlay, a social entertainment app for young users worldwide, has teamed up with Freej, the Emirati animated IP, to create a themed in-app experience inspired by Dubai neighborhood culture, local storytelling, and online adventure. Centered on a “Golden Realm” journey, the collaboration brings themed towns, bazaar-style scenes, character interactions, virtual gifts, avatar accessories, and room effects into WePlay’s online social spaces. Created by Mohammed Saeed Harib, Freej is an Emirati CGI animated series set around a neighborhood in modern Dubai. The word “Freej” means “neighborhood” in Emirati Arabic, a concept…

MONACO CITY, Monaco, July 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crypto news today is turning toward the next major market cycle as Bitcoin price prediction forecasts begin discussing whether BTC could eventually reach $200,000. Bitcoin remains the market leader, but its size is also pushing traders to examine earlier-stage crypto opportunities before public-market price discovery begins. AlphaPepe is entering that conversation as its presale moves closer to selling out. The project has now raised more than $2 million, attracted over 10,300 holders, and reached a current presale price of $0.02158. Launch preparations are underway, a second independent audit has been secured…

The end of an era is coming, and it may be game over for physical video game media. Sony, which owns the popular console PlayStation, has announced plans to stop production of physical copies of their games in 2028.That decision is impacting local gaming businesses.“It just used to feel a lot more like ‘for the fans’ kind of thing, whereas now, it’s just you know it really feels like it’s bottom-line bottom-line bottle-line. That’s what it feels like their focus has become and it’s really unfortunate because I think for gamers, even from yesterday and today, there’s a passion to…

Ferran Torres’ first goal of this year’s World Cup was the goal of his life, and it put Spain back atop the soccer world. Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title in what he has indicated would be his final World Cup match, Torres came off the bench and scored in the 106th minute and Spain — in a match it simply dominated — ended Argentina’s reign with a 1-0 win on Sunday.Torres pounced on a bouncing ball in the box and used his left foot to bury a shot just under the crossbar and into the back of the…

RCMP launched a water, land, and aerial search after two boys slipped into fast-moving rapids in Manitoba’s Whiteshell Provincial Park. Officers received a report of a possible drowning near Sturgeon Falls Trail at Nutimik Lake at about 12:40 p.m. on Saturday.Nutimik Lake is about an hour and a half east of Winnipeg. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. When officers arrived at the scene alongside local fire, EMS and Manitoba Conservation Service officers, they learned two boys aged 10 and 13 had fallen into the rapids.Manitoba…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Saskatchewan Roughriders are in mourning after team captain and linebacker Jayden Dalke died in a car crash Saturday evening. In a statement, the Roughriders called Dalke a “relentless warrior” on the field.“Jayden’s determination, toughness and work ethic inspired his teammates, who cared deeply for him and are heartbroken by his passing,” the team wrote. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. The 30-year-old first joined the University of Alberta Golden Bears in 2019 and was named All-Canadian for…

I would never go so far as to say there’s no place for AI in music (I’m a fan of Holly Herndon, after all). But I generally find music made with generative AI to be offensively boring, especially the outputs of Suno. So I’m having a bit of a tough time processing the fact that I actually quite enjoy 1010Benja’s “Semiramis’ Dream.”Benja has been unapologetic about his use of generative AI on his latest EP, Time Has Nothing To Do With What You Choose… The other three tracks can’t quite hold a candle to what you find on 2024’s Ten…

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, whose social media empire promoting wealth, male dominance and misogyny has made them among the world’s most polarizing internet personalities, were arrested Saturday in Miami as British authorities sought their extradition on rape and sex trafficking charges. The brothers were taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service on a sealed warrant, agency spokesperson Brady McCarron told The Associated Press, placing the United States at the center of an international legal saga that has stretched from Romania to Britain.Britain is seeking their extradition on rape and trafficking chargesBritish prosecutors announced Saturday that they were…

WUHU, China, July 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — During this globally anticipated football season, for fans traveling with family and friends, the SOUEAST S08 DM offers a comprehensive mobility solution built around four key strengths: long range, low fuel consumption, fast charging and a flexible, spacious cabin. Cross-City Match Trips, Comfort at Every MileFor cross-city match trips, the S08 DM delivers a combined range of more than 1,000 km on a full tank and a full charge, enough to cover intercity travel and short urban transfers with greater confidence. Even when driven with a depleted battery, the vehicle achieves an…

By Marieke Glorieux-Stryckman The Canadian Press Posted July 19, 2026 11:52 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Protesters are set to gather today in front of a private college in Montreal to protest its closure after its permit was not renewed by the Quebec government. The Collège supérieur de Montréal is among four private colleges in the province that saw their permit suspended in recent weeks. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. Some students were weeks away from graduation when…