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LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Asset Value Investors Limited ("AVI") has submitted shareholder proposals on one of AVI Japan Opportunity Trust's ("AJOT") portfolio companies, Wacom Corporation (TSE: 6727, "Wacom") calling for board changes ahead of Wacom's upcoming Annual General Meeting in June. AVI, Wacom's largest shareholder on behalf of all the portfolios it manages, is seeking the dismissal of two directors and the appointment of one external director.

PALO ALTO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Bioz, Inc. a leading platform for uniting scientific validation with researcher's product experience, is pleased to continue its collaboration with PLAS-LABS, a trusted provider of glove boxes and controlled environment enclosures designed to support a wide range of laboratory and research applications. Through the implementation of Bioz Badges, PLAS-LABS is enabling researchers to seamlessly access publication data tied directly to its products, without adding manual overhead for its internal team.

News Release Highlights:Battery X Metals has taken delivery of three next-generation lithium-ion battery rebalancing machines incorporating design enhancements aligned with the Company's evolving product and platform strategy, representing an important milestone in the continued advancement of its patent-pending battery rebalancing technology.The newly delivered rebalancing machines are expected to support expanded real-world validation activities, continued adapter development for multiple electric vehicle battery architectures, and ongoing technical and commercial evaluation initiatives.Battery X Metals intends to utilize the newly delivered rebalancing machines across research and development, product demonstrations, pilot initiatives, and engagement activities involving prospective strategic partners and industry participants as it advances commercialization readiness initiatives for its battery rebalancing technology.

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / The Company announces that on 13 May 2026 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399 pence each through Goldman Sachs International ("GSI") on the London Stock Exchange in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2025 (the "Purchase"). The Purchase was effected pursuant to instructions issued by the Company on 17 February 2026, as announced on 17 February 2026.

Global analyst firm positions Akkodis as an Enterprise Innovator in agentic AI services

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Lexus of Oakville has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Automobile Dealers - Lexus category for the Greater Toronto Area. This recognition reflects the dealership's commitment to delivering a premium customer experience that extends far beyond the purchase of a vehicle.

The United States on Wednesday renewed an offer of $100 million in aid for Cuba, pressuring its longtime nemesis to cooperate as it weathers an economic crisis that includes prolonged blackouts.

Pep Guardiola said all Manchester City can do is stay alive and hope for an Arsenal slip-up in the Premier League title race after a 3-0 win against Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Manchester City's second string eased past Crystal Palace 3-0 on Wednesday to climb just two points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal with two games remaining of a captivating title race.

Lebanon's health ministry said 22 people including eight children were killed on Wednesday as Israel intensified strikes on the country, with several deadly raids hitting south of Beirut.

Newly-crowned Spanish champions Barcelona suffered a 1-0 defeat by Alaves on Wednesday, ending their bid to match the all-time La Liga record points total of 100.

A Chicago jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in a suit brought against Boeing by family members of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.

Paris Saint-Germain secured their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title on Wednesday as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's strike set up a decisive 2-0 win away to nearest rivals Lens.

Inter Milan won the Italian Cup on Wednesday after beating Lazio 2-0 and completing a domestic double alongside their 21st Serie A title.

Manchester City's second string eased past Crystal Palace 3-0 on Wednesday to climb just two points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal with two games remaining of a captivating title race.

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to tackle thorny issues dividing the two superpowers when they meet in Beijing on Thursday, with Iran, trade and Taiwan on the cards.

Major Wall Street stock indices shrugged off a surprisingly big jump in US inflation Wednesday and pushed to fresh records on artificial intelligence bullishness and hopes for ths US-China summit.

Iran held a send-off ceremony Wednesday for the national football team as it prepared to play in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Rory McIlroy said his nagging right pinky toe injury was "totally fine" after playing a nine-hole practice round on Wednesday at Aronimink ahead of the PGA Championship.

"Ocean Dream," the largest blue-green diamond ever recorded, sold for $17 million Wednesday, Christie's auction house said.

California has contacted FIFA over possible legal violations in the sale of World Cup tickets following allegations that some fans purchased seats in categories that were later changed, the state's attorney general said Wednesday.

French authorities on Wednesday allowed asymptomatic passengers to leave a British cruise ship, saying a gastrointestinal virus was behind an outbreak of sickness that came after an elderly man died of a heart attack.

The United States is working hard to create a supply chain for rare earths -- metals needed to replenish its military arsenal amid the conflict in Iran -- that does not depend on China, the sector's global leader.

A middleman who helped provide "Friends" actor Matthew Perry with the drugs that killed him was jailed in California on Wednesday.

The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chairman to lead a central bank whose independence is under attack and with inflation at a three-year high.

Virat Kohli struck an unbeaten 105 to lead defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the IPL table with a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday.

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's co-leader and wife Rosario Murillo will lose power once her ageing husband dies, ex-guerrilla commander Monica Baltodano told AFP in an interview from exile in Costa Rica.

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

One man's trash is another man's treasure and under a new scheme launched in Berlin on Wednesday, residents and visitors alike will be encouraged to collect rubbish in return for various rewards.

Former England women's wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor has been named as fielding coach for the men's team during next month's Test series against New Zealand in a landmark appointment.

The PGA Championship is not considering playing the event outside the United States or moving off its current May date, PGA of America officials said on Wednesday.

US senators on Wednesday narrowly rejected a resolution curbing President Donald Trump's power to wage war on Iran -- their first vote on the conflict since a 60-day deadline expired for the White House to seek formal authorization.