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Blaze forces families to abandon Turkish tour boat

Blaze forces families to abandon Turkish tour boat

More than 100 people had to abandon ship after a fire engulfed a children's entertainment tour boat off southwestern Turkey on Thursday, officials said.

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Stocks gain as US inflation worries ease, oil slips

Stocks gain as US inflation worries ease, oil slips

Stock markets mostly advanced Thursday as investors welcomed further signs of easing US inflation, making the prospect of higher interest rates in the world's biggest economy less likely.

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'If you can, move!' say Rome's viral dancing seniors

'If you can, move!' say Rome's viral dancing seniors

Bopping to Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley in a Roman square, an elderly dancing duo has become a viral sensation in Italy -- something they hope will inspire other seniors to take up a more active lifestyle.

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Heavy rain soaks eastern Japan, prompting highest-level warning

Heavy rain soaks eastern Japan, prompting highest-level warning

Torrential rain pummelled eastern Japan on Thursday, triggering landslides and power outages, and prompting the weather authority to issue its highest-level heavy rain warning for the region for the first time.

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Israel sends troops to settler siege as US ambassador slams 'act of terror'

Israel sends troops to settler siege as US ambassador slams 'act of terror'

Israeli forces on Thursday moved against rogue settlers laying siege to Palestinians amid unusually strong US criticism, even as Israel inaugurated an emblematic settlement elsewhere in the West Bank.

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Zambia voters weigh Hichilema's economic record

Zambia voters weigh Hichilema's economic record

Zambians went to the polls Thursday in an election focused on economic hardships in the copper-rich nation, where President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term.

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Celtic boss O'Neill 'much better' after hospital procedure

Celtic boss O'Neill 'much better' after hospital procedure

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill revealed on Thursday he is feeling "much better" after being forced to miss last weekend's win at Kilmarnock following a hospital procedure.

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SBCFX to Showcase Trading Innovation, Regional Growth Strategy, and Future Vision at iFX EXPO Asia 2026

SBCFX to Showcase Trading Innovation, Regional Growth Strategy, and Future Vision at iFX EXPO Asia 2026

SBCFX has announced its participation in iFX EXPO Asia 2026, one of the leading B2B exhibitions for the online trading, fintech, and financial services sectors. 

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MEXC July TradFi Trading Shifts Toward AI Storage as SNDK Futures Volume Surges More Than 15x Times

MEXC July TradFi Trading Shifts Toward AI Storage as SNDK Futures Volume Surges More Than 15x Times

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has released its July TradFi trading data. Monthly trading volume in Stock and Index Futures increased by 64%, while the number of available instruments exceeded 285. Storage-related Futures volume rose by more than fivefold and accounted for nearly 20% of total TradFi Futures volume for the month, making storage the largest contributor to growth in July.

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Hodgkinson sets up Werro showdown after Euro 800m drama

Hodgkinson sets up Werro showdown after Euro 800m drama

Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson on Thursday set up an eagerly-anticipated showdown with in-form Swiss rival Audrey Werro in the women's European 800m final.

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