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Versus Trade Wins Best ECN/STP Broker APAC 2026, Marking Third UF Awards Recognition

Versus Trade Wins Best ECN/STP Broker APAC 2026, Marking Third UF Awards Recognition

The international CFD broker adds an execution-focused industry distinction to its previous awards for trading spreads and business growth.

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Three dead as Istanbul sees heaviest rainfall in 80 years

Three dead as Istanbul sees heaviest rainfall in 80 years

Istanbul was battling on Thursday to recover from flooding caused by what officials described as the heaviest rainfall in at least 80 years, as the toll rose to three dead and four missing.

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McIlroy makes 'solid' start in rain-hit Delhi as Norgaard leads

McIlroy makes 'solid' start in rain-hit Delhi as Norgaard leads

Rory McIlroy and defending champion Tommy Fleetwood finished four shots off the clubhouse lead on a rain-hit opening day at the DP World India Championship on Thursday.

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Seven missing after fire on vessel in Black Sea off Romania

Seven missing after fire on vessel in Black Sea off Romania

Romania reported seven people missing on Thursday after two drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea, where several vessels have been hit recently in suspected fallout from the Ukraine war.

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Swiatek avoids seed exodus to breeze into Wuhan last eight

Swiatek avoids seed exodus to breeze into Wuhan last eight

Iga Swiatek hit a new milestone on Thursday as she stormed into a second consecutive Wuhan Open quarter-final with a 6-1, 6-4 win over American lucky loser Ashlyn Krueger.

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'Severe drought' declared in parts of UK

'Severe drought' declared in parts of UK

A "severe drought" was declared in parts of southern England on Thursday by the UK government, which said it took the decision following an "unprecedented period of extreme weather".

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PM condemns 'chaos' as violent protests grip Albania

PM condemns 'chaos' as violent protests grip Albania

Protesters and police clashed in Albania's capital on Thursday, the third straight day of violence, with prime minister Edi Rama condemning "chaos" that has left government buildings badly damaged.

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IUX Announces New Web Client Portal Built for Enhanced Browser-Based Trading

IUX Announces New Web Client Portal Built for Enhanced Browser-Based Trading

IUX, the multi-asset CFD broker, announced the launch of the new version of its Web Client Portal. Designed to provide web browser users with integrated charting, order placement controls, and account management tools in a unified dashboard.

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'I couldn't breathe', Russell Brand's alleged rape victim says

'I couldn't breathe', Russell Brand's alleged rape victim says

A woman allegedly raped by British comedian Russell Brand more than two decades ago recalled how she was left scared and "felt dirty" after being attacked in her hotel room.

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School roof collapse kills teacher, 32 children in NW Pakistan

School roof collapse kills teacher, 32 children in NW Pakistan

The roof of a school collapsed in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar, killing a teacher and 32 students, mostly aged under 14, health officials said on Thursday, as residents and rescuers scrambled to pull children from the rubble.

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