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TURKISH PRESIDENT SLAMS SOCIAL MEDIA "FASCISM"

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused social media networks of "fascism" and censorship on Monday as his government blocked Instagram for a fourth day.

CENTRAL BANK OF RUSSIA RAISES KEY INTEREST RATE TO COUNTER INFLATION

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On Friday, Russia's central bank increased its key interest to 18 percent, the sixth hike in just over a year as it seeks to tame soaring price rises.

FRENCH TAXI DRIVERS SEEK COMPENSATION FOR LOST OLYMPIC REVENUE

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French taxi drivers on Thursday demanded government compensation for lost revenue during the Olympic Games as traffic disruptions and fewer regular clients weigh on demand.

PRINCE WILLIAM HAS REMOVED CAMILLA'S SISTER FROM ROYAL PAYROLL

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Prince William has decided not to rehire Queen Camilla's sister, Annabel Elliot, as an interior designer for the Duchy of Cornwall. The Duchy, a 700-year-old estate that provides income for the heir to the throne, revealed in its latest Integrated Annual Report that Elliot was not engaged for design services in the 2023-2024 year.

RAIL PASSENGERS LEFT STRANDED AFTER STORM CAUSES DAMAGE IN FRANCE

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Tens of thousands of rail passengers booked on the Paris-Lyon line were unable to travel on Wednesday after trees felled by a storm blocked tracks, French rail operator SNCF said.

GAS PIPELINE OPERATORS SUBMIT AMBITIOUS PLAN FOR GERMAN HYDROGEN CORE NETWORK

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In a significant move towards a hydrogen-based economy, German gas transmission system operators (TSOs) have submitted a comprehensive joint application to the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) for the development of a national hydrogen core network by 2032. This initiative marks a crucial step in Germany's energy transition and decarbonization efforts.

TRAGEDY STRIKES TAYLOR-SWIFT THEMED EVENT IN SOUTHPORT

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A tragic incident has left the quiet town of Southport, England reeling, a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop for children turned into a scene of horror on July 29, 2024. A knife-wielding attacker stormed The Hart Space, leaving one young girl dead and seven others injured.

UKRAINE REACHES $20 BILLION DEBT RESTRUCTURING DEAL

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In a breakthrough for Ukraine's war-torn economy, the government has reached a preliminary agreement with a group of international bondholders to restructure $20 billion of sovereign debt. This deal, announced on July 22, 2024, marks a crucial step in Ukraine's efforts to stabilize its finances amidst ongoing conflict and economic challenges.