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    Tormented Souls Video Game Rights Acquired for Film & TV

    ZQ Entertainment, Prime Universe Films, and Longevity Pictures have acquired the exclusive motion picture and television rights to Dual Effect's survival horror video game franchise 'Tormented Souls'. The deal is backed by ZQ Entertainment's financing. The project will be produced by Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe Films, Ara Keshishian of ZQ Entertainment, Petr Jakl, and Majd Nassif of Longevity Pictures. The game's developers, Gabriel and Germán Araneda Quijada, will serve as executive producers alongside Josh Wexler of Pure Imagination Studios. The rights cover both film and television formats, with the first project's medium yet to be confirmed.
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    Turkey Aims for FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027

    The Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF), led by President Hidayet Türkoğlu, has set its sights on qualifying for the FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2027. Türkoğlu expressed confidence in the future of Turkish basketball, stating that both the men's and women's national teams will achieve significant successes with the next generation of athletes. The federation's first goal is to participate in the 2027 World Cup in Qatar, with the aim of winning second-round matches and reaching the tournament's main stages.
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    Chicago Mayor Proposes Reparations for ICE Raid Victims

    Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a ballot referendum seeking financial compensation and reparations for communities affected by ICE immigration raids under the Trump administration's 'Operation Midway Blitz'. The referendum, approved by the City Council, asks voters if Chicago should pursue all lawful means to recover money from the federal government for economic harms caused by the raids. Johnson cited examples of harsh tactics used during the raids, including a Black man subjected to an illegal chokehold and women and children being zip-tied and thrown into vehicles. The referendum would seek compensation for costs such as lost tax revenue, public safety responses, and services provided to affected residents and families.
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    Cuba to Eliminate 92,000 Public Jobs in Health, Education, Culture and Sports

    Cuba's Prime Minister, Manuel Marrero, announced the elimination of 92,000 public jobs in Health, Education, Culture, and Sports in the coming weeks. This decision is part of a package of reforms aimed at liberalizing and decentralizing the country's economy. The move is a first step in applying the Law on the Organization of the Central Administration of the State, which will result in the disappearance of several ministries. Most of the affected jobs are currently vacant.
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    Former South Korea Coach Hong Grilled by MPs Over World Cup Flop

    Former South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo appeared before parliament's sports committee to face questions over his side's failure to advance from their group at the World Cup. Hong, who resigned after the elimination, took full responsibility for the team's performance. He denied allegations of preferential treatment and incorrect salary reports, but apologized for the team's failure to reach the knockout stages.
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    Israeli Officials Warned of Iranian Assassination Attempts

    Israeli security agencies have warned current and former ministers and officials about potential Iranian retaliation following the killing of its top leadership. The warnings advise them to change daily routines and take special precautions due to signs of Iranian attempts to target senior Israeli officials. Shin Bet has increased protection and urged officials to break routines.
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    Game of Thrones Play 'The Mad King' Debuts to Standing Ovation

    'Game of Thrones' play 'The Mad King', a co-production between HBO and the Royal Shakespeare Company, held its first preview on Tuesday night after cancelling its initial week of performances. The play, set before the events of the TV series, received a standing ovation from the audience. This comes after reports of a rocky road to opening, with several postponed previews.
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    Microsoft's Azure Cloud Revenue Tops $100B; Meta's Earnings Miss Drags Stock Down

    Microsoft's stock surged nearly 9% in pre-market trading after the tech giant reported strong earnings, with Azure cloud revenue topping $100 billion annually and robust forward guidance. Meanwhile, Meta Platforms' stock dropped around 9% on an earnings miss, weaker revenue guidance, and concerns over elevated AI spending. Starbucks and Chipotle shares climbed on raised outlooks, while Qualcomm fell due to a weaker-than-expected Q4 profit forecast. Garmin and Fortinet also gained on strong results.
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    US Strikes in Iran: At Least 3 Dead, Including Child, on Qeshm Island

    The US military launched a wave of attacks against Iran, targeting military sites and residential areas. At least three people, including a two-year-old child, were killed on Qeshm Island when a missile hit a residential building. Explosions were also reported in other southern Iranian cities, including Bandar Abbas, Bushehr, and Abadan. Iran confirmed the attacks but did not immediately respond.
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    Chamber Chief Walter Ruck Resigns Amid Wiretapping Scandal

    Walter Ruck, the head of Vienna's Chamber of Commerce and Economic Chamber, resigned on Thursday following a wiretapping scandal that revealed nepotism, misogynistic remarks, and deals with Vienna's mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ). The pressure from his party, ÖVP, and other political figures led to his resignation. His former deputy, Margarete Kriz-Zwittkovits, will take over. Ruck's resignation comes after he was expelled from his party and faced criticism from Chancellor Christian Stocker and WKÖ President Martha Schultz.
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