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Italy's fuel crisis: SOCAR announces price cap at IP stations

State-owned Azerbaijani group SOCAR is introducing a gradual price cap on the IP network after buying Italiana Petroli; from Monday a maximum price for petrol and diesel will also apply at ENI filling…

  • SOCAR sets fuel price cap at Italiana Petroli stations in Italy.
  • Cap to be introduced gradually, starting with IP-branded network.
  • Company aims to address soaring fuel costs amid market tensions.

World

Two people killed as bus crashes on way to Oktoberfest

The bus was traveling from Italy to Munich, carrying 33 Filipino tourists who wanted to visit the famous beer festival. One of the dozens injured remains in life-threatening condition.

  • Two Filipinos killed in bus crash near Munich for Oktoberfest
  • Accident occurred at 5:41 a.m. when bus veered off A96 highway
  • Investigation underway for negligent homicide of Italian driver

Health & Medicine

Atrial fibrillation patients saw 69% lower risk with common blood thinners

Direct oral anticoagulants cut the risk of serious clinical events by 69% in atrial fibrillation patients with an intermediate risk of stroke, according to the randomized SINGLE-AF trial. The benefit was driven mainly by fewer ischemic strokes, with no increase in major bleeding.

  • Single-AF trial led by Professor Boyoung Joung of Yonsei University found significant reduction.
  • DOAC treatment associated with fewer adverse clinical events, particularly ischemic strokes.
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