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Fifteen Lives Lost in Tragic Boat Collision Off Chios

Greek emergency personnel wait to transfer bodies of dead migrants, following migrant’s boat collision with coast guard off the island of Chios, in the port of Chios, Greece, February 3, 2026. A deadly maritime collision near the Greek island of Chios has left fifteen migrants dead and prompted urgent questions about how the incident unfolded. According to early reports, a migrant vessel carrying dozens of people struck a Hellenic Coast Guard patrol boat during the night, causing the smaller craft to overturn. Rescue teams recovered multiple bodies from the water while continuing to search the surrounding area for any additional survivors. Twenty‑five people were pulled from the sea alive, several of whom were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Authorities have opened an investigation to determine the sequence of events leading up to the crash, including the movements of both vessels and the conditions at the time. The tragedy adds to the growing concerns over the dangers...
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UK Bonds Experience Worst Start to a Year on Record

 


UK bonds have experienced the worst start to a year on record, following an unexpected surge in inflation. 

The Bloomberg Sterling Aggregate Bond Index is down over 3% this month, more than any other sovereign market. The UK isn’t the only place where investors are rethinking their aggressive bets on interest-rate reductions. Traders in the US and Europe have also moderated their expectations. 

The turbulence in the bond market has brought home how vulnerable markets are. The Bank of England is now caught between a rock and a hard place, as the clear path the market was painting for a steady reduction in interest rates this year may have to be re-visited .


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