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August 20, 2024

World’s oldest person dies at 117 in Spain

ISTANBUL: Maria Branyas, the world’s oldest person, died on Monday at the age of 117, according to media reports on Tuesday.

Born on March 4, 1907, in San Francisco, US, Branyas moved to Spain as a young child in 1915. She had held the title of the w…

Morning Briefing: August 20, 2024

ISTANBUL: Here is a rundown of all the news that you need to start your Tuesday, including the latest developments on the Gaza cease-fire proposal, thousands protesting against US supports for Israel’s Gaza war in Chicago, and the Scottish government …