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OctaFX celebrates 11 years in the financial markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - OctaFX is celebrating its 11th anniversary! Here's what the broker achieved over the years and the core elements of the brand philosophy that helped it along the way. The global broker OctaFX is bigger than ever before - all thanks to the support of its clients. Below are the main achievements OctaFX has managed to accomplish over the past eleven years.Those above are the numbers. But what is behind them? OctaFX shares the core elements of its philosophy and how they help the broker make the investment journeys of its clients as smooth as possible.OctaFX is always online. The broker has already processed 8.8 million requests and dedicated approximately 96,800,000 minutes to resolving issues and answering the questions of its clients honestly and openly.OctaFX is always looking for ways to improve, and therefore analyses all feedback carefully. Identifying the problems traders face when using its services or functionality they wish the broker had is what guides OctaFX's development. Apart from other significant changes, it managed to decrease the average verification process to around three minutes, with 85% of clients passing it on the first time.Constant change in the financial world is what keeps OctaFX agile and ready to transform and develop at all times. This approach resulted in releasing its own mobile trading and copytrading apps, adding a variety of popular financial instruments ranging from cryptocurrencies to stock indices, and developing a copytrading platform with unique features for finding and copying professional traders.Data is what OctaFX is driven by. The broker is constantly conducting research and analysis of itself, learning about the latest financial technologies - all to make sure it provides the clients not only with the best trading conditions, but also with the cutting edge technical solutions.OctaFX is focused on the goals of its clients, and that is why it tries to eliminate all the obstacles limiting their trading experience and keeping them from realising the full potential of their diverse approaches. To help its clients boost their trading and allow for a more effective use of long-term strategies, the broker decided to remove swaps entirely this May.To become yet closer to its clients, OctaFX decided to rebrand and adopt a fresh new look: with refined colours, space-inspired elements, and a new logo."All our achievements and transformations would be meaningless without our clients. It is our clients who drive our growth and allow us to always move forward. It is our clients who inspire us to be current, dynamic, innovative, confident. We thank all of them for choosing us as their broker," the OctaFX press office commented.To mark its eleventh anniversary, OctaFX has made its usually below-the-market spreads the lowest in the industry on the MT4 and MT5 platforms. The broker has reduced the spreads by 20% on XAUUSD, EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, GBPJPY, USDCHF, XTIUSD, and US30, as well as by 25% on BTCUSD and ETHUSD.About OctaFXOctaFX is a global broker providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers everything one needs to reach their investment goals, providing top-notch conditions utilised already by clients from over 150 countries worldwide. The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charity and humanitarian initiatives, including improvement of educational infrastructure, short-notice relief projects, supporting local communities and small to medium enterprises. On a side note, OctaFX has also won more than 45 awards since its foundation, including the 2021 'Best Forex Broker Asia' award from Global Banking & Finance Review and 2021 'Best ECN Broker' award by World Finance. www.octafx.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Leading NFT Data Provider NFTGO Launches its New Major Feature-Whales Tracking

Dubai, UAE / November 8, 2021 / SEAPRWire / – Recently, leading NFT aggregator platform NFTGO(nftgo.io) has launched one of the most important features for NFT market – Whale Tracking. People who are new to NFT’d probably be confused when hearing the term “whales”. What are whales? Why is everyone talking about them? Simply put, whales are the experts. They are an important category of professional players in the market. They have a strong NFT asset base and a prominent presence on the market’s top charts. They have both passion and expertise in NFT, which enables them to identify potential projects and inject huge capital at an early stage. Their investments can easily drive up the project’s market value, thus creating a natural marketing tool for the project. NFT is relatively new in the investment market, it is common for one to follow the footsteps of the whales, because the professionals know best, right? The new function called Whales Tracking is now live on nftgo.io. Whales transactions refer to those operations performed by certain wallets that transact excessively large amounts of value, regularly more than $1 million. nftgo.io has enabled users to grasp every information that they need regarding whales. With Whales Tracking, everyone can have access to whales’ strategy in real-time. Track whales in real-time Whales’ activities of the past are collected and compiled under Whales Tracking. Under this section, users can see what the whales are up to recently and what they have done exactly, that includes minting, buying, selling, and disposal. Meanwhile, users could click on whale address, and they also could have an overview on the name of NFT at (what price) with a gas fee amount. By clicking onto the address, users will be redirected to a page designated for each whale where its individual transaction history is also accessible. Analyze whales in target Whales data collection is only the fundamental, nftgo.io takes the function one step further and analyzes these data to give you more insights and useful interpretations. For example, what was the cheapest NFT that a whale bought in the past 7 days? What is the hottest collection many whales are keen on buying? Who has spent the most in the past 7 days? Follow your favorite NFT whales accurately To see what each whale is up to and their respective transaction history, simply click onto the address. Users will be redirected to a page dedicated for each whale listed with specific NFTs held and activities performed. Meanwhile, users could follow the whales in real-time, to see what they are buying. Looking at the behaviors incurred by whales is one of the most helpful ways to discover on-chain patterns. Though no one can say for sure about the future, whale movement is an indicator to foresee and predict the future and the direction of progression of an NFT project or the market as a whole. They are the soft light amid the fog which NFT traders can take into consideration when juggling between trading decisions. About the company: NFTGO.io is a leading NFT data aggregator with the most comprehensive functions in the market. Which provides one-stop solution for all NFT creator/collectors. For more information, visit Website: https://nftgo.io/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nftgoio Medium：https://nftgo.medium.com/ Youtube：https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaDpaWVaRZDfdszfDCecfIw Discord: discord.gg/Hwh8Czmtvt Telegram: https://t.me/nftgoofficial Media Queries Raymond Tien, NFTGO Media Office Email: social@nftgo.io SOURCE: NFTGO The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( www.seaprwire.com ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

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Why knowing sexual history and what victim wore could help police in rape investigations

SINGAPORE - It might be a deeply personal issue for some, and others might even be offended when asked. But knowing about a rape victim's sexual history is important in rape investigations, said the police and criminal lawyers. Not only does it help in analysing forensic medical examinations, but it also helps investigating officers pose questions about the assault to victims in a way they would be comfortable with, said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kimberly Ang. DSP Ang, an officer-in-charge of a team at the Serious Sexual Crime Branch (SSCB) in the Criminal Investigation Department, told The Sunday Times: "We need to know so we can calibrate how we ask questions because some people may not understand the words we use." She added that if the victim is a child or someone who may be new to sexual acts, the person might be more comfortable communicating through dolls, drawings or writing. This is where the training and assessment on victim management for SSCB officers come in. DSP Ang, who has been with the SSCB for two years, added: "The challenge is building the trust (and) a rapport from the start. When we are able to do that from the beginning, the rest actually flows quite naturally." Defence lawyers said that relevance is key, in court, if they wish to bring up the sexual history of an alleged victim. Since 2018, the accused or his counsel has been required to get the court's permission before they can adduce evidence or ask the victim questions about physical appearance or sexual behaviour which does not relate to the charge. Mr Sunil Sudheesan, president of the Association of Criminal Lawyers of Singapore, said: "When we talk about sexual history with other persons, to me, it's not relevant to the incident with this new perpetrator." However, Mr Cory Wong from Invictus Law Corporation suggested that one instance in which a victim's sexual history could be relevant is if there is reasonable doubt as to whether vaginal tears found during the medical examination are linked to a separate instance of consensual sex instead of the alleged rape. Ultimately, Ms Gloria James of Gloria James-Civetta & Co stressed, the questioning of sexual history in police investigations should not get misconstrued and no one should draw their own conclusions on a victim or the incident as whole. She said: "This act of 'victim-blaming' is archaic and has no place in our current society." Why what victim wore could matter For reasons as simple as locating the victim on closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage, or retrieving items for forensic analysis, what the victim wore during the assault is important to uncover the facts. It should not be construed as judging or placing blame on the victim, said defence lawyers and a police investigating officer. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kimberly Ang, an officer-in-charge of a team at the Serious Sexual Crime Branch in the Criminal Investigation Department, said that she understood why a layman would think that officers asking a victim what she wore could sound like they were imposing responsibility on the victim. DSP Ang explained that the line of questioning is part of the fact-finding process. For example, when investigators are going through CCTV footage, they need to know what the victim was wearing to be able to find her. She added: "Understandably for victims, when you're asking them intrusive or sensitive questions before they are willing to share, they're not going to just tell a total stranger. And they will be worried what (the investigating officer) thinks of them." More on this topic   Related Story Helping rape victims in Singapore who come forward   Related Story Building rapport with victims key to solving sex crimes, says police officer Officers reassure the victims not to worry about the officers' opinion about them, because they are concerned only with finding out the facts to help the victims, said DSP Ang. Defence lawyers also emphasised the objective need to ask questions about clothing. Ms Gloria James from Gloria James-Civetta & Co said: "While we understand the concerns that arise from such questions, questions on clothing may be useful in identifying victims from video footage which the authorities may have. This could be useful to trace an unknown perpetrator, or for them to retain the clothing for forensic analysis." Aside from helping to identify the people involved, Ms Joyce Khoo from Quahe Woo & Palmer noted that dress choices could be relevant in establishing whether force was used to remove articles of clothing. She added: "Issues surrounding promiscuity are irrelevant to consent and do little to help any defence." More on this topic   Related Story More must be done to prevent violence against women: PM Lee   Related Story MPs call for protection of those falsely accused of sexual crimes

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FinaWiki Releases Research Report on ‘Opportunities for Trading in 2021’

Hong Kong / SEAPRWire / July 13, 2021 / – Recently, FinaWiki (https://finawiki.com/) has released a research report on 'Opportunities for Trading in 2021'. 2020 was a year of rapid volatility on all the trading markets, and the sharp ups and downs attracted many new traders, among which many succeeded in taking advantage of the conditions. But as countries and businesses are recovering and adapting to the new reality, such drastic price swings aren't as common. So are there still opportunities to be found in trading for example on IqOption or IqBroker, and if so, what are the steps one may consider taking to start trading online in 2021? The answer is yes with experts from IqOptions (https://iqoptions.net/): online trading is becoming more popular and even if the intense volatility stayed in 2020, the possibility of considerable outcomes didn't. So, how to start trading in 2021? Novice trader, somebody who just recently discovered the world of online trading and doesn't know what the key points to consider are, needs to know one important fact: rash decisions won't bring any good. Many traders lose their hard earned money within the first couple of weeks of trading - they dive straight into trading, without learning anything about the way trading works. Such an approach is not going to bring any positive outcomes, so instead of hurrying, take time to nail down the very basics of trading. Read the guide below including five basic steps which should be taken into consideration to start the trading journey in 2021. Choosing a trading instrument the first step Contrary to what others may say, choosing the right trading instrument is one of the most important things to do when just beginning. What do traders prefer: Stocks, Forex, Cryptos? Maybe traders are specifically interested in trading commodities? Or maybe traders don't mind trying it all. Regardless of what trader ends up picking, this step will encourage to study, even if briefly, about every trading instrument out there. This way the trader will know what's available and what the pros and cons are. Pick broker and open an account This one may seem obvious, but choosing the broker is just as important. The available trading assets, fees, spreads, deposit and withdrawal conditions will all depend on the choosen broker. There are many comparison articles about different online brokers on https://expertoption.trade/ compare the existing brokers and choose the one that suits best. Register an account and learn all about the features and analysis instruments that are available. Traders should understand the interface. This will ensure a smoother trading process. Get a grasp of the market To understand the full picture of what traders are dealing with, start following market news. Such resources as Yahoo Finance, Google Finance and Investing should already be in every trader's bookmarks, so make sure to check them daily to stay on top of the news. To better understand the very basics, trader may check the must-read books for traders. Books are a good way to get familiar with the world of investing and trading, without rushing to make big deposits straight away. Learn about technical and fundamental analysis What do traders see when looking at a price chart? If traders see a price that goes up and down, it's only a small fraction of what's actually there. Volatility, consolidation, choppiness - all these terms have a meaning and it's important to learn what actually makes the chart move. Analyzing the chart is a huge part of a trader's approach and outcome. Without analysis, one can only guess, and guessing is not a valid trading approach. Mastering fundamental analysis may give traders the skill of planning next trade after reading a piece of economic news, while acing technical analysis might give the ability to find patterns in the price chart and take advantage of them before anyone else. Learn all about chart patterns, timeframes, chart types, indicators and the economic calendar. It may seem like a lot of information to take in at once. Spread the topics and take them in one after another. Too much information might only confuse - it is important to take it slow and pay attention to what the trader is learning about. Practice Many brokers provide a Practice account which can be used for practicing as long as the trader likes. No need to use real money, especially not until having a working trading approach all planned. Make lots of trades and try different assets, time periods, test different indicators and find what is best. Don't forget to analyze both traders' successes and failures to understand what should be corrected. Another important point to remember is risk management - include money management techniques to trades and later on make sure to carry them through to the Real account as well. Conclusion It is never too late to become a trader, but it is important to enter this field with a deep understanding of how trading works. This is why spending time on theory about the markets is never a waste of time. Extensive practicing may allow to build better trading approaches, but always keep risk management in mind and actively include it in trading. Test strategies and don't get discouraged by failures - they are a part of the learning process.   Media Contact Company: FinaWiki Contact: Mike Involtov Telephone: +35795622459 E-mail: support@finawiki.com Website: https://finawiki.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finawiki Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinaWIKI   SOURCE: FinaWiki   The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( www.seaprwire.com ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

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EPC Contracts for Energy Industry Online Masterclass is Now Back by Popular Demand

Singapore, Apr 14, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Infocus International Group has launched another session of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contracts for Energy Industry online course and it will be commencing live on 15th June 2021. Throughout the five sessions, you will learn a comprehensive analysis of EPC contracts and of the key considerations in projects and disputes where such contracts are used.This course provides an in-depth analysis of EPC contracts, their interface with other project documents and their role in the project lifecycle. It discusses key risk allocation issues, and the structuring of the contract in a project financing context. You will be introduced to the key terms and negotiation issues in EPC arrangements, the role and incorporation of technical details, and the impact of project specifications in EPC arrangements.Benefits of Attending:- Best practices in negotiating EPC contracts- Understand the procurement options for projects and the associated risks and opportunities- Consider alternative pricing, incentivisation and risk allocation approaches- Develop an understanding of the current EPC market and the legal risks associated with such forms of contracting- Learn what the major areas of dispute may be in construction projects and how to manage them- Understand the key specificities of construction projects in your region of the worldThis course will benefit participants with different levels of experience. For those with no experience, it will provide a basic tool kit of what EPC contracts look like, what are the major terms and perspectives of owners, contractors and lenders, as well as familiarity with what the major areas of dispute may be during the construction phase and how to manage them. For the more experienced, it will be a masterclass on EPC contracts, covering the key commercial and technical issues in the construction market today. The course director has vast experience of EPC contracts and can answer literally any question on the subject.Want to learn more?Simply email to weslyn@infocusint.com or call +65 6325 0351 to obtain your FREE COPY of event brochure. For more information, please visit www.infocusinternational.com/epc-online .About Infocus International GroupInfocus International is a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services for diverse business communities.Infocus International recognises clients' needs and responds with innovative and result oriented programmes. All products are founded on high value content in diverse subject areas, and the highest level of quality is ensured through intensive and in-depth market research from local and international insights.Weslyn LeeTel: +65 6325 0351Email: weslyn@infocusinternational.com Web: www.infocusinternational.com Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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The Executive Centre launches the “What Is An Office” campaign

HONG KONG, Apr 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The pandemic has led to the greatest debate of all time - do people even need an office and if so, what do they want? Today, The Executive Centre (TEC), the leading premium flexible workspace provider across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, launches the "What Is An Office" campaign, which examines the elements that make up a dynamic, productive workspace.The campaign consists of a brand video, plus 4 product videos that examines how the workforce views the role of an office and asks the central question, "What Is An Office?" The short films explore how a positive working environment and agile working practices can help business operations, shedding light on the fundamental importance of a multi-purpose office to a company's success. "The break from office has pushed people to reconsider what they require to create a positive working environment. People are waking up to the fact that an office should be more than four walls around a desk. -- It is a space which fosters collaboration, communication and creativity," said Paul Salnikow, TEC Founder and CEO. "While human interaction proves to be crucial for work and life, people are also keen to enjoy variety in work options, the future of work is shifting from purely remote to a hybrid model. Flexibility is key in future workplace strategies because choice has become an invaluable asset; people want to choose to access workstations, meeting rooms and breakout areas when they need it, and corporations are realising that incorporating a flexible element can also positively impact their bottom line."TEC has found that the need for more flexible lease terms, robust technological infrastructure and internet connectivity for virtual get-togethers, as well as spacious event venues to host socially distanced conferences, and even on-demand passes to support their remote working teams has dramatically increased in the last year.A whitepaper report will also be released for free public download on the campaign website that looks into the history and future trends of office development, plus TEC's approach to office design strategy.What is an office? Your work, your space, your choice.Visit the campaign website here: https://www.whatisanoffice.executivecentre.com The videos can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/ykUYq-XGoOAAbout The Executive CentreThe Executive Centre (TEC) opened its doors in Hong Kong in 1994 and today boasts over 150+ Centres in 32 cities and 14 markets.The Executive Centre caters to ambitious professionals and industry leaders looking for more than just an office space -- they are looking for a place for their organisation to thrive. TEC has cultivated an environment designed for success with a global network spanning Greater China, Southeast Asia, North Asia, India, Sri Lanka, the Middle East, and Australia, with sights to go further and grow faster. Each Executive Centre offers a prestigious address with the advanced infrastructure to pre-empt, meet, and exceed the needs of its Members. Walking with Members through every milestone and achievement, The Executive Centre empowers ambitious professionals and organisations to succeed.Privately owned and headquartered in Hong Kong, TEC provides first class Private and Shared Workspaces, Business Concierge Services, and Meeting & Conference facilities to suit any business needs.For more information please visit www.executivecentre.com.Press Enquiries:Finsbury Glover HeringKitty LamKitty.Lam@fgh.com / +852 3166 9886 Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Relentless ethos is all Pep demands

LONDON • Manchester City will not change their approach for today's Champions League last-16, first-leg encounter with Borussia Monchengladbach but cannot get complacent, manager Pep Guardiola warned yesterday. The Premier League leaders are on an 18-game winning streak in all competitions - the best run of any club in Europe's "Big Five" leagues. Unsurprisingly, they are firm favourites against Gladbach, whose outgoing coach Marco Rose has called City "arguably the best team currently in the world". However, Guardiola has insisted his side must show the German side, who are eighth in the Bundesliga, the respect they deserve. "We're going to prepare it like a normal game and we're going to tell the players what Gladbach are as a team like we have done against Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham and Everton," he added. "We're not going to change anything, just adapt for what they are. We're not used to playing against them. They must know what they are individually and play a good game to try to get a good result like we have done so far. "We chase a lot of competitions. We played two days ago, we arrived late from London and now have a long trip... We have to be focused on what we have to do." While City are on course to become the first English club to win the quadruple - they are the only side still fighting on four fronts - Gladbach are floundering domestically, trailing world champions and Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich (49) by 16 points. But Guardiola is aware of the threat they pose on the counter - the pace their opponents have up front through Marcus Thuram and Alassane Plea ensured they finished second in Group B above the likes of Inter Milan, who currently lead Serie A. "They make a good build-up with short passes and can contact with their fast strikers with transitions," the City boss said. "All teams deserve incredible respect and hopefully they respect us as well. We'll try to get a good result for the second leg." The match will be played in Budapest with the fixture having been moved due to Covid-19 travel restrictions between Germany and Britain. CHAMPION'S MINDSET A winning mentality. That is the thing I have learnt most from him (Guardiola)... to not be content with what you have done. Keep grinding, try to win more and more. RAHEEM STERLING, Man City forward, on the impact his manager has had. Barring Nathan Ake, Guardiola has a full squad available for selection and Rose, who last week announced he would leave in the summer to become Borussia Dortmund's new coach, admitted his side were clear underdogs. Claiming they had nothing to lose as this was their first time playing a Champions League knockout tie, the German said yesterday: "I don't need to motivate our players. When you play as Gladbach in the Champions League round of 16 against Manchester City, then you can only win from such a game. "It is a huge thing for the club to be in this competition and we have always said we want to prove ourselves. City have world-class players on all positions. "The boys should go out and enjoy it tomorrow evening, that should be part of it. But they also have to be at their maximum to show what they can do." REUTERS MONCHENGLADBACH V MAN CITY Singtel TV Ch110 & StarHub Ch214, tomorrow, 4am

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Magpies fans’ fury ‘justified’ after Brentford loss

LONDON • Newcastle manager Steve Bruce conceded that the criticism levelled at him in the wake of Tuesday's 1-0 League Cup defeat by Championship club Brentford was fully justified but that it would not force him to step down from his role. Josh Dasilva's second-half volley denied the Magpies not only their first League Cup semi-final berth in over four decades but also extended their trophy drought dating back to 1955. The result sparked a furious reaction on social media, with fans calling for Bruce's sacking as he had fielded a strong line-up in contrast to some previous cup ties, only for his side to flop against second-tier opposition who had left their star forward Ivan Toney on the bench. "The supporters are entitled to their opinion so I have to accept what is coming my way," he said "That is part and parcel of being the manager of Newcastle. "You have to accept the criticism, which is fully justified. We haven't done enough, so we have to accept what is coming our way. "We always knew it was going be difficult but we expected to perform better than we did. "Unfortunately, we haven't done enough, so we have to accept what is coming our way and get ready for what is a huge challenge ahead of us in the Premier League. "I can't hide my disappointment because we've had a great opportunity to get into a first semi-final in many years. I'm bitterly disappointed and very, very frustrated. "It's good to get to a quarter-final but obviously not great when you've got a great opportunity to go further, so there's a lot of disappointed people today because we've missed a big opportunity. "I am a resilient so-and-so, so I have to accept what is coming my way. I understand social media. All I can do is dust myself down and go back to work tomorrow." For Brentford, less than five months after their play-off final loss to Fulham at Wembley where they failed to gain their first promotion to the Premier League, Tuesday's win went some way to making up for that painful loss. The Bees are now in their first major cup semi-final, and having beaten three Premier League teams in a row to reach this stage, they want another Wembley final appearance on April 25. Manager Thomas Frank said: "To get over the line and create a new chapter in Brentford history, that's a big step. It shows how far we have progressed as a club." REUTERS

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Weekly tweetbits

SWEET TWEET "Don't let what you can't do stand in the way of what you can do". Cristiano Ronaldo taking a break. CAUGHT ON CAMERA "He's at it again". MMA fighter Hiroaki Suzuki taking on the Body Shot Challenge. Watch: bit.ly/37lp5jr

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