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Eight killed and 18 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus

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A search and rescue operation is under way after a ferry carrying nearly 270 people turns over after leaving port.

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Why it matters: A large-scale search and rescue operation is ongoing with dozens unaccounted for and the death toll potentially rising as recovery continues.
Most affected: Passengers and crew on the ferry — Eight dead, 18 missing, status of remainder unknown during active rescue.
Likely next: Whether the missing are located, whether the death toll changes as search concludes, and the confirmed total of survivors.

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