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Politics news — August 1, 2026 - Page 33

Politics publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 33 of 75.

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  3. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceMiddle East

    Lulinha Targeted in New Influence Peddling Investigation

    Minister André Mendonça authorized the Federal Police to investigate Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, son of President Lula, for suspected influence peddling and corruption. The inquiry focuses on Lulinha's business dealings with the Ministry of Health and Dataprev, a federal data management company. Lulinha's defense denies any wrongdoing, claiming a 'fishing expedition'.
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  4. PoliticsLocal GovNorth America

    Sony Stands Firm on Ending Physical Game Discs by 2028

    Sony has reiterated its decision to stop producing physical game discs for PlayStation consoles by January 2028, despite significant backlash from players. The company cited shifting consumer preferences towards digital formats and the progression of digitalization across all media as the primary reasons for the decision. Sony acknowledged the strong views of the gaming community but expressed its commitment to moving forward with this plan.
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  5. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Trump Announces Agreement for Hamas Disarmament, Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza

    US President Donald Trump has announced an agreement for the full disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in the Gaza Strip. Once disarmed, Israel will withdraw its military forces from the region. The agreement was brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, with an international force and new Palestinian police set to oversee the transition. Neither Israel nor Hamas has publicly confirmed the deal yet.
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  7. PoliticsRegulatorsElections

    Milei Leads Kicillof in First Round, Runoff Tied

    A survey by RDT Consultores shows Javier Milei leading Axel Kicillof by 15.7 points in a first-round presidential election scenario, but the runoff is tied with 39.8% for Milei and 36.3% for Kicillof. Milei's re-electability index stands at 72 out of 100, with approval and rejection growing in parallel. The survey, conducted between July 24 and 28, has a margin of error of +/- 4%.
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  8. PoliticsLocal GovMiddle EastIsrael

    Israeli Soldiers Pose with Blindfolded Palestinian, Sparking Outrage

    A viral photo of two Israeli soldiers posing next to a blindfolded Palestinian has sparked widespread anger online. The image, shared on an Israeli soldier's Instagram account, shows two smiling women standing beside a young Palestinian man sitting on the ground with his head down. The post was removed amid criticism, and the account was made private. This incident is part of a pattern of Israeli soldiers publicly sharing evidence of Palestinian detainees being humiliated or abused, violating international humanitarian law.
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  10. PoliticsWar

    Ukraine's Drone Strikes: Over 200,000 Targets Hit in June

    Ukraine's Ministry of Defense reports a significant increase in drone strikes, with over 200,000 confirmed hits on Russian targets in June 2026. This marks nearly a doubling since January, with an average of over 6,600 hits per day. The DELTA combat system, which records these strikes, also processes over 75,000 video broadcasts daily and adds over 8 million new objects to its digital map monthly. AI-powered tools like Avengers automatically detect targets.
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  12. PoliticsTradeEquitiesCredit

    U.S. Stocks Close Higher; Apple Plunges Over 7%

    U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all posting gains. The rally was driven by a 15% surge in Amazon's stock price following strong results from its cloud computing business. Meanwhile, Apple shares dropped over 7% due to supply constraints and weak guidance, wiping out $358 billion from its market capitalization. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 1.05%, the Nasdaq rose 1.59%, and the Dow Jones advanced 1.04%.
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  14. PoliticsMiddle EastUnited KingdomBaseball

    Dillon Brooks: Kawhi Leonard Trade to Raptors Unlikely

    Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks has told streamer 'Neon' that the trade of Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors is unlikely to happen. This sentiment is echoed by other sources, with Kawhi's odds of playing for the Raptors in 2026-27 dropping from 67.2% to 49.0% on Polymarket. The Raptors are reportedly unwilling to take on potential risks associated with the trade, while Kawhi's odds of returning to the Los Angeles Clippers have increased.
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  16. PoliticsAppointmentsElectionsConstitution

    Constitutional Chamber Extends Term of Substitute Magistrates

    The Constitutional Chamber issued a ruling extending the term of substitute magistrates until the Legislative Assembly chooses substitutes, preventing the chamber from going into technical closure. This decision was made due to a blockade imposed by deputies of the People's Sovereign Party (PPSO) on the election of substitute magistrates. The Assembly did not elect substitutes because PPSO deputies did not contribute their votes to any of the candidates presented by the Supreme Court of Justice. The ruling prevents the Constitutional Chamber from acting in cases where there are inhibited proprietary magistrates.
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  20. PoliticsChina

    Veteran Playback Singer Jamuna Rani Passes Away

    Veteran playback singer K. Jamuna Rani passed away today. Born on May 17, 1938, in Andhra Pradesh, she began her singing career at the age of seven with the Telugu classic Tyagayya (1946). Over a career spanning nearly eight decades, she recorded more than 6,000 songs in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Sinhalese. Some of her notable films include Drohi, Ratnamala, Laila Majnu, and Devadasu.
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  24. PoliticsExecutiveAppointments

    Senators Send Revised Ethics Rules to White House for CLARITY Act

    Sens. Thom Tillis and Ruben Gallego sent a fresh bipartisan ethics compromise to the White House targeting a provision widely seen as the main blocker to the crypto market structure bill. The current draft bars officials and their spouses from issuing digital assets but exempts other family members and sunsets in January 2029. The Senate leaves for recess on August 7, and the bill still lacks the 60 votes it needs.
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