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Politics news — August 1, 2026 - Page 44

Politics publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 44 of 75.

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  2. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle East

    Hero of Russia Golovin Proposes Single Resource for Supporting People's Defense Industry

    Hero of Russia Vladislav Golovin has proposed creating a single resource to support small productions and volunteer workshops that produce necessary frontline products. The resource would provide clear information about available support measures such as grants, low-interest loans, subsidies, and training programs. United Russia plans to organize a platform for representatives of the people's defense industry to discuss problems and propose solutions. Golovin emphasized that such workshops can become part of army supply and a source of new developments.
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  3. PoliticsJudiciaryAsia

    Lawyer Defending Elon Musk's Lawsuit Caught Kissing Colleague in Park

    An American lawyer involved in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman was caught kissing a colleague in Central Park, New York. The video, recorded by a local blogger, showed Nathaniel Callerton, 45, and Kelsey Borenstweig, 29, both lawyers from Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz law firm. Callerton was later revealed to be married. Following the incident, he was put on leave pending an internal investigation and his planned move to Gibson Dunn was cancelled.
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  5. PoliticsExecutiveLocal GovMiddle East

    Andy Burnham's Devolution Push: Mayors to Keep Share of Taxes

    Andy Burnham has vowed to take power out of Westminster by allowing mayors to keep a share of income tax and business rates collected in their regions. The move aims to give local leaders more resources to improve public transport, build homes, and create jobs. The plans will be unveiled in full by Chancellor John Healey in his December budget. However, the Conservative Party and Liberal Democrats have raised concerns about the policy.
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  6. PoliticsLocal GovPeaceMiddle East

    Litres Removes Books About Pavel Durov After He's Labeled 'Extremist'

    The largest online service for e-books and audiobooks in Russia, Litres, has removed books about Pavel Durov from sale after he was labeled an 'extremist' by Russian authorities. The books, 'Durov's Code' and its sequel, were written by journalist Nikolai Kononov. Litres stated that they are complying with Russian legislation. Other businesses have also started removing products related to Durov.
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  7. PoliticsMiddle EastCentral Asia

    Street Fighter Movie Unleashes Jason Momoa's Wildest Look Yet as Blanka

    Paramount Pictures and Legendary have released a special Street Fighter clip featuring Jason Momoa as Blanka. The footage shows Blanka, a wild beast, facing off against Andrew Koji's Ryu in a cage fight. Blanka uses his signature electric ability while Ryu employs his Hadouken energy attack. The movie also stars Noah Centineo as Ken Masters, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, Roman Reigns as Akuma, Cody Rhodes as Guile, and Orville Peck as Vega. Kitao Sakurai is directing the film, which hits theaters on October 16, 2026.
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  9. PoliticsPeaceTreatyMiddle East

    Hamas Agrees to Disarmament in Gaza

    Hamas has agreed to disarmament in Gaza as part of a peace plan, with conditions including Israeli withdrawal and international oversight. The agreement, brokered by the US and regional mediators, involves Hamas handing over its weapons to a Palestinian National Committee, with an international force overseeing the process. Israel has been skeptical about Hamas' commitment to the deal.
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  13. PoliticsCorruptionTrialMiddle East

    Moscow Court Sentences Blogger Lerchek to Probation for Embezzlement

    The Moscow City Court sentenced blogger Valeria Chekalina (Lerchek) to 5 years of probation for allegedly embezzling over 250 million rubles to the UAE using fake documents. She was also fined 765 million rubles and banned from administering for three years. The trial was held behind closed doors due to sensitive health information. Previously, her former husband Artem Chekalin was sentenced to seven years in prison and a fine of over 194 million rubles.
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  14. PoliticsIndictmentWarMiddle East

    IDF Destroys Key Hezbollah Tunnels in Southern Lebanon

    The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have destroyed a significant portion of an underground tunnel network in the Bofor/Baufort Ridge area in southern Lebanon. The network, built over two decades with Iranian funding and planning, served as a central command post for Hezbollah's Badr/Bedir Unit, directing attacks against Israeli forces and civilians. The tunnels were located approximately 6 kilometers from Metula and the Galilee region, posing a threat to residents of northern Israel. The IDF operation used around 700 tons of explosives and was carried out following a Hezbollah drone attack on Israeli forces. The tunnels were destroyed using approximately 700 tons of explosives.
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  19. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Curt Cignetti Takes Shots at SEC During Big Ten Media Day

    Indiana's Curt Cignetti, fresh off winning a national championship, took aim at the SEC during Big Ten media day. 'We don’t run a hype machine up here in the Midwest,' Cignetti said. 'We believe everything’s earned, not given. And when we fall short, we say, ‘We fell short.’ We don’t cry a river and whine and complain. And that’s why we’re the best.' His comments come amidst ongoing debates about the SEC's strength and scheduling.
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  21. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    Ceuta Invasion Rehearsal: Thousands of Moroccans Cross Border

    Thousands of Moroccans crossed into Ceuta, Spain, sparking concerns about a potential invasion. Eduardo Inda and Cayetana Álvarez de Toledo compared the situation to Morocco's 1975 Green March, suggesting it could be a rehearsal for a future invasion. Inda warned that Ceuta may eventually become part of Morocco, with the current Spanish government unlikely to expel the immigrants.
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  23. PoliticsNorth America

    Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged

    The Federal Reserve of the United States kept interest rates unchanged at 3.50% to 3.75%, maintaining the status quo for the fifth consecutive meeting. Three members of the Federal Open Market Committee dissented, preferring a quarter-point increase. The Fed described inflation as 'elevated' and noted economic activity is expanding at a solid pace despite high uncertainty. The decision comes amid internal dissent and external pressure from President Trump for lower rates.
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  24. PoliticsProtestResignationMiddle East

    Brandenburg's JU Chairwoman Resigns from CDU in Protest

    Laura Strohschneider, the state chairwoman of the Young Union (JU) in Brandenburg, has resigned from her position and left the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party. She cited the loss of faith in the party's leadership and its political course, particularly under Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, as her reason for resignation. Strohschneider criticized the top personnel and the reform course of the federal government, stating that it was not performance-friendly. Her resignation comes amidst growing discontent among the party base and declining support for the federal government.
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