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Politics news — August 1, 2026 - Page 57

Politics publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 57 of 75.

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  1. PoliticsRegulatorsGovernanceMiddle EastBudget

    Government to Support Entrepreneurs Affected by Wildberries Attacks

    Vice-Premier Alexander Novak has ordered measures to support entrepreneurs affected by attacks on Wildberries logistics complexes. The government reported that the air attacks have caused significant damage to small and medium-sized businesses. Novak instructed relevant agencies to work with business associations to determine the parameters of the proposed measures and submit draft acts to the government by August 10. Wildberries founder Tatiana Kim supported the initiative and stated that businesses are ready to actively participate in developing specific mechanisms to ensure that assistance reaches each seller directly and as quickly as possible.
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  2. PoliticsReliefMiddle EastCounterterrorism

    Fire at Nova Poshta Warehouse in Poltava After Drone Attack

    A warehouse belonging to Ukrainian logistics company Nova Poshta in Poltava was set on fire following a drone attack. The fire was reported by local media and Telegram channels. According to preliminary information, an FPV drone hit the warehouse, and it was used for delivering military cargo and dual-use items. The company's sorting terminal in Poltava was also targeted in a separate attack, with no injuries reported. Nova Poshta will compensate customers for damaged shipments.
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  5. PoliticsBillRegulatorsElectionsMiddle East

    Brizola and Zucco Tied in RS Governor Race: Quaest Poll

    With the state elections in Rio Grande do Sul (RS) approaching, a new Genial/Quaest poll shows former state deputy Juliana Brizola (PDT) and federal deputy Luciano Zucco (PL) in a statistical tie for the governorship. In the first-round scenario, Brizola leads with 24% of voting intentions, followed by Zucco with 22%. In a potential second round, Brizola maintains a slight lead with 35%, while Zucco has 31%.
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  9. PoliticsRegulatorsLocal GovNorth America

    Portugal Extends School Smartphone Ban to 9th Grade

    The Portuguese government has decided to extend the ban on smartphone use in schools to include students up to the 9th grade. The measure, which currently applies to students from 1st to 5th grade, will now apply up to the 9th grade, maintaining exceptions such as duly proven health situations. The ban will come into effect on January 1, 2027, after a period of school adaptation. Studies have shown that in spaces where mobile phones are not allowed, there is 'more socialization' and 'less indiscipline'.
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  12. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle East

    Justice Allows Marine Le Pen to Use 'Renaissance' in Campaign Slogan

    In a legal battle over the use of the word 'Renaissance', the court has ruled in favor of Marine Le Pen, allowing her to keep the term in her presidential campaign slogan against Gabriel Attal's challenge. The Renaissance party had sued the National Rally for 'parasitism' and 'trademark counterfeiting', but the justice system rejected Attal's complaint, enabling Le Pen to continue using the word.
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  16. PoliticsPolicyBillMiddle EastNorth America

    CHP Officials Facing Corruption Charges

    Several officials from the Republican People's Party (CHP) are under investigation for corruption. In Ankara, CHP's Etimesgut Mayor Erdal Beşikçioğlu was detained following an operation targeting corruption in the municipality. Meanwhile, Üsküdar Mayor Sinem Dedetaş was accused of bribery, embezzlement, and forming a criminal organization. CHP sources dismissed rumors of party members switching to AKP, stating that any changes would be limited.
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  17. PoliticsRegulators

    Government Denies Censorship Allegations in New Broadcasting Law

    President Claudia Sheinbaum and the federal government have denied allegations of censorship in the new Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law, which includes guidelines to protect audience rights. The National Chamber of the Radio and Television Industry (CIRT) has criticized the law, stating that it gives the government too much discretion. The government has put the guidelines up for public consultation until August 21. Sheinbaum assured that the government's objective is not to censor but to guarantee the rights of audiences. She also clarified that fines are one of the most polemic aspects and that the public consultation is open to discuss this topic.
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  18. PoliticsAppointments

    Oleksiy Biloshytskyi Appointed as New Head of Ukraine's Patrol Police

    Oleksiy Biloshytskyi has been appointed as the new head of Ukraine's patrol police. Previously, he served as the first deputy chief of the Department of Patrol Police. Biloshytskyi has dedicated a significant portion of his career to serving in the patrol police, contributing to its development and modern approaches. He also played a role in creating the 'Hajak' brigade during the full-scale war and expanding its capabilities.
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  19. PoliticsMiddle EastNorth AmericaIsrael

    Russia Calls on US to 'Rein in' Zelensky Over Energy Infrastructure Attacks

    The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed concern over Ukraine's attacks on energy infrastructure, stating that these actions are causing damage to the economic interests of the US and Kazakhstan. The ministry's spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, described Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky as 'absolutely undiplomatic' and 'trying to involve as many countries as possible in his terrorist adventures'. Russia hopes that the American authorities will give an adequate assessment of Zelensky's actions and rein him in.
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  21. PoliticsBillRegulatorsPeace

    Quebec Court Upholds COVID Curfew Despite Charter Rights Violation

    A Quebec Superior Court judge, Carl Thibault, has upheld the province's COVID-19 curfew despite finding that it violated Charter rights. The curfew, implemented as an unprecedented pandemic restriction, was deemed justified during the public health emergency. The decision comes after a legal challenge argued that the curfew infringed upon Canadians' constitutional freedoms.
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  24. PoliticsLawNorth AmericaChina

    Marcos Approves Release of Sara Duterte's Tax Records

    President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. has authorized the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to submit and open the tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte, her husband Manases Carpio, and their businesses to the Senate impeachment court. The release was confirmed by Malacañang and is not politically motivated, according to Palace officials. The defense team of Vice President Duterte has not yet commented on the matter.
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