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  1. CultureUnited Kingdom

    Sam Fender & Olivia Dean's 'Rein Me In' Breaks UK's Longest-Running No. 1 Single Record

    Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's collaborative single 'Rein Me In' has spent 19 non-consecutive weeks at the top of the UK Official Singles Chart, breaking a 73-year-old record previously held by Frankie Laine's 'I Believe'. The track, originally from Fender's album 'People Watching', was joined by Dean for a new verse midway through Fender's show at the London Stadium in June 2025. It has also won the BRIT Awards' publicly voted song of the year prize and was performed live by both artists at the O2 Arena in May 2026.
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  3. SportsMiddle EastUnited KingdomHockey

    Botafogo Reinforcements and Squad Changes

    Botafogo has signed six reinforcements during the transfer window, including goalkeepers Warleson and Gabriel Batista, defender Lucas Monzón, left-back Paulinho, defensive midfielder Domingos Andrade, and striker Danilo Pereira. The club has also facilitated the departure of goalkeeper Raul to a Portuguese club. Botafogo returned to training after a break, with coach Franclim Carvalho focusing on integrating the new players and solidifying the defensive balance. The team will face Fluminense on August 8.
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  13. BusinessNorth AmericaTaxTrade

    U.S. Treasury Secretary's Notepad Reveals Plan to Buy $5-10B in Japanese Yen

    A photograph taken during a U.S. cabinet meeting at Camp David revealed a note on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's notepad, stating 'To Do: Buy Japanese Yen (JPY) $5–10 bil.' This comes after Reuters reported that the Treasury had put banks on alert for a possible U.S. intervention in the market for Japan's currency. The yen strengthened following these reports.
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  16. SocietyFraudLaunderingCybercrime

    PM Modi Forgives Children Who Abused Him at Jantar Mantar

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the incident at Jantar Mantar where he and his mother were abused by protesters. He described the protesters as 'misguided children' and expressed his forgiveness towards them, urging society to guide rather than punish them. He also emphasized that mistakes happen in childhood and are opportunities for learning and improvement.
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  19. PoliticsBillMiddle East

    Venezuela's Opposition and Chavismo Begin Dialogue for Political Transition

    Venezuela's opposition and the Chavista government have initiated a dialogue process, supervised by the United States, aiming for a political transition. The talks began on August 1, with Dinorah Figuera heading the opposition delegation, while Jorge Rodríguez represents the government. María Corina Machado, initially expected to lead the opposition, is not participating. The dialogue aims to strengthen democracy, consolidate peace, and outline a common future, with a focus on presidential elections and institutional reforms.
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  23. SportsHockey

    Willem Geubbels Joins Lecce from Paris FC

    French striker Willem Geubbels, who spent a year at Paris FC, is set to join Italian Serie A club Lecce. The 24-year-old will undergo a medical with Lecce in the coming hours, with the transfer fee reported to be €5m. Geubbels struggled to make an impact at Paris FC last season, scoring only five goals in 27 games across all competitions. His departure comes as Paris FC has already signed his replacement, Lassine Sinayoko.
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  24. SportsMiddle East

    Bournemouth Signs Benfica Defender Antonio Silva

    Bournemouth has agreed to sign Benfica center-back Antonio Silva for a fee worth up to £26m. The transfer includes a fixed fee of €25m and potential add-ons of €5m. Silva, a Portuguese international, has extensive European experience, having played in the Champions League, Europa League, and Club World Cup. He is Bournemouth's second signing this summer, following striker Alvaro Rodriguez from Elche.
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