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  6. SportsMiddle EastUnited KingdomSoccer

    Orlando Pirates Sign Norwegian Striker Sebastian Pedersen

    Orlando Pirates have signed Norwegian striker Sebastian Pedersen from Sogndal. The 27-year-old has scored 51 goals in 117 appearances across four-and-a-half seasons with Sogndal and Moss FK. Pedersen has represented Norway at various youth levels and is set for his first stint outside his home country. The Buccaneers have welcomed eight new players ahead of the new Betway Premiership season.
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  13. WorldMiddle East

    Egypt Blames Iran for Damietta Port Attack, Then Denies

    Egyptian officials initially blamed Iran for the drone attack on two ships in Damietta port, considering it an attempt to escalate the conflict. However, Egyptian authorities later denied these reports, with the Information Minister stating that the government does not hold Iran responsible. The attack, the first of its kind on Egyptian territory in the broader Israeli-Iranian conflict, has raised concerns about Egypt's gas imports and citizens' lives.
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  15. SocietyCorruptionResignationFraud

    ICE Seeks $470K Fine Against Immigration Lawyer for Alleged Asylum Fraud

    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking over $470,000 in civil fines against New York immigration attorney Suraj Raj Singh, accused of filing fraudulent documents in support of asylum claims on behalf of dozens of clients. ICE alleges Singh submitted over 100 documents containing nearly identical accounts of persecution across 54 immigration cases, primarily representing Indian nationals. The Trump administration is cracking down on alleged asylum fraud, with this being the second such case under 8 U.S.C. § 1324c(d).
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  16. BusinessTradeReal Estate

    OMV's Operating Profit Surges 65% in Q2

    OMV, the Austrian energy company, has reported a significant increase of 65% in its operating profit for the second quarter of 2026. The adjusted operating result (CCS) reached 1.71 billion euros, driven by strong performance across its energy, oil, gas, and chemicals segments. The outgoing CEO Alfred Stern described the result as 'strong'. For the full year, OMV plans investments of around 3.4 billion euros.
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  22. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

    US Military Buildup in Romania

    New satellite images reveal a significant increase in US military forces at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania. At least 11 aircraft are currently present, with several units engaged in refueling operations. The base has become a major logistics and air transport center for NATO, supporting operations in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The air base has expanded rapidly in recent years and is expected to become one of the largest military structures of the alliance in Europe.
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  24. WorldMiddle EastConflictCounterterrorism

    Ukrainian Stormtroopers Rescue Two Soldiers from Russian Captivity

    Stormtroopers of the 425th regiment 'Skelya' liberated two servicemen from Russian captivity during a combat operation in the Konstantinovsky direction. The rescue mission involved quick reconnaissance, coordinated actions, and intense firefight, resulting in the elimination of several occupiers and the capture of one Russian soldier. Despite heavy artillery fire, both Ukrainian soldiers were successfully evacuated to safety.
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