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    Don Antonio Mazzi, Founder of Exodus, Dies at 96

    Don Antonio Mazzi, an Italian priest, educator, and activist, has died at the age of 96. He was the founder of Exodus, a community dedicated to helping drug addicts and marginalized youth. Mazzi passed away in Milan and was known for his innovative welfare policies and commitment to fighting addictions and youth distress. He was an influential figure in the third sector and had a long career in journalism and media.
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  4. WorldMiddle East

    U.S. Secretary of State on ICC Legitimacy and Middle East Peace

    U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has described the International Criminal Court (ICC) as an illegitimate organization. He also highlighted diplomatic successes in the Middle East, including an unprecedented agreement between Lebanon and Israel, and Hamas's approval of disarmament as achievements. While acknowledging ongoing work, he considers maintaining and building upon this peace an achievable goal.
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    Moscow University Professor Vladimir Krezhkov Found Dead in Tver Region

    Vladimir Krezhkov, a 77-year-old professor at Moscow State University, was found dead in the Tver region after going missing on July 26. He had left his home in the village of Novye Eltsy and was last seen near Lake Seliger. Search efforts involving volunteers, specialized teams, and MVD officers were underway before his body was discovered in a forest belt with no visible signs of violent death.
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    NYC Mayor Mamdani Celebrates $104M in Delivery Worker Tips

    New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that his administration's crackdown on deceptive tipping practices by delivery apps has resulted in an additional $104 million in tips for delivery workers since January. The city found that tips have doubled since the tipping protections took effect in late January, putting the roughly 70,000 delivery workers in the city on track to each earn an additional $2,287 in tips annually.
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  13. WorldMiddle East

    Ceuta Border Crisis: Thousands of Migrants Enter EU

    Over 1500 migrants, primarily from Morocco and Algeria, have breached the border of the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, entering the EU in a short period. Their destination is likely Germany. Politicians and citizens express concern about a potential new refugee wave, with calls for stricter border controls and enforcement of repatriation procedures. The incident has reignited debates about the Schengen Agreement and Europe's migration policy.
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    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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    Mexico's Government Presents Guidelines for Audience Rights Protection

    The Federal Executive's legal advisor, Luisa María Alcalde, presented the General Guidelines for the Protection of Audience Rights, issued by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT). The guidelines apply to radio and television concessionaires, requiring them to have an Ethics Code, designate audience defenders, and establish complaint mechanisms. Key audience rights include receiving accurate information, distinguishing news from opinion and advertising, ensuring the right to reply, and providing accessibility services for people with disabilities.
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    President Erdoğan Addresses Youth, Condemns Israel's Attacks

    President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed youth in Turkey, expressing solidarity with those struggling under Israel's attacks in Gaza, West Bank, and Lebanon. He reassured Turkish youth that their values and beliefs would not be compromised, and that the government would protect them from being used in political games. He also discussed internal politics, criticizing the opposition's lack of focus on Turkey's interests and their endless disputes.
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    Russian Telephone Scammer Detained in St. Petersburg

    St. Petersburg law enforcement officers have detained the organizer of a call center for telephone scammers. The suspect, a local resident born in 2004, placed and maintained equipment for fraudulent schemes to extort money from Russians. The activities of this technical center resulted in several tens of millions of rubles being stolen. During the search, two sim-boxes with 128 slots and over 100 sim-cards were seized. A criminal case has been opened against the detainee under part 3 of article 274.3 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
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