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    Germany Braces for Massive Traffic Jams as All States Begin Summer Vacation

    With all federal states in Germany now on summer vacation, automobile clubs warn of heavy traffic congestion expected over the weekend. The ADAC predicts one of the busiest weekends of the season, with particularly high risk in the south and on routes leading to popular holiday destinations like the Alps, Mediterranean, and coastal regions. Motorways in the direction of the North and Baltic Seas are also expected to be heavily overloaded. The ADAC advises drivers to plan alternative routes or change their travel day if possible.
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    Trump Administration's Late Effort to Rebuild Election Security

    The Trump administration dismantled the federal election security system upon taking office in 2020, leaving election officials without crucial support. Now, less than 100 days before the 2026 midterm elections, the administration is attempting to rebuild the system from scratch. However, election officials warn that the effort comes too late and that states have had to fill the gap themselves by increasing cybersecurity spending and creating their own information-sharing networks.
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    German Court Rules Against AI Music Company Suno in Copyright Case

    The Munich Regional Court has largely granted a lawsuit by music licensing organization GEMA against US-based AI music company Suno. The court ruled that Suno must refrain from multiplying certain musical works without consent and from training its AI using protected songs. The case involved six well-known musical pieces and could have far-reaching implications for AI-generated music. GEMA argued that Suno's AI memorized the training data, while Suno denied recognizability and storage of the data. The ruling is not yet final.
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    Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Plea Seeking Ban on Muslim Polygamy

    The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre on a petition seeking a complete ban on polygamy among Muslims in India. The petition, filed by women's rights activists Zakia Soman and others, demands a ban on polygamy, guaranteed maintenance, inheritance, and housing rights for affected women, and mandatory registration of all marriages. The petition highlights the hardships faced by Muslim women due to polygamy and seeks financial assistance for affected women until the practice is abolished.
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    West Bengal to Serve Eggs Separately with ISKCON's 'Satvik' Mid-Day Meals

    West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the state government will separately provide eggs to students in mid-day meals, alongside vegetarian meals prepared by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) as a pilot project from August 1. This decision comes after a controversy over the exclusion of eggs from mid-day meals and criticism from teachers, nutrition experts, and parents.
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    PAOK Secures Europa League Qualification with 2-0 Win Over Dynamo Kyiv

    PAOK hosted Dynamo Kyiv in the return leg of their Europa League qualifier, looking to secure their place in the next round. The Greek side won the first leg 3-2 and needed only a draw to advance. PAOK started strong, with Giannis Konstantelias scoring in the first half and again early in the second half, securing a 2-0 win and qualification to the third qualifying round. Dynamo Kyiv will now play in the Europa Conference League.
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    Palestinian Weapons Restriction and Storage in Gaza

    Palestinian factions will participate in the process of securing and storing weapons in Gaza, with the International Monitoring Commission overseeing the process. The National Committee will control weapons after completing specific clauses of the Road Map. Heavy weapons restriction and storage will begin after the entry of the National Committee and an international force into Gaza Strip. The process is linked to the temporary withdrawal of the Israeli army from occupied areas and the establishment of a Palestinian state.
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    Hong Kong Braces for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms

    The Hong Kong Observatory has issued multiple weather warnings, including Amber and Red Rainstorm Warnings, due to heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in the region. Residents are advised to stay alert and monitor weather changes as the city is affected by a broad low-pressure trough bringing continuous thunderstorms. The Observatory warns of strong gusts and potential flooding in some areas.
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    Central Bank Proposes Mandatory Marketplace Involvement in Combating Fraudulent Transfers

    The Central Bank of Russia has proposed that digital marketplace operators be mandatorily involved in counteracting fraudulent money transfers made without clients' consent. This measure is part of the third package of anti-fraud initiatives and will be enshrined in the law 'On platform economy'. The involvement of marketplaces is expected to help fill gaps in data on unauthorized transfers, as banks often cannot see the real recipient due to platform intermediation. Additionally, the Central Bank suggests considering control over the sale of dangerous items on these platforms.
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