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  3. BusinessTradeEquitiesRatings

    Meta Stock Plunges on Massive AI Investment

    Meta's stock price dropped significantly after the company announced plans to invest between $130 billion and $145 billion in AI this year. The investment, which missed Wall Street's Q2 earnings per share forecast and anticipated softer revenue in the current third quarter, has raised concerns among investors. Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg insists on the long-term potential of AI advancements, but analysts warn that the company's strategy feels like 'throwing spaghetti at the wall'.
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  5. WorldMiddle EastSoutheast AsiaUnited Kingdom

    Trump: UK PM Burnham Promised to Open North Sea for Oil Extraction

    US President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham told him he would 'open up' the North Sea for oil exploration and drilling. Trump believes this move would make the UK 'a wealthy country', citing Norway's success with similar ventures. Burnham has since clarified that he would take a 'pragmatic approach' to the North Sea oil resources.
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  12. PoliticsLocal GovProtestMiddle East

    Dipke's Mother Claims Son Received BJP Join-or-Face-Consequences Threat

    Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the satirical political movement Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), received threats to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or face consequences, according to his mother Anita Dipke. She claimed that the family was forced to leave their home and stay with relatives for over two weeks due to the intimidation. The threat was allegedly delivered via a video message.
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  14. PoliticsJudiciaryIndictmentMiddle East

    Turkish Opposition Mayor Arrested in Istanbul

    Sinem Dedetaş, the mayor of Istanbul's Üsküdar district and a member of the Republican People's Party (CHP), has been arrested along with five others on charges of corruption and irregularities in construction permits. This is the latest in a series of investigations targeting CHP-run municipalities since the party's electoral successes in 2024. The opposition alleges political motivation behind the arrests.
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  15. SocietyMiddle EastWhite-collarFraudLaundering

    Kyiv Man Stabs Doctor to Death During Military Medical Commission

    In Kyiv, a man fatally stabbed a female surgeon during a military medical commission. The 31-year-old suspect was taken to the commission by police for violating military registration rules. He attacked the doctor with a knife in her office, inflicting multiple wounds to her chest, neck, and hands. The woman died at the scene. The attacker was immediately detained, and law enforcement is investigating the incident. The suspect has been notified of suspicion of premeditated murder and faces life imprisonment.
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  18. WorldMiddle EastSci PolicyHealthcare

    Ukraine's Supreme Court Rules Against Men Seeking Compensation for Ex-Wives' Breast Implants

    The Supreme Court of Ukraine has set a precedent in a divorce case, ruling that breast implants cannot be considered joint property and thus cannot be claimed by ex-husbands. The court decided that medical implants become part of the patient's body and are not subject to division upon divorce. The ruling comes after a man attempted to recover €4,000 for his ex-wife's breast augmentation surgery.
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  19. PoliticsRegulatorsElectionsPeace

    Americans' Election Fears Surge Ahead of Midterms

    A new Gallup poll finds that a majority of Americans, including both Republicans and Democrats, are worried about the integrity of the upcoming midterm elections. Key concerns include political pressure on election officials (56%), mishandling of ballots (57%), voter intimidation (52%), and wealthy political donations (78%). Additionally, 40% fear personal harassment while voting.
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  21. CultureMiddle East

    Ecuadorian Actor Eman Esfandi Joins 'Spider-Man: A New Day' as MJ's Love Interest

    Actor Eman Esfandi, of Ecuadorian descent, has been cast as the new love interest of Michelle 'MJ' Jones (Zendaya) in the upcoming Marvel film 'Spider-Man: A New Day'. Esfandi's character will compete for MJ's affection against Peter Parker, creating narrative tension in the superhero's most mature story yet. The actor has spoken about his connection to South American culture and his fluency in Spanish.
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  22. SocietyProtestCross-border

    Dozens of Israeli Soldiers Mutiny, Leave Base After Commander Removes Unit Symbols

    Dozens of Israeli soldiers from the Givati Brigade's Tzabar Battalion walked out of Sde Teiman base without authorization after their commander removed and ordered the destruction of longstanding unit symbols. The soldiers abandoned their weapons and equipment before heading home, chanting an obscene slogan at their officers. The IDF described the incident as 'inconsistent with IDF values' and is investigating.
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  23. SocietyNorth AmericaBiodiversityWhite-collar

    Prosecutor's Office Raids Santa Elena Morgue Over Corruption Allegations

    The Prosecutor's Office and National Police raided the morgue in Santa Elena on July 29, 2026, due to suspected corruption in the delivery of bodies. The operation also extended to a nearby funeral home. Authorities seized cell phones, logbooks, and storage devices. The raid is in response to a complaint filed by several funeral homes alleging directed delivery of bodies to an establishment linked to morgue employees. A forensic expert and a driver are under investigation.
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