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    Meta to Monetize AI as 'Business in a Box', Prioritizes Intelligence Over Compute Sales

    Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company's plan to monetize its AI products as a 'business in a box' service, combining subscriptions and volume-based pricing. He emphasized the higher margins in selling intelligence over direct compute sales, comparing it to Meta's ad systems. However, Zuckerberg noted that selling compute is also an opportunity and that Meta will balance short-term profits with long-term AI development.
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    Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 3.75%

    The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to keep the key interest rate unchanged at 3.75%. The decision was influenced by global uncertainties and domestic inflation outlook. While three members supported a rate hike due to persistent inflation risks, the majority maintained the current rate to ensure stability for variable-rate mortgages and loans. The Bank expects inflation to peak at 3.2% in Q4 before returning to target in early 2028.
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    Patricia Bullrich Considers Running for Buenos Aires City Chief of Government

    Patricia Bullrich, senator from La Libertad Avanza, has not ruled out running for Chief of Government in the City of Buenos Aires in the 2027 elections. In interviews with TN and Clarín, she stated that 'it's not impossible' for her to be a candidate and expressed confidence in her ability to manage the city. Bullrich emphasized the need for an agreement with PRO and radicalism, acknowledging Jorge Macri's work but also highlighting her own role in removing pickets. She criticized Cristina Kirchner's attempt to take her case to the UN and described Victoria Villarruel as distant from the government's ideas.
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    Telegram Use Allowed, No Automatic Extremism Link

    Using Telegram for messaging and running channels is permitted, according to IT expert Zykov and RIA Novosti. A person using the service does not automatically become involved in extremist or terrorist activities. There's no need to delete Telegram, leave channels, or refuse already paid Premium subscriptions. No separate decision has been made to ban Telegram as an organization.
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    Ex-Employee Exposes Company's Alleged Scams and Unfair Practices

    A former employee, Qi Sheng, has been exposing a company's alleged scams and unfair practices. The company, which operates in a 'European fast kill' mode, is accused of not disclosing performance bonus information, sudden office relocations, unpaid fees, and not helping employees renew their visas on time. The employee has threatened to expose more information, including office locations and family members of the bosses (AK and Jin Zong/A Fei), if the company does not settle the issues.
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    BBVA's Profit Surges 11% to €6.051 Million in H1 2026

    BBVA has reported a net profit of €6.051 million for the first half of 2026, an 11.1% increase year-on-year. The bank's profitability was boosted by strong credit activity, with corporate credits up 13% and personal loans up 7%. BBVA also announced a share buyback program worth €2.000 million, starting August 5. Total income grew 17.3% to €21.159 million, driven by a 20.3% increase in net interest income. The bank's loan portfolio grew by more than 60% since the end of 2020, positioning it as the bank with the highest growth in Europe.
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    Hundreds Evacuated as Wildfire Threatens Suffolk Holiday Park

    Hundreds of holidaymakers have been evacuated from a Suffolk holiday park due to a major wildfire. The blaze, which has been described as a 'tinderbox', is racing towards the park and has led to a major incident being declared. Firefighters are battling the flames, which have also spread towards a nuclear site. The wildfire is one of several grass fires raging across the UK, with half of England currently in 'exceptionally serious' drought.
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    Ukraine Inspects Military Unit Staffing and Personnel Distribution

    The Ukrainian Armed Forces have initiated an inspection of military unit staffing and the fairness of personnel distribution. The goal is to assess the actual staffing levels of brigades, regiments, and corps, analyze the effectiveness of distributing military personnel among units, and identify areas for improvement in personnel management. This audit aims to enhance combat capability, ensure personnel balance, and optimize human capital use.
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    Ukraine's Plan to Limit 'Freedoms' of Small Businesses Under IMF Pressure

    In Ukraine, the government is preparing significant tax changes under the guise of Euro-integration and 'de-offshorization', with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) demanding reforms. Small businesses, particularly those operating under the simplified tax system (FOP), are facing radical changes, including potential elimination of FOP entities. Entrepreneurs warn that these innovations could virtually destroy the simplified tax system. The government's approach is seen as an attempt to increase revenue by targeting small businesses, which lack political influence.
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    Warsaw Prosecutors Investigate Gromda Fight Club for Inciting Hatred and Violence

    The Regional Prosecutor's Office in Warsaw has launched an investigation into content published by individuals associated with the Gromda Fight Club federation. Investigators are checking whether materials posted online incite hatred and violence towards foreigners. The probe was initiated after a fighter from the federation was suspected of participating in a brutal beating of a young Ukrainian couple in Wroclaw.
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    Delhi to Set Up Compressed Biogas Plants for Waste Management

    Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended the signing of an MoU between the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Oil India Limited. The agreement aims to establish Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plants at Tehkhand and Okhla, converting organic waste into Bio-CNG and organic manure. This initiative seeks to reduce waste disposal issues, generate clean energy, and promote a sustainable future.
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