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    Lok Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill

    The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 by voice vote, approving sweeping changes to the anti-paper leak law. The bill prescribes stricter punishment of up to 10 years' imprisonment and a Rs 50 lakh fine for offenders. The Opposition walked out in protest, alleging that the government was not serious about addressing paper leaks. The bill will now move to the Rajya Sabha for consideration.
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    Cuba Expands Private Sector Role in Economy

    Cuba has announced significant economic changes, opening up sectors like gas stations, pharmacies, and social services to private capital. The government has removed restrictions on 46 activities and modified another 35, allowing more non-state participation in manufacturing, energy, transportation, trade, health, and education. This marks a shift away from state-socialist doctrine and central planning, with over 15,000 private small and medium-sized businesses now operating on the island. The reforms aim to stabilize the economy amid deep problems and U.S. pressure.
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    Lukashenko Orders New Strategy for 'Horizon' Holding

    Alexander Lukashenko demanded a new development strategy for the 'Horizon' holding, which includes the Brest electric lamp factory, due to suboptimal financial and economic indicators. The holding's production volume has decreased by 5.6% and profit from sales by 32% in the first half of the year. The President ordered a strategy with specific tasks for exports and localization to be ready by the end of the year, involving domestic related companies if necessary.
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    Iranian Military Strikes U.S. Base in Jordan

    The Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched several ballistic missiles against the U.S. airbase and central command center in Jordan. The attack was in response to aggressive actions by the U.S. military. The IRGC stated that they will continue to resist if threats against Iran persist. Meanwhile, the U.S. launched intensive missile strikes from Kuwait against Iranian targets, causing explosions and injuries in cities like Ahvaz and Qeshm. The IRGC also intercepted and shot down a drone in the airspace of Bandar Imam Khomeini.
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    France Unveils New Football Crest

    The French Football Federation has revealed a new visual identity and crest for its national teams. The update, following the appointment of Zinedine Zidane as coach, features a more modern and dynamic aesthetic with a left-facing rooster and the country's name incorporated below the sigla. The change aims to renew the brand of the French national team, one of the top powers in world football.
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    Russia Shells Kyiv with Ballistic Missiles, Killing One

    Russian forces struck Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, with ballistic missiles overnight, killing at least one person and causing fires in several districts. Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to take shelter. President Volodymyr Zelensky had warned of a large-scale Russian attack. Explosions were heard across the city, and civilians, including children, were reported buried under rubble in Kryvyi Rih.
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    Eurozone Consumer Confidence Rises to Five-Month High

    Consumer confidence in the eurozone has increased for the third consecutive month, reaching a five-month high of -15.9 points in July. Consumers are more optimistic about their current and expected financial situation and are more willing to make major purchases. Business confidence also improved, with the service sector sentiment indicator rising to 4.7 points and industrial sector pessimism easing to -6.1 points.
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