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  4. SocietyHealthcareFraudJustice

    Disabled Mother and Newborn Evicted, Rights Restored

    Ombudsmen for human rights intervened to help a disabled mother with a newborn baby who was evicted from a municipal apartment in Stavropol. The woman, an orphan with a disability since childhood, was removed from the registry by a court decision made in absentia. After appealing to the regional human rights commissioner, the decision was recognized as illegal and canceled by the court. The issue of restoring the woman and child's registration, as well as arranging social benefits, is currently being resolved.
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  6. WorldMiddle East

    Japan to Temporarily Reduce Consumption Tax on Food to 1%

    Prime Minister Suga has announced plans to temporarily reduce the consumption tax on food products to 1% for two years starting from April next year. This move aims to ease the burden of rising food prices on low and middle-income earners. The reduction will be effective from next April and is expected to last for two years. The government plans to provide subsidies to low and middle-income households to achieve a 'substantially zero tax rate'. This is the first time that the consumption tax rate has been lowered since it was introduced in Japan in 1989.
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  8. WorldEuropeUkraine

    Explosions Rock Ukraine's Capital and Multiple Cities

    A series of powerful explosions have shaken Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, with reports of strikes on military facilities and defense enterprises. Heavy rocket strikes have caused damage and fires in Kyiv, including at a market near the Pecherska metro station. Explosions were also reported in several other cities across Ukraine, including Poltava, Kryvyi Rih, Kharkiv, Sumy, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Vinnytsia, and Odesa.
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    Armenia's Prime Minister Pashinyan Announces Government Resignation

    Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced that the government will resign on August 2, following the start of work for the new convocation of the parliament. The President will then appoint a new Prime Minister candidate presented by the parliamentary majority. The resignation comes after the ruling party 'Civil Contract' won the June 7 parliamentary elections with 49.74% of the votes.
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    Teenager Arrested for Beach Robbery and Assault in Rimini

    A teenager was arrested for robbing and assaulting a couple on a beach in Rimini. The incident occurred near a club on Lungomare Tintori where the teenager, along with accomplices, stole a bag, wallet, and phone from the couple. When the victim tried to chase the thieves, they were attacked with kicks and punches. One suspect was caught while others fled. The victim was treated on the spot and did not require hospital treatment. The minor was taken to a reception center for minors. Investigations are ongoing to identify the other accomplices involved.
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  14. PoliticsJudiciaryMiddle East

    Beşiktaş Coach Vincenzo Italiano Discusses Mohamed Salah Transfer

    Beşiktaş Technical Director Vincenzo Italiano has been making headlines in Italy, discussing the team's transfers and goals. He praised the squad's strength and mentioned that 2-3 more transfers are planned. Regarding Mohamed Salah, Italiano stated that 'everything is on hold for now', but they have a great captain in place, Orkun Kökçü. He also emphasized the need to challenge Galatasaray's dominance in the league.
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  16. SocietyPublic HealthHealthcareEducation

    Mirror Test Reveals Destructive Inner Dialogue

    Spanish psychiatrist Fernando Mora highlights the destructive nature of persistent inner dialogue, as shown by the 'mirror test' exercise. The University of Lethbridge's systematic review supports this, linking evaluative and critical inner dialogue to rumination, low self-esteem, and unclear self-image. Mora suggests the mirror technique to increase self-awareness and acceptance-based approaches for mitigation.
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  17. PoliticsIsraelMacro

    Netanyahu Criticizes 'Weak' Allies in Iran Conflict

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized what he calls 'so-called allies' for being weak in their stance against Iran. In a series of statements, Netanyahu argues that while Israel fights against Iran's regime using threats and intimidation, other countries are not doing enough. He suggests that Israel is essentially fighting on behalf of these allies and is giving 'the civilized world's war'. However, he laments that most countries are very weak.
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    Russia's Influence Operations in Estonia

    Russia appears to have initiated an influence operation targeting Estonia's Narva, mirroring tactics previously employed in Ukraine. Estonia is now considered the frontline of Russia's influence operations in Europe, according to Maksym Beznosiuk, a strategic policy and security expert at the Globsec think tank. Beznosiuk warns that Russia may attempt a provocation against a small Baltic state to test NATO's resolve, following similar actions in Romania and Poland.
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  21. WorldPublic HealthClimateLabor Policy

    Constitutional Democratic Party's Response to 2022 Kumamoto Earthquake

    The Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP) has expressed its deepest sympathies to those affected by the 2022 Kumamoto Earthquake. The party has established a task force and appointed Kazuya Sawamura as its head to coordinate disaster response efforts. CDP is working with local organizations to ensure safety, provide rescue and medical care, and prevent health issues among evacuees. The party has also appointed a representative for Kumamoto Prefecture and plans to conduct fund-raising activities from July 29 to August 12, including a simultaneous activity at the 'National Koomin Meeting'.
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  23. PoliticsMiddle East

    Polish PM Tusk Condemns Xenophobic Attacks on Ukrainians

    Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has strongly condemned a recent surge in hate crimes and xenophobic attacks against Ukrainians living in Poland. Tusk described the perpetrators as 'bandits and hooligans' and warned that such acts are against Poland's interests and play into the hands of Russian, Polish, and Ukrainian nationalists. The attacks, which have been increasing in frequency over the past six months, have caused widespread outrage and damaged Poland's reputation. Ukrainian authorities have demanded an investigation into the incidents.
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    Former JNA General Borislav Đukić Sentenced to 16 Years for War Crimes

    Former Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) General Borislav Đukić was sentenced to 16 years in prison by a Split court for war crimes against civilians during the Croatian War of Independence. He was convicted for commanding artillery and infantry attacks on civilian settlements in the Šibenik area between 1991 and 1995, resulting in the deaths of 118 civilians, rapes, expulsions, and destruction of property. Six other former commanders were also sentenced, totaling 94 years in prison.
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