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  2. SportsMiddle East

    Russian Fencing in Crisis, Wins Only One Medal at World Championships

    The President of the Russian Fencing Federation, Ilgar Mamedov, has described the state of Russian fencing as tragic following the team's performance at the World Championships in Hong Kong. The team won only one medal, a gold, despite having potential medal contenders in women's team and individual sabre, and men's rapier. Mamedov attributed the poor performance to a lack of participation in major tournaments over the past five years.
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  4. PoliticsMiddle East

    Lukashenko Criticizes Brest Region's Agricultural Sector, Sets Tasks

    Alexander Lukashenko, the head of state, visited the Brest region and commented on its agricultural sector. He expressed dissatisfaction, stating 'It's not bad, but there's no cause for admiration.' He emphasized the need to improve cereal yields and clean up the region. Lukashenko also addressed the topic of industry, stating that he loves it as much as agriculture, and highlighted the importance of the harvesting campaign.
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  5. PoliticsRegulatorsGovernanceNorth America

    VGIK Offers Budget Places to Future Students in Exchange for Military Service

    The All-Russian State University of Cinematography (VGIK) is recruiting applicants for a special group in its operator's faculty. In exchange for signing a one-year contract with the Ministry of Defense to serve in the unmanned systems troops, VGIK promises budget places without exams, a free dormitory, combat veteran status, and benefits. The registration is from July to October 2026, with training expected to begin in 2027. This initiative is part of a broader campaign by Russian universities to recruit students into unmanned aerial vehicle troops.
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  7. WorldSoutheast AsiaEarthWeather

    Heavy Rain and Landslide Warnings Across Japan

    Heavy rain and landslide warnings have been issued across multiple prefectures in Japan. Niigata Prefecture, including cities like Nagaoka, Joetsu, and Sado, is under a Level 4 Heavy Rain Warning due to unprecedented rainfall. Landslide Disaster Warnings have also been issued for various areas in Niigata, Yamagata, and other prefectures. Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution.
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  11. WorldBillMiddle EastBudget

    Ukraine Must Implement 25 Reforms to Receive €10 Billion from EU

    Ukraine needs to implement 25 reforms to receive over €10 billion in financial assistance from the European Union. The reforms include transparent selection of prosecutors, simplified insolvency procedures for small businesses, appointment of independent supervisory boards for state-owned enterprises, and significant investments in education and healthcare. The EU has set stricter conditions for Ukraine to receive macro-financial tranches in exchange for reforms.
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  14. WorldMiddle EastChinaBudget

    RBI Governor Says Indian Rupee is Undervalued

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has stated that the Indian rupee is 'undervalued' in both nominal and real effective exchange rate (REER) terms. He attributed the rupee's weakness to global factors such as geopolitical tensions and emerging market volatility, rather than domestic economic weakness. The Governor clarified that the RBI does not target any specific exchange rate or band, but intervenes to curb excessive volatility. An undervalued rupee boosts exports and makes imports expensive, which can impact inflation and trade deficit.
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  20. PoliticsLawRegulatorsCorruption

    Prince Harry Facing Multi-Million Pound Legal Bill After Losing Lawsuit Against Daily Mail

    Prince Harry and other high-profile claimants, including Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley, are facing a substantial legal bill after losing their privacy lawsuits against the Daily Mail publisher, Associated Newspapers. The publisher sought an interim payment of £10 million ($13.3 million) from the claimants, who alleged unlawful information gathering by the Mail titles. The court ruled against the claimants, stating they failed to prove that information was obtained illegally. The final amount owed may be around £34.5 million ($46.2 million).
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  23. WorldBillMiddle East

    Vujović Condemns Vuči Do Battle Anniversary as 'Imperial-Nationalistic Provocation'

    Ivan Vujović, a leader of the European Union, criticized the anniversary of the Vučeđolska battle as an 'imperial-nationalistic spectacle' aimed at falsifying history and denying Montenegrin identity. He accused Mile Dodik and Porfirije of marking the event without any Montenegrin presence, calling it 'servitude at the highest level'. Vujović linked this to Montenegro's approaching EU membership, which he believes is causing panic among supporters of imperial and great-power plans.
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