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  3. WorldMiddle East

    EU Supports Ukraine as Security Guarantee Against Russia

    The President of Finland, Petteri Orpo, stated that the European Union continues to assist Ukraine because it serves as the strongest guarantee of security for all Europeans. He emphasized that global support is driven by multiple factors, including the recognition of Kyiv's role in protecting the continent from Russia. Finland pledged to maintain its backing for as long as necessary.
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  4. PoliticsMiddle EastUnited KingdomAmerican Football

    Harry Kane Named Germany's Footballer of the Year

    Harry Kane, the English striker for Bayern Munich, has been voted Germany's Footballer of the Year. Kane won the award after a stellar season, scoring 61 goals and helping Bayern win the Bundesliga, German Cup, and reach the Champions League semi-finals. His coach, Vincent Kompany, was named Coach of the Year, while Bayern's Giulia Gwinn won the Women's Player of the Year award.
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  5. PoliticsLawElectionsDisinformation

    Hasan Piker Leads Crowd in Anti-Charlie Kirk Death Chant

    Hasan Piker, a left-wing political commentator, led a crowd in mocking the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a live podcast event. Piker sang a meme song called 'We Are Charlie Kirk' with his co-hosts and audience, laughing and celebrating the idea of Kirk's death. This incident is part of a larger trend of left-wing protesters mocking Kirk's assassination and justifying violence against political opponents. Jonathan Turley, a legal scholar, condemned Piker's actions as hateful and dehumanizing, noting that such behavior is becoming increasingly common in an 'age of rage.'
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  9. SocietyBillNorth AmericaWhite-collar

    Pensioner Dies After Detonating Grenade in Garage Dispute

    A pensioner in Stavropol Territory died after detonating a grenade during an argument over a garage. The conflict began when another man allegedly damaged roofing tiles during repairs. The pensioner, who had served in the internal troops of the MVD of the USSR, took a grenade from his shed, which exploded due to mishandling. His opponent was injured but is expected to survive.
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  12. ScienceChinaSci PolicyPublic Health

    Brazilian AI Startup Enter Becomes First Latin American Unicorn

    Enter, a Brazilian startup founded in 2023, has become the first AI unicorn in Latin America after reaching a market value of US$ 1.2 billion in a funding round led by Sequoia and Founders Fund. The company offers AI tools to streamline judicial processes, from fraud detection to legal analysis and drafting. CEO Mateus Costa-Ribeiro left a stable job at a leading law firm to pursue this venture.
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  16. ScienceRobotics

    NVIDIA's $6B Poolside Deal for U.S. Open-Weight AI

    NVIDIA is investing $6B to license Poolside’s AI technology and bring 100+ employees onto its Nemotron project. The goal is to build a U.S.-based open AI ecosystem capable of competing with Chinese models like DeepSeek and Kimi, while offering a lower-cost, customizable alternative to closed models from OpenAI and Anthropic. NVIDIA is betting Nemotron can rival leading frontier models within the next year.
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  18. WorldMiddle East

    Malazgirt Victory 955th Anniversary Celebrations Begin in Ahlat

    The 955th anniversary of the Malazgirt Victory is being commemorated in Ahlat, Bitlis, with a series of events starting from August 23 to 25. The celebrations began with an opening ceremony at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's Millet Garden, attended by Ahlat Mayor Yavuz Gülmez. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is expected to participate in the events, including a cabinet meeting, which will be held in Ahlat for the third time this year. The preparations for the events have been completed, with 50 themed tents set up to host various institutions and guests. The events will also feature competitions, gastronomy events, and cultural shows.
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  20. TechSemiconductors

    James Dacombe, Europe's Youngest Self-Made Billionaire

    James Dacombe, aged 25, has become Europe's youngest self-made billionaire. He dropped out of high school to launch his first startup and later founded Olix, a British AI chip company, which raised funds at a $3.3 billion valuation. Dacombe owns an estimated 30% stake in Olix and also retains a 12% stake in CoMind, a brain monitoring company. Olix aims to manufacture specialized AI chips using photonic technology to reduce delays and energy consumption. The company expects to start delivering its first chips to customers in late 2027.
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  21. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Zelensky Urges NB8 Countries to Accelerate FREYJA Anti-Ballistic Program

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the NB8 summit in Kyiv, emphasizing that ballistic missiles pose the main threat to Ukraine, especially heading into autumn and winter. He called on partner countries to ensure weekly progress in the joint anti-ballistic defense program FREYJA and prioritize the supply of air defense missiles through the PURL program and bilateral agreements.
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  23. WorldMiddle East

    Passport Validity Extended to 10 Years for Adults, 7 Years for Children

    The National Affairs Commission and the Interior Affairs Commission of the Parliament have amended the Passport Law, extending the validity period of passports. For individuals aged 15 and above, passports will be valid for 10 years, while for those under 15, the validity period is set at 7 years. This decision is subject to final approval by the Council of Guardians and the Parliament.
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