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  2. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastHealthcare

    Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills Person in Florida

    A person in Palm Beach County, Florida, has died after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria. This is the first death linked to the bacteria in Florida since 2026. As of late July, 12 cases of illness have been reported in Florida, with 5 deaths last year. Scientists warn citizens to be cautious while swimming and consuming raw seafood due to the rare but dangerous infection.
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  3. ScienceChina

    Abelardo de la Espriella Completes Cabinet with Claudia Benavides as Minister of Science

    President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella announced Claudia Benavides Salazar as Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, completing his cabinet. Benavides, an industrial engineer with a doctorate in Competitiveness and Sustainability, was selected through the Talent Bank platform. She has extensive experience in academia and management, having taught at Universidad de Caldas for 26 years and served as executive director at Fundación Universidad Empresa Estado Eje Cafetero. As minister, she aims to transform the National System of Science and Technology and facilitate knowledge transfer to the productive sector.
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  4. WorldEarthWeather

    Zaragoza Weather: Showers and Storms Expected in Ribera del Ebro

    AEMET predicts showers and storms in Zaragoza's Ribera del Ebro region, with variable sky conditions and a slight drop in maximum temperatures. The weather will be partly cloudy in most of the province, with showers and storms expected in the eastern part of the Ribera del Ebro from the afternoon onwards. Maximum temperatures are expected to drop slightly, reaching peaks of 38-39 degrees in some areas.
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  10. SportsTennisSports Business

    Venus Williams Loses to Kamilla Rakhimova in Canadian Open

    Venus Williams faced off against Kamilla Rakhimova in the first round of the 2026 Canadian Open. Despite being granted a wild-card entry, Williams lost the match 6-4, 6-1, extending her losing streak to 12 matches. The 46-year-old American praised the fans' support despite the weather delay. Rakhimova, a 24-year-old Uzbek ranked 82nd in the world, expressed excitement about playing against the veteran Williams on center court.
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  13. WorldMiddle East

    Grecia Quiroz Remembers Carlos Manzo, Demands Investigation into Political Ties After 'R1' Capture

    Grecia Quiroz, mayor of Uruapan, dedicated emotional messages to her late husband Carlos Manzo on her son's school year end and nine months after his assassination. She promised to continue his fight and keep alive his values. Quiroz also demanded a thorough investigation into Manzo's assassination, including political actors, after the detention of Ramón Álvarez Ayala 'R1', the presumed intellectual author of the crime. She denied the official version that 'R1' was captured due to Manzo's assassination, stating he was arrested for weapons possession and drug-related offenses.
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  14. PoliticsTrialMiddle East

    Israeli Court Bans Use of Crocodiles for Prison Security

    An Israeli court has temporarily banned the use of crocodiles for prison security following a lawsuit from animal rights organization Let the Animals Live. The Jerusalem District Court blocked the initiative, which was planned for the 'Kziot' prison in the Negev desert, where terrorism-related inmates are held. Authorities wanted to place crocodiles in moats around the correctional facility. Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir criticized the verdict, stating that the court 'sided with terrorists' as inmates feared the crocodiles' presence.
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  15. WorldChinaBudgetTrade

    China Draws 'Red Lines' in Trade Talks with US and EU

    China has signaled it won't change its state-led economic model despite pressure from the US and EU. Beijing argues its policies are justified and is entering trade talks confidently, rejecting accusations of overcapacity and unfair subsidies. It has drawn 'red lines' in economic policy, refusing to acknowledge 'excessive capacities' and vowing not to make concessions. Chinese authorities believe they can soften trade disputes without significant compromises.
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  17. WorldMiddle East

    Devotees Gather for Jalabhishek on First Monday of Sawan

    Across various cities in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, thousands of devotees gathered at prominent temples on the first Monday of the holy month of Sawan to perform jalabhishek, an offering of water to Lord Shiva. In Ayodhya, special security measures were implemented due to the expected influx of devotees. In Prayagraj, a large number of devotees visited the Mankameshwar Temple on the banks of the Yamuna. Similarly, lakhs of devotees gathered at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. In Banka, Bihar, over 50,000 devotees visited Baba Jyeshtha Gaur Nath Mahadev Temple to offer jalabhishek with holy Ganga water.
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  20. BusinessNorth AmericaTax

    Cha Eun-woo Files Tax Appeal Against 130 Billion Won Assessment

    Singer-actor Cha Eun-woo has filed an appeal against a tax assessment of over 130 billion won, claiming it was unfair. His agency confirmed the appeal, stating that he had submitted a petition to the Tax Tribunal last month. The appeal comes after Cha Eun-woo was subject to an intense tax audit due to issues with his mother's one-person planning agency, which the National Tax Service considered a shell company. Cha Eun-woo previously received a notice of 200 billion won in tax evasion in January.
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  21. WorldRegulatorsCorruptionMiddle East

    Peruvian President Evaluates Pisco Airport Closure After Nasca Air Tragedy

    President Keiko Fujimori expressed condolences and announced investigations following an air accident in Nasca, Peru, where a light aircraft crashed, killing 13 people, including tourists from Italy, Germany, and Spain. The Ministry of Transport and Communications is conducting investigations, and the possibility of temporarily suspending Pisco airport operations is being evaluated.
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  23. WorldMiddle East

    Ceuta's Containment Barriers Fully Operational

    The Ministry of the Interior has confirmed that the containment barriers installed in Ceuta's El Tarajal area on August 1 are now fully operational. The Civil Guard is responsible for their protection and maintenance. The barriers, which span 500 meters, are designed to prevent illegal entry by sea and immediately reject those who cross them. The Government has deployed nearly 3,000 agents and soldiers to the area.
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