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  8. WorldSoutheast Asia

    Turkey Braces for 'Eyyam-ı Bahar' Heat Wave

    Turkey is set to experience one of its hottest periods of the year, known as 'eyyam-ı bahar', due to the influence of hot air masses from Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Professor Dr. Hüseyin Toros, Head of the Department of Climate Science and Meteorology Engineering at Istanbul Technical University, warns that temperatures in Southeast Anatolia will exceed 40 degrees, while high humidity in coastal areas like Istanbul will make temperatures feel even hotter. The heat wave is expected to reach Turkey from the Arabian Peninsula in the east and from Africa in the west, with temperatures exceeding seasonal norms starting from Wednesday.
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  10. SportsHockeyMMAMotorsports

    UFC Belgrade: Uros Medic vs. Daniel Rodriguez

    UFC Belgrade marks the promotion's first event in the Balkans, headlined by a welterweight bout between Uros Medic and Daniel Rodriguez. Medic, a Serbian native, looks to continue his impressive streak of first-round knockouts, while Rodriguez returns to the octagon after a lengthy layoff due to legal issues. The co-main event features former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz taking on undefeated short-notice opponent Navajo Stirling. The card also includes several debuting Serbian fighters and a 'Balkans vs. The World' theme on the main card.
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  14. SportsHockey

    Hayden Mullins Appointed Newport County Manager

    Newport County have appointed Hayden Mullins as their new manager following the departure of Christian Fuchs. Mullins, a former Crystal Palace, West Ham United, and Portsmouth midfielder, joins from Fulham where he was managing their Under-21 side. He will take charge immediately, with his first match being against Yeovil in pre-season. Newport have also confirmed that Chris Todd, who has been interim manager during pre-season, will remain at the club.
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  16. PoliticsJudiciaryElectionsMiddle East

    Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Conditions Elections on National Understanding

    Acting President Delcy Rodríguez stated that Venezuela will hold new elections when 'all national political actors' reach an understanding. She ruled out foreign supervision and declined to set a timeline, emphasizing the need for national reconciliation and reduced political polarization before elections can be held. Rodríguez did not confirm if she plans to run for president.
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  18. SocietyCorruptionWhite-collarFraud

    Unlicensed Trans Funeral Home Director Accused of Stealing $2.2M Estate and Keeping Organs in Bucket

    Unique Mica Green-Battle, a Houston funeral home director, was accused of stealing over $2.2 million from a deceased man's estate by forging documents. Police found human organs in a bucket and uncremated remains during a search. Green-Battle operated without a license since 2021. In court, he refused to speak to reporters, saying 'I'm a celebrity' and making derogatory remarks.
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  19. SocietyOrganized CrimeFraudCybercrime

    Mass Raids on Crypto Exchanges in Moscow City Following 144 Million Ruble Theft

    Law enforcement conducted ten raids on the offices of the 'Federation East' cryptocurrency exchange network in Moscow City, temporarily closing all exchange points. The raids were prompted by an investigation into fraud, where Vladimir R. lost 144 million rubles. Preliminary information suggests that the man was scammed by fake FSB employees who convinced him to transfer the money, which then passed through one of the cryptocurrency exchanges. Dozens of network employees were detained, and a Moscow court has already imposed a measure of restraint on eight of them.
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  20. WorldMiddle East

    Laos Police Raid 'Three Rivers Chinese City' in Vientiane

    Today afternoon, the 'Three Rivers Chinese City' (Three Rivers Market) in Vientiane, Laos, was raided by Lao police. It's unclear whether the raid targeted telecom fraud or other illegal activities. Official announcement is pending. Netizens reported that the apartment building has a door access control system, requiring an elevator card swipe. Property management did not notify residents.
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  22. WorldMiddle East

    Traffic Disruption on Avenida Francisco de Miranda for Tower Demolition

    The Chacao municipality has announced that vehicle traffic on Avenida Francisco de Miranda in Los Palos Grandes will be affected on Saturday, August 1, due to controlled demolition work on the facade of Torre Parque Ávila, formerly known as the HP tower. The demolition is necessary due to earthquake damage. Traffic control devices will be deployed to redirect drivers and pedestrians in the area.
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