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    U.S. Withdraws Patriot Missiles from Erbil Air Base

    The United States has withdrawn its Patriot missile defense systems from Erbil Air Base in northern Iraq following recent intense attacks on the base. According to sources, all Patriot systems have been removed and redeployed to an undisclosed location. The withdrawal is part of an agreement with Baghdad that requires American forces to leave by September 30, amid Kurdish fears of a reduction in air protection coinciding with continued Iranian attacks and attacks by Iran-backed factions on the region.
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    Settler Attacks on Palestinian Homes in West Bank

    Israeli settlers have been carrying out attacks on Palestinian homes and property in various towns and cities across the West Bank. In Surif town north of Hebron, settlers attacked homes, set fire to vehicles, and wrote racist slogans on walls. These attacks have been terrorizing local Palestinian families. The Israeli enemy and settlers continue to raid Palestinian towns, demolish homes, issue demolition orders, and seize land for settlement expansion projects.
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    Brazil Hope Federation Denounces Cyber Attack Against PT Candidates in Bahia

    The Brazil Hope Federation, comprising PT, PCdoB, and PV, reported a cyber attack on Saturday, August 1st, targeting the Instagram profiles of Bahia's governor Jerônimo Rodrigues, senator Jaques Wagner, and former minister Rui Costa, all from PT. The attack involved sending over 70,000 fake followers of Asian origin to their profiles within five hours. The Federation closed the profiles and filed a police report with Bahia's Cyber Crimes Delegation. They suspect the attack aims to create a narrative of buying followers and induce Meta to suspend the accounts during the electoral period.
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  22. SportsEuropeUnited KingdomSoccer

    Longtime 49ers Executive Paraag Marathe Leaves to Focus on European Soccer

    Paraag Marathe, the San Francisco 49ers' executive vice president of football operations and president of 49ers Enterprises, is leaving the team after 25 years. He will focus full-time on Leeds United and Rangers FC, soccer clubs owned by the 49ers, along with other sports efforts. Marathe was also recently considered as a finalist for the MLS commissioner role but withdrew his name. His departure creates a significant void in the 49ers' organization, particularly in contract negotiations and salary cap management.
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    Russia: Self-Employed Can Take Paid Sick Leave Starting August 1

    Self-employed individuals in Russia will be able to take paid sick leave starting August 1, 2026. This option is available to those who have joined the voluntary social insurance experiment, which began on January 1, 2026. Participants can choose a base for contributions of 35,000 or 50,000 rubles per month, with the monthly payment amounting to 3.84% of the base. The first paid sick leave will be available after six months of participation. The amount of the allowance depends on the duration of participation and total work experience.
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