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  3. WorldMiddle East

    Vatican Secretary of State Visits Guatemala to Strengthen Ties

    Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State of the Holy See, will make an official visit to Guatemala from August 1 to 4, commemorating 90 years of diplomatic relations between the two parties. The visit includes presiding over a solemn mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Guatemala City, meetings with President Bernardo Arévalo, and discussions aimed at strengthening political, ecclesiastical, and institutional dialogue.
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    Israel's Attacks in Gaza Kill Over 20 Palestinians Despite Ceasefire

    Over 20 Palestinians, including children and entire families, have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since Sunday morning, despite a ceasefire agreement and US President Trump's announcement of progress in peace talks. The attacks targeted residential areas, vehicles, and displaced persons' tents, with some incidents resulting in multiple fatalities.
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    Gingrich Urges Senators to Exploit 'Weird' Socialist Values for November Win

    Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has advised Republican senators to target the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and their 'weird' values in their campaign strategies for the November elections. Gingrich believes that emphasizing the 'big government socialism' advocated by DSA will resonate with voters and lead to Republican victories.
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    Barranquilla Hosts First Security Summit of New Colombian Government

    Barranquilla has been chosen as the venue for the first security summit of the new Colombian government, to be held on August 4. The designated Minister of Defense, Jorge Mora, will meet with mayors of capital cities to discuss joint strategies to combat crime, including homicides, extortion, microtrafficking, and the presence of criminal organizations. The summit aims to strengthen coordination between the national government, local authorities, and the public force.
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    Russians Kill One, Injure 20 in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk Regions

    Over two days, Russian forces carried out numerous attacks across Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions, resulting in one death and 20 injuries. In Donetsk, a resident of Kramatorsk was killed, and seven others were injured. In Dnipropetrovsk, two people died, and 12 were injured, including children, after Russian attacks using drones and other weapons. Attacks targeted residential areas, infrastructure, and public facilities.
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    India's Record Renewable Generation Cuts Coal's Share to 1-Year Low

    India's renewable power generation reached a record high in July, accounting for 20% of the total energy mix. This is a 30% increase from the previous year. Notably, solar and wind output exceeded 100 gigawatts for the first time, accounting for a record 42.8% of India's electricity supply on July 13. As a result, coal's share in the power mix dropped to a one-year low.
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    OnlyFans Model Courtney Clenney Reaches Plea Deal in Boyfriend's Murder

    OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney has reached a plea deal in the murder case of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli. Clenney was initially charged with second-degree murder after fatally stabbing Obumseli during an argument in their Miami apartment in April 2022. The terms of the plea deal have not been disclosed and will be presented in court on August 10. Clenney's defense team has maintained that she acted in self-defense after alleged abuse by Obumseli.
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    Uganda Unveils Statue of Yoni Netanyahu at Entebbe Airport

    The Ugandan Army, led by Commander Muhuzi Kainerugaba, son of the country's leader, inaugurated a statue of Yoni Netanyahu at the old terminal of Entebbe Airport. Yoni Netanyahu, brother of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, fell during Operation Entebbe in 1976. The statue was revealed by the Chief of Staff, Moses Ali Kainerugaba, who also commemorated the four slain hostages.
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  17. SportsAmerican Football

    Sol Ruca: Triple H's Advice After Losing WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship

    WWE star Sol Ruca recently lost her Women's Intercontinental Championship title on RAW. She revealed that Triple H consoled her after the match, assuring her that the loss wasn't due to any mistakes she had made. Ruca quoted Triple H as saying, 'This isn’t because you’re doing anything wrong. You just got to be a babyface and keep going up and just see what the next thing is.' Ruca expressed gratitude for the support she received from WWE personnel and fans.
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    Btp and Bund Yields Rise Due to Geopolitical Tensions and ECB

    Yields on Italian and German government bonds have increased due to geopolitical tensions and the European Central Bank's (ECB) policies. Italian ten-year bonds have returned to offering 4%, a level not seen since more than two years ago, while German yields have risen to levels last seen in 2011. Despite these increases, the spread between Italian and German yields remains contained.
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    Russian Advances in Eastern Ukraine

    Russian forces have made significant progress in several regions of eastern Ukraine over the past few weeks. They have taken control of Nova Sich, captured most of Novoosynove, and advanced near Konstantinovka and in the Zaporozhye region. Russian troops have also made gains in the Donetsk region, including capturing Chasiv Yar and Kostiantynivka, and are threatening to encircle Ukrainian forces in the Konstantinovka area. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces have been forced to retreat from some positions, and their new Commander-in-Chief, Mikhailo Drapatyi, faces a challenging situation.
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  24. PoliticsMiddle East

    DOJ Drops Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case Against Olympian, Admits No Evidence

    The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dropped its case against former Olympic canoeist David 'Davey' Hearn, who was charged with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The DOJ admitted that its allegations against Hearn 'don’t hold water'. Republican pundit Scott Jennings compared the situation to 'a monkey having intimate relations with a football', stating that Hearn is owed an apology. Democratic strategist Maria Cardona criticized the Trump administration's use of the DOJ as a political weapon and predicted that this incident would reflect negatively on Republicans in the midterm elections.
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