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  1. PoliticsRegulatorsLocal GovNorth America

    Virginia Governor Restores Voting Rights for Over 66,000 Former Felons

    Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has restored voting rights to more than 66,000 formerly incarcerated individuals who have completed their sentences. This move reverses the policy of her predecessor, Republican Glenn Youngkin, who restored rights on a case-by-case basis. Spanberger criticized Youngkin's approach and praised the restoration of rights as empowering Virginians to participate in democracy. The restoration also comes ahead of a November referendum on automatic restoration of voting rights for released felons.
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  3. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastEarth

    FIFA Releases Ref Cam Video of Argentina vs England Semifinal

    FIFA published a video from the referee's camera that officiated the semifinal match between Argentina and England in Atlanta. The American Ismail Elfath was in charge of justice in one of the most intense duels of the last World Cup, which ended with an epic comeback for Lionel Scaloni's team thanks to Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez's goals (Anthony Gordon had broken the deadlock for the British). The video offers a unique perspective on the match, showing greetings between captains, disputed actions, and the intensity experienced on the field.
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  5. CultureLocal GovMiddle EastGender

    PM Modi Forgives Students Who Abused Him During Protests

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his desire to forgive students who hurled abuses at him and his late mother during protests over exam paper leaks and unemployment. In a series of video messages, Modi said that he wants to guide these 'misguided children' instead of punishing them or pursuing legal action. He emphasized that abuses never solve anything and society should guide these youth towards the right path.
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  6. SportsMiddle East

    Girondins de Bordeaux Takeover: Half of Funds Still Missing

    The takeover of Girondins de Bordeaux by Sparta Capital is not yet finalized as half of the required funds have not been paid. Although the club has officially been transferred, the deadline for the full payment was missed, leaving the club's budget still at risk. The French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF) has accepted the initial payment as a guarantee, but the future of the club remains uncertain.
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  8. WorldLocal GovMiddle EastSoutheast Asia

    Missing Man Found Alive in Baños After Disappearance in Quito

    Pablo David Llanes Páramo, 29, was found alive in Baños de Agua Santa, Tungurahua province, on August 1, 2026, after being reported missing since July 29 in Quito. The National Police confirmed his location through investigative actions. Llanes was found barefoot and disoriented by a couple who took him to a Community Police Unit. His father, Henry Llanes, confirmed the reunion and thanked the public for their support. The circumstances of Llanes' journey from Quito to Baños are still under investigation.
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  10. WorldBillLocal GovMiddle East

    67 Students Hospitalized After School Lunch Poisoning Incident in Bolívar

    At least 67 students from a school in Bolívar, Colombia, were hospitalized after consuming a school lunch consisting of pork, chicken, and potatoes. Symptoms included abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, fever, and respiratory difficulty. Authorities are investigating whether the emergency is related to the School Feeding Program (PAE) food. Samples have been taken for laboratory analysis.
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  14. CultureMiddle EastGender

    Protest Disrupts Taslima Nasreen's Speech in Kolkata

    A cultural program featuring Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen in Kolkata was disrupted when she invited poet Joy Goswami on stage. The audience protested, booing and interrupting her speech due to Goswami's perceived closeness to former CM Mamata Banerjee and his past silence over Nasreen's exile. Nasreen, who was honored by the state government earlier that day, delivered her speech after the commotion subsided.
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  17. SocietyBillLocal GovMiddle EastHealthcare

    14-year-old student stabs classmate dead over P10 in Las Piñas school

    A 14-year-old student fatally stabbed his classmate, also 14, inside Las Piñas National High School during a verbal altercation over P10 change from a canteen purchase. The victim was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival. The suspect is in police custody, and authorities are investigating how the weapon entered the school despite security measures. The incident has sparked calls for stricter school safety measures.
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  18. PoliticsCryptoSemiconductors

    Strategy Considers Selling Up to $5B in Bitcoin

    Strategy, a business strategy company, is exploring the possibility of selling up to $5 billion worth of its Bitcoin holdings. As of July 26, Strategy holds 843,775 BTC, acquired at an average cost of $75,476. The company has sold about $218.4 million of Bitcoin year-to-date to fund preferred dividends. The sale, if it occurs, would be used to fund up to $1.25 billion in USD reserves, approximately $1.76 billion in annual preferred dividends and interest payments, and up to $2 billion in common stock and digital credit security buybacks.
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  20. WorldMiddle East

    30th Anniversary of 'Island of Courage and Sorrow' Memorial in Minsk

    The 'Island of Courage and Sorrow', a memorial dedicated to Belarusian internationalist warriors who died in Afghanistan, celebrated its 30th anniversary. The event was marked by solemn ceremonies, rallies, and processions attended by veterans, officials, and the public. The memorial, opened in 1996, serves as a symbol of mourning, courage, and remembrance for the Belarusian people.
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  21. PoliticsBillSanctionsMiddle East

    Fires in Sevastopol After Strikes on Russian Military Positions

    Multiple fires broke out in the occupied city of Sevastopol (Crimea) following Ukrainian strikes on positions of Russian radio electronic warfare and air defense units, according to satellite imagery and monitoring groups. Fires were also reported in Kerch, affecting a railway battalion and an unknown military unit. A Russian National Guard base was also affected, with a strong fire recorded at the territory of the 42nd Special Motorized Regiment.
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  22. WorldMiddle EastSoutheast Asia

    Thai PM Apologizes for Killing of Russian Tourists in Pattaya

    The Prime Minister of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, has apologized for the killing of two Russian tourists, Diana and Roman Nazimov, in Pattaya. He assured that such an incident will not happen again and visited the crime scene. The death penalty is still in effect in Thailand, and the government is ready to ensure its real implementation according to the court's verdict.
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  24. SocietyMental Health

    Voronov Family: Eldest Sister Mourns Seven Siblings Killed in Russian Strike

    Aurika Voronova, the eldest surviving daughter of the Voronov family, shared an archival photo of herself with her seven younger siblings, who were killed in a Russian strike on Radushne. The photo, taken by their mother in 2020, shows the children posing in traditional embroidered shirts for a photo contest. Aurika honored her siblings' memory and cursed those responsible for the tragedy.
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