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  5. SportsBoxing

    Uros Medic vs. Daniel Rodriguez UFC Fight Night

    All 28 fighters scheduled for UFC Fight Night in Belgrade made weight successfully. The main event features Uros Medic and Daniel Rodriguez, both weighing in at 171 lbs. The fight is highly anticipated, with 'The Doctor' Rodriguez known for his chaotic finish-first style. UFC invites Medic home for the promotion's debut event in Serbia. The fight card and expert predictions are available on Paramount+.
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  7. WorldMiddle East

    Protests Erupt in PoK and Pakistan Over Rawalakot Killings

    Massive protests have erupted across Pakistani cities, including PoK (Pakistan-administered Kashmir), following the recent killings in Rawalakot. Anti-government demonstrations have intensified, with heavy police crackdowns reported in Lahore. India has slammed Pakistan's handling of the situation, accusing it of using brute force against civilians and training militants to target its own government.
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    Italy Suspends Schengen Agreement with Spain Over Ceuta Migration Crisis

    Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen agreement with Spain, requiring passport checks for people traveling between the two countries by air and sea. This move comes in response to the mass influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. Italy's interior ministry also agreed with France to strengthen controls along the Franco-Italian border to prevent undocumented migrants from entering Italy. Critics argue that the measure is symbolic and unlikely to prevent migrants from reaching Italy, while others see it as a political move aimed at domestic audiences.
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  11. WorldLocal GovMiddle East

    Final Voter Registration Weekend for South Africa's Local Government Elections

    The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) urges eligible South Africans to use the final voter registration weekend (August 1-2) to register, verify details, or update voting addresses. This is the last chance to secure a place on the voters' roll before the November 4th polls. Over 23,699 voting stations will operate from 8 am to 5 pm, with over 48,000 electoral officials assisting voters. The IEC has completed operational preparations and is ready to open voting stations nationwide.
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  14. WorldMiddle EastEarthHealthcare

    Kumamoto Earthquake: Medical Facilities Struggle with Water Outages

    The Kumamoto earthquake continues to disrupt water supply and power in medical facilities across the prefecture. As of the latest reports, around 40-84 medical institutions are still experiencing water outages and power outages, with some having to suspend outpatient surgeries and transfer patients. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has deployed Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT) to assist, and Minister Kono Taro has stated that water supply restoration for medical facilities will be clarified soon.
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  17. PoliticsPeaceGovernanceTreaty

    Govt Open to Peace Talks with CPP-NPA

    The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru) stated that the government remains open to negotiations with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) and other rebel groups. Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento emphasized that the government is serious about peace talks and is optimistic about finalizing negotiations by 2024. Sarmiento noted that ending internal conflict can boost economic development, citing examples from South Korea and Vietnam. He also reported a decrease in active conflict zones in the Philippines due to a 'whole-of-government, whole-of-society' approach to peacebuilding.
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  19. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Ceuta Migrant Crisis: 97 Dead in 7 Months

    In the past seven months, at least 97 migrants have died while trying to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta by swimming, according to Spanish authorities. The crisis escalated recently with 57 bodies recovered in a single day, overwhelming local facilities. The number of deaths has surpassed last year's total of 46. Thousands of people continue to enter Ceuta daily, both on foot and by swimming around the Tarajal breakwater.
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    Florida Leads U.S. Death Penalty Trend with Record Executions

    Florida executed 19 inmates in 2025, nearly two out of every five executions nationwide, breaking its historical record. This increase coincided with a more favorable federal policy towards the death penalty under President Donald Trump. However, public support for the death penalty remains low, with experts noting that new death sentences and executions are related to state politics.
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  21. PoliticsMiddle EastBorder SecurityFraud

    FSB Detains Two Russian Citizens Linked to Ukrainian Intelligence

    The Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia has detained two Russian citizens on suspicion of high treason in favor of Kyiv. One of the detainees planned to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine, while the other assisted Ukrainian recruiters in finding individuals to carry out acts of sabotage and terrorism on transport infrastructure. Both suspects are in detention and face significant sentences for treason.
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    J.K. Rowling Supports Ukrainian Marine with Harry Potter Book and Letter

    British author J.K. Rowling sent a letter and a signed copy of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' to Ukrainian marine Major Alexander Ivanov, who spent over four years in Russian captivity. Ivanov, a fan of the Harry Potter series, found comfort in the stories during his imprisonment. The author expressed her joy at his release and wished him a long and happy life.
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