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  9. SocietyProtestEurope

    Police Clash with Spanish Protesters in Ceuta over Migration Wave

    Spanish police have been accused of using excessive force against local protesters in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, following a wave of migration from Morocco. Videos circulating on social media show police officers using batons to hit protesters, causing injuries. The protests were sparked by the arrival of thousands of undocumented migrants, with locals expressing their dissatisfaction with the situation. Some reports suggest that migrants have been involved in violent incidents, including stabbings, further fueling tensions.
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  12. PoliticsMiddle EastChinaDefense

    Russia Claims Control of Ukrainian Towns

    The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced that its armed forces have taken control of the city of Lyubetskoye in the Zaporizhzhia region and the city of Olgovka in the Kharkiv region. In a separate statement, they also claimed control over the towns of Lyman in Zaporizhzhia and Oskil in Kharkiv, targeting production and storage sites and concentration points for Ukrainian formations and mercenaries in 152 areas.
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  18. SocietyCorruptionOrganized CrimeFraud

    Major Cocaine Bust: R28 Million Shipment Seized at OR Tambo

    Gauteng police have seized 95 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of R28 million after intercepting a cargo shipment that arrived from Brazil at OR Tambo International Airport. The seizure was made on Friday, 31 July 2026, during an intelligence-driven operation involving the South African Police Service (SAPS), Customs officials, and Menzies Aviation personnel. The cargo arrived on a flight from São Paulo, Brazil, and was intercepted shortly after landing at about 1pm. No arrests have been made, and investigations are continuing to identify those responsible for the attempted smuggling operation.
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  22. SocietyWhite-collarFraudCybercrimeGrid

    174 Multinational Suspects Arraigned in Johor Bahru Court Over Forest City Online Fraud Case

    On July 28, 174 suspects involved in online fraud activities were brought to the Johor Bahru Sessions Court in Malaysia's Johor state. The suspects, mainly from China, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Malaysia, were arrested following raids on illegal call centers in Forest City. They are suspected of participating in 'love scams,' fake investments, and other cross-border online fraud activities. Two Chinese men pleaded guilty and were fined RM7,000 and sentenced to one month in jail, while the others were released on bail pending further proceedings. The case involves large-scale cross-border cybercrime, with police continuing to investigate the masterminds and financial flows.
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  24. PoliticsChinaMarketsCorp Gov

    Maruti Suzuki India Reports Record Domestic Sales in July 2026

    Maruti Suzuki India Limited sold a total of 241,421 units in July 2026, with domestic sales reaching an all-time high of 200,123 units. Passenger vehicles dominated domestic sales at 196,203 units, while light commercial vehicles contributed 3,920 units. Exports reached 30,056 units. The utility vehicle segment showed strong growth with 78,851 units sold in July 2026.
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