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  3. WorldMiddle East

    Sánchez Travels to Ceuta Amidst Migrant Crisis

    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is traveling to Ceuta on Friday, July 31, to assess the situation following the mass arrival of migrants in the autonomous city. He will be accompanied by the Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska. The crisis has resulted in the death of dozens of people and has overwhelmed local authorities. Sánchez will visit the Tarajal border and meet with security personnel to review the government's response.
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  6. WorldEarthEnvironmentEarthquake

    Wildfires in Var: 1000 Hectares Burned, 2500 Evacuated

    Wildfires in Var have reignited, burning through 1000 hectares in six hours and forcing the evacuation of 2500 people. The fire, fueled by strong winds and high temperatures, has defied containment efforts. Residents of several communes, including Correns and Montfort-sur-Argens, have been affected. The prefect has ordered evacuations, and additional firefighters are expected on site.
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  11. PoliticsMiddle East

    Spain Begins Installing Containment Barrier in Ceuta

    The Spanish government has initiated the installation of a containment barrier in Ceuta's Tarajal breakwater, which separates the city from Morocco. The main element is a 500-meter long pneumatic barrier, with a surface height of 30 to 70 centimeters and a submerged part up to one meter deep. This barrier is part of a structure that combines with a first line of anchored buoys provided by the Navy. An intermediate channel will allow boats of the Civil Guard to protect the barrier. The government reports that the night in Ceuta passed normally, with no notable incidents.
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  12. WorldRegulatorsTrialMiddle East

    Myanmar Crackdown on Phone Scams: Mong La, Mang Ra Launch Citywide Sweeps

    In recent days, Mong La and Mang Ra in eastern Shan State, Myanmar, have launched citywide sweep operations targeting phone scams and telefraud activities. The operations focus on checking guesthouses, commercial areas, and foreigner activity zones to investigate identity registration, unusual gatherings, and suspicious electronic device usage. The aim is to uncover hidden online fraud dens and prevent people from using residential buildings and office towers for such activities. Relevant departments have strengthened border patrols to prevent fraud suspects from fleeing through illegal channels. Both areas will continue follow-up sweeps and intensify crackdowns on phone scams and related illegal activities.
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  15. WorldLawGovernanceConstitutionMiddle East

    Ghana Proposes Five-Year Presidential Term Extension

    The Ghanaian government has backed a proposal to extend the presidential term from four to five years, and lower the minimum age for presidential candidates from 40 to 35. The changes, recommended by a committee set up by President John Dramani Mahama, also include a requirement for 40 percent voter turnout and 75 percent approval for the constitutional amendment to pass.
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  17. WorldMiddle East

    Tunisia's Power Cuts: Economic Impact and Network Strengthening

    Tunisia has been grappling with power cuts since mid-July, primarily due to increased demand during a heatwave and network limitations. These outages have caused agricultural losses, material damage, and disruptions in public services, highlighting the structural weaknesses of the national electricity system. The Tunisian authorities have since taken measures to strengthen the electrical network and secure supply.
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  19. WorldEuropeUkraineConflict

    Russian UAV Strikes Across Ukraine

    Russian UAVs, including Geran and Molniya drones, struck multiple targets across Ukraine overnight. Key hits include logistics terminals, military facilities, and energy infrastructure in regions such as Kharkov, Kiev, Zaporozhye, Odessa, Sumy, Chernigov, and Dnepropetrovsk. Strikes also extended to fuel stations and energy facilities in Chernihiv region. In Russia, drone attacks were reported in Orenburg and Rostov regions, with over 20 drones shot down near Taganrog.
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  20. WorldEarthOceanography

    Istanbul Tsunami Risk: Expert Dismisses Major Threat

    Professor Dr. Osman Bektaş, an earthquake scientist, addressed the possibility of a major tsunami in Istanbul following an earthquake. He dismissed the idea, attributing it to the region's earthquake activity not occurring as a single major event but rather in pieces over time. Bektaş noted that while small tsunami waves are possible, the risk of a large tsunami is low. He also criticized artificial intelligence-generated videos exaggerating disaster risks.
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  21. CultureMiddle EastUnited Kingdom

    FPF President Pedro Proença Meets Referees, Apologizes, and Agrees to Improve Conditions

    Pedro Proença, president of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), met with professional football referees in Tomar during the night to address criticism he made about Portuguese refereeing in 2024 audio recordings. After the meeting, referees agreed to start work on the first recycling and evaluation action of the sector. Proença apologized and presented explanations to the referees, and both parties agreed to start a joint, serious, and structured work next week to improve refereeing conditions. The FPF leader reiterated his full confidence in national refereeing.
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