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  3. WorldMiddle East

    World Jiu Jitsu Championship 2026 Begins in Abu Dhabi

    The 2026 World Jiu Jitsu Championship has started in Abu Dhabi, with teams from various countries arriving for the event. The championship, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will take place at Mubadala Arena from August 1 to 9. Over 1500 athletes are expected to participate, with the opening day featuring the World Cup under-14s and Masters category. The event is organized by the International Jiu-Jitsu Federation and hosted by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation.
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  10. SportsHockey

    Packers' Tucker Kraft Activated from PUP List, Returns to Practice After ACL Injury

    Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list and returned to practice, less than nine months after surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. Kraft suffered the injury last November and is on track to suit up for Week 1 of the 2026 season. The Packers are easing him back into practice, focusing on individual and walkthrough sessions initially.
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  15. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle East

    Chelsea's Mudryk Cleared to Play After Doping Ban Resolved

    Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to return to play after his doping ban was resolved. The Ukrainian winger will join Chelsea's preseason tour as early as next week. Mudryk has not played a competitive match since November 2024 due to the ban. The Football Association of England has lifted the suspension, and Mudryk has reached an agreement with the association in the doping case. The ban was resolved after appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
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  17. SocietyCorruptionWhite-collarFraudLaundering

    Ricardo Roa Leaves Ecopetrol Amid Scandals and Legal Issues

    Ricardo Roa, the former president of Colombian state oil company Ecopetrol, stepped down on July 30, 2026, amidst multiple scandals and legal investigations. His departure comes after a leave of absence and coincides with ongoing criminal causes, an electoral sanction, and multi-million dollar embargoes. Roa's tenure was marked by controversies such as alleged irregularities in Gustavo Petro's 2022 presidential campaign, the purchase of an apartment linked to suspected influence peddling, and a USD 5.8 million contract with Covington & Burling LLP that generated discomfort within the board of directors. Despite these issues, Roa highlighted progress in the energy transition during his time at Ecopetrol.
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  22. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Communal Carpentry Shop Activated by Popular Consultation in Venezuela

    President Delcy Rodríguez visited a carpentry shop in La Limonera, Miranda, highlighting its reactivation through a popular consultation. The shop produces furniture using timber from the Orinoco region, supplying homes for the elderly, temporary camps, and new housing under the 'Venezuela Renace' plan. The visit aimed to promote the communal economy's role in Venezuela's endogenous development.
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