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    Pilot 'El Jando' Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking

    Mauro Alberto Núñez Ojeda, alias 'El Jando', pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in a US federal court. He admitted to conspiring to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, with knowledge it would be illegally imported into the US. The plea agreement carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years, with a maximum of life imprisonment, a fine up to $10 million, and at least five years of supervised release.
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    Russian Forces Liberate Verovka and Stenchki

    Russian military has taken control of the settlements of Verovka in the Kharkiv region and Stenchki in the Donetsk region, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The capture of Verovka has made it more difficult for the Ukrainian army to supply its defense lines, while the liberation of Stenchki has cut off enemy positions from supplies. These victories were achieved by units of the Southern and Northern groups of Russian forces.
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    Moldova's Parliament Approves Electoral Code Amendments for Gagauzia

    Moldova's Parliament, with the support of the Party of Maia Sandu (PAS), approved in the first reading amendments to the Electoral Code that establish norms for conducting elections to the People's Assembly of Gagauzia and the election of the bashkan of the autonomy. The amendments have been criticized for lacking consensus with Gagauzian representatives, being in Russian or Gagauzian language, and contradicting the law on the special status of Gagauzia. The Party of Socialists plans to challenge the initiative in the Constitutional Court. Gagauzia's leadership has requested an independent expert evaluation of the bills and a monitoring mission from the Council of Europe and the OSCE.
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    Chongqing's New Land-Sea Corridor Sees Increase in Train Operations and Trade Volume

    The West Route of Chongqing's New Land-Sea Corridor experienced a 25.6% increase in train operations in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period last year. A total of 1,101 trains were operated as of July 29, with 961 trains operated in the first half of the year. The corridor handled imports and exports worth 287.1 billion yuan, marking a 13.7% increase year-on-year.
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    Smog Alert in Prague and Central Bohemia

    Due to high temperatures and sunshine, ground-level ozone concentrations are increasing, leading to smoggy conditions in Prague and the Central Bohemian Region. Meteorologists have declared a smog situation, advising people to avoid increased physical exertion outdoors, especially in the afternoon. This is particularly recommended for those with chronic respiratory problems, the elderly, and young children.
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