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  1. WorldMiddle East

    Ceuta Border Crisis: Thousands of Migrants Enter EU

    Over 1500 migrants, primarily from Morocco and Algeria, have breached the border of the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, entering the EU in a short period. Their destination is likely Germany. Politicians and citizens express concern about a potential new refugee wave, with calls for stricter border controls and enforcement of repatriation procedures. The incident has reignited debates about the Schengen Agreement and Europe's migration policy.
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    Moscow Court Sentences Blogger Lerchek to Probation for Embezzlement

    The Moscow City Court sentenced blogger Valeria Chekalina (Lerchek) to 5 years of probation for allegedly embezzling over 250 million rubles to the UAE using fake documents. She was also fined 765 million rubles and banned from administering for three years. The trial was held behind closed doors due to sensitive health information. Previously, her former husband Artem Chekalin was sentenced to seven years in prison and a fine of over 194 million rubles.
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    Mexico's Government Presents Guidelines for Audience Rights Protection

    The Federal Executive's legal advisor, Luisa María Alcalde, presented the General Guidelines for the Protection of Audience Rights, issued by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT). The guidelines apply to radio and television concessionaires, requiring them to have an Ethics Code, designate audience defenders, and establish complaint mechanisms. Key audience rights include receiving accurate information, distinguishing news from opinion and advertising, ensuring the right to reply, and providing accessibility services for people with disabilities.
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  9. WorldAsiaMiddle EastIsrael

    President Erdoğan Addresses Youth, Condemns Israel's Attacks

    President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed youth in Turkey, expressing solidarity with those struggling under Israel's attacks in Gaza, West Bank, and Lebanon. He reassured Turkish youth that their values and beliefs would not be compromised, and that the government would protect them from being used in political games. He also discussed internal politics, criticizing the opposition's lack of focus on Turkey's interests and their endless disputes.
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    Russian Telephone Scammer Detained in St. Petersburg

    St. Petersburg law enforcement officers have detained the organizer of a call center for telephone scammers. The suspect, a local resident born in 2004, placed and maintained equipment for fraudulent schemes to extort money from Russians. The activities of this technical center resulted in several tens of millions of rubles being stolen. During the search, two sim-boxes with 128 slots and over 100 sim-cards were seized. A criminal case has been opened against the detainee under part 3 of article 274.3 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
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  14. SocietyLocal GovNorth AmericaHealthcare

    Ana María Vesga Appointed Minister of Health

    Abelardo de la Espriella, the president-elect of Colombia, has announced Ana María Vesga as the future Minister of Health. Vesga, a lawyer with a background in health economics, will assume the position on August 7, 2026. She previously served as the president of Acemi, the guild that brings together the main EPS of the contributory regime in Colombia. Her appointment comes as the health sector faces a grave crisis, with debts exceeding 25.7 trillion Colombian pesos and millions of families suffering due to a dysfunctional system.
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    IDF Destroys Key Hezbollah Tunnels in Southern Lebanon

    The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have destroyed a significant portion of an underground tunnel network in the Bofor/Baufort Ridge area in southern Lebanon. The network, built over two decades with Iranian funding and planning, served as a central command post for Hezbollah's Badr/Bedir Unit, directing attacks against Israeli forces and civilians. The tunnels were located approximately 6 kilometers from Metula and the Galilee region, posing a threat to residents of northern Israel. The IDF operation used around 700 tons of explosives and was carried out following a Hezbollah drone attack on Israeli forces. The tunnels were destroyed using approximately 700 tons of explosives.
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  18. SportsSoccer

    Chivas Becomes Most Valuable Team in Liga MX

    After an update by Transfermarkt, Chivas de Guadalajara has become the squad with the highest market value in Liga MX, surpassing América, Toluca, and Cruz Azul. This is due to the increased value of several players, including Armando González, Roberto Alvarado, Raúl Rangel, Jordan Carrillo, and Brian Gutiérrez, who participated in the 2026 World Cup with the Mexican National Team. Chivas' value is now 108.73 million euros (approximately 2,168.76 million Mexican pesos).
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  19. WorldLawAppointmentsAsia

    PM-Kisan Scheme Extended by Four Years, Allocated ₹3.15 Lakh Crore

    The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme for four more years, from 2026-27 to 2030-31. The scheme, launched in 2019, provides income support of ₹2,000 per year to eligible farmer families. The total outlay for the extended period is ₹3.15 lakh crore. Over ₹4.47 lakh crore has already been transferred directly to farmers' bank accounts through 23 instalments. The scheme has significantly reduced farmers' dependence on informal borrowing and has benefited over 100 million farmers. Women farmers have received over ₹1.06 lakh crore under the scheme.
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  21. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    Slovak Minister Criticizes EU's Handling of Migration Crisis

    Slovakia's interior minister criticizes the EU's handling of the migration crisis, particularly in relation to Spain's Ceuta enclave. He argues that benevolent laws in Spain contribute to the crisis and that the EU has not learned from past mistakes. The Slovak opposition also condemns Spain's approach, stating that it threatens the security and functioning of the Schengen area. Former Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico supports Spain in its fight against illegal migration and advocates for strict border protection.
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