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  4. WorldMiddle East

    Georgia Blackout Cause: Separation from Azerbaijani Power System

    The Georgian Energy Regulator has identified a possible cause for the blackouts that occurred in Georgia on July 24 and 30. According to an interim report, the Georgian power system's separation from the Azerbaijani one may have triggered the outages. The investigation is ongoing to determine why this disconnection occurred and whether the Georgian system could have handled isolated mode better.
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  5. PoliticsLawRegulatorsPeace

    State Council Suspends Parts of Decree Allowing Budget Transfers for El Niño Phenomenon

    The State Council provisionally suspended parts of a decree issued by the Petro government that allowed budget transfers to the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (Ungrd) due to the El Niño phenomenon. The suspension was made within a simple nullity lawsuit filed against the decree, which could violate the legal order by allowing budget modifications that exclusively correspond to the Congress of the Republic. The decision was made after a preliminary analysis concluded that the challenged provisions could contravene the legal order. The precautionary measure does not imply a definitive ruling on the legality of the decree but seeks to avoid the challenged provisions from continuing to produce effects while the study of the simple nullity lawsuit progresses.
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  6. WorldRegulatorsInvestigationMiddle East

    Cristina Kirchner Appeals to UN Over Conviction and Disqualification

    Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's lawyers have appealed to the UN Human Rights Committee, alleging violations of her rights in the Vialidad case. They seek to suspend her disqualification from holding public office and review her house arrest. Kirchner, who is under house arrest and faces a permanent political ban, claims the process against her was marked by arbitrariness and structural machismo. Her lawyers argue that the conviction aimed to exclude a woman candidate from future electoral contests.
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  10. SportsMiddle East

    Volleyball Association of Montenegro Holds Meeting to Plan Next Season

    The Volleyball Association of Montenegro (OSCG) held a meeting with representatives of volleyball clubs to discuss proposals for competitions in the next season. The meeting focused on possible models for the competition system and the start dates for men's and women's leagues, adhering to FIVB regulations. An additional meeting will be held after club registrations to finalize competition details.
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  14. WorldMiddle East

    Preparations for the 132nd Grand Magal of Touba

    The Senegalese government is preparing for the 132th Grand Magal of Touba, a significant Mouride pilgrimage, with the Minister of Interior chairing a meeting to evaluate state commitments. The President visited Touba, promising infrastructure improvements, and the Council of Ministers prioritized preparations. Weather alerts for thunderstorms have been issued, and UNESCO recognition is being sought for the event.
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  15. PoliticsElectionsProtestNorth America

    Senate Election: Voting for Two Candidates

    In the upcoming 2026 elections, voters will choose two representatives for the Senate. To avoid invalid votes, understand that the electronic voting machine will ask for two votes. Choose two different candidates, as repeating the same number will nullify the second vote. Ensure to check the photo and vote only for candidates from your state. If voting for only one candidate, the first vote remains valid, and the second can be left blank or null.
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  19. SocietyCorruptionAfricaBudget

    LA's Homeless Funding Battle: City vs. County over $240M

    LA City and County are clashing over control of $240 million in federal homeless funds after HUD suspended the local agency, LAHSA, due to fraud allegations. The city argues it should manage the funds as it houses the majority of the county's homeless population and operates many homeless programs. The county, however, wants to take control, citing its experience in managing federal grants and preventing service disruptions. LAHSA is challenging its suspension in federal court.
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  20. U.S.ProtestLeadership

    Drones to Protect US Schools from Shootings

    In the US, drones equipped with pepper spray, strobe lights, and sirens will be used to protect schools from shootings. These drones, manufactured by Mithril Defense, can move through school hallways at speeds up to 80 km/h and can be deployed in just a few seconds. As a last resort, they can ram into an intruder at a speed of 96 km/h. The drones are operated by remote operators in Austin, Texas.
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  21. BusinessTrade

    Samsung's Record-Breaking Q2 Earnings

    Samsung Electronics reported a record operating profit of 89.4 trillion won ($61.91 billion) in Q2 2026, a 19-fold increase from the same period last year. This was driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence chips, offsetting a decline in profits from the mobile phone sector. Revenue also increased by 130% to 171.5 trillion won. The company's net profit surged 1,300% to 71.62 trillion won, exceeding market expectations.
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  22. SocietyWhite-collarFraudLaunderingCybercrime

    Arsonist Arrested for Starting Forest Fire in Anoia, Barcelona

    The Mossos d'Esquadra have arrested a 58-year-old man accused of intentionally starting a forest fire in Carme, Anoia, Barcelona on July 6, which burned over 450 hectares, affected seven municipalities, and forced the confinement of 33,000 residents. The suspect is also believed to have caused two other fires in the same area. He was arrested on July 27 and provisionally imprisoned on July 28.
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