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  2. PoliticsRegulatorsNorth America

    Fuel Prices in Romania Rise Again

    Fuel prices in Romania continue to increase. The National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has set new maximum prices for diesel and gasoline. For July 30, diesel will cost a maximum of 31.89 lei per liter (+0.89 lei) and gasoline will be 30.62 lei per liter (+0.08 lei). Motor fuel has seen its largest daily increase in the last four months, with a liter costing 31.89 lei on Thursday, an increase of 89 bani from the previous day. The price of fuel has increased by up to 9 lei per liter in just 48 hours, with standard gasoline now costing at least 9 lei and 15 bani per liter in the capital.
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  4. PoliticsCorruptionTrialCounterterrorism

    Telecom Fraud: Legal Consequences for 'Traffic' Personnel

    Telecom fraud 'traffic' personnel face severe legal consequences, with maximum sentences of life imprisonment for fraud and 3 years for illegal use of information networks. The court's decision depends on evidence of criminal collusion and stable division of labor. Those involved in traffic diversion are part of the criminal chain and cannot escape responsibility. Job seekers should avoid high wages, unusual payment methods, and fixed roles in suspicious jobs.
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  6. CultureEuropeWeatherBiodiversity

    Gold Celtic Necklace Stolen from French Museum

    A unique gold Celtic necklace estimated to be around 2,500 years old was stolen from a museum in Burgundy, France. Two men entered a hall with visitors, broke the display case, and fled with the exhibit - a gold necklace weighing about 450g. The artifact was found in 1953 in a rich Celtic princess grave known as the 'Lady of Vix'. French Culture Minister Catherine Pégard presented a national security plan: €30 million will be allocated to museum protection over three years, and 33 new protective measures will be implemented nationwide.
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  13. U.S.LegislationAppointmentsPeace

    Israel Strengthens U.S. Military Ties to Secure Long-Term Support

    Concerned about shifting U.S. public opinion, Israeli officials are implementing a long-term strategy to further integrate Israel into the U.S. military and national security structure, making it harder for future administrations to dismantle this alliance, according to a confidential CIA assessment. This includes expanding intelligence cooperation, hosting a permanent U.S. military base, and cultivating support from prominent American technology figures. Both Democrats and Republicans are involved in organizing this plan.
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  17. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle East

    Belarusian Musician Sergei Mikhalkov on Trial for Inciting Hatred and Insulting Lukashenko

    The Minsk City Court has begun a remote hearing of a criminal case against Belarusian musician Sergei Mikhalkov, leader of the groups 'Lapyes Trubetsky' and Brutto. Mikhalkov is accused of inciting hatred (up to 5 years in prison) and insulting authoritarian Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko (up to 4 years in prison). The trial is in absentia, with Mikhalkov facing up to nine years in total. The specific statements leading to the prosecution are not disclosed. Last year, Belarus recognized the song 'Not to be cattle' by 'Lapyes Trubetsky' as extremist.
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  24. PoliticsRegulatorsNorth America

    UK CMA Investigates Microsoft Over Potential Consumer Law Breaches in Microsoft 365 Subscriptions

    The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Microsoft over potential consumer law breaches involving Microsoft 365 subscription renewals that added Copilot. The probe examines whether customers were misled when Microsoft added new features, including Copilot, to its consumer package and raised prices. The CMA is scrutinizing whether Microsoft's communications provided key information about the plans and cost differences to help customers understand their options before making a decision.
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