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  3. BusinessUnited Kingdom

    Foden Aims to Repay City's Faith Under Maresca

    Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden, after signing a new four-year contract, is determined to repay the club's faith under new manager Enzo Maresca. Foden, who had a disappointing 2024-25 season with no goals in his last 31 appearances for club and country, is looking for a fresh start. He was the PFA Player of the Year in 2024 and won the Premier League with City in 2023-24. Maresca, who previously worked with Foden under Pep Guardiola, is keen to help Foden rediscover his best form.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastReal EstateGrid

    Moscow's Renovation Program: A Driver of Construction Industry Growth

    Moscow's renovation program, now nine years old, has significantly transformed the construction industry. It has reduced construction times using prefab technologies, with six new buildings erected in less than a year. The program uses almost 100% domestic materials and has led to the construction of modern residential complexes with improved infrastructure. Over 500 complexes have been commissioned, benefiting around 290,000 Muscovites so far, with plans to resettle almost 240,000 more by 2026-2028. The program has been fully completed in 12 districts and has updated engineering networks in over 70 districts.
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  8. PoliticsRegulatorsTrialMiddle East

    US-Iran Tensions: Trump Expresses Confidence in Military Action

    US President Donald Trump stated that the conflict with Iran is proceeding well and that Iran will eventually retreat. He made these remarks after the US military carried out a series of attacks against Iran. Meanwhile, Iran claimed to have launched a drone attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and closed the Strait of Hormuz, which the US military denied.
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  11. SocietyLawRegulatorsPeaceMiddle East

    Jharkhand Students Protest Over JPSC, JSSC Exam Irregularities

    Thousands of students in Jharkhand are protesting against alleged irregularities, paper leaks, and lack of accountability in recruitment examinations conducted by Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). The protests, ongoing since July 25, demand a CBI inquiry into the matter and have gained momentum, with students from various districts participating. The BJP has extended support to the protesting students, accusing the Congress-backed government of complicity in the scams. Students have also demanded resignation of Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
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  14. SportsMiddle EastUnited KingdomBasketball

    Barcelona Faces Disciplinary Action Over Julián Álvarez Approach

    The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has opened an investigation against Barcelona for alleged irregular contacts with Julián Álvarez, a striker under contract with Atlético Madrid. Barcelona has been notified and can present allegations. The club is confident that the complaint lacks evidence and maintains they acted within regulations. Álvarez publicly expressed his desire to leave Atlético, and Barcelona submitted a formal offer after his comments.
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  16. SportsMiddle EastIsraelAmerican Football

    Jaismine Lamboria Wins Gold in Women's 57kg Boxing at CWG 2026

    Jaismine Lamboria secured India's first gold medal in boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2026 by defeating Michaela Walsh in the women's 57kg final. Lamboria, who had recovered from an injury, led India's boxing bonanza at the event. Earlier, she had stormed into the final, ensuring a silver medal for India. The victory was celebrated by fans and officials alike, with many congratulating Lamboria on her remarkable achievement.
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  17. WorldLocal GovProtestMiddle East

    Pakistani Police Arrest Kashmir Solidarity Protesters in Lahore

    Pakistani police in Lahore have detained several protesters who gathered to show solidarity with those in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The protests, organized by students, workers, civil society organizations, and progressive groups, aimed to seek a peaceful resolution to the situation through dialogue and end ongoing violence. The demonstrations followed deadly unrest linked to regional elections in Kashmir, with a banned Kashmiri activist group alleging that at least 30 people were killed in clashes with security forces.
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  19. PoliticsRegulatorsElectionsMiddle East

    Nebraska Dem Candidate Denise Powell Fought Against State's Gender Transition Restrictions

    Unearthed social media posts show Nebraska Democratic congressional nominee Denise Powell publicly opposing her state's 2023 law restricting gender transition procedures for minors. Powell, who is challenging Republican Brinker Harding for Nebraska's open 2nd Congressional District, called the legislation 'discriminatory and hateful' and urged supporters to contact lawmakers. She also praised lawmakers 'fighting this on the front line' and joined protests, wearing a 'PROTECT TRANS KIDS' shirt. A poll from that year found 61% of likely Nebraska voters supported prohibiting such procedures for minors.
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  20. WorldBillMiddle East

    Thousands of Migrants Storm Spain's Borders from Morocco

    Over 60,000 migrants, predominantly from Morocco, flooded into Spain's North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, with at least 57 deaths reported. The influx, one of the largest in recent years, has overwhelmed local services and sparked protests from Spanish residents. Many migrants arrived in trucks, with some crossing by sea or swimming. Videos show migrants looting stores and clashing with police. Spanish authorities have deployed the military to control the situation, while Morocco has started returning migrants.
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  21. WorldAsia

    Job Scarcity and Casino Closures in Sihanoukville

    Since early 2026, a crackdown on online fraud has led to the closure of nearly 100 licensed casinos in Sihanoukville, leaving hundreds of local workers unemployed and struggling to find jobs. On July 30, Asia Royal Casino received hundreds of job applications despite heavy rain, as residents sought to fill around 150 positions. Many applicants revealed facing food shortages and debt pressures, with some falling victim to scams posing as job offers. The Cambodian Labor Ministry reported manufacturing jobs were available, but many preferred service industry jobs due to wage gaps. Asia Royal Casino opened a new hall this month, sparking a frenzy among locals for the few available jobs.
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  22. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    MI5 Directors Secretly Lobby for IRGC Terror Label

    Leaked emails reveal that both a current and former MI5 director secretly influenced the British government to label Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity. The correspondence also shows their role in pushing for the UK's adoption of the draconian National Security Act. This manipulation of government policy and public perception is unprecedented and raises serious questions about MI5's influence on Downing Street.
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  23. SocietyCorruptionWhite-collarFraud

    Florida Postal Worker Arrested for Stealing Winning Lottery Ticket

    A U.S. Postal Service worker in Florida, Lakaysha Lockhart, was arrested for stealing a winning lottery ticket worth $2,600 from the mail and redeeming it herself. The ticket was sent by a buyer to help a relative with funeral expenses but never arrived. A joint investigation by the Florida Lottery's Security Division and the USPS OIG led to Lockhart's confession and arrest. She faces charges including grand theft, trafficking in stolen property, and mail theft.
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