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Law news — August 1, 2026 - Page 13

Publications tagged with Law published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 13 of 13.

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  3. PoliticsLawRegulatorsCorruption

    Prince Harry Facing Multi-Million Pound Legal Bill After Losing Lawsuit Against Daily Mail

    Prince Harry and other high-profile claimants, including Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley, are facing a substantial legal bill after losing their privacy lawsuits against the Daily Mail publisher, Associated Newspapers. The publisher sought an interim payment of £10 million ($13.3 million) from the claimants, who alleged unlawful information gathering by the Mail titles. The court ruled against the claimants, stating they failed to prove that information was obtained illegally. The final amount owed may be around £34.5 million ($46.2 million).
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  4. PoliticsBillLawRegulators

    Ortega Proposes Seven-Year Presidential Term Extension in Nicaragua

    Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has proposed extending the presidential term from six to seven years, renewable, in a move that could keep him in power until 2028. The constitutional reform, expected to be approved in September, also aims to exclude opposition figures labeled as 'traitors' or 'coup plotters' from elections. The proposal has drawn international criticism, with the US warning against a 'dictatorship' and the EU urging Ortega to hold elections in accordance with international norms.
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  8. ScienceLawChinaTrade

    Binance US to Apply for CFTC DCM Status to Launch Prediction Markets

    Binance US plans to apply to the CFTC in August for designated contract market status, aiming to offer prediction markets to customers. This move is part of the exchange's broader comeback strategy, which includes lower trading fees and expansion into products like prediction markets and perpetual contracts. The prediction markets would allow US customers to trade contracts on real-world events such as elections, sports, and crypto prices directly on the platform. Binance US will compete with existing platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket if approved.
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  10. U.S.LawAppointmentsWar

    U.S. Strikes Iran in Response to Missile Attack

    U.S. Central Command forces successfully conducted a series of powerful strikes against Iran on July 29 at 22:00 Eastern Time, in response to an attempted rocket attack on American troops the previous day. The strikes targeted dozens of sites belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including military command centers, missile and drone facilities, coastal defense sites, and naval capabilities. The aim was to reduce threats posed by Iran and its proxies to U.S. forces, commercial shipping, and neighboring countries of the Persian Gulf. All Iranian missiles launched on July 28 were intercepted by U.S. forces.
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  11. WorldLawMiddle East

    Turkish FM Meets New Hamas Leader, Reaffirms Support for Palestine

    Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Khalil al-Hayya, the newly elected head of Hamas' political bureau, to discuss recent developments in Gaza and the West Bank, peace negotiations, and the Palestinian internal reconciliation process. Fidan reiterated Turkey's support for the Palestinian cause and commitment to ensuring that Israeli actions remain on the international agenda.
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  14. PoliticsLawMiddle East

    Mass Mayoral Resignations from CHP to Join Yeni Party

    Over 200 mayors have resigned from the Republican People's Party (CHP) to join the newly formed Yeni Party. This includes mayors from various cities across Turkey, with Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay's political future being a topic of speculation. Gökhan Günaydın, Deputy Chairman of the Yeni Party Group, confirmed the resignations and stated that those who act against the will of the people will face consequences.
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  15. WorldLawRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Saudi Arabia Condemns Iran-Backed Militia Attacks on Oil Facilities

    Saudi Arabia strongly condemned a series of drone and missile attacks on its oil facilities in the Eastern Province, launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq. The attacks were intercepted by Saudi air defenses, causing no casualties or damage. Saudi Arabia reserved the right to respond to these aggressive acts and called on the Iraqi government to prevent its territory from being used for such attacks. The incident sparked regional condemnation, with countries like Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Yemen, Egypt, Morocco, and Mauritania expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia. The Arab League and the Arab Parliament also condemned the attacks, describing them as violations of international law and threats to regional security.
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