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Cuba Expels Diplomats

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Conflict & Security

Cuba accuses the Dominican Republic of succumbing to U.S. pressure after expelling Cuban embassy officials and their families. The Dominican Republic requested the withdrawal of nine Cuban diplomats, citing unspecified reasons. The expulsion order mandates their departure by August 16.

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Crime & Justice

Nigeria's Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered ghost workers on government payrolls, including an official who listed 14 family members. The ICPC urges Nigerians to reject the notion that corruption is unavoidable due to weak institutional controls.

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Black Sea Attacks

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Conflict & Security

Ukraine reports Russian missile and drone attacks on the port city of Odessa, with Russian officials accusing Ukraine of "pure terrorism" over Black Sea vessel attacks. Three people died in Russian attacks on merchant ships off southern Ukraine.

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Europe Wildfires

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Disasters & Emergencies

Wildfires are raging across Southern Europe, including France, Italy, and Spain, amid intense heatwaves with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. France is experimenting with using military aircraft to combat the blazes, while Spain battles some of its largest recorded fires. Thousands have been forced to evacuate in France and Spain as the fires threaten tourist regions.

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Culture & Society

Dozens of citizens protested in Novi Sad, Serbia, marking one year since supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party attacked demonstrators. Protesters remembered alleged regime atrocities, while President Aleksandar Vučić announced plans for large rallies in Novi Sad and Užice, cities he previously claimed he was not allowed to visit.

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Conflict & Security

The U.S. ambassador to Tokyo affirmed Washington's recognition of Japan's sovereignty over the Kuril Islands, following criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit. Japan has protested Putin's visit to the disputed islands, with Russia dismissing the reaction as unfounded and accusing Tokyo of revisionism.

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Health & Science

Sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln report dire conditions, including inadequate food and sanitation, and a mental health crisis. Families and lawmakers are demanding answers as the ship faces a nine-month deployment. The U.S. Navy is replacing the warship with another vessel.

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Ukraine-Poland Relations

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Conflict & Security

Poland's President Andrzej Duda is delaying a decision on a state honor for Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Meanwhile, controversial remarks by a former Polish Prime Minister comparing aid to Ukraine to being a 'cheap whore' have sparked outrage.

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Culture & Society

Various groups, including the Sandinista National Liberation Front and the ALBA bloc, commemorated Fidel Castro's 100th birthday. Tributes highlighted his commitment to dignity, social justice, and anti-imperialist ideals. Cuba marked the centenary with an event attended by Raúl Castro.

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Europe Heatwave Deaths

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Disasters & Emergencies

Europe is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius and causing over 3,700 deaths, primarily among the elderly in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Meanwhile, Tanzania is experiencing unusual cold. The extreme heat is also altering consumer habits, leading to a decline in beer sales.

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Sports

Toluca hosts Seattle Sounders in the first-ever Leagues Cup match played in Mexico. Cruz Azul seeks to end its tournament winless streak against Philadelphia Union. Tigres and Atlante have already secured opening victories.

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England Train Derailment

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Disasters & Emergencies

A passenger train derailed in East Sussex, England, injuring 11 people. Three carriages overturned near Lewes, with two passengers sustaining serious injuries. Emergency services responded to the incident.

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Crime & Justice

The Accord Party disavows its 2023 presidential candidate, Chris Imumolen, for endorsing the APC's governorship candidate in Osun. A factional leader of the Accord Party also withdrew support for the incumbent governor to back the APC candidate. The APC alleges the assassination of its campaign DG's nephew ahead of the governorship election.

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Crime & Justice

The Accord Party in Osun State is experiencing internal divisions regarding endorsements for the governorship election. One faction reaffirms support for Governor Ademola Adeleke, while another faction endorses the APC candidate. This reflects a complex political landscape within the state.

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Disasters & Emergencies

Germany's agriculture is strained by a heatwave impacting hay production, while Nigeria's federal government is boosting youth skills by adopting 80% practical training in agriculture. The Dominican Republic's agribusiness head declined to comment on Ministry of Agriculture audits.

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Nigeria Police Arrests

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Crime & Justice

Nigerian police report multiple arrests across states, including cultists with a firearm in Kwara, suspects with a human skull in Osun, and individuals involved in a mob killing in Kaduna. Stolen vehicles were also recovered in Edo.

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Conflict & Security

Polish authorities arrested a Russian citizen suspected of plotting to assassinate a Ukrainian-American critic in Warsaw. The suspect was allegedly recruited by Russian intelligence services. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and alleged Russian interference activities.

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Japan Heavy Rain

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Disasters & Emergencies

Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a rare alert for a "linear precipitation band" over Chiba Prefecture. Record rainfall near Yachimata City measured 120 millimeters in one hour, prompting disaster warnings and an emergency safety alert for 12 municipalities.

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Disasters & Emergencies

Rescue efforts continue in western Colombia following a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake that has killed at least 164 people and damaged numerous buildings. Rescuers are searching through rubble for survivors amid widespread destruction.

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Culture & Society

Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Burgas will host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, marking the first time the event will be held in the country. Separately, Bulgarian and Turkish firms will jointly construct the 'Black Sea' highway connecting Varna and Burgas, while an academic alliance launches a forestry branch in the city.

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Rotterdam Port Explosion

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Energy & Infrastructure

An explosion at a petroleum-products storage facility in Rotterdam Port killed one person and injured six. Separately, a man confessed to detonating a firework bomb at the D66 party office in The Hague as a protest.

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Disasters & Emergencies

An Air India Airbus A320 briefly lost critical flight controls due to hydraulic pressure loss on a flight from Phuket to New Delhi, dropping 300 feet and injuring passengers. The incident occurred during turbulence, and the pilot later tested positive for marijuana.

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Crime & Justice

Police in Benue State, Nigeria, rescued a newborn baby allegedly stolen shortly after birth from a healthcare facility. Eleven suspects have been arrested in connection with the abduction. The recovery of the child and the arrests underscore the state's efforts to combat criminal activities.

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Indonesia Gold Smuggling

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Energy & Infrastructure

Indonesian customs officials at Soekarno-Hatta Airport have foiled two separate gold smuggling attempts within 24 hours, seizing approximately 23 kilograms of gold valued at around $4 million. The Finance Minister suspects illegal gold mining operations are supplying these smuggling syndicates.

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