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Diplomacy & Trade

Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years

Detained Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi has met with a delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross, her first confirmed outside contact in nearly four years, according to the BBC.

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Política de EE.UU.

Blanche retira plan de fondo ‘anti-weaponización’ de Trump

El procurador general interino Todd Blanche retiró oficialmente el plan de un fondo que Trump propuso para compensar a sus partidarios acusados por el ataque al Capitolio.

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US Politics

Todd Blanche Withdraws Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponisation’ Fund Plan

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has formally withdrawn President Donald Trump's plan for a fund that could have been used to compensate people prosecuted over the US Capitol riot by Trump's supporters in 2021, according to the BBC.

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Europe

At Least 57 Die as Tens of Thousands Cross to Spanish Enclave Ceuta

At least 57 people have died trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after as many as 50,000 migrants entered the tiny territory from Morocco in what Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, called “a violation of Spain’s territorial integrity,” according to The Guardian.

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Asia Pacific

Philippines Condemns China’s Racist Monkey Video Over South China Sea Dispute

The Philippines has condemned an AI-generated video by China Daily featuring a monkey in a Filipino shirt, calling it racist and contemptible propaganda. The video was posted on July 10 and remains online.

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Cricket

Pakistan-Administered Kashmir Protests: ‘My only son was shot standing up for justice’

In Rawalakot, Pakistan-administered Kashmir, families mourn loved ones killed during two months of deadly protests. According to BBC reporting, the region has seen clashes between security forces and protesters.

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Europe

Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge; 72 dead

At least 72 people died during a massive border surge in Ceuta, Spain, as migrants crossed the border, reigniting immigration debates across Europe.

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Football

A bruising 24 hours – what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?

A proposal to remove FIFA President Gianni Infantino is gaining traction, but the path to a vote of no confidence remains uncertain. According to the BBC, the move requires 19 votes from six confederations to trigger a council meeting.

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Política de EE.UU.

PAC pro-Trump gasta $1M contra el republicano Massie

Un PAC pro-Trump lanzó una campaña de $1 millón contra el congresista republicano Thomas Massie de Kentucky, tras la llamada del presidente Donald Trump para reclutar un desafío primario.

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Celebrity

Sopranos Actor Vincent Pastore Dies at 80

Vincent Pastore, best known for his role as Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero in 'The Sopranos,' has died at 80, according to CBS News.

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Markets

Ceuta Residents Shut Down Far-Right Rally Amid Tensions

Residents in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta shut down a far-right anti-migrant rally, forcing organizers to cancel the event amid heightened tensions, according to Al Jazeera.

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Markets

Why isn’t anyone challenging Infantino for FIFA’s top job?

Gianni Infantino has canceled his plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors following global backlash, yet no rival has emerged for his re-election in 2023, according to Al Jazeera.

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Política de EE.UU.

McConnell no asistirá al picnic de Fancy Farm por primera vez en décadas

El líder de la minoría del Senado de EE.UU., Mitch McConnell, no asistirá al picnic anual de Fancy Farm, su primera ausencia en décadas debido a razones de salud.

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US Politics

Mitch McConnell Absent from Kentucky Political Picnic as Senate Bid Nears

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will not attend this year's Fancy Farm Picnic, his first absence from the event in decades, according to WLKY and the Kentucky Lantern.

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Africa

Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Rise Across West Africa, Campaigners Warn

Anti-LGBTQ+ laws are on the rise across West Africa, amid local political pressures and a global pushback against LGBTQ+ rights, according to campaigners.

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