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New phase of modernization: Ukraine accelerates transition to Gripen E fighters

Politics 08/02/2026, 21:13

Training of Ukrainian pilots for Gripen E fighters is proceeding faster than expected. Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the imminent arrival of Swedish aircraft in Ukrainian skies and reported on negotiations with France regarding the purchase of Rafale jets. 🇺🇦✈️🇸🇪

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Venezuela on the Brink of Change: Government and Opposition Delegations Resume Dialogue under US Aegis

Politics 08/02/2026, 20:50

Venezuela on the brink of change: government delegation and opposition resume dialogue under US aegis 🇻🇪🤝🇺🇸. Jorge Rodriguez and Dinora Figuera discussed reforms and elections, but the absence of Maria Corina Machado creates risks for the process. The main goal of the government side is lifting sanctions, while the opposition demands the release of political prisoners.

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US Hands Over the Baton: NATO Takes the Lead in Ukraine's Security Assistance Program

Politics 08/02/2026, 20:40

The US officially transfers leadership of the Ukraine Security Assistance Group to another NATO member. Washington explains this as a redistribution of resources and a new defense strategy, but promises to maintain participation through a deputy commander. 🇺🇸🇪🇺🇺🇦

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General Grynkevich Warns Pentagon: US Has Nothing to Defend Israel With

Politics 08/02/2026, 20:36

General Alexus Grynkevich has warned the Pentagon of a critical shortage of destroyers to defend Israel. Due to fleet overload and maintenance issues, the US may face the necessity of choosing between defending its own territory and its allies. 🇺🇸🚢🇮🇱

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In the Line of Fire: Iran Warns of Potential Strike on Key Energy Hubs in the Middle East

Politics 08/02/2026, 20:30

The Iranian agency WANA stated that key energy facilities in the Middle East and Israel are within the range of Iranian missiles. Giants in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar could be under attack, threatening a global energy crisis. 🛢️🚀🔥

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Explosive Influx: EU Holds Emergency Meeting Following Mass Migration to Ceuta

Politics 08/02/2026, 20:17

🚨 Mass border breach in Ceuta: 50,000 migrants, 67 dead. EU convenes emergency ministerial meeting to resolve the crisis. Italy reinstates border controls, Sánchez calls for unity. 🇪🇺🌊

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Zelensky appeals to UAE for help in protecting Black Sea ports

Politics 08/02/2026, 20:04

Zelensky discussed with the UAE President assistance in protecting Black Sea ports from the Russian blockade 🇺🇦🇦🇪. The key topic of the conversation was shipping safety and food security. The UAE also noted their contribution to the prisoner exchange 🤝.

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China tightens laws: when 12-year-olds can go to prison

Politics 08/02/2026, 20:01

China has tightened laws: now children aged 12 to 14 can bear criminal responsibility for particularly cruel murders and infliction of serious injuries. New rules require strict verification of circumstances and approval by the Supreme Procuratorate. ⚖️🇨🇳

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Trump and Iran: Pause in Attacks in Exchange for Opening the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 08/02/2026, 19:45

Trump stated that Iran requested the US to stop attacks in exchange for opening the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran called this a "desperate attempt to pressure" and confirmed the combat readiness of the IRGC. 🇺🇸🇮🇷

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Moroccan King Names New Highway After Donald Trump

Politics 08/02/2026, 19:41

Moroccan King Mohammed VI has named a new 1,055-kilometer highway in Western Sahara after Donald Trump. This is a gesture of gratitude for the recognition of the kingdom's sovereignty over the region in 2020. Trump himself has already thanked the monarch and expressed his desire to drive along the road. 🇲🇦🇺🇸🛣️

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Yemen as the Main Front: Escalation in the Red Sea and Saudi Arabia's Choice

Politics 08/02/2026, 19:39

Yemen is becoming the main front of the conflict between the US and Iran due to Houthi actions in the Red Sea. Saudi Arabia is forced to choose between diplomacy and a new military strategy, while the world fears disruptions in oil supplies. 🚢🔥🌍

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Technological Espionage: Why Iran Hides the Voice of Supreme Leader Khamenei

Politics 08/02/2026, 19:36

Iranian authorities do not publish the voice of Supreme Leader Khamenei without reason. Modern technologies allow determining location, health status, and even the type of equipment used based on sound. 🎙️🕵️‍♂️

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Mar Galseran: First MP with Down Syndrome in the Valencian Parliament

Politics 08/02/2026, 18:53

A historic moment in Spain: Mar Galseran has become the first MP in the history of the Valencian Parliament with Down syndrome. 🇪🇸 She has 20 years of experience in the People's Party and intends to fight for the rights of people with intellectual disabilities. 👏

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Fines up to €300,000: How Spain's Coastal Law Changes Beach Vacation Rules

Politics 08/02/2026, 18:04

Spain's Coastal Law, in effect for nearly 40 years, strictly regulates behavior on beaches. Fines for illegal construction can reach €300,000, and smoking bans apply to hundreds of resorts. Tourists should carefully study local rules to avoid significant financial losses. 🏖️⚖️🚭

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Fines up to one million: three detained in Volgograd for filming the aftermath of an attack on a Wildberries warehouse

Politics 08/02/2026, 18:00

🚨 Three detained in Volgograd for filming the aftermath of an attack on a Wildberries warehouse — fines up to 1 million ₽! This is not the first such case in the city. 📸🔥 #Volgograd #Wildberries #Drones

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Rim of the Pacific: US and Allies Conclude Largest-Ever Exercises Amid China Threat

Politics 08/02/2026, 17:58

The US and 30 allies have concluded the largest Rimpac exercises in history amid rising tensions with China and North Korea. 🌏⚓ 30,000 military personnel participated in the maneuvers, but experts identified problems with system compatibility. In response, Beijing has accelerated the implementation of AI in the army. 🤖🇨🇳

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Warsaw court releases organizer of attacks on Russian oppositionists from detention

Politics 08/02/2026, 17:56

A court in Warsaw has released Russian citizen Anatoly Blinov from detention. He is accused of organizing attacks on Leonid Volkov and other oppositionists. His detention term has expired, and he will now be under police supervision with strict restrictions. The next court session is scheduled for August 20. ⚖️🇵🇱

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Ceuta after the breach: 73,000 migrants have left the enclave, but hundreds remain in the woods

Politics 08/02/2026, 17:45

Ceuta after the mass breach: 73,000 migrants have left the enclave, but hundreds are hiding in the woods. The number of deaths reaches 100 according to unions. Authorities have installed new maritime barriers and deployed troops to control the situation. 🇪🇸🚧🌊

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