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World news — August 1, 2026 - Page 10

World publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 10 of 148.

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  2. WorldMiddle EastChina

    Russia: Self-Employed Can Take Paid Sick Leave Starting August 1

    Self-employed individuals in Russia will be able to take paid sick leave starting August 1, 2026. This option is available to those who have joined the voluntary social insurance experiment, which began on January 1, 2026. Participants can choose a base for contributions of 35,000 or 50,000 rubles per month, with the monthly payment amounting to 3.84% of the base. The first paid sick leave will be available after six months of participation. The amount of the allowance depends on the duration of participation and total work experience.
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  4. WorldMiddle East

    Vatican Secretary of State Visits Guatemala to Strengthen Ties

    Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State of the Holy See, will make an official visit to Guatemala from August 1 to 4, commemorating 90 years of diplomatic relations between the two parties. The visit includes presiding over a solemn mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Guatemala City, meetings with President Bernardo Arévalo, and discussions aimed at strengthening political, ecclesiastical, and institutional dialogue.
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  7. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

    Barranquilla Hosts First Security Summit of New Colombian Government

    Barranquilla has been chosen as the venue for the first security summit of the new Colombian government, to be held on August 4. The designated Minister of Defense, Jorge Mora, will meet with mayors of capital cities to discuss joint strategies to combat crime, including homicides, extortion, microtrafficking, and the presence of criminal organizations. The summit aims to strengthen coordination between the national government, local authorities, and the public force.
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  9. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    Russians Kill One, Injure 20 in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk Regions

    Over two days, Russian forces carried out numerous attacks across Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions, resulting in one death and 20 injuries. In Donetsk, a resident of Kramatorsk was killed, and seven others were injured. In Dnipropetrovsk, two people died, and 12 were injured, including children, after Russian attacks using drones and other weapons. Attacks targeted residential areas, infrastructure, and public facilities.
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  10. WorldSoutheast Asia

    India's Record Renewable Generation Cuts Coal's Share to 1-Year Low

    India's renewable power generation reached a record high in July, accounting for 20% of the total energy mix. This is a 30% increase from the previous year. Notably, solar and wind output exceeded 100 gigawatts for the first time, accounting for a record 42.8% of India's electricity supply on July 13. As a result, coal's share in the power mix dropped to a one-year low.
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  11. WorldBillMiddle EastEarth

    Uganda Unveils Statue of Yoni Netanyahu at Entebbe Airport

    The Ugandan Army, led by Commander Muhuzi Kainerugaba, son of the country's leader, inaugurated a statue of Yoni Netanyahu at the old terminal of Entebbe Airport. Yoni Netanyahu, brother of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, fell during Operation Entebbe in 1976. The statue was revealed by the Chief of Staff, Moses Ali Kainerugaba, who also commemorated the four slain hostages.
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  13. WorldMiddle EastConflictEarthquake

    Russian Advances in Eastern Ukraine

    Russian forces have made significant progress in several regions of eastern Ukraine over the past few weeks. They have taken control of Nova Sich, captured most of Novoosynove, and advanced near Konstantinovka and in the Zaporozhye region. Russian troops have also made gains in the Donetsk region, including capturing Chasiv Yar and Kostiantynivka, and are threatening to encircle Ukrainian forces in the Konstantinovka area. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces have been forced to retreat from some positions, and their new Commander-in-Chief, Mikhailo Drapatyi, faces a challenging situation.
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  17. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastInequality

    Ukrainian 'Kraken' Unit Veteran Detained Over Bali Murder

    In Kyiv, former member of the 'Kraken' unit Gleb Novostroy has been detained. He is suspected of involvement in the murder of Ukrainian Igor Komarov on Bali. Komarov was kidnapped and later found dismembered. Novostroy served in the assault unit of 'Kraken' for four years and was dismissed last year due to health reasons. The case is classified, and the Pechersky District Court of Kyiv will consider the issue of choosing a preventive measure.
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  19. WorldMiddle East

    Vietnam Busts Cross-Border Telephone Fraud Ring; 18 Arrested, 3 Chinese Fugitives Captured

    Vietnam's Phu Tho province police recently dismantled a cross-border telecom fraud case. A fraud gang previously operating in Cambodia planned to move its personnel and equipment to Vietnam to set up a new fraud center. The investigation began with local residents reporting a group of foreigners gathering suspiciously at a restaurant. Police seized 73 computer sets, 134 mobile phones, 20 laptops, Wi-Fi devices, and a large number of office and daily-use items. Vietnamese police have initiated criminal investigations against 4 people, including a Chinese man named Zhao Weichong.
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  20. WorldRegulatorsCorruptionMiddle East

    Multiple Vehicle Accidents Across Turkey and Brazil

    Several accidents involving multiple vehicles have occurred in Turkey and Brazil, resulting in injuries and fatalities. In Turkey, numerous chain reaction accidents were reported, including one in Kırıkkale involving four vehicles and injuring three people. Another accident in Elazığ injured six people. Motorcycle-related accidents also occurred, with two seriously injured in Sivas. In Brazil, a head-on collision on the Anhanguera Highway in Jundiaí resulted in two motorists being injured.
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