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World news — August 1, 2026 - Page 130

World publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 130 of 148.

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  1. WorldMiddle East

    Farmers Protest: Tractors Block Highways in Netherlands

    Hundreds of farmers in the Netherlands demonstrated today by blocking highways with their tractors. In Almelo, around 80 tractors stood still on the A35 causing a traffic jam. Police intervened to clear the highway. Simultaneously, farmers in Friesland blocked the N351 near Spanga with about 25 tractors. The protests are against the government's nitrogen plans and demand Minister of Agriculture Van Essen's withdrawal and retention of farmers' business permits.
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  3. WorldMiddle East

    Allianza Lima Eyes Carlos Cáceda for Goalkeeper Spot After Pedro Gallese's Rejection

    Allianza Lima is considering signing former Universitario de Deportes and Peru national team goalkeeper Carlos Cáceda to replace Guillermo Viscarra and compete with Alejandro Duarte for the starting position. The move comes after the club's failed attempt to re-sign Pedro Gallese from Deportivo Cali. Cáceda, who currently plays for FBC Melgar, has been linked to Allianza Lima before and is seen as a viable option despite his lack of regular playing time. His potential arrival would add experience and create competition in the goalkeeping position.
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  6. WorldMiddle East

    High Fire Risk Alert for Tourists in Greece

    Multiple embassies, including those of Romania and Moldova, have issued travel alerts warning of high fire risk in Greece due to a heatwave. The affected regions include Attica, Peloponnese, Central Greece, Crete, Cyclades, and several Aegean islands. Tourists are advised to avoid fire-affected areas and follow evacuation orders. The Greek Ministry of Civil Protection and Climate Crises has issued official information on fire developments and a self-protection guide.
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  8. WorldLawRegulatorsMiddle East

    Egypt Offers Aid to Tunisia, Calls for Regional De-escalation

    Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held a telephone call with Tunisian counterpart Kais Saied on July 28, 2026, expressing Egypt's solidarity with Tunisia following wildfires and offering aid. The leaders also discussed regional developments, stressing the need for political and diplomatic solutions to prevent escalation and maintain regional security. They agreed to strengthen coordination and cooperation on major regional issues.
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  11. WorldMiddle East

    Raphinha Joins Barcelona's Preseason; Unlikely to Play First Two Friendlies

    Brazilian winger Raphinha has joined FC Barcelona's preseason preparations in England after completing his summer break. He is unlikely to feature in the first two friendlies against Birmingham City and Preston North End due to an injury sustained during the World Cup. Barcelona expect him to return fully recovered and ready to begin work immediately. The club has prepared a special fitness programme for him to help him return to his previous level.
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  12. WorldRegulatorsCivil RightsMiddle East

    Aerocivil Denies Privileges Amid Gabriela Muñoz Influence Scandal

    Aerocivil, Colombia's civil aviation authority, has issued a statement denying any special privileges to its officials following allegations of influence by Gabriela Muñoz and her family. The entity pledged full cooperation with control bodies and transparency in its processes. Angie Rodríguez, director of the Adaptation Fund, had publicly accused Muñoz of intervening in key decisions despite holding an auxiliary position. Muñoz has rejected the allegations and plans to take legal action.
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  15. WorldMiddle East

    Georgia Blackout Cause: Separation from Azerbaijani Power System

    The Georgian Energy Regulator has identified a possible cause for the blackouts that occurred in Georgia on July 24 and 30. According to an interim report, the Georgian power system's separation from the Azerbaijani one may have triggered the outages. The investigation is ongoing to determine why this disconnection occurred and whether the Georgian system could have handled isolated mode better.
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  16. WorldRegulatorsInvestigationMiddle East

    Cristina Kirchner Appeals to UN Over Conviction and Disqualification

    Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's lawyers have appealed to the UN Human Rights Committee, alleging violations of her rights in the Vialidad case. They seek to suspend her disqualification from holding public office and review her house arrest. Kirchner, who is under house arrest and faces a permanent political ban, claims the process against her was marked by arbitrariness and structural machismo. Her lawyers argue that the conviction aimed to exclude a woman candidate from future electoral contests.
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  18. WorldMiddle East

    Preparations for the 132nd Grand Magal of Touba

    The Senegalese government is preparing for the 132th Grand Magal of Touba, a significant Mouride pilgrimage, with the Minister of Interior chairing a meeting to evaluate state commitments. The President visited Touba, promising infrastructure improvements, and the Council of Ministers prioritized preparations. Weather alerts for thunderstorms have been issued, and UNESCO recognition is being sought for the event.
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  21. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    UN Agencies Seek $42M to Combat El Niño in Southern Africa

    The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) have jointly requested $42 million to anticipate the effects of El Niño in southern Africa. The funds aim to help 2.3 million people in Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe before the main planting season. Early action is emphasized to be more cost-effective and protective than responding to disasters after they occur.
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