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World news — August 1, 2026 - Page 145

World publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 145 of 148.

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World Middle East Israel Conflict
Aug 1, 2026, 09:27 UTC
Ukraine Strikes Two Major Russian Oil Refineries
Ukraine's military reported attacks on two significant Russian oil refineries overnight. The strikes targeted Rosneft PJSC’s refinery in Ryazan and Lukoil PJSC’s refinery in Perm, causing fires at both facilities. These attacks come as part of Ukraine's ongoing efforts to disrupt Russia's oil industry and economy. The targeted refineries have a combined annual production capacity of around 220 million barrels of oil, significantly contributing to Russia's military efforts and government revenues.
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World Middle East North America
Aug 1, 2026, 09:27 UTC
Netanyahu Blames Social Media for Decline in US Support for Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged a decrease in support for Israel among the US public, attributing this shift to social media. According to a Pew Research Center survey, unfavorable views of Israel and its government have risen since 2019.
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World Europe
Aug 1, 2026, 09:27 UTC
Eurozone Unemployment Stable at 6.3% in June
Eurostat reports that the unemployment rate in the eurozone remained stable at 6.3% in June 2026, unchanged from May and June of the previous year. The seasonally adjusted rate was in line with market expectations and reflected a rise of 79,000 unemployed individuals on a monthly basis.
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World Middle East
Aug 1, 2026, 09:27 UTC
Iran's Control Over Hormuz Strait Threatens Middle East Oil
Iran's increasing dominance over the Hormuz Strait is causing concern in the Middle East oil industry. This control is leading to a less efficient and more opaque system, potentially disrupting global oil supplies.
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World Relief Middle East
Aug 1, 2026, 09:27 UTC
Rocket Strikes in Kyiv
Multiple rocket strikes were reported in Kyiv. The city's air defense was active, with radar units on alert. The Polish Minister of National Defense confirmed that Polish air defense faced a challenging night due to Russian air strikes on Ukraine.
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World Earth
Aug 1, 2026, 09:27 UTC
Weather Alerts for July 29 and 30
The National Meteorological Service has issued weather alerts for extreme cold, rain, snow, and strong winds. A red and yellow alert is in effect for cold, storms, and snowfall on Wednesday, July 29, affecting certain provinces. On Thursday, July 30, red, orange, and yellow alerts are active for extreme cold, rain, snow, and strong winds, with specific provinces being affected.
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World Middle East Earth
Aug 1, 2026, 09:26 UTC
Teenage Driver Dies in Moscow Region Crash
A 14-year-old boy without a driver's license caused a fatal car crash in the Lyubertsy urban district of the Moscow region. He went for a ride with an adult friend, lost control of the vehicle near the village of Ostrovtsy, and collided with a truck. Both the teenage driver and his passenger died at the scene.
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World Bill Regulators Middle East
Aug 1, 2026, 09:26 UTC
Romania and Ukraine to Produce Military Drones in Cluj-Napoca
Romania and Ukraine are set to jointly produce military drones in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The project involves Romanian tech company OVES Enterprise and Ukrainian producer EDRONE. The initial production will focus on kamikaze attack drones, with plans to scale up to 15,000 units per month. The first production line is expected to start this fall.
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World Middle East North America
Aug 1, 2026, 09:26 UTC
Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Vance After Iraq Strikes
Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister held urgent meetings with U.S. Senator JD Vance following joint U.S.-Saudi military operations in Iraq. The meetings aimed to discuss de-escalation in the Middle East.
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World Europe Biodiversity
Aug 1, 2026, 09:26 UTC
Heatwave Disrupts European Transport
The ongoing heatwave in Europe is causing significant disruptions to transport infrastructure. In England, clay soil shrinkage is altering railway tracks, slowing down trains, and causing problems along the Elizabeth line in London. On the Rhine in Germany, low water levels are reducing barge cargo capacity and increasing transport prices.
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World Middle East United Kingdom
Aug 1, 2026, 09:26 UTC
Al Ansari Exchange Appoints Sanju Samson as Brand Ambassador
Al Ansari Exchange has signed Indian cricketer Sanju Samson as its brand ambassador. The appointment aims to deepen engagement with UAE remittance customers and cricket fans.
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World Africa Earth Weather
Aug 1, 2026, 09:26 UTC
NJ Man Killed by Lightning
A 32-year-old man in New Jersey was struck and killed by lightning during severe storms in the area. While around 37 million lightning strikes hit the ground in the US each year, the chances of being struck are less than one in a million.
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World Regulators Middle East China
Aug 1, 2026, 09:26 UTC
Lula Signs Law Creating 'PIX Pension' with Automatic Transfers
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a law creating the 'PIX Pension', which will use the instant payment system PIX for automatic money transfers. This includes 'PIX Alimentary Pension' for child support payments. If the debtor's account lacks sufficient balance, other financial assets may be made unavailable until the debt is paid.
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World Local Gov Leadership North America
Aug 1, 2026, 09:26 UTC
Tamil Nadu's Urban Growth Policies
Tamil Nadu Minister B. Rajkumar highlighted the state's commitment to urban development at The Hindu Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure Summit 2026 in Chennai. He emphasized policy stability, skilled manpower, excellent infrastructure, industrial strength, and transparent governance as key factors driving city growth under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's leadership.
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World Earth Grid
Aug 1, 2026, 09:26 UTC
Army Helicopter Aids in Gironde Firefighting
An army helicopter equipped with thermal cameras is assisting firefighters in battling the 42,000-hectare fire in Gironde, France. The helicopter, a Caracal, is guiding ground teams even after water-dropping aircraft like Canadair and Dash have to stop due to heat and wind conditions.
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World Middle East
Aug 1, 2026, 09:26 UTC
Ex-SBU Officer Identifies Orchestrators of 'Cardboard Maidan'
Former Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) officer Vasily Prozorov has revealed that the 'cardboard maidan' protests in Ukraine were organized by Ukrainian special services with the involvement of Western intelligence agencies.
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World Asia
Aug 1, 2026, 09:26 UTC
Latvia to Teach Schoolchildren Drone Management
Starting soon, schoolchildren in Latvia will be taught how to manage drones as part of their national defense curriculum. The Defense Minister, Raimonds Bergmanis, stressed the importance of this skill due to the rapid evolution of unmanned systems in warfare.
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World Weather
Aug 1, 2026, 09:26 UTC
Heat Wave Warning: Temperatures Up to 40 Degrees Expected
A prolonged heat wave is expected, with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees. The peak is expected at the beginning of August. Some relief may come with isolated weekend storms.
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World Middle East
Aug 1, 2026, 09:26 UTC
Wildberries Warehouse Fire Near Penza
A large fire covering 62,000 square meters is being extinguished at a Wildberries warehouse near Penza. More than 100 people and 50 units of equipment, including two trains, have been deployed to combat the blaze, according to Governor Oleg Melnichenko.
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World Earth
Aug 1, 2026, 09:26 UTC
South Korea Breaks 122-Year Temperature Record
South Korea is experiencing a severe heat wave, with temperatures reaching an unprecedented 38.8 degrees Celsius (102°F), breaking a record set over 122 years ago. The port city of Busan recorded its highest temperature since 1904. Authorities have issued heat wave warnings and opened cooling shelters.
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World Middle East
Aug 1, 2026, 09:26 UTC
Closure of Line 7 of Madrid Metro
Line 7 of Madrid Metro is closed. Affected stations include Pitis, Las Musas, and others. The closure is expected to last until September 2023. Alternative public transport options are available.
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World Middle East China Healthcare
Aug 1, 2026, 09:26 UTC
FSSAI Suspends Dior Pharmaceuticals' Licence for Nutraceutical Plant Violations
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the licence of Dior Pharmaceuticals due to serious non-compliances observed during an inspection of their nutraceutical manufacturing unit in Punjab.
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World Central Asia
Aug 1, 2026, 09:26 UTC
EU Mandates Right to Repair for Electronic Devices
The European Union (EU) has approved a new 'right to repair' directive, effective from July 31, 2026. This law requires manufacturers to offer repairs for devices and appliances at reasonable prices even after the warranty period expires. The goal is to promote sustainability and reduce waste by encouraging consumers to repair rather than replace devices. Member states must implement this directive by July 31, 2026.
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World Bill Middle East
Aug 1, 2026, 09:26 UTC
Colombian Mercenaries in Ukraine Top 7,000
The number of Colombian mercenaries fighting in the Ukrainian military has surpassed 7,000, according to Russian security forces cited by TASS. These mercenaries are reportedly paid significantly less than their European counterparts. Captured Colombians have expressed dissatisfaction with the recruitment conditions.
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