World news — August 19, 2026 - Page 6

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1. WorldEuropeEarth

   Aug 19, 2026, 01:35 UTC

   Seoul Issues Heat Wave Warning for 19 Districts

   Seoul has issued a heat wave warning for 19 districts due to high perceived temperatures expected to reach 33°C or higher over two consecutive days. This is the fourth day of heat advisories in the southeastern region since they were lifted on the 14th. The city has activated its Heat Emergency Support Center and response teams to manage the situation and protect vulnerable groups.

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2. WorldBillMiddle EastNorth America

   Aug 19, 2026, 01:35 UTC

   2026 Election: Presidential Candidates Campaign in São Paulo and Brasília

   Starting Monday, the Jornal Nacional began covering the campaign activities of presidential candidates for the 2026 election. Renan Santos of Missão party campaigned in both São Paulo and Brasília, while Ronaldo Caiado of PSD campaigned in São Paulo. Romeu Zema of Novo party also campaigned in São Paulo.

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3. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

   Aug 19, 2026, 01:14 UTC

   UAE Suspends Trade, Financial Transactions with Iran

   The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran, according to announcements by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This decision comes amidst escalating regional tensions, following a recent missile incident in Emirati territorial waters. The halt in activities is effective until further notice.

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4. WorldRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

   Aug 19, 2026, 01:13 UTC

   Mice Race at LaGuardia Airport

   A passenger at LaGuardia Airport in New York witnessed mice racing around near a boarding gate on Sunday. She managed to capture two of the four rodents on camera.

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5. WorldEarth

   Aug 19, 2026, 00:51 UTC

   Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 319 in Colombia

   The National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Colombia has reported that the death toll from the August 10 earthquake has risen to 319. Of these, 314 have been identified, with 24 being minors and 12 foreign citizens. The bodies have been received from the departments of Chocó, Caldas, Risaralda, and Valle del Cauca, with Cali and Pereira having the highest number of identified victims. The search for missing persons continues, with Pereira having the highest number of cases.

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6. WorldMiddle East

   Aug 19, 2026, 00:31 UTC

   Gold Mine Collapse in Central African Republic Kills 30 Miners

   At least 30 artisanal gold miners died and others were trapped after a mine collapsed in the Abba region of the Nana-Mambere prefecture in the Central African Republic. Rescuers and residents worked to retrieve bodies and treat injured miners. The low-tech mine was one of many small, unsafe mines in the country where working conditions are poor and accidents are common due to inadequate safety measures.

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7. WorldMiddle East

   Aug 19, 2026, 00:08 UTC

   Sheremetyevo Airport Resumes Operations After Temporary Restrictions

   Sheremetyevo Airport, which had been operating with temporary restrictions, has resumed operations. Flights were previously handled on a case-by-case basis due to airspace use restrictions, but safety measures were in place. The airport's operations were coordinated with relevant authorities, including Rosaviatsiya.

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