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Earthquake news — August 1, 2026

Publications tagged with Earthquake published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

39 publications

  2. 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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  6. SocietyWhite-collarEarthquakeUnions

    Three Motorcyclists Die in Separate Road Accidents on East Coast Highway

    Three motorcyclists died in separate road accidents on the East Coast Highway in Malaysia within a short period. The first incident involved two teenagers, Khor Ho An (18) and Muhammad Darwish Fitri Ramli (16), who died after a luxurious SUV collided with their motorcycle near Teluk Gading, Rompin. The second incident claimed the life of Muhammad Shahrul Mohd Sabri (20) from Kuala Lumpur, who died after his motorcycle collided with a road barrier near the Perasing Rest and Rehabilitation area in Chukai. The third incident resulted in the death of Muhammad Bakhtiar Mazlan (22) from Batu Pahat, Johor, who died after his motorcycle skidded off the road near Dungun. All three accidents are being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving causing death.
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  8. WorldEarthEnvironmentEarthquake

    Wildfires in Var: 1000 Hectares Burned, 2500 Evacuated

    Wildfires in Var have reignited, burning through 1000 hectares in six hours and forcing the evacuation of 2500 people. The fire, fueled by strong winds and high temperatures, has defied containment efforts. Residents of several communes, including Correns and Montfort-sur-Argens, have been affected. The prefect has ordered evacuations, and additional firefighters are expected on site.
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  10. SocietyLocal GovHealthcareEarthquakeUnions

    Lantratova Helps Flooded Family Receive Compensation

    Yana Lantratova, Russia's Human Rights Commissioner, and the DNR prosecutor's office assisted a woman from Yasinovataya whose apartment was flooded due to delayed roof repairs. Lantratova and the ombudsman Dar'ya Morozova filed a complaint, leading to the roof's repair and administrative liability for the guilty official. The prosecutor's office sought over 350,000 rubles in damages and compensation for moral harm from the contractor.
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  15. WorldMiddle EastConflictEarthquake

    Russian Strikes Hit Ukrainian Cargo Ships in Black Sea

    The Russian Ministry of Defense has reported strikes on Ukrainian cargo ships in the Black Sea and ports, including Odessa and Chernomorsk. The attacks used high-precision air-based weapons, attack drones, and loitering munitions like 'Geranium', 'Gerbera', and 'Lancet'. The strikes targeted maritime vessels transporting weapons, equipment, and military property for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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  16. WorldMiddle EastBiodiversityEarthquake

    Bhiwandi Building Collapse: 9 Dead, Rescue Operations Ongoing

    A four-story residential building in Bhiwandi, near Mumbai, collapsed on Thursday night, killing at least nine people and injuring four others. Rescue operations are underway with teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and local authorities involved. The building, declared structurally unsafe, was undergoing repair work without proper permission when it collapsed. Officials are investigating the contractor and owner involved in the repair work.
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  18. SocietyDisastersEarthquake

    Woodside Fire Reaches 143 Acres, 37% Contained

    The Woodside Fire in Sonoma County has grown to approximately 143 acres and is now 37% contained. The fire, which began on July 29, has prompted evacuation orders and warnings, with about 350 people affected. Crews have been working tirelessly to contain the fire, using air and ground resources. Favorable weather conditions allowed crews to strengthen containment lines and extinguish hot spots. As of July 31, all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted, but road closures remain in place.
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  24. SportsMiddle EastEarthEarthquake

    Overweight Flights, Inadequate Oversight Blamed for Deadly Alaska Plane Crash

    A commuter plane crash off Alaska last year that killed 10 was caused by a combination of pilot error and safety breaches, including the plane being overweight for icy conditions. The operator, Bering Air, had a history of overweight flights, and the Federal Aviation Administration failed to provide adequate oversight. The National Transportation Safety Board found that the tragedy resulted from a series of preventable breakdowns.
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