Europe news — August 2, 2026

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1. WorldEuropeEarthHealthcare

   Aug 2, 2026, 23:43 UTC

   Heat Wave Causes Heatstroke Cases in Busan

   In Busan, South Korea, heat wave warnings have led to multiple heatstroke cases. A 60-year-old collapsed and was hospitalized with a body temperature of 38.8°C, while a 70-year-old died after collapsing in a greenhouse with a body temperature of 39.5°C. Both incidents occurred during high daytime temperatures.

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2. PoliticsEuropeMiddle East

   Aug 2, 2026, 23:14 UTC

   Queues at Narva Border Crossing for Russia Entry

   Significant queues are forming at the Narva border crossing on the Estonian side due to enhanced control by Estonian state bodies before the adjacent checkpoint. The queues are observed in both directions, with people waiting to enter Russia and exit. On August 1st, 680 people crossed from Estonia to Russia and 1190 returned. The Russian side is reported to be functioning normally with no queues.

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3. CultureAsiaEuropeUnited Kingdom

   Aug 2, 2026, 21:32 UTC

   Armenian Parliament Speaker Praises Turkish Kebab

   Ruben Rubinyan, the Speaker of the Armenian Parliament, expressed his fondness for Turkish kebab during a visit to Türkiye. He particularly enjoyed Adana kebab and İskender kebab, describing them as very tasty and having an excellent taste.

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4. WorldEurope

   Aug 2, 2026, 15:06 UTC

   Met Office Forecasts Heatwave in Greater Manchester

   The Met Office has issued warnings for a 72-hour heatwave in Greater Manchester, with temperatures expected to reach up to 30°C. The region is set to experience very warm and humid conditions, following a cloudier start to the weekend. This is the fourth heatwave forecast for the area.

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5. SportsEuropeBoxing

   Aug 2, 2026, 02:11 UTC

   Peru's Volleyball Matches and Results in International Tournaments

   Peru's volleyball teams are actively participating in international tournaments. The U17 team faced Dominican Republic and Spain in the Copa Federación Sub 17 de Vóley 2026, with mixed results. The senior men's team is competing in the South American Cup in Cochabamba, Bolivia, with matches against Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. The U20 men's team is also participating in the South American Under-20 Championship. Peru's U17 team will next face Venezuela in the World Cup.

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6. SocietyEuropeIsraelBiodiversity

   Aug 2, 2026, 01:41 UTC

   Historic Feminists Clash with UN Women Official Over Trans Agenda

   More than 70 feminist organizations and historic figures like Ángeles Álvarez and Amelia Valcárcel denounced UN Women's regional director Bibiana Aído for distributing a report critical of UN Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem's stance on transgender issues and biological sex. The report, distributed on June 10, 2026, was seen as an attempt to discredit Alsalem and shift the framework of women's rights towards gender identity-centered approaches. Alsalem, who was elected in 2021, considers herself harassed by UN Women for not adopting pro-trans positions. The organizations argue that the report misrepresents Alsalem's visits to Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia and dilutes the distinction between sex and gender. They ask UN Secretary-General António Guterres to investigate the matter and ensure UN Women adheres to the CEDAW mandate.

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