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North America news — August 1, 2026 - Page 18

Publications tagged with North America published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 18 of 31.

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  3. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Over 50,000 Migrants Cross into Ceuta; Italy Suspends Schengen Agreement

    Over 50,000 migrants crossed irregularly from Morocco into Ceuta, an autonomous Spanish city in North Africa, on July 30. The Ministry of Interior reported that 48,300 people had already returned voluntarily to Morocco, leaving less than 2,000 in the enclave. At least 57 people died during the crossing. Spanish authorities described the incident as a 'violation of Spain's territorial integrity'. Italy temporarily suspended the Schengen free movement system with Spain in response to the crisis.
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  4. BusinessNorth AmericaBudgetEarnings

    ANSES Increases Pensions for August: Minimum and Maximum Amounts

    The National Social Security Administration (ANSES) will apply a 1.9% increase for retirees and pensioners in August, aligning with June's inflation data. The minimum pension will be $419,817.13, the maximum will be $2,824,971.72, and all beneficiaries will receive an extraordinary bonus of up to $70,000. Payments will be made from August 10 to 31, depending on the beneficiary's DNI number.
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  5. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Italy Suspends Schengen Agreement with Spain

    Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen agreement with Spain due to security concerns. The Italian Ministry of the Interior ordered the suspension following an analysis of recent intelligence reports. The measure, which does not affect free movement of European citizens or tourists with Schengen visas, will last for 30 days and applies to sea and air passengers arriving in Italy from Spain.
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  6. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Italy Suspends Schengen, Blocks Immigrants Entering Ceuta

    Italy has announced the suspension of Schengen agreements for a month, activating passport controls at airports and ports with Spain. This decision comes amidst a surge in immigrants entering Ceuta, with many returning on foot to Morocco. Italian authorities have clarified that border controls will be random and target non-Europeans. Spanish soldiers and Civil Guard agents are blocking access to migrants who have swum across to Ceuta.
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  8. SportsMiddle EastNorth AmericaMotorsports

    American Airlines Flight Stranded: Passenger Details Hours of Delays and Confusion

    Tyler Jackowski's American Airlines flight from Dallas to New York was diverted to Philadelphia due to a fuel issue. Despite refueling, the flight experienced multiple delays and changes in plans, including crew timeouts and replacement issues, leaving passengers uncertain about their travel arrangements. Jackowski documented his experience in a viral TikTok video, criticizing the airline's handling of the situation.
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    Arrested in France: 'Anita the Fantastic', Wanted for Defrauding Over 100 People

    Spanish and French police have detained Ana María Vicente Osset, known as 'Anita the fantastic', in France. She is wanted by law enforcement for allegedly defrauding over 100 people by selling fictional travel and sports event tickets. Osset was due to appear in the Madrid Provincial Court in May but did not show up for the trial, leading to a warrant being issued for her arrest.
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  17. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Netherlands Urges Spain to Protect EU Borders Amid Ceuta Migration Crisis

    The Netherlands has expressed concern over the migration crisis in Ceuta, urging Spain to 'do what is necessary' to protect the external borders of the European Union. Thousands of migrants have entered Ceuta since Thursday, with at least 16 deaths reported. The Dutch Foreign Minister, Tom Berendsen, has spoken with Spanish and Moroccan counterparts about the situation and welcomed the support offered by the European Commission.
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  18. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaOceanography

    South African Singer Tyla Drops Lagos Tour Stop Amid Boycott Calls

    South African singer Tyla has removed Lagos from her APOP World Tour following widespread calls by Nigerians to boycott her planned concert due to renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. The decision comes after days of backlash and boycott calls on social media, with some Nigerians arguing that no South African artiste should perform in Nigeria while reports of attacks on Nigerians continued.
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  20. SocietyNorth AmericaCommoditiesHardware

    Tether Reports $1.5B Q2 Profit

    Tether reported a net operating profit of $1.5 billion in the second quarter, driven by U.S. Treasury and repo income. The company held $187.75 billion in assets against $183.64 billion in liabilities, maintaining a $4.11 billion reserve buffer. Tether reduced secured lending by $2.38 billion and added 14 tons of physical gold, bringing total gold holdings to over 146 tons. USDT issuance stood at about $184.6 billion.
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  24. WorldNorth America

    PowerBall Jackpot Reaches R76 Million

    Friday's PowerBall jackpot has climbed to an estimated R52 million, with PowerBall Xtra offering an additional R24 million, totaling R76 million on the line. The draw takes place at 21:00, broadcast live on e.tv and SABC, with ticket sales closing at 20:40. Players match five numbers from a pool of 50, plus a PowerBall number from 1 to 16. Adding PowerBall Xtra costs an extra R5 per board, giving a second shot at winning from the same numbers. Tickets are available at authorized National Lottery retailers, on the National Lottery website and app, or via USSD by dialing 1207529#. Winners of R50 000 or more receive free trauma counseling and financial advice, and all National Lottery winnings are paid tax-free directly into the winner's account.
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