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North America news — August 1, 2026 - Page 3

Publications tagged with North America published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 31.

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  1. WorldPolicyMiddle EastNorth America

    Trump Administration Explores Acquiring Site of China's Planned London Embassy

    Officials in the Trump administration have reportedly discussed acquiring the Royal Mint Court site in London, currently earmarked for China's planned 'mega-embassy', if ongoing legal challenges ultimately block the project. The idea is seen as a geopolitical win that would deny Beijing a high-profile diplomatic location. The Chinese embassy project survived a recent High Court challenge, but local residents plan to appeal. No formal negotiations are underway, and any transfer would require agreement from multiple governments.
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  3. PoliticsBillRegulatorsNorth America

    Liberal Podcaster Scott Galloway Criticizes NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Property Database

    Prominent liberal podcaster and NYU professor Scott Galloway has criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's publicly accessible database identifying affluent property owners who could be subject to the city's proposed pied-à-terre tax. Galloway argues that publishing property owners' information turns a legitimate tax proposal into a 'wanted poster', potentially endangering landowners like himself. He believes Mamdani is vindicating conservatives’ worst fears and making it harder for all progressives.
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  4. U.S.North AmericaManufacturing

    Used EV Prices Rising in America

    Contrary to historical trends, used electric vehicle (EV) prices in the U.S. are increasing. According to Recurrent analysis, prices rose by 5.1% from January to June 2026 and by 7% year-to-date through mid-July. This trend is broad-based, with 21 of the 25 highest-selling used EV models seeing price increases. Factors driving demand include high gasoline prices due to the Iran war and overall affordability concerns amidst persistent inflation.
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  6. PoliticsLocal GovNorth America

    Lok Sabha Passes Births & Deaths Registration Amendment Bill Amidst Opposition Protest

    The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, further strengthening the legal framework governing birth and death registrations. The bill aims to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and management of civil registration records across India. The passage of the bill was marked by protests from the Opposition over police crackdown on students during a recent protest and alleged temple donation theft, leading to adjournment of both houses of Parliament.
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  9. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Mass Migrant Crossing in Ceuta Sparks Spain-Morocco Tensions

    Thousands of Moroccans crossed into Spain's Ceuta enclave, raising suspicions of political pressure from Morocco against Spain. The incident comes amid Spain-Algeria rapprochement and the Western Sahara dispute. While Morocco denies involvement, analysts suggest it could be a reaction to Spain's outreach to Algeria. The incident has raised diplomatic tensions in the region.
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  10. U.S.Local GovNorth America

    Government Signs Agreement with Caja Huancayo for Housing Reconstruction in Junín

    President Keiko Fujimori announced that the government has signed an agreement with Caja Huancayo for housing reconstruction in Chupaca, Junín, through an OxI mechanism. S/ 22 million will be used to start the construction of emergency housing after a 5.1 earthquake that left 5 dead and hundreds affected. Ministers from Education, Health, Production, and Work portfolios will arrive in the Junín region to address the affected people's demands. Caja Huancayo has allocated over S/21.5 million for earthquake victims, providing temporary housing modules through the Mechanism of Works by Taxes.
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  11. PoliticsWarNorth America

    Iranian Navy Warns Against Unsafe Navigation in Hormuz Strait

    The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has issued warnings against unsafe navigation in the Hormuz Strait, stating that three oil tankers were damaged for ignoring their warnings. The IRGC also reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz is under their control and any interference by foreign powers will not be tolerated. The US military has denied Iran's claims of closing the strait, stating that it remains open for commercial vessels.
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  12. WorldAsiaMiddle EastNorth America

    Voter Registration Drive in Limpopo

    The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is conducting its final voter registration weekend ahead of South Africa's local government elections. SABC News reporters Lerato Makola and Katlego Nyoni are providing updates from Pretoria and Mankweng, Limpopo respectively. In Limpopo, the Electoral Officer Nkaro Mateta expressed disappointment with the initial voter turnout but hopes it will improve. Thanduxolo Chembeni from the IEC discussed challenges faced before the registration process began. As of now, over 29,000 eligible voters in Limpopo have participated in the registration process, with service delivery issues like access to water influencing voting decisions.
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  13. PoliticsElectionsCampaignsNorth America

    PH and PN Win Seats in Negeri Sembilan PRN

    In the recent Parliamentary Election (PRN) in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, both Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) have secured victories in various constituencies. PH candidates CHEW SEH YONG, TEO KOK SEONG, SIAU MEOW KONG, ABDUL FATAH ZAKARIA, MOHAMAD RAFIE AB MALEK, and RAJASEKARAN GUNNASEKARAN won seats N11 LOBAK, N08 BAHAU, N22 RAHANG, N31 BAGAN PINANG, N14 AMPANGAN, and N33 SRI TANJUNG respectively, each with significant majorities ranging from 1,335 to 12,624 votes. Meanwhile, PN candidates RIDZUAN AHMAD and MOHAMAD HASAN won seats N34 GEMAS and N27 RANTAU with majorities of 12,624 and 12,018 votes respectively. BN's ZAIFULBAHRI IDRIS also secured a win in seat N26 CHEMBONG with a majority of 13,763 votes.
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  14. PoliticsTrialMiddle EastNorth AmericaUnited Kingdom

    Zelensky Fires Defense Minister Fedorov Over Presidential Campaign Plans

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Mikhail Fedorov from his post as Minister of Defense due to a meeting where Fedorov's potential presidential campaign was discussed with representatives of grant-funded organizations. Journalist Vladimir Boyko, known for his criticism of grant structures, reported that the meeting was recorded and passed to Zelensky, leading to Fedorov's dismissal. Boyko also mentioned a conflict between the company FirePoint, linked to Zelensky's circle, and American entrepreneur Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, over drone production and funding in Ukraine.
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  17. PoliticsMiddle EastNorth AmericaDefense

    SBU Strikes Three Oil Refineries in Bashkortostan and Four Radar Stations in Krasnodar Krai

    The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) conducted drone strikes on three oil refineries in Ufa, Bashkortostan, and four radar stations in Krasnodar Krai. The targeted refineries - Bashneft-UNPZ, Bashneft-Novoil, and Bashneft-Ufaneftokhim - have a combined capacity of over 23 million tons of oil per year, supplying the Russian army. The radar stations hit were Podlyot-K1 and Kasta-2E2. SBU confirmed these attacks and stated they will continue targeting objects that support the Russian army.
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  23. PoliticsAppointmentsCorruptionNorth America

    Health Secretary Accused of Gambling Under Aliases

    A complaint has been filed against Health Secretary Brix Pujalte for allegedly gambling at major casinos under aliases 'Louis Santos' and 'Louiss Santos'. The complaint argues that Pujalte's actions violate Presidential Decree 1869, which prohibits government officials from playing or staying inside casinos. The group also cited other relevant laws and regulations. They urge authorities to investigate Pujalte and remove him from his position if the allegations are proven true.
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  24. PoliticsRegulatorsNorth America

    DeAndre Hopkins Joins Georgia Tech as Assistant Wide Receivers Coach

    Former NFL All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has joined Georgia Tech's coaching staff as an assistant wide receivers coach. Despite taking on this new role, Hopkins has not ruled out continuing his playing career in the NFL. The 34-year-old receiver, who spent last season with the Baltimore Ravens, has a longstanding relationship with Georgia Tech's offensive coordinator George Godsey, having played under him previously with the Houston Texans.
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