Clashes occur in the Abrof neighborhood of Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan, between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces.
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August 8, 2023 (Tuesday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Arts and culture
Western Australia repeals a five-week-old law aimed at protecting Aboriginal sacred sites in the state, citing complexities in implementing the law.
Business and economy
The World Bank halts new lending to Uganda in response to the Anti-Homosexuality Act bill, approved months ago.
Disasters and accidents
The South Korean government evacuates over 36,000 participants of the 25th World Scout Jamboree from their campsite at Saemangeum, North Jeolla, ahead of Khanun's expected landfall.
Health and environment
The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service reports that July 2023 was the hottest July on record, while this year is the third-warmest year to date.
Law and crime
Politics and elections
Prime Minister of Vanuatu Ishmael Kalsakau reshuffles the cabinet and appoints two new ministers ahead of a no-confidence vote.
Sports
In association football, the USL Championship club Sacramento Republic FC signs 13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough, making him the youngest player in American sports history.
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