Tens of thousands of Moroccans attempted to cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta seeking better opportunities in Europe. Spanish authorities quickly ordered most migrants to return to Morocco, creating a humanitarian challenge in the city due to the large number of arrivals.
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About 60,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta between Thursday and Friday morning.
Around 45,000 migrants returned to Morocco within hours after arriving in Ceuta.
Ceuta's population is roughly 85,000, so the migrants equaled about 70% of the local population.
Many migrants are young Moroccans hoping for better jobs and futures in Europe.
Spanish police and soldiers were deployed to manage the situation.
Local residents were surprised and concerned by the sudden influx of migrants.
The incident recalled a smaller migration event in 2021 when Morocco eased border controls.
Train stations in major Moroccan cities became crowded as more people traveled toward Ceuta.
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Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened a government office called “No. 10 North” in Manchester, about 165 miles from London. This move aims to give more power to local leaders and spread economic growth beyond the capital.
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Andy Burnham was previously mayor of Greater Manchester before becoming prime minister.
“No. 10 North” is located in a modern office building in Manchester.
Burnham plans to work at this office at least one day a week with a team of aides and experts.
The office is meant to shift focus away from London and give more influence to local governments.
This is the first time a British prime minister has had a large office outside London in living memory.
Burnham promotes “Manchesterism,” which combines business-friendly policies with more local control over public services and investment.
His previous leadership in Manchester led to economic growth, new buildings, and better public transport.
Burnham sees this office as a way to spread economic success from Manchester to the whole country.
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Police in Lahore, Pakistan, arrested several people during a protest supporting Pakistan-administered Kashmir. A banned activist group reported that at least 30 people died in clashes during recent regional elections in the area.
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Protesters rallied in Lahore to show support for Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Police detained several protesters during the rally.
A banned Kashmiri activist group reported at least 30 deaths in clashes.
The clashes happened during regional elections last week.
The protest and violence relate to ongoing tensions in Kashmir.
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A massive wildfire, called a "megafire," burned 42,000 hectares of forest near Le Porge, France, forcing the evacuation of the village. Firefighters, soldiers, and volunteers have been battling the blaze, which is now mostly contained but still causes daily flare-ups. Similar fires are affecting other parts of France and Europe amid record hot and dry conditions linked to climate change.
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The megafire near Le Porge consumed about 42,000 hectares (104,000 acres) of mainly forest land.
The village of Le Porge was evacuated after burning cinders fell from the sky.
Around 200 professional firefighters and numerous volunteers are fighting the fire.
A drone with thermal cameras helps detect underground "zombie fires" that can reignite.
Other regions in France like the Var, Fontainebleau, Corsica, and near Dijon are also facing wildfires.
Across Europe, countries including the UK, Spain, and Greece are experiencing record wildfire activity this year.
Scientists link these extreme wildfires and hot weather to climate change predictions.
French officials say they are working to return to normal, but firefighting and risks remain.
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The body of a British woman, Elisabeth-Jane Ross, was found inside a suitcase in an abandoned area of Athens, Greece. Police are investigating her death, but no clear cause or suspect has been identified yet.
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Elisabeth-Jane Ross was 38 years old and had connections to Greece through charity work.
Her body was discovered on July 18 by a homeless man in Kypseli, a neighborhood in central Athens.
Greek police identified her using fingerprints matched with US biometric data.
There were no obvious injuries or signs of struggle on her body.
Police are reviewing CCTV footage but have found no evidence or suspects through DNA analysis.
Ross arrived in Athens on June 26 and last had contact with friends on July 15.
Investigators are trying to locate two Americans she planned to meet but have not found them yet.
Authorities believe she died near where her body was found but have not confirmed it was a murder.
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Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala was freed from prison after Peru’s Constitutional Court canceled his 15-year sentence. He had been convicted of money laundering related to receiving illegal campaign donations from the construction company Odebrecht and the Venezuelan government.
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Ollanta Humala was serving a 15-year prison term for money laundering linked to illegal campaign contributions.
The Constitutional Court ruled the criminal case against Humala invalid and overturned his conviction.
The court found that the actions Humala was convicted for were not legally defined as money laundering at the time.
Humala was president of Peru from 2011 to 2016 and was the first ex-leader in the Odebrecht scandal to face trial.
Odebrecht, a Brazilian construction firm, admitted to paying $29 million in bribes to Peruvian officials from 2005 to 2014.
Odebrecht agreed to pay $3.5 billion in penalties for bribing foreign leaders across Latin America.
Humala’s wife, Nadine Heredia, was also found guilty but later received asylum in Brazil.
The decision to release Humala came after he filed a legal petition claiming wrongful imprisonment.
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Singapore banned the British band Massive Attack from performing after two members displayed a Palestinian flag on stage during a concert. The band members involved were also banned from re-entering Singapore and given stern warnings for breaking the country's rules against showing foreign flags without permission.
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Massive Attack showed a Palestinian flag during a concert in Singapore.
Singapore bans displaying foreign flags or national symbols without a special permit.
Two band members who held the flag were banned from returning to Singapore.
Police gave the involved band members stern warnings after an investigation.
One band member also shouted “Free Palestine” during the performance.
Singapore’s media regulator is reviewing the concert’s licensing conditions and will not allow future shows by the band.
Massive Attack is known for supporting the Palestinian cause and criticizing Israel’s military actions.
Singapore emphasizes avoiding foreign political displays to protect social harmony and law.
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they are not planning to charge ships for passing through the Red Sea. They confirmed that moving ships through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait remains free and warned shipping companies not to pay or share information with unauthorized groups.
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The Houthi-run Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC) manages ship movement through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
The Houthis denied reports that they plan to charge fees for passage through the strait.
A recent report claimed the Houthis discussed fees with Iranian officials during a visit to Tehran.
The Bab al-Mandeb Strait is an important route connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and global oil shipping.
Charging fees would affect Saudi Arabia, which uses the strait for exports due to disruptions at another key route, the Strait of Hormuz.
The Houthis have attacked Red Sea shipping since 2023 but paused after a ceasefire last October.
A UN report suggested Houthis might have collected informal payments from shipping agents in 2024, but this was not verified.
Saudi Arabia announced a 14-nation naval coalition to protect navigation routes in response to threats in the Red Sea region.
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President Donald Trump announced a deal where Hamas would give up weapons in Gaza, with the condition that Israel withdraw from the area and hand over control to a Palestinian authority. Many Israeli politicians do not support this deal and want Israel to maintain control until Hamas is fully disarmed.
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Hamas agreed to disarm in Gaza as part of an agreement announced by President Trump.
The agreement includes Israel withdrawing from Gaza and transferring power to a Palestinian administration.
Israeli leaders have reacted negatively and do not want to withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed.
A significant number of Israelis support strong actions against Palestinians in Gaza after the October 2023 attack by Hamas.
Israeli far-right officials criticized the deal and want to continue military actions against Hamas.
Some politicians believe that without destroying Hamas's power, the agreement is a failure.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has not made an official statement on the deal amid upcoming elections.
Polls show many Israelis support expelling Palestinians from Gaza and question the presence of innocent civilians there.
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Liberia is facing a crisis with kush, a cheap and addictive synthetic drug that is affecting many young people. The drug trade behind kush is large and complex, with huge amounts of cocaine seized recently, but the justice system convicts only a few traffickers.
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Kush is a synthetic street drug spreading in Liberia and West Africa.
Many young people addicted to kush have dropped out of school and become homeless.
Liberia declared drug abuse a public health emergency in 2024.
Government drug rehabilitation centers in Liberia are unfinished or limited.
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency arrested 1,167 people for drug trafficking between September 2025 and June 2026.
Liberian courts convicted only 8 people during the same time, raising concern about the effectiveness of the justice system.
Two large cocaine seizures were made: one of 237.6 kg valued at $19.2 million, and another nearly 4 tonnes valued at $317 million.
These seizures indicate a large drug trafficking network operates through Liberia, despite community struggles with addiction.
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Two senators from different political parties asked the Trump administration to provide money and supplies for family planning to help women affected by the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio requesting that the funding be unlocked.
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Senators Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat) and Lisa Murkowski (Republican) worked together on the request.
The request targets funding related to family planning for women.
The aid is meant to support those affected by the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The senators sent the letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The goal is to release money and supplies that are currently held back.
This is part of the U.S. response to an ongoing health crisis in the DRC.
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Russian ballistic missiles hit Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, killing at least four people and injuring 15, including two boys. The attacks caused fires, power outages, and damage to buildings, while Ukraine seeks help from the US to produce Patriot interceptor missiles for defense.
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At least four people died in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv.
Fifteen people were wounded, including boys aged 13 and 17.
The attacks caused fires and power outages in Kyiv.
A residential building was partially destroyed, trapping people inside.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky urged the US for a license to produce Patriot missiles.
President Donald Trump said the US is still discussing the issue and must be careful.
Ukraine’s Patriot missile supply is low; these missiles can intercept incoming ballistic missiles.
Ukraine is also targeting Russian logistics hubs to disrupt military supplies.
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Russia launched a heavy attack on Kyiv using ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least three people and injuring more than a dozen. The attacks damaged several residential buildings and caused fires, with people trapped inside. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has urged the U.S. and its allies for more missile defense systems to protect against these attacks.
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Russia attacked Kyiv overnight with ballistic missiles and drones.
At least three people died and over 12 were injured in the attacks.
A five-story residential building in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi District was damaged, trapping people inside.
Another residential building partially collapsed in the Shevchenkivskyi district, with people also trapped.
Fires broke out in warehouse buildings in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv.
The attack followed a previous large-scale Russian missile and drone strike that killed 10 civilians in Ukraine and wounded over 50.
A Russian missile crossed into Polish airspace during earlier strikes, raising NATO concerns.
President Zelenskyy has discussed the need for more Patriot missile defense systems with U.S. leaders, including President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
At a recent NATO summit, President Trump spoke about giving Ukraine permission to produce Patriot systems but has not made a final decision.
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Russian missile strikes on Kyiv killed at least four people and injured more than 15, including children, according to local officials. The attacks are part of ongoing long-range strikes amid the war between Russia and Ukraine, with Ukraine also increasing its retaliatory attacks on Russian targets.
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At least four people died and over 15 were injured in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv.
The injured include two boys aged 13 and 17.
Kyiv's mayor warned residents to stay in shelters during the ballistic missile attack.
June was the deadliest month for civilians in Ukraine since April 2022 due to increased Russian strikes.
Ukraine has escalated retaliatory attacks, targeting Russian energy and logistics infrastructure.
Russia admitted Ukrainian strikes are causing some problems but said shortages are not critical.
Russian retail giant Wildberries reported a fire at its Volgograd logistics facility following an attack.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy recently met with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss support, including licenses to produce Patriot missile interceptors.
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A Russian missile attack struck Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, killing at least three people and injuring 15 others. The attack caused fires and damage in several parts of the city, and rescue efforts are ongoing.
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The missile strikes happened early on Saturday in Kyiv, causing more than a dozen explosions.
At least three people died, and 15 others were injured, including two boys aged 13 and 17.
Injured people were taken to hospitals; one is in serious condition.
Fires and building damage were reported in several districts of Kyiv.
Emergency services are still working on rescue and damage control.
Russia has increased missile attacks on Kyiv recently, exploiting Ukraine’s weak air defenses.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is asking for more help and negotiating with the U.S. to produce Patriot missiles.
President Trump said talks about allowing Ukraine to build these missiles are ongoing but no agreement has been made yet due to concerns about sharing sensitive technology.
Earlier this week, other Russian attacks killed eight people, including children, in different parts of Ukraine.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art will host a solo fashion exhibit about designer John Galliano, focusing on both his creative work and his past antisemitic and racist comments. The exhibit will explore his career, his mistakes, and how society views his work today.
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John Galliano was the creative director at Christian Dior for nearly 15 years.
He made antisemitic and racist remarks in 2010 and 2011, leading to legal conviction and his dismissal from Dior.
Galliano returned to fashion in 2014 with the Paris fashion house Maison Margiela, where he worked for 10 years.
The Met’s exhibit will be the third solo show dedicated to a living designer at the Costume Institute.
The exhibit is divided into three parts: addressing his misconduct, exploring his inspirations, and showcasing his creativity and innovation.
The museum consulted Jewish community leaders before planning the exhibit.
The exhibit will consider how to balance artistic achievement with ethical responsibility.
The Anti-Defamation League has accepted Galliano’s apology and believes he has worked on his past issues.
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Israeli attacks in Gaza have killed at least two Palestinians and wounded at least ten. These attacks happened shortly after Hamas agreed to a draft peace deal proposed by President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, which includes Hamas giving up its weapons in stages while Israel withdraws from Gaza.
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At least two Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza.
At least ten Palestinians were injured in these attacks.
Hamas agreed to a draft peace deal recently.
The peace deal was created by President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.
The deal requires Hamas to disarm in phases.
Israel would withdraw from Gaza as Hamas disarms.
The attacks occurred just hours after Hamas agreed to the peace deal.
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The U.S. is reportedly preparing to resume military strikes against Iran soon, possibly starting this weekend. Reports say Israel is working with the U.S. to target Iran’s energy infrastructure with large-scale bombings.
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U.S. officials told news outlets about planned strikes on Iran.
The strikes could begin as early as this weekend.
Israel is cooperating with the U.S. in these plans.
The attacks would focus on Iran’s energy facilities.
Sources described the planned bombings as among the most intense so far.
Details come from CBS News and other media outlets citing multiple sources.
The goal is to damage Iran’s ability to generate energy.
No official confirmation has been made by U.S. or Israeli governments yet.
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Large amounts of seaweed called sargassum are covering beaches and coastlines in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. This seaweed is harming marine life, creating bad smells, and hurting tourism in these areas.
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About 27 million metric tons of sargassum were recorded in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico in July.
The seaweed blankets miles of coastline, causing unpleasant smells as it decays on the shore.
Scientists observed sargassum growing in large amounts locally for the first time, instead of just drifting from Western Africa.
Sargassum usually moves across the ocean by currents and reproduces without needing another seaweed (asexual reproduction).
The University of South Florida’s Optical Oceanography Lab released the report about the seaweed.
The large seaweed mats are damaging marine life and affecting communities that rely on tourism.
Experts say this situation is unusual and changes each year.
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A man from Connecticut talked about being bitten by a Caribbean reef shark while snorkeling in the Bahamas. He shared his experience to inform others about the incident.
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The shark attack happened in the Bahamas.
The shark involved was a Caribbean reef shark.
The injured person is a husband and father from Connecticut.
He was snorkeling when the shark bit him.
He decided to speak out after the attack to share his story.
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