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Thousands of migrants, around 49,000, crossed from Morocco into the Spanish city of Ceuta in the last 24 hours, which has a population of about 85,000. At least 18 people died during this border crossing, and Spain is sending more troops and police to manage the situation. The crisis has caused tensions between Spain and Morocco and sparked a disagreement within the European Union.
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Around 49,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco over one day.
Ceuta’s total population is about 85,000, so the number of migrants is very large compared to residents.
At least 18 migrants died trying to enter Ceuta.
Spain is sending extra soldiers and police officers to secure the border.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is visiting Ceuta to address the situation.
The opposition party in Spain says more action is needed to protect national security.
Italy is upset about the border control and wants Spain suspended from the EU’s open border area until it restores order.
This event is causing tensions between Spain, Morocco, and within the European Union.
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At least 18 migrants died trying to cross from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta after thousands breached the border. Spain has sent its military to manage the situation, where many migrants, including children, remain without shelter.
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At least 18 migrants died, some drowned and others were killed in a stampede at Ceuta’s border.
Thousands of people crossed the border from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
Spain deployed military forces to help control the situation and assist the injured.
Many migrants, including unaccompanied minors, are sleeping in parks and streets without shelter.
The cause of the sudden large crossing is unclear, and Moroccan authorities have not commented.
Video showed mainly young men, but also families with women and children crossing at Tarajal beach.
The Spanish Prime Minister and Interior Minister planned a visit to Ceuta on Friday morning.
The migrant surge has caused concerns even in Italy, which considered protecting its borders despite not sharing a border with Spain.
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A large wildfire has been burning near the Sizewell nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast in Britain for over 24 hours. Firefighters say the fire is now stabilizing, and there is no immediate danger to the nuclear plant. About 50 people were evacuated, and emergency teams continue to fight the fire.
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The wildfire started Wednesday evening and has burned about 150 hectares (370 acres).
Over 100 firefighters are working to control the fire, using water-dropping helicopters and fire engines from Suffolk and London.
The fire is close to Sizewell B nuclear power station and the new Sizewell C construction site, but operations at the plant are not affected.
Around 50 people from nearby homes and a holiday park were evacuated and moved to a rest center in Westleton.
Local emergency managers say the fire is stable and being contained by flooding trenches and water drops from helicopters.
Conservationists worry about rare birds and reptiles in the area, including species like Dartford warblers and slow worms.
Suffolk has received only 2% of its usual rainfall for July, contributing to dry conditions and wildfire risk.
Local community members have helped evacuees by providing shelter and support at the village hall.
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Nirmal Purja, a well-known British-Nepali climber famous for climbing the world’s 14 highest mountains in just over six months, is missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. Search efforts are ongoing to find him and other missing climbers. Purja has a military background and has faced recent sexual assault allegations, which he denies.
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Nirmal Purja is a British-Nepali mountaineer known for climbing all 14 mountains over 8,000 meters in 6 months and 6 days in 2019.
He is currently missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak, an 8,047-meter mountain in Pakistan.
Search operations are underway to locate him and nine other missing climbers.
Purja was born in Nepal and served 16 years in the British military, including UK Special Forces.
He started serious mountaineering in 2012 after visiting Everest base camp.
Purja aimed to become the first person to climb all 14 eight-thousanders twice without oxygen.
In 2024, he faced sexual assault allegations which he denies through his lawyer.
He received an MBE (an honor from the UK) in 2018 for his mountaineering achievements.
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Thousands of migrants entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, causing tension with Italy. Italian leaders threatened to suspend the open-border agreement known as the Schengen Area with Spain, while Spain called for European solidarity and criticized Italy's response.
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Thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta, a small Spanish territory bordering Morocco.
At least nine people died during the chaotic border crossing.
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned of possible suspension of the Schengen open-border agreement with Spain.
The Schengen Area allows people to travel freely across many European countries without passport checks.
Italian officials described illegal immigration as a threat to European border security.
Spain summoned the Italian ambassador to protest Italy's statements.
The Spanish Foreign Minister said the crisis was linked to a court ruling, not Spain’s immigration policies.
The situation is ongoing and further developments are expected.
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Liberian officials destroyed 4.2 metric tonnes of cocaine after seizing the largest drug shipment in the country’s history. The seized cocaine is valued at approximately $336 million and the case involved senior police officers.
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Liberia burned 4.2 metric tonnes of cocaine.
The cocaine's estimated value is $336 million.
This was the largest drug seizure ever in Liberia.
Senior police officials were linked to the drug case.
The destruction of the drugs was carried out by Liberian authorities.
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A man from London was arrested in Cyprus for spying on a British air force base there and sharing information with Iran. The base, RAF Akrotiri, is important for UK military operations in the Middle East, and the arrest is part of a case involving suspected attacks on the base.
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Rashad Sultanov, a 44-year-old British-Azerbaijani, was arrested on July 17 in Cyprus.
He is suspected of spying on RAF Akrotiri and giving information to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Sultanov is reportedly a taxi driver living in London.
RAF Akrotiri is the UK’s main air base in Cyprus, used for missions in the Middle East.
The base was hit by an Iranian-made drone in March during a conflict involving the US and Israel.
British police are seeking Sultanov’s extradition to the UK.
Charges have been authorized under the UK National Security Act.
The UK recently banned Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, calling it a security threat.
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After Argentina’s soccer team showed a banner saying “The Malvinas are Argentine” during the 2026 World Cup semifinals against England, the disputed Falkland Islands became a popular symbol for many Argentines. This banner sparked widespread attention across Argentina, making the islands and the 1982 war with Britain a topic for a new generation.
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Argentina’s players revealed a banner claiming the Falkland Islands, called Malvinas in Argentina, after beating England in the World Cup semifinals.
The Falkland Islands are disputed between Argentina and Britain, which fought a war there in 1982.
The banner became very popular, appearing on many items like stickers, clothes, murals, and even tattoos.
Many young people in Argentina started learning about the Malvinas because of the banner’s visibility.
The 1982 war lasted 10 weeks and resulted in the deaths of hundreds of soldiers from both countries.
Argentina’s military dictatorship invaded the islands in 1982 but lost them to Britain.
Veterans of the war felt ignored for years but now see renewed public interest in their cause.
The World Cup helped turn the Malvinas issue into a widespread cultural symbol among Argentines.
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A methane gas explosion at a coal mine near Quetta in southwestern Pakistan killed 34 miners. Rescue teams recovered most bodies, and authorities are investigating the cause while planning safety checks in the region’s mines.
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The explosion happened on Thursday at a coal mine near Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province.
34 miners died in the accident, with 32 bodies recovered so far.
Authorities initially thought 42 people were inside the mine during the explosion.
The provincial Disaster Management Authority is leading rescue and recovery efforts.
Balochistan’s Mines Minister announced 500,000 Pakistani rupees (about $1,800) compensation for each victim’s family.
An investigation will review the explosion’s cause and safety in other coal mines in the province.
Coal mining accidents are common in Balochistan due to poor ventilation and lack of gas-monitoring and safety equipment.
Many workers in this poor province depend on coal mining despite the risky working conditions.
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At a health conference in Brazil, U.S. officials showed a map of Africa with many countries placed incorrectly. The U.S. State Department admitted the mistake and said the wrong map was used by accident during the presentation.
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The map shown at the AIDS 2026 conference had African countries mislabeled and placed in wrong locations.
Countries like Nigeria, Mozambique, and Ivory Coast appeared in completely wrong parts of Africa.
The map’s country borders were vague blobs and did not represent real boundaries.
A watermark suggested the map was created with OpenAI tools, which are computer programs that generate images.
The U.S. State Department said a team member quickly changed slides before the event, causing the error.
Jeff Graham, a U.S. health envoy, spoke at the conference; he leads the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
PEPFAR supports millions with HIV treatment, mainly in Africa, but the U.S. paused some funding last year and plans to end the program in South Africa.
The State Department apologized and said the conference discussions still focused on fighting AIDS.
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Benjamin Netanyahu’s close ties to the Republican Party in the United States have shifted American views on Israel. This shift caused a loss of bipartisan support, turning Israel into a divided and controversial issue in U.S. politics.
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A 2024 poll showed nearly half of Americans think Netanyahu should be arrested by the International Criminal Court.
Almost half of Americans believe Netanyahu committed war crimes in Gaza.
Netanyahu’s approach tied Israel’s U.S. support mainly to the Republican Party.
This breaks a long-standing bipartisan consensus in the U.S. that supported Israel across both political parties.
In 2015, Netanyahu spoke to Congress against President Obama’s position on the Iran nuclear deal, marking a major political shift.
Under President Trump, the U.S. made several pro-Israel moves, such as recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Netanyahu’s focus on Republican support weakened Israel’s broader political backing in the U.S.
The Israel-Hamas conflict and Netanyahu’s policies strained relations with the Biden administration despite Biden’s support for Israel.
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Scientists say the climate crisis caused by burning fossil fuels made extreme hot, dry, and windy weather much more likely in Spain and France. This helped fuel huge wildfires that have killed people, destroyed homes, and caused severe air pollution across parts of Europe.
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Climate change made wildfire-friendly weather at least 20 times more likely in Spain and twice as likely in France.
Scientists used a measurement called daily severity ratings (DSR) to assess wildfire risk during peak fire periods.
Wet winters followed by hot, dry summers created more plant growth that then dried out, providing more fuel for fires.
Wildfires in Spain and France killed people, destroyed thousands of houses, and forced over 300,000 people to evacuate.
Smoke from the fires caused air pollution up to 20 times above healthy levels and affected areas up to 400 km away.
The fires began early in the season, signaling the climate crisis is increasing wildfire risks earlier and more intensely.
Big wildfires also occurred in the UK and Greece, where three firefighters died.
UN climate chief stressed the link between burning fossil fuels and worsening wildfires, urging faster shifts to renewable energy.
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Israelis from different groups worry that younger Jewish Americans feel less connected to Israel than older generations. A recent poll shows many young American Jews see supporting Israel as less important to their Jewish identity, which concerns Israeli leaders who want to maintain strong ties with Jews around the world.
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Many Israelis are concerned about a weakening bond with younger Jewish Americans.
A recent poll found younger Jewish Americans are less likely than older ones to view support for Israel as key to their Jewish identity.
Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs aims to strengthen ties with Jews living outside Israel.
Lesley Sachs, a Jewish leader in Israel, says a close relationship with diaspora Jews is important for Israel and Jews globally.
Rising antisemitism makes a connection to Israel as a safe homeland important, though this feeling is fading among younger generations.
Taglit-Birthright Israel runs free 10-day tours for young Jewish adults to learn about Israel and their heritage.
Despite strong U.S.-Israel relations, some divisions have emerged over the war involving Iran.
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently met to discuss their joint actions against Iran.
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Since October 2025, Pakistan has conducted air strikes in Afghanistan targeting the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) but causing many civilian deaths and damage. The TTP originated within Pakistan, and Pakistani military actions have been complicated by covert support for some militant groups for strategic reasons.
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Pakistan has carried out multiple air strikes in Afghanistan since October 2025, causing numerous civilian casualties.
On March 16, 2026, a strike hit a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul, killing 269 people and injuring 122.
Amnesty International called for an investigation of the March 16 strike as a possible war crime.
Pakistan claims it targets the TTP, which it accuses the Afghan Taliban of supporting; the Afghan Taliban deny this.
The TTP formed inside Pakistan, with roots tracing back to a 1994 uprising seeking Sharia law.
Pakistan has launched many military operations against the TTP but has also been accused of supporting some militant groups for strategic goals.
During the Afghan-Soviet war, Pakistan supported Afghan resistance groups with US backing, establishing training centers and radicalizing local communities.
Analysts suggest Pakistan uses militant groups to maintain influence in Afghanistan and control insurgency rather than completely eliminate militancy.
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A British man named Rashad Sultanov was arrested for spying on a UK military base in Cyprus. He is accused of gathering information for the Iranian military and is now waiting to be sent back to the UK for trial.
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Rashad Sultanov is 44 years old and lives in Islington, north London.
He holds both British and Azerbaijani citizenship.
Sultanov is suspected of spying on the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
He was arrested by Cypriot police on July 17 and is in custody.
This is the first investigation under the UK’s 2023 National Security Act that involves an overseas territory.
The spying is believed to have happened between May 11 and June 22, 2025.
The RAF Akrotiri base has been used recently for launching operations against Iranian missiles and drones.
British and Cypriot police are working together on the case as extradition proceedings continue.
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Hamas has agreed to disarm in a deal announced by President Donald Trump, which includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip. A new committee will oversee disarmament and the transition of authority in Gaza as part of efforts to stop the fighting and improve conditions.
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Hamas confirmed an agreement to disarm in exchange for Israel slowly pulling its forces out of Gaza.
President Trump called the deal a key step toward forming a new Palestinian government in Gaza.
The deal’s details have not been fully made public, and Israel has not yet commented.
A committee formed by Trump’s Board of Peace will manage the disarmament process and oversee the transition.
Hamas said they will stop disarmament if Israel fails to meet its obligations.
The deal aims to eliminate Hamas’ weapons, tunnels, and weapons production in Gaza.
An International Stabilization Force will work with a new Palestinian police force to keep peace in Gaza.
Despite a ceasefire in October 2025, violence and Israeli military strikes continued in Gaza before the agreement.
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A book about Greek antiquities, borrowed from an Australian library around 150 years ago, was recently found bricked into a fireplace and returned. The book, damaged by water, was discovered during home renovations in Kiama, New South Wales.
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The book is titled "Antiquities of Athens" and was published in 1858.
It was part of Kiama Library's original collection when the library opened in 1872.
Ross Simmons found the book while renovating a house once owned by his great-great-grandfather.
The book was bricked inside a sealed fireplace for many years, causing water damage.
If calculated with late fees from the 1870s, the fine would be about 28,000 Australian dollars today.
The library’s old borrower records have been lost, so the name of the last borrower is unknown.
Old library rules required overdue books to be returned before borrowing new ones, and limited borrowing based on household reading ability.
The book will now be kept in the library’s local history collection and will not be lent out again.
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Portugal’s education minister, Fernando Alexandre, faces growing calls to resign after major problems with this year’s national school exams. The government introduced a fully digital system for grading exams, but many students, teachers, and parents say it caused serious errors and confusion, leading to protests and demands to cancel the results.
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Portugal tried to modernize and digitize exam grading for over 260,000 students aged 14 to 18.
The digital system caused many problems, including missing or mixed-up exam pages and technical access issues.
Teachers reported difficulties grading because some exams were incomplete or scanned badly.
Thousands of students saw their grades differ greatly from predicted scores, and some grades were missing.
About 19,000 people signed a petition asking to cancel all this year’s exam results.
An education watchdog said 26,000 exams were affected by technical errors, and 18,000 grades were being corrected.
Alexandre blamed staff for causing problems and dismissed complaints as false or minor.
The controversy has led to protests by students and teachers demanding the minister’s resignation.
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President Donald Trump said a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and for Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza, but key issues remain unresolved. Meanwhile, Iran launched drone attacks on U.S. military bases in Kuwait in response to recent U.S. strikes, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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President Trump announced a phased plan for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
Hamas officials agreed in principle but insist disarmament should happen after Israel leaves Gaza.
Israel demands complete disarmament of Hamas before any withdrawal occurs.
Iran’s military launched drone strikes on the Ahmad Al Jaber air base in Kuwait targeting fighter shelters and communications.
The drone strikes were a response to U.S. attacks on Iranian sites, including a strike that killed civilians on Qeshm Island.
The U.S. has conducted heavy strikes against Iranian positions, including on Qeshm Island.
Saudi Arabia is reportedly preparing a large military offensive against the Houthi rebels in Yemen to secure oil export routes.
Global oil shipments have been disrupted due to the conflict, with fewer tankers passing through key Middle East straits.
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A British entertainer known as Yung Filly was found guilty of assault by an Australian jury for biting a fan after a music show. He was not found guilty of rape and choking, but some charges remain undecided, and he could face a retrial.
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Yung Filly’s real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos.
The assault occurred in Perth, Australia, after a music performance in September 2024.
He was charged with six counts of rape, three of assault causing bodily harm, and one of choking.
The jury convicted him of two assault charges related to biting the woman but acquitted him on other charges.
The victim was 20 years old at the time and cannot be named by law.
Barrientos said the bites were “love bites” and denied causing pain.
The jury could not decide on three rape charges, which may lead to a retrial.
He remains free on bail with a court hearing scheduled for August 21, 2026.
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