Morocco says last week’s big increase of migrants into the Spanish city of Ceuta happened because of false information spread online and actions by human traffickers. Spanish officials sent most migrants back, and the number of deaths reported by Morocco was lower than Spain’s figures.
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Thousands of migrants surged into Ceuta, a Spanish city on Morocco’s coast.
Moroccan authorities blame false social media posts and misuse of digital platforms for encouraging the crossing.
Spain’s Prime Minister blamed human trafficking groups exploiting a court ruling to cross more easily.
Around 40,000 migrants headed to Ceuta, fewer than earlier estimates.
Morocco reported 11 deaths; Spain reported at least 72 deaths during the crossing attempt.
Most migrants returned to Morocco by walking back or were sent back immediately.
Spain plans to add more fencing around Ceuta to control the border.
Ceuta and Melilla are the only land borders between the European Union and Africa.
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The United Nations is preparing to choose a new secretary-general in 2027, but experts say the job is nearly impossible to do effectively today. The UN was created after World War II to help countries work together and avoid conflict, but the global balance of power has changed, making the UN less able to function as it once did.
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A leaked poll shows the leading candidates to replace António Guterres as UN secretary-general in 2027.
The UN secretary-general’s job involves helping powerful countries cooperate and preventing global conflicts.
The UN was founded after World War II to promote peace and diplomacy among nations.
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council (P5) are China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US.
After the Soviet Union fell in 1991, the US became the world's only superpower, supporting the UN's function.
Today, China and Russia are strong global powers, challenging the old balance dominated by Western countries.
Other countries like India, Brazil, Turkey, and Gulf States want more influence in global decisions.
The UK and France have lost much of their former global influence compared to their colonial pasts.
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The Scottish conservation agency NatureScot has denied a licence for the annual guga hunt, which involves killing young seabirds called gannets on the uninhabited island of Sula Sgeir. The decision was made due to concerns about protecting the gannet population. This hunt has been a long-standing tradition for islanders but has faced opposition from animal welfare groups.
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The guga hunt targets young gannets on Sula Sgeir, a small island 40 miles north of Lewis in the Hebrides.
Islanders called the Men of Ness have hunted gannet chicks for centuries, traditionally using poles with nooses to catch and then kill the birds.
NatureScot refused the hunting licence this year citing worries about the impact on the seabird population.
No hunts took place in 2022, 2023, and 2024 due to bird flu outbreaks.
The hunt is culturally important to the local community but is criticized by animal welfare groups for being cruel.
The island and nearby areas are protected as special areas to conserve seabirds like gannets and fulmers.
Over 106,000 people signed a petition asking the government to stop the hunt.
The gannet meat is prepared by gutting, plucking, and salting on site before being brought back to Lewis.
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Two ransom notes related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie have been made public by the sheriff of Pima County, Arizona. One of the notes says that Nancy Guthrie died soon after she was taken.
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Nancy Guthrie went missing about six months ago.
The sheriff of Pima County, Arizona, released two ransom notes.
One ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died shortly after being taken.
The notes were shared with the public to help with the investigation.
Authorities continue to search for more information about her disappearance.
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A woman named Erica Fox died from a shark attack while swimming in the ocean near Monterey, California. An autopsy showed that a single shark bite caused fatal injuries and drowning.
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Erica Fox, 55, was swimming with a group on December 21 when she was attacked by a shark.
The shark bite broke her pelvis and cut a major artery, leading to her death by drowning.
Fox’s body was found six days later on a beach near Santa Cruz, California.
This was the only shark-related death in the United States in 2025.
Globally, 12 people died from shark bites in 2025, and shark attacks increased that year.
Fox co-founded a local open-water swimming club and was an experienced triathlete.
Over the past 75 years, California had 16 shark-related deaths before Fox’s.
Despite attacks, shark bites remain very rare compared to other dangers like lightning strikes.
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The 2027 Met Gala is facing criticism because it plans to feature designer John Galliano. Galliano is famous for his dramatic fashion but has a past involving offensive antisemitic and racist remarks, which he has apologized for.
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The 2027 Met Gala will highlight the work of John Galliano.
Galliano is known for theatrical and dramatic fashion designs.
He has a history of making antisemitic and racist comments.
Galliano has apologized for these past remarks.
The decision to include Galliano at the Met Gala has caused controversy.
CBS News fashion expert Lauren Sherman discussed this topic on "CBS Mornings."
The controversy revolves around balancing Galliano’s artistic work with his past behavior.
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Two firefighter helicopters collided in Greece while trying to put out wildfires, killing two crew members. Over 70 wildfires have started in Greece since Friday.
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More than 70 wildfires broke out in Greece starting Friday.
Two helicopters fighting the fires collided in the air.
Two crew members died in the helicopter crash.
The helicopters were involved in firefighting efforts to control the wildfires.
The incident happened during urgent attempts to stop the spreading fires.
CBS News reported on the event and provided video coverage.
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Families in northern Morocco are looking for relatives after recent deadly attempts to cross into the Spanish city of Ceuta. At least 72 people died during these crossings, and some migrants are still stuck inside Ceuta. The events have caused protests against migrants in Madrid, Spain’s capital.
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The crossings into Ceuta occurred last week.
At least 72 migrants died trying to cross into Ceuta.
Families in northern Morocco are searching for missing loved ones.
Some migrants remain stranded inside the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
The deaths have sparked anti-migrant protests in Madrid.
Ceuta is a Spanish city located on the north coast of Africa, bordering Morocco.
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A wildfire in Spokane, Washington, quickly spread and destroyed hundreds of homes and buildings over the weekend. Residents are now trying to rebuild their lives after losing their possessions and memories.
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A fast-moving wildfire hit Spokane, Washington.
Hundreds of structures, including homes, were destroyed.
Many residents lost all of their belongings.
People in the area are working to recover from the disaster.
The fire caused widespread damage in a short time.
Local news reported the event and its impact on the community.
Emergency services responded to the wildfire during the weekend.
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Thousands of mainly Moroccan migrants recently crossed into the Spanish territory of Ceuta, causing a political crisis. Right-wing groups and some European leaders blamed Spain’s immigration policies, but the situation is linked to complex relations between Spain, Morocco, and Algeria.
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Thousands of migrants entered Ceuta, a small Spanish enclave in North Africa.
Spain’s far-right party and some international leaders criticized Spain’s immigration policies.
Ceuta’s border with Morocco is heavily militarized, with advanced security measures.
Morocco can influence border control and has used migration as a political tool.
Spain’s recent warmer ties with Algeria, a rival of Morocco, might have affected the crisis.
Spanish authorities say people smugglers and misinformation partly caused the surge.
Moroccan security forces reportedly softened border control and may have encouraged crossings.
Spain and the EU rely on Morocco for controlling migration but find it hard to criticize the country directly.
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President Donald Trump announced that new talks to reduce conflict with Iran will begin on Monday. These talks aim to end the war and restart cargo shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for oil and gas trade.
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President Trump said talks with Iran will start on Monday.
The talks aim to wind down the war involving Iran.
President Trump paused plans for large military strikes against Iran.
The talks hope to restart cargo traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway used for trading about 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas.
The conflict has blocked normal shipping routes in the region.
The talks focus on ending conflict and restoring international trade flow.
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Thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza are facing very high temperatures during a heatwave. Many families live in temporary plastic tents and are struggling to find ways to stay cool in difficult conditions.
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A heatwave is causing extreme temperatures in Gaza.
Thousands of Palestinians have been displaced from their homes.
Many are living in makeshift tents made of plastic.
These shelters offer little protection from the heat.
Families are trying different methods to cool down.
Living conditions are described as very poor.
The heatwave adds to the hardships already faced by the people in Gaza.
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The UK party Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has proposed using the Royal Navy to stop small boats carrying migrants from crossing the English Channel and return them to France. The plan, called "Operation Fortress," aims to make the UK border impenetrable but has faced criticism from experts and other political parties.
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Reform UK wants to launch "the largest military operation" in the Channel since World War II to stop migrant boats.
The plan involves using the Royal Navy to intercept and send small migrant boats back to France.
This idea was previously suggested but quickly abandoned by the Conservative government in 2020.
Reform UK would need to win the next UK general election (due by 2029) to put the plan into action.
Nigel Farage leads Reform UK, a hard-right and anti-immigration party.
The party is currently dealing with financial scandals and investigations involving its leaders.
Experts and other politicians have criticized the navy-based plan as unrealistic and legally complicated.
The proposal follows recent high migrant crossings into Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, which has renewed migration debates across Europe.
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A study in the U.K. found that about 70% of people aged 50 to 66 had ongoing sleep problems. Many of these issues may be connected to stress from work.
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The study focused on men and women aged 50 to 66 in the U.K.
Nearly 70% of participants reported persistent sleep problems.
Researchers linked many sleep problems to work-related stress.
Sleep psychologist Shelby Harris discussed how these problems affect health.
Harris also shared advice on how to improve sleep habits.
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Heavy rain caused a landslide in Kerala, India, which made part of a hillside fall onto a highway. Authorities had closed the road beforehand because it was unstable, and locals say cutting into the hillside over years made it weaker.
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Kerala is a state in India.
A landslide happened due to heavy rain.
Part of a hillside collapsed onto a highway.
People ran to safety when the landslide occurred.
Authorities had already closed the road because they warned it was unsafe.
Residents believe that cutting hillsides over time weakened the slope.
The landslide shows the impact of weather and human activity on land safety.
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British band Massive Attack said they were detained by police in Singapore after showing a Palestinian flag on stage during a concert. Singaporean authorities said displaying foreign flags without permission could harm racial and religious harmony in the country.
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Massive Attack displayed a Palestinian flag at a July 29 concert in Singapore.
Parts of the audience chanted “Free Palestine” during the show.
The band members were detained, questioned separately, and some had their hotel rooms searched.
Two band members received official warnings and are banned from returning to Singapore.
Singapore law prohibits showing foreign flags or national symbols in public without a permit.
Massive Attack stated they did not expect displaying the flag to break any laws and called it an act of solidarity.
Singapore has a policy of avoiding involvement in foreign conflicts, focusing on maintaining peace among its diverse population.
The band’s frontman was previously arrested in London during a protest supporting Palestine Action, which the UK labels a terrorist group.
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The Russian Embassy in Rome accused Ukraine of causing a deadly bombing at an Italian restaurant in Moscow that killed five people and injured 19. Russian officials said the bomb was meant to scare Italians living in Russia, but Ukrainian authorities have not responded to the accusation.
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A bomb exploded Saturday night at the Balzi Rossi restaurant in central Moscow.
The explosion killed five people and injured 19 others.
The Italian chef and his staff were unharmed thanks to a Russian security guard.
Russia’s National Anti-Terrorism Committee initially reported three deaths and 21 injuries shortly after the blast.
Moscow’s mayor called the event a “brutal terrorist act” but did not name who was responsible.
Some Russian media claimed the attack targeted a Russian general celebrating his birthday; this could not be confirmed.
Russia has blamed Ukraine for similar attacks on military officials since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine has not commented on the Moscow bombing or Russia’s accusation.
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President Donald Trump said new talks with Iran are expected to start soon, focusing first on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping route. However, Iran's government said there are no direct talks planned with the U.S., only discussions involving Oman.
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President Trump announced that talks with Iran are expected to begin soon.
The initial goal of the talks is to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital passage for global oil shipments.
Iran denied plans for direct talks with the U.S. government.
Iran stated that discussions are only happening with Oman.
Oman often acts as a mediator in talks between Iran and other countries.
This situation involves ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
There is uncertainty about when or if official talks between the U.S. and Iran will occur.
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Rod Liddle, a newspaper columnist and broadcaster, died at the age of 66 after a short illness. He worked for the Sun and the Sunday Times and passed away at a hospital in Middlesbrough.
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Rod Liddle was 66 years old when he died.
He died after a short illness.
Liddle was a columnist for the Sun and the Sunday Times newspapers.
He passed away at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.
His children described him as a guide on living an extraordinary life.
Rebekah Brooks, CEO of News UK, called him a powerful and unique journalist.
The news is recent and further updates are expected soon.
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President Donald Trump says the United States is negotiating with Iran, but Iran denies that direct talks are happening. Iran says it is only speaking with Oman. This creates uncertainty about where discussions between the two countries stand.
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President Trump stated that negotiations with Iran are in progress.
Iran has denied that any direct talks with the U.S. are planned.
Iran says it is communicating only with Oman at this time.
There have been conflicting signals and changes in positions from both sides.
The situation between the U.S. and Iran remains unclear and unsettled.
Previous reports mention ongoing violence and military actions related to Iran and the region.
The news article references related regional conflicts involving Israel, Gaza, and Hamas.
The overall status of diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran is uncertain.
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