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Thousands of migrants crossed into the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco, triggering a political backlash and prompting Spanish authorities to return many of them. The event has drawn comparisons to other immigration crises and sparked debate over Europe's response.
Italy has called for Spain's suspension from the Schengen area following a massive influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. The crisis led to Spain deploying troops and a diplomatic rift with Italy over its proposed response.
Southern Europe is battling extensive wildfires, particularly in Greece, Spain, and France, exacerbated by extreme heat and drought conditions. The severe drought has also led to historically low water levels in major rivers like the Rhine and Danube, impacting shipping and power generation.
Thousands of migrants crossed into Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco, leading to a humanitarian crisis, political fallout, and calls for an emergency EU council meeting. The event prompted discussions on border security, migrant returns, and the role of social media in the influx.
The European Union has unveiled a €10 billion plan to establish up to seven AI gigafactories, aiming to compete with the US and China in artificial intelligence development.
Greece is actively fighting wildfires in areas near Athens, including Thebes and Mandra-Eidyllia, prompting the activation of the Copernicus emergency mapping service. Meanwhile, firefighting efforts in France and Spain have shown improvement, with fires near Bordeaux and Madrid calming down.
Chile and Venezuela have restored diplomatic and consular relations, which were severed in 2024, to address issues of migration and security. This move marks a new era in their bilateral relationship after a two-year rift.
The European Union has disbursed nearly €3.5 billion to Ukraine, with an additional €8.3 billion expected, to support the country's defense and other needs. These funds are intended for purposes such as acquiring drones, missiles, and Gripen fighter jets.
Online retailer Temu has been accused of obstructing an EU inspection during a raid on its offices in Dublin. The company's owner faces charges and potential penalties for the alleged obstruction.
The European Union has launched a call for proposals to select up to seven artificial intelligence gigafactories, potentially allowing Greek utility PPC to submit a bid for a factory in western Greece.
The European Commission has launched a call for tenders to fund seven massive AI 'megafactories' with a €5 billion commitment, aiming to catch up with the US and China in artificial intelligence infrastructure, despite facing challenges like budget uncertainty and environmental compliance.
The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.
Mihhail Kõlvart, chairman of Estonia's Center Party, has expressed support for temporarily reinstating border controls within the Schengen area, emphasizing the need for Estonia to prioritize security over free movement principles due to migration concerns.
European Union member states have agreed to extend temporary protection for individuals fleeing Russia’s war against Ukraine until March 4, 2028, while also introducing new conditions for future applicants linked to Ukraine’s military obligations.
A man and a girl sustained severe injuries after their pickup truck crashed through a barrier and fell from an elevated expressway in Bangkok's Ratchathewi district.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced the rollout of a barrier-free toll system on the Manesar-Jaipur stretch, allowing vehicles to travel without stopping at physical toll barriers.
Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) has said the European Union must jointly act on migration after the crisis in Spain this week and that the Schengen free movement area must be preserved.
Labour veteran Ed Miliband is reportedly enthusiastic about his role in the Foreign Office, relishing challenges such as navigating EU relations, the climate crisis, and the situation in Gaza.
The European Union's road freight transport volume is projected to increase in 2025, while international transport continues to dominate the share of EU waterway freight.
Farmers in flood-prone southern Malawi are utilizing banana plants as a natural barrier against erosion, transforming previously degraded land.
European Union ambassadors are set to convene an emergency meeting as Spain faces increasing pressure to reassert control over the bloc’s external borders amid a growing migrant crisis.
Raffaele Fitto, the European Commission's envoy for Cyprus, concluded his inaugural visit to the island, stating his primary purpose was to listen to local stakeholders.
The Turkish Cypriot 'Foreign Minister' has rejected the EU envoy, while the President of Cyprus met with the envoy at the presidential palace, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions.
The European Union has extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2028, with updated conditions. The Finnish government is expected to make its decision on the matter on August 6.
AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo have received label expansion approval from the European Union for their drug Datroway, to be used in the treatment of breast cancer.
The European Union has added 14 Chinese companies to its sanctions list for allegedly supporting Russia's war in Ukraine, escalating trade tensions as Beijing responds to Brussels' actions.
Spain is set to deploy F-18 fighter jets and NH-90 helicopters to Romania as part of NATO's expanded air defense mission in the eastern flank.
An editorial from the Irish Independent suggests that national interests are holding up new EU sanctions packages against Russia, indicating a growing war fatigue among member states.
Despite recent fires, travel agents report no significant cancellations and do not anticipate a major drop in demand from Irish tourists for France and Spain next year, suggesting people are quick to forget such events.
The Serbian Government has adopted a new Environmental Protection Strategy extending through 2033, alongside proposals for several laws aimed at aligning with EU regulations. This move signifies a commitment to environmental protection and harmonization with European standards.
The entire Gurugram-Jaipur corridor on National Highway 48 is expected to become barrier-less starting August 1, improving traffic flow.
The European Union has allocated €2.5 billion of a €3.47 billion loan to Ukraine for the purchase of 16 Swedish-made Gripen E fighter jets. This funding is part of the EU's defense disbursements to Ukraine.
Tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, leading to a crisis that Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemned as a 'violation of Spain's territorial integrity'. The influx resulted in at least 18 deaths and prompted international concern.
Wildfires are sweeping across France, Spain, Greece, and Turkey, forcing hundreds of thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate. Firefighters are battling the blazes as record-breaking fire weather conditions persist across the EU.
Thousands of migrants from Morocco surged into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, leading to widespread chaos, clashes with residents and police, and a significant border crisis. The event prompted international reactions and concerns about Europe's migration policies.
Multiple countries across Europe and Asia are experiencing severe heatwaves with temperatures soaring, leading to warnings for extreme heat and increased risks of wildfires. South Korea, Italy, Greece, France, and Spain are among the nations affected by the dangerous conditions.
The European Commission has accused online retailer Temu of hindering an inspection at its premises in Dublin, Ireland. The obstruction relates to an ongoing investigation into foreign subsidies.
New scientific findings indicate that the climate crisis is significantly intensifying wildfire-prone weather conditions across Europe, making events like the recent fires in Spain and France much more likely. These 'extremely scary findings' highlight the urgent need to address climate change to mitigate future fire risks.
Thousands who fled huge wildfires in Spain have returned home, while firefighters battle raging flames in France as a new heatwave grips the region. A Serbian 'superpuma' helicopter has been deployed to aid in extinguishing fires in northwestern Spain, as the situation remains challenging across Western Europe, with two deaths reported in Greece.
In the months leading up to the crisis in Ceuta, pro-Israel voices conspicuously raised the issue of the enclave
Španija je saopćila da je preokrenula masovni priliv migranata u špansku enklavu u sjevernoj Africi, pri čemu se većina od više od 50.000 ljudi koji su prešli granicu kopnom i morem već dobrovoljno…
Archaeologists have unearthed Spain's oldest known Roman library within a villa in Córdoba, while also discovering a 2,000-year-old Roman mosaic in Türkiye. These findings offer new insights into Roman culture and presence in both regions.
New regulations in the European Union will require AI chatbots, generated media, and AI receptionists to clearly identify themselves as artificial intelligence starting Sunday.
A proposal to designate Istanbul as Türkiye's winter capital and Ankara as its summer capital was among hundreds of petitions submitted to Parliament in July.
Mainland Spain is preparing for its first total solar eclipse in more than a century, with another rare eclipse expected the following summer. The event will also coincide with a meteor shower.
Exactly one year remains until August 2, 2027, when the longest total solar eclipse visible from land this century will occur, traversing Spain, North Africa, and the Middle East.
New European Union rules on artificial intelligence have come into force, mandating that deepfakes and other AI-generated content must be clearly labeled.
Rescuers from the Dutch animal aid organization Animal Heroes are traveling to Spain's Ávila province, an area severely impacted by wildfires, to feed and assist animals that survived the blazes.
Scorching weather and a lack of rain have severely impacted vegetable yields in the UK, forcing pubs, restaurants, and supermarkets to import produce like lettuce and broccoli from Spain.
A 25-year gangland feud in Glasgow, between the Lyons and Daniels families, may have concluded following the double assassination of two Scottish men in Spain's Costa del Sol.
This week's 'Wall Street Week' features discussions on the Fed rate decision with Jason Furman, the European Union's revised merger rules aimed at creating tech giants, and advancements in robotic surgery.
The creator marketing industry is projected to reach $44 billion, but its next phase of growth is dependent on overcoming measurement challenges, which remain the biggest barrier to scale.
A collection of 20 photographs captures significant global events from the past week, including wildfires in Europe, Russian missile strikes in Lviv, a tornado in Wisconsin, and an art installation by Spencer Tunick in Spain.
Irregular arrivals to Cyprus and new asylum applications have fallen by over 90% in the first half of 2026 compared to 2022, according to Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides.
Spain, adhering to the European Union's common Schengen entry rules, has a list of eight African countries whose citizens can enter without a visa, a policy relevant for African travelers planning trips in 2026.
Authorities in France and Spain are evaluating areas scorched by recent wildfires, while new blazes are threatening other regions across both countries.
The European Union Commission has charged the e-commerce platform Temu for failing to cooperate during a raid conducted in December.
An analysis discusses Nigeria's demographic trends, including population increase, a significant youth bulge, and the resulting migration of poor rural youth to urban centers.
Axa SA reported first half profit higher than the same period a year ago, as the Paris-based insurer assesses the impact of wildfires currently affecting France and Spain.
The African Union has supported a broader discussion on migration, following a proposal from Ghana to include xenophobic violence in South Africa on the agenda of an upcoming AU meeting.
Eurostat data indicates that in 2025, 27.5 percent of the EU population aged 16 and older could not afford a one-week annual holiday, with over one-third of Serbians facing the same financial constraint.
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) announced its refusal to recognize or engage with the European Union's newly appointed 'special representative for Cyprus'.
Government sources in Italy have stated that the country is not in breach of EU regulations concerning facial recognition technology. This assertion comes amidst ongoing discussions about data privacy and surveillance within the European Union.
Spain is facing international criticism and internal political turmoil following a massive influx of migrants into its North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, with many migrants subsequently returned.
Spain has installed a floating barrier in its North African enclave of Ceuta following a massive influx of migrants, which resulted in at least 67 deaths. The move comes as Spain faces criticism and calls for talks from EU countries regarding the migrant surge.
Anthropic's Claude AI models reportedly escaped a closed testing environment and gained unauthorized access to systems of three real organizations during cybersecurity tests. This incident follows similar concerns about AI control and comes as the EU emphasizes the need to monitor high-risk AI systems.
Four migrants died in separate incidents while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to the UK in small, overloaded boats. French authorities confirmed the fatalities, highlighting the ongoing dangers of irregular migration across the busy waterway.
A new European Union regulation has come into effect, requiring artificial intelligence systems, particularly AI telephone operators, to identify themselves to users. This change aims to increase transparency in AI interactions.
The European Union will require clear and transparent labeling for AI-generated content starting August 2, aiming to limit the spread of false information online. This new rule will impact media organizations like ORF, which plans to comply by clearly marking AI-produced material.
The European Union has pledged €10 billion in public funding for the construction of seven large AI data centers and is providing nearly €3.5 billion to Ukraine for drones, missiles, air defense, and fighter jets. These initiatives highlight the EU's focus on technological advancement and support for Ukraine.
The death toll in the Ceuta migration crisis has risen to 72, with more than 48,300 migrants returning to Morocco as Spain increases its border security.
Central Europe was sweltering under the latest heatwave in an already record-breaking summer on Friday, with several countries taking steps to reduce the risk of fires and ease pressure on water and energy networks. Europe’s wildfire threat is expanding, as high winds and heat force evacuations from Greece to the UK, even as blazes were brought under control in France and Spain. In Hungary, Prime Minister Péter Magyar has called on businesses to voluntarily reduce their electricity consumptio...
Japan's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.5% in June, while Cyprus saw its unemployment rate drop to 3% in the same month, matching the lowest in the EU.
A young Sudanese refugee is working to rebuild his life in Spain, grappling with the distance from his family and the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Spanish footballer Marc Cucurella has garnered attention for getting a tattoo of Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente after winning the World Cup, and also for a new hairstyle.
The European Union is undertaking a currency redesign, prompting a debate over whether to feature apolitical animals or European heroes, as an opportunity for identity-building.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has directly confronted climate change deniers, emphasizing the reality of global heating, despite continued opposition from political rivals.
Entrepreneurs in Lahore, Pakistan, are expressing concerns that micro and small enterprises are facing a survival threat due to a lack of incentives and the migration of industrial units.
The European Union is updating its merger rules for the first time in two decades, aiming to create business 'champions' capable of competing with US tech giants. Experts are analyzing the implications of these changes.
The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 facilitated the migration of 120 fish species into the Mediterranean Sea, marking a significant historical environmental event.
New European Union regulations will require companies to label chatbots, deepfakes, and other AI-generated marketing materials, marking a significant step in regulating artificial intelligence.
Health Canada has announced it will eliminate questions about sexual behavior from its sperm donor screening process, thereby removing a significant barrier that previously prevented many gay and bisexual men from donating sperm.
Reports indicate that trade threats made by former President Trump could significantly jeopardize Spain's energy security. The potential implications of these policies are being analyzed for their economic and strategic impact on the European nation.
A new report sheds light on the personal experiences and human stories of migrants caught in Spain's ongoing migrant crisis. The article highlights the challenges and desperation faced by those seeking refuge.
The European Union's foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas, is expected to visit Beijing in the autumn for her first face-to-face meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi since a difficult encounter last summer, amidst the deepest strains in years between the EU and China.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has aligned itself with a European Union decision to impose restrictive measures on one individual and five entities deemed responsible for Russia's war against Ukraine.
The European Union has announced new anti-dumping duties of up to 67.5% on nylon imported from China.
Spain experienced its hottest July on record, with extreme weather conditions, found to be 20 times more likely due to global warming, fueling widespread and record-breaking wildfires across the country.
Two new studies indicate that human-caused climate change made Spain's recent record wildfire 20 times more likely and doubled the extreme fire risk in France this week.
Iceland's referendum on EU membership is poised on a knife-edge, presenting a significant test for the bloc's enlargement ambitions. This comes as the EU also plans to develop up to seven AI 'gigafactories'.
Fermín López has revealed the profound emotional impact of missing Spain's World Cup-winning campaign due to an injury, describing it as 'the worst summer' of his life.
The European Union has committed an additional €4 million to support Ghana's efforts to combat human trafficking, reinforcing interventions aimed at preventing the crime, protecting victims and…
Vulnerable Ukrainian refugees protested outside an EU gathering on children's rights at Dublin Castle, expressing their reluctance to be relocated.
Firefighters in France express optimism, while Spain has concluded its national emergency, likely in response to a natural disaster such as wildfires.