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Spain says it has reversed a major influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa, with over 50,000 people who crossed by land and sea reportedly returning voluntarily to Morocco. Reuters video journalist Michael Gore reports on the situation.

At least 57 migrants died during a mass attempt to cross from Morocco into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, with roughly 60,000 people attempting the crossing, CBC News reports. According to CBC News, Spain and Morocco responded by reinforcing the border fence on...

Approximately 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta over several days in late July 2026, according to officials cited by France 24. At least 67 people died during the crossing attempts. The influx dwarfs the 2021 migration crisis at the...

Peru's Constitutional Court overturned former president Ollanta Humala's 15-year money laundering sentence on August 1, 2026, according to DW News. DW News reports the court applied the same legal reasoning it used in the case of current President Fujimori, whose conviction was previously overturned on...

Pakistan-administered Kashmir's capital Muzaffarabad is proceeding with the next phase of regional elections on Sunday, following weeks of protests across towns in the territory that have resulted in more than 30 deaths from security force actions. Al Jazeera correspondent Kamal Hyder reports from the territory.

According to France 24, a team of researchers is conducting a six-week expedition in Greenland to study rapid glacier melting and its potential impact on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a major ocean current system that regulates European climate patterns. France 24 reports that...

According to Al Jazeera English, wildfires are burning across southern Europe, with France experiencing one of its largest fires that has scorched more than 42,000 hectares and destroyed hundreds of homes. Al Jazeera reports that extreme heat and dry conditions are fueling thousands of active...

TRT World reports that some European governments have moved to ban trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories. British MP Shockat Adam is urging the UK to adopt a similar policy, according to the report. The broadcast also features Daniel Lambert — football campaigner...

According to TRT World, Saudi Arabia has joined U.S. strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq as the U.S.-Iran conflict continues, with Tehran and its allies vowing retaliation. President Trump announced Thursday that Hamas has agreed to disarm and Israel has accepted terms to withdraw from...

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye collapsed in court and was hospitalized on August 1, 2026, during legal proceedings, France 24 reports. According to France 24, the incident has raised fresh concerns over the treatment of political opponents in Uganda. Besigye has long been a critic...

ABC News Australia's Capital Brief editor James Hennessy analyzes the technology sector's massive spending on AI infrastructure and data centers, arguing that current capital deployment may be unsustainable despite AI's long-term revenue potential. According to Hennessy, major technology companies are funding the expansion through heavy...

Approximately 60,000 people crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, Africanews reports, sparking what the outlet describes as one of the largest migrant crises the European Union has faced in years. According to Africanews, the influx has strained Spain's capacity to process and manage...

Australia's federal government ended a temporary fuel excise cut on July 29, 2026, with prices expected to rise gradually as service stations deplete existing fuel supplies, per ABC News Australia. The government advised motorists against panic buying as the discount expired. According to ABC News...

More than 80 dead and sick terns are undergoing H5 bird flu testing off South Australia, with authorities investigating whether the virus caused the first mass mortality event of its kind in the region, according to ABC News Australia. If confirmed, the outbreak would mark...

Communities in and around Beulah, Colorado experienced severe flooding and mudslides on July 29-30, 2026, according to WeatherNation, which documented the events through video footage. WeatherNation reports the flooding was triggered by heavy rainfall running through burn scars left by the Aspen Acres Fire, which...

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong told delegates at the Garma Festival that Indigenous relationships with Pacific neighbors represent a strategic diplomatic advantage for Australia on the world stage. Per ABC News Australia, Wong framed 'First Nations diplomacy' as a unique tool in Australia's international engagement....

According to DW Planet A, Hungary has reached a point where solar power comprises 25% of the country's energy mix, making it one of the world's leading nations in solar energy generation — notable for a country not known for its sustainability focus. DW Planet...

Parker, an 11-year-old boy found dead in Calgary, Alberta, is being mourned publicly for the first time by his parents, who released a statement thanking the community, volunteers, and first responders for their support during the search, according to CBC News. CBC News reports the...

DW News reports that recruiters are bringing young Vietnamese nationals to Germany under false pretenses, promising well-paying jobs and improved living conditions, only to subject them to labor exploitation, inadequate housing, and debt bondage upon arrival. According to German authorities and labor organizations cited in...

Al Jazeera reports that Palestinians in Gaza view the latest peace proposal with skepticism, focusing less on negotiation politics than on whether any agreement will deliver concrete outcomes: an end to attacks, unrestricted humanitarian aid delivery, and the ability to return home. According to Al...