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Families in Morocco are desperately searching for missing relatives after a deadly mass crossing into Spain's Ceuta enclave, while thousands of migrants remain in the territory. Reports differ on the death toll, with some citing at least 72 deaths and others reporting at least 88 in Ceuta alone, as the humanitarian and political fallout continues.
Three lions have died of suspected heatstroke at Tokyo's Tama Zoological Park amid Japan's unusually hot and humid summer. The zoo has suspended its lion exhibit as 10 of its 16 big cats fell ill, with officials pointing to the challenge of high humidity for species adapted to dry African heat.
Israeli police arrested a 39-year-old Maghar resident and a 21-year-old east Jerusalem resident over alleged social media incitement and support for terrorism. The arrests, announced separately, underscore ongoing efforts to combat online incitement.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is facing sharp criticism from fellow EU leaders after tens of thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta. Sanchez defends his government's response, citing close coordination with Morocco and limited EU support, while the episode highlights deep divisions within the bloc.
US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's withdrawal from Gaza will only begin after Hamas's complete disarmament, following Israeli objections to a phased withdrawal plan. Two members of Netanyahu's security cabinet had urged tearing up the deal, while the board and Israel reached a 'common understanding' on shared objectives.
As Lebanon marks six years since the Beirut port explosion, President Joseph Aoun is urging the judiciary to issue a long-awaited indictment. The investigation, completed in March, has been stalled by political and legal wrangling, with families of victims still demanding accountability.
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a series of maritime incidents. Iran and Oman reportedly agreed on shipping routes, but the US naval blockade and continued hostilities keep the strategic waterway volatile.
A wildfire in the French village of Le Porge has uncovered a hidden cache of World War II-era shells and munitions, causing explosions and complicating recovery efforts. Officials report more than 180 homes destroyed, with demining operations ongoing and some areas still sealed off.
A coalition of 25 US states, mostly led by Democrats, filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging the Trump administration's latest tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners. The states argue the tariffs exceed presidential authority and are a pretext to reimpose levies struck down by the Supreme Court, while the White House insists the measures are legal.
Wildfires around Spokane, Washington, have displaced about 65,000 people and destroyed hundreds of structures, with officials reporting no injuries so far. A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the largest fire, while experts link increasing wildfire intensity to human-caused climate change.
Cuba's national electricity grid has collapsed once more, plunging the island into darkness and marking another major outage in a series of failures. The blackout comes amid ongoing fuel shortages, aging infrastructure, and a US-imposed oil blockade, with reports indicating three previous nationwide outages in July.
Norwegian rider Sigrid Haugset won the third stage of the Tour de France Femmes with a long solo attack, taking the yellow jersey from Lorena Wiebes. She finished 1:24 ahead of Lotte Kopecky and leads the general classification by 2:02.
The European Union is set to hold emergency talks on Tuesday after a massive influx of migrants from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta enclave sparked tensions among member states. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for united action on border security, while Spain accused some governments of 'selfish' and 'polarising' reactions.
Wildfires across Washington state have forced up to 67,000 people to evacuate and destroyed hundreds of buildings, with three major fires affecting the Spokane area. No deaths have been reported, but officials warn that hotter, drier weather could worsen conditions. The governor has declared a state of emergency and banned outdoor burning through September.
Record-low water levels on the Danube River, driven by prolonged hot and dry weather, have forced Hungary and Romania to reduce output at their nuclear power plants. Romania's navy carried out a controlled explosion to redirect cooling water, while energy-intensive industries face production halts.
Moscow-installed officials say Ukrainian attacks on holiday camps in Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia killed 11 people, while Ukrainian authorities report three dead from a Russian drone strike in Sumy. The strikes continue a cycle of counter-attacks as warnings mount of a possible large-scale Russian offensive.
A Sudanese army drone strike on a traditional court in Darfur killed 35 people, including tribal leaders and RSF commanders, according to a rights group. The RSF condemned the attack as a horrific crime, while UN investigators have linked the conflict to possible genocide.
The Paris state prosecutor has opened a preliminary inquiry into alleged workplace bullying after the attempted suicide of a staff member in a department linked to the French prime minister's office. Two government workers have died by suicide in the past year, and two others attempted suicide. Internal investigations have also been launched.
Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with an International Committee of the Red Cross representative in Naypyitaw, marking her first publicized contact with a foreign official since the 2021 military coup. The meeting, announced by the government, has drawn cautious hope from her son, while questions remain about her health and the circumstances of the visit.
New clashes between Ethiopian federal forces and Tigray People’s Liberation Front rebels near the Sudanese border have driven hundreds of Ethiopians, including wounded fighters, into Sudan. Both sides accuse each other of stoking a new conflict, raising fears that a 2022 peace deal could unravel amid already strained relations between Ethiopia and Sudan.