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The death toll from the mass crossing of migrants into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has risen to at least 72, according to officials. Spain has installed a floating barrier to deter further crossings, while most of the estimated 60,000 migrants have returned to Morocco. The crisis has reignited Europe's immigration debate.
Tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta enclave in late July 2026, sparking a humanitarian and political crisis. Spain deployed troops, France tightened its border, and Italy called for Spain's suspension from the Schengen zone. Death toll estimates vary between 18 and 57, while Spain reported sending back over 48,300 under bilateral arrangements.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wants to forgive protesters who hurled insults at him during recent demonstrations led by the online Cockroach Janta Party over examination paper leaks. The protests, which also sparked police cases and social media takedowns, prompted a separate controversy after Meta briefly removed a Modi video, leading to apologies and a police case in Hyderabad.
A record heatwave has swept across the Korean Peninsula, with temperatures in South Korea reaching a new all-time high of 42.5°C in Yangsan. At least 14 deaths have been linked to the heat since mid-May, prompting the government to activate emergency response measures.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah appealed for calm on July 30, 2026, as communal clashes in Nepal's southern plains left three dead. Curfews have been extended to four districts, and the Nepal Army has been deployed to restore peace.
The US and Israel are considering a land blockade against Iran to tighten economic pressure beyond the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Reports cite senior Israeli officials and a Trump-Netanyahu discussion, with analysts noting the plan's logistical and diplomatic challenges.
Authorities have released two ransom notes in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie. The first demanded $4 million in cryptocurrency; the second stated Guthrie died shortly after her abduction. Investigators hope the notes' distinctive language will help identify the writer.
George Clooney and his wife Amal have been forced to evacuate their estate near Brignoles in southeastern France due to a fast-moving wildfire. The couple has pledged to help rebuild the community, while firefighters continue to battle the blaze that has forced hundreds to leave the area.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called the mass influx of migrants into the North African enclave of Ceuta a “violation of Spain’s territorial sovereignty,” blaming trafficking mafias for spreading rumours about a recent court ruling. At least 60,000 migrants have crossed from Morocco in recent days, according to Al Jazeera, as people entered the Spanish territory by land and sea.
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 3,500 cases, making it the second largest in history. Officials warn it is spreading faster than any previous outbreak, with the true scale potentially much higher than official figures suggest.
France 24 reports on the ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza, the destruction of residential buildings, and the displacement of civilians, alongside recent footage of Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants. A separate item covers a Trump plan that would require Hamas to disarm.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited Ceuta after an estimated 49,000 to 60,000 people entered the North African enclave, leading to at least 18 deaths. The influx has triggered political reactions and temporary border checks by European neighbors.
US President Donald Trump met with his cabinet at Camp David to discuss foreign policy, focusing on the ongoing conflict with Iran and rising gasoline prices. A Reuters-Ipsos poll shows support for the war at one in three Americans, and the Senate rejected a war powers resolution.
Yemeni sources told The Guardian that Saudi Arabia is preparing a major military offensive against the Houthis by sea and possibly by land, aiming to break the Houthi chokehold on Red Sea oil shipping. Reports describe Saudi troop movements in eastern Yemen, discussions over an operation against Al-Bayda, and efforts to build a multinational maritime defense coalition.
After a mass crossing from Morocco into Spain's enclave of Ceuta, death toll estimates range from 18 to 88. Spanish PM Sánchez visited the enclave, France tightened border controls, and Italy threatened to suspend Schengen. Figures on the number of entrants vary between 49,000 and 73,500.
Over 30 community water systems in Minnesota were targeted in a coordinated cyberattack earlier this week, with US officials suspecting Iranian hackers, though assessments remain preliminary. The attack has prompted federal investigations and heightened concerns over critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
US President Donald Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Gaza, but hurdles remain. Meanwhile, Iran's military says it launched drone strikes on US facilities in Kuwait, and the US confirms a 'heavy wave of strikes' against Iran.
Pakistani rescuers have recovered four bodies from Broad Peak while continuing to search for six other climbers missing after an avalanche. The ten-member international team was led by renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja, whose current status remains unconfirmed.
The death toll from a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck southwestern Japan has risen to 34, according to the Kumamoto prefectural government. Rescue operations have ended at an Aeon shopping centre where seven workers died in an explosion, while thousands remain without water and power.
US President Donald Trump announced a phased agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, brokered through his Board of Peace. The deal would see Israeli forces withdraw and an international stabilisation force deploy, but Hamas officials conditioned disarmament on Israel's compliance, and Israeli attacks continued.