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The EU has convened an emergency meeting of interior and justice ministers to address the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta, where at least 72 people died. More than 50,000 crossed by land and sea; 48,000 returned to Morocco within 48 hours. Italy suspended passport-free travel with Spain for a month amid rising border concerns.
The Jerusalem District Court has issued an injunction preventing the use of crocodiles to secure terrorists in Israeli prisons, following a petition by the animal rights group Let the Animals Live. The plan, championed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, drew international criticism, while Ben-Gvir accused the court of siding with terrorists.
A suicide bomb near a police station in Swat, Pakistan, killed at least 14 people, including eight police officers, and wounded dozens during a public protest. No group has claimed responsibility, and officials have condemned the attack.
TASS reports that the United States and Ukraine are holding consultations on transferring Patriot air defense missile production technology, but significant industrial and political obstacles remain. A Polish official suggested production could occur in Poland, while US officials caution over the complexity of licensing decisions.
Russian officials report that Ukrainian drones have been dropping mines on roads near the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, injuring four employees, and that a drone strike hit a gallery connecting the plant's power units, creating additional nuclear safety risks. The plant's personnel say safety parameters remain under control.
Seven OPEC+ countries agreed to increase combined oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in September 2026, a move aimed at market stability. Nigeria, not part of the voluntary adjustment group, will maintain its current production strategy. Russia's quota will rise by 62,000 bpd, and the next OPEC+ meeting is set for September 6.
US President Donald Trump said he agreed to cancel a planned strike on Iran to pursue a deal, citing requests from Tehran and other Mideast states. Israeli media reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accepted a Qatari compromise on the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran denied any such agreement, vowing to keep the waterway closed while US 'hostile actions' continue.
Hamas has announced readiness to disarm under a US-brokered plan, but a Palestinian source affiliated with Israeli-backed militias says the plan will not be implemented, while US officials express optimism about initial steps. Disagreements persist over the timeline and conditions for handing over weapons.
An explosion at an Italian restaurant in central Moscow killed at least three people and injured 21, authorities said. A woman carrying an improvised explosive device was stopped by a security guard before the blast, and Russia has blamed Ukraine, though Kyiv has not commented.
An explosion near a cafe in central Moscow on Saturday evening killed at least three people and injured 15. The cause of the blast is under investigation, with reports of a woman stopped by a security guard and a possible gas leak.
US President Donald Trump says he will hold off on new strikes against Iran, citing emerging deal parameters that include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear threat. Reports also suggest Trump has ordered a fresh attack that could begin this weekend, with sources describing mutual frustration over an existing memorandum of understanding.
TASS reports that Russia’s Battlegroup North destroyed over 120 Ukrainian UAVs heading toward Russian border areas, and separately said artillery units eliminated 92 Ukrainian soldiers and 12 all-terrain vehicles in the Kharkov and Sumy Regions.
Iran has warned Gulf states that any new US attack on its territory would trigger retaliation against energy infrastructure across the region, as Tehran seeks to raise the cost of military action. The warning was delivered through high-level diplomatic contacts, including calls by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, and follows US threats of fresh strikes.
A small tourist plane crashed in southern Peru on Saturday, killing all 13 people on board. The aircraft was on a sightseeing flight over the Nazca Lines when it went down, and authorities are investigating the cause.
Vincent Pastore, the actor best known for playing Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero on HBO's 'The Sopranos,' has died at age 80. He was found in his New York home after not being heard from for several days, according to his manager.
President Trump has retreated from a promise to let Ukraine manufacture Patriot air defense interceptors, citing concerns about sharing sensitive technology. Ukrainian President Zelensky had said Trump accepted the licenses, but Trump now says Washington has not agreed to the deal.
Italy has suspended the Schengen agreement with Spain for one month, affecting sea and air travel, as the EU responds to a mass influx of migrants into Ceuta. Spain reports most migrants have returned to Morocco, while France and Germany have boosted border checks.
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.
Reports from Al Jazeera and TASS present contrasting figures on the number of migrants who have returned from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta to Morocco, ranging from 25,000 to 69,500. The accounts also differ on the total number of arrivals, with some sources citing 50,000 and others 60,000. Allegations of encouragement and the role of poverty are noted, alongside a reported death toll and European reactions.
TASS calculations based on Ukrainian data estimate Ukraine's total expenditures in 2026 at $176.8 billion, $60 billion above the initial plan. Military spending alone accounts for $98 billion, nearly half of GDP, with a possible further increase after autumn budget reviews.