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The Guardian view on events in Ceuta: chaos and tragedy are weaponised by the far right

Editorial: Instead of finger-pointing at Spain, mainstream EU leaders should be showing solidarity with its prime minister, Pedro Sánchez

The Guardian - UK

Migrants fight over aid on Ceuta beach as hundreds set up camp

Migrants have been filmed fighting over aid at a makeshift camp they have established on a beach in Ceuta, Spain.

The Independent UK

Stronger EU borders needed after Ceuta crisis, von der Leyen says

European Commission president says work needed in five areas of migration control including returning more people

The Guardian - UK

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Ceuta explained: How Spain's biggest migration crisis unfolded

The mass arrival of over 70,000 people from Morocco in the Spanish enclave within hours raises questions about the real causes of the border collapse, the diplomatic tensions with Rabat and Washington, and the strategic role of the Strait of Gibraltar.

Euronews

Ceuta migrant influx reignites immigration divisions in Europe

The arrival of 60,000 people into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco last week has created serious tensions within the EU over immigration. Spain has called for a meeting of EU interior ministers which is due to take place Tuesday.

France 24

Spanish PM faces backlash for plugging summer playlist on holiday during Ceuta crisis and wildfires

Pedro Sanchez unveiled a new Spotify playlist on Saturday as he travelled to Lanzarote

The Independent UK

Second-hand home prices in Spain rise 16.2% in a year

The Fotocasa Property Index puts the average price of existing homes in Spain at €3,154 per square metre in July, 16.2% higher than a year ago. All 17 regions report annual rises, led by Murcia, Cantabria and the Valencia region.

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Ceuta migrant crisis: Spain breaks silence with firm sovereignty message

Spain firmly defended its sovereignty over Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco. Most migrants have since returned, but thousands remain in the North African territory. Humanitarian groups raised alarms over unaccompanied children needing protection and welfare services. Spain credited Morocco's cooperation for the return of many migrants. The…

The Economic Times

Ceuta leader accuses Morocco over ‘atrocity’ of mass border crossing

Juan Jesús Vivas says influx seen as ‘at least encouraged or permitted’ by Rabat, as Spain demands EU solidarity

The Guardian - UK

Italy to propose Albania-like migrant centres at the EU level

Italy is bringing to the EU a plan to set up new return centres, based on the Albania model, in safe third countries. Uganda among the options, clash with Spain over migrant management.

Euronews

US, Israel behind Cueta crisis? The geopolitics of illegal migration from Morocco to Spain

Thousands of people braving rough seas, clinging to rubber tubes and makeshift flotation devices, trying desperately to swim barely 100 metres into Europe. These extraordinary scenes which unfolded at Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta recently have become one of the defining images of the global migration crisis this year.

The Times of India

The UK is building a fighter jet with Japan and Italy – an aviation expert explains why it could be a defence gamechanger

The UK is building a next generation fighter jet in collaboration with Italy and Japan. The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) has taken on even greater significance since the collapse of a rival project called the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a collaboration between France, Germany and Spain.

The Conversation

Von der Leyen calls for tighter checks and physical barriers following Ceuta crisis

The Commission president moved to defuse tensions with Spain following criticism from across Europe over Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's handling of the Ceuta migration crisis.

Euronews

The right’s exploitation of the Ceuta migrant ‘crisis’ almost guarantees that it will happen again

The EU’s panic and the lack of solidarity emboldens smugglers and the far right – and makes Spain even more vulnerable, says Ruben Andersson, professor of social anthropology

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International Business Times UK

Crossing Into the UK Just Got Cheaper as Smuggling Gangs Slash Prices To Attract More Migrants

People smuggling gangs have reportedly cut the cost of Channel crossings as they seek to attract more migrants following a surge in arrivals at Spain's Ceuta enclave.

Space

13 amazing things to see during the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12

The solar corona is the ultimate sight during a total solar eclipse, but there'll be a chance to see much more on Aug. 12, 2026.

LiveScience

Ancient bullets reveal where a Roman camp hid in the Pyrenees of Spain before being ambushed

Researchers found the remains of a Roman camp from 39 B.C. that was ambushed by locals in what's now Catalonia, Spain.

The Economic Times

EU chief urges 'united action' on borders after Ceuta migrant rush

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called Monday for "united action" on border security after a migrant rush on Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta triggered a public spat between Madrid and several European partners. The videoconference set for Tuesday will be a chance to draw "lessons" from the Ceuta…

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Latin Times

EU Splits, Trump Weighs In as Ceuta Border Crisis Leaves72 Dead — Inside the City's Wildest 48 Hours

Tens of thousands crossed into Spain's Ceuta in 48 hours, leaving 72+ dead. Here's what's confirmed, what's disputed, and what Europe does next.

Euronews

'We demand solidarity,' Spain says ahead of EU video call to discuss response to uncontrolled crossings

At least 88 people died during the recent mass influx of migrants into Ceuta from Morocco, Spanish officials said on Monday, though Moroccan officials later presented a lower estimate.

Benzinga

Thomas Massie Questions Timing of GOP-Backed $40 Million Morocco Funding After Ceuta Migrant Influx: 'Now They Are Acting Shocked'

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) questioned the timing of GOP-backed funding for Morocco and accused fellow Republicans of hypocrisy following the migrant surge into Spain’s Ceuta enclave.

Evening Standard

Shell to sell European onshore renewables business to TotalEnergies

The FTSE 100 energy giant said the deal will include assets in the UK, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain.

Cycling News

Tadej Pogačar confirmed for first return to Vuelta a España since 2019 Grand Tour debut

UAE announce roster set to support Slovenian as he looks to complete the set in Spain

Euronews

Aemet issues alerts in six regions and red warning in Gran Canaria for extreme heat

Spain's meteorological agency Aemet also warns of storms and heavy rain in Catalonia and Aragon, and keeps heat alerts in place for several regions.

Euronews

Spain to see first total solar eclipse in more than a century

Mainland Spain is about to get its first total solar eclipse in more than 100 years, with the path of totality also touching Iceland and Greenland on 12 August. Next year's show will last even longer.

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