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Thousands start returning to Morocco after mass arrivals in Spain's Ceuta

At least 34 people have died attempting to reach the Spanish exclave of Ceuta from Morocco, according to Spanish…

Heatwave pushes energy-hungry Tunisia to enforce rolling blackouts

In Tunisia, after weeks of extended power cuts, the effects are serious. Between 150 and 200 died in the heatwave,…

Cameroon president's absence sparks debate over government inaction

The lengthy absence of Cameroon's long-serving President Paul Biya, who has been in Switzerland since early June, has…

More than 48,000 migrants return to Morocco after thousands cross border into Spain

Spain said on Friday it had largely reversed a surge of migrants into its North African enclave of Ceuta, with 48,000…

No, this video does not show a drone attack on ships in Egypt

Following reports of a drone attack on a US-owned gas storage vessel at Egypt’s Damietta port, a video purporting to…

In Naples, archaeologists work to learn more about a submerged Roman city

About 30 kilometres to the west of Naples lies one of the Roman Empire's most prestigious coastal thermal resorts. It…

If it disarms, Hamas would 'take away Israel's rationale' to occupy Gaza

Hamas said on July 31 it agreed to a deal to end the war with Israel that included provisions addressing its weapons…

Spain's PM blames trafficking mafia for ongoing Ceuta migrant crisis

Spain's Pedro Sanchez criticised a sudden arrival of around 40,000 migrants from Morocco to the north African enclave…

France’s wildfires: Famous Bordeaux wine region at risk

🇫🇷 🍷 #France's largest #wine region is facing a wake-up call after #wildfires neared #Bordeaux's famed vineyards.…

Infantino's senior advisor resigns amid outrage over FIFA's private investment plan

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's senior advisor has resigned in protest over his boss's plan to seek private…

What to know about the arrival of 49,000 migrants into Spain's Ceuta

In the span of 24 hours, Spanish authorities estimate that over 49,000 migrants crossed in Spain from Morocco, with at…

Rescue operation underway in Pakistan after coal mine collapses

In Pakistan an explosion at a coal mine over a kilometre below ground has killed at least 34 workers. Rescuers have…

European football vows to boycott World Cups if FIFA brings in private investors

Europe's football associations have voted to boycott the next World Cup following the announcement by FIFA to seek…

How did climate change fuel the wildfires ravaging Europe this summer?

A new study by researchers from the World Weather Attribution has found that human-induced climate change played a…

France's southwest faces 'optimistic day' as half of evacuees return home

Over half of the people evacuated from France's southwest due to massive wildfires were allowed to return to their…

Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan, but no word yet from Israel

Could this be the deal that finally disarms Hamas? US president Donald Trump is confident that it is, announcing the…

'It took me two hours': 40,000 migrants swim from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta

Nine people have died by crossing over from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, this according to Spanish…

Around 60,000 migrants cross into Spain’s Ceuta exclave from Morocco

Around 60,000 people poured across the border into Ceuta from neighbouring Morocco in recent days, the president of the…

What we know about the Hamas disarmament deal announced by Trump

Palestinian militant group Hamas confirmed Friday that it had agreed to a deal with Israel that would lead to the…

UEFA vows FIFA World Cup boycott over private investor plan

UEFA has announced its opposition to FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to open the World Cup's commercial rights…

FIFA vows to proceed with private investor plan consultation as opposition spreads

FIFA has pledged to push ahead with consultations for a plan to allow private investors to buy a stake in a potential…

Renowned Nepali climber among 10 missing after Pakistan avalanche

Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 missing after an avalanche in northern Pakistan where they were on…

Famed Nepali climber among 10 missing after Pakistan avalanche

Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 climbers missing after an avalanche struck an expedition on Broad…

Anthropic says Claude models accessed outside systems during testing

Anthropic said three versions of its Claude AI model gained unauthorised access to external organisations during safety…

🔴 Middle East live: Trump says Board of Peace reaches Hamas disarmament deal

Pakistan says US-Iran talks still alive despite fresh wave of US strikes

The renewed fighting has widened fears of a broader regional conflict, with Egypt hit for the first time and Gulf…

Climate change made France, Spain wildfire conditions far more likely, scientists say

Researchers warn that hotter, drier conditions are making severe wildfire seasons increasingly frequent across Europe.

Netflix drama 'The Polygamist' ignites global debate on marriage and betrayal

In tonight's edition: The new South African Netflix drama "The Polygamist" is winning over global audiences; we speak…

France, Spain eye respite from wildfires as other blazes break out in Europe

A massive wildfire that has devastated southwestern France was no longer advancing on Thursday, local authorities said,…

Russian missiles interception rate in Ukraine dropped from 90% back in March to 70%, expert says

A Russian ballistic missile and drone barrage across Ukraine overnight killed at least 10 civilians, including…

Spain to deploy military to restore order in Ceuta after thousands of people breach Morocco’s border

Madrid on Thursday said it would deploy soldiers to Ceuta to ensure security after hundreds of migrants entered the…

🔴 Spain deploys military as hundreds cross into Ceuta from Morocco

'Not an infringement on freedom of expression': French minister defends expulsion of Russian pundit

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez defended the decision to expel pro-Kremlin commentator Xenia Fedorova, saying…

UEFA says will boycott World Cup if FIFA pushes private investor proposal

European football's governing body UEFA said on Thursday it would boycott the World Cup if FIFA pressed ahead with its…

France's unprecedented wildfires: Convergence of climate change and historical landscape engineering

Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Dr. Melissa Sterry, Scientist, Designer, Strategist and Founding Director of…

FIFA's $20bn World Cup gambit: Private equity, profiteering 'against real essence of football'

Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome James Reade, Professor of Economics at the University of Reading. He argues that…