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72 dead in Ceuta as migrant surge fuels Spanish far-right backlash
An unprecedented influx of up to 60,000 migrants into Spain's Ceuta exclave has left at least 72 people dead and ignited a fierce …
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Spain arrests 17-year-old leader of 764 network that paralysed institutions
Spanish police have arrested a teenager accused of leading the country's branch of the transnational 764 extremist network, a grou…
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UK revokes post-Brexit residency rights from EU citizens citing grant errors
The UK Home Office is stripping residency rights from EU citizens who were granted pre-settled status in error, raising concerns o…
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Italian camp gives Ukrainian teenagers ten days free of air-raid sirens
The charity Hope for Ukraine is bringing war-traumatised adolescents to the Adriatic coast for psychological respite, a small but …
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Intel warnings preceded historic 75,000-strong Ceuta migrant crossing
The Spanish government ignored multiple intelligence warnings ahead of the largest migrant influx in Ceuta’s history, exposing sev…
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Moscow blast kills three as drone wave hits Russian retailer
A fatal restaurant bombing in Moscow and a coinciding drone strike on a major retail warehouse signal an expanding threat to Russi…
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Five Dead and 41 Missing After Fire Engulfs Indonesian Passenger Ferry
A deadly fire on a passenger ferry travelling between Java and Sulawesi has left dozens missing, highlighting the persistent marit…
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Runner breaks overall speed record for Via Alpina crossing
An ultramarathon athlete has slashed nearly a week off the time required to traverse the Alps, navigating extreme heat and wildfir…
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Ceuta migrant deaths hit 72 as Italy suspends Schengen with Spain
The death toll from a sudden mass migrant crossing into Spain's Ceuta enclave has reached 72, sparking a breakdown in European fre…
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Grand designs: Tashkent’s modernist architecture joins UNESCO World Heritage List
The listing covers ten buildings and complexes from the 1960s to the early 1990s, recognising how modernist design was adapted to …
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Silk Road trade routes left a lasting culinary footprint across Europe
The historical mapping of the "Dumpling Belt" from China to Spain demonstrates how ancient merchant caravans did not just trade go…
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Ceuta migrant deaths trigger Italy Schengen ban and EU clash
A sudden influx of migrants into Ceuta that left 72 dead has prompted Italy to suspend Schengen travel with Spain and reignited a …
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Climate extremes and border surges strain Europe's southern flanks
Simultaneous climate disasters and mass migration attempts across Europe's periphery this week underscore the mounting financial a…
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Migrants abandon Ceuta for Morocco amid hunger and local hostility
A sudden influx of migrants into Spain’s Ceuta enclave has rapidly reversed, exposing the fragility of Europe’s external borders a…
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Tusk vows crackdown on anti-Ukrainian violence as hate crimes rise a third
Poland's prime minister pledged a "resolute fight" against attacks on Ukrainians after a brutal street beating in Wroclaw, as risi…
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Hungary shuts down only nuclear plant as Danube hits record low
An unprecedented drought has forced Hungary to take its sole nuclear facility offline, exposing European power grids to severe cli…
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Spain builds 500-metre sea barrier at Ceuta after mass border breach
The European Union is convening an emergency summit after a deadly mass migration event at a Spanish North African enclave forced …
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Greece: Blazes continue to spread across the country
The effects of human-made climate change are being felt across Europe during this sweltering summer, from record heat-related deat…
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EU enforces mandatory AI content labels for firms
New EU transparency rules require businesses to clearly label deepfakes and other AI-generated content, imposing compliance costs …
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Wildfires, eclipses, and driving licences: 6 essential articles for life in France
Disruptions and health risks linked to France’s massive wildfires, how – and when – to catch this month’s solar eclipse, to swap o…
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UK rationing data links early sugar limits to 23% dementia drop
A study of UK post-war rationing shows restricting sugar in infancy cuts dementia risk by up to 23%, offering European health syst…
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13 dead after Nazca Lines tourist flight crashes in Peru
The passengers reportedly included seven Italians, two Germans, and two Spaniards. Two crew members were also killed in the crash.
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Russia Ramps Up Missile Production for Winter as Black Sea Tensions Rise
Moscow is stockpiling ballistic missiles and North Korean troops for a winter offensive, while drone drift and port strikes threat…
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Berlin Pride Draws 300,000 In Defiant Show A Week After Terror Attack
Three hundred thousand people marched in Berlin’s Pride parade in a display of societal resilience just days after a deadly terror…