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Ceuta protests spread across Spain as police report points to Rabat
Protests supporting Ceuta erupted in over 260 municipalities across Spain, drawing tens of thousands to demand accountability from the government for its border crisis response.
Iceland joins Norway: Fish and sovereignty keep the Nordic outsiders beyond Brussels’s reach
Iceland has voted to remain outside the EU, rejecting accession talks by 52.8%. This decision mirrors Norway's past choices, keeping both countries within the single market but outside the Union.
National emergency: Gun violence in Brussels outpaces the institutions meant to contain it
Belgium's interior minister has declared a national emergency in response to a surge in gun violence in Brussels, leading to increased police reinforcements and unified command measures.
Ireland moves to tighten citizenship after five years above 100,000 arrivals
Ireland plans to tighten naturalisation requirements after over 100,000 arrivals for five years, proposing an eight-year residence period and an English language test for applicants.
Spain’s intelligence services warned before the Ceuta assault
Spain's Defence Minister revealed that intelligence services detected a call for mass migration into Ceuta prior to the July 30 incident, urging action on social media platforms.
Mohammed VI pardons 634 as Moroccan offender numbers increase in Europe
King Mohammed VI has pardoned 634 individuals, including 15 linked to terrorism, to commemorate Eid Al Mawlid Annabawi.
US Supreme Court clears path for Trump mail-voting curbs before midterms
The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to implement mail-voting restrictions, impacting ballots before the November midterms.
Ceuta emergency calls rise tenfold to 200 a day after invasion
Ceuta's emergency calls have surged to over 200 daily, a tenfold increase, following an influx of migrants.
Hungarian public television resumes news after government-ordered blackout
Hungary's public television resumed news broadcasts after a 44-day government-imposed blackout.
Member states split over Brussels’s ‘Buy European’ procurement plan
European Union member states are divided over the 'Buy European' procurement plan aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing, as debates continue on its implications for competition.
European banks raid Wall Street to close the investment banking gap
European banks are intensifying the recruitment of senior Wall Street bankers to regain market share in investment banking, following years of decline in their global fees.
How the Danish migration model works, from the border to the doorstep
Denmark's migration model comprises four pillars aimed at deterrence, temporary protection, conditional settlement, and regulated residency, establishing a sustainable framework over the years.
Brussels urges immediate return of Ceuta’s unaccompanied minors to Morocco
The European Commission has called for the return of all illegal migrants in Ceuta to Morocco, including unaccompanied minors, following June's Return Regulation agreement.
US Senators recover Fauci’s phone as Brussels still cannot find von der Leyen’s texts
US Senators recovered over 34,000 messages from Anthony Fauci's phone, revealing his private concerns about COVID-19 vaccination and its ties to first-trimester miscarriage, which contradicted his public statements.
Coverage of the Ceuta crisis turns on Meloni’s motives rather than on the border
European media has shifted focus to Giorgia Meloni's motives regarding the Ceuta crisis, highlighting her political positioning amid pressure and conflicts with Spain over migration policies.
WNBA sets up eligibility task force as two ex-NBA men enter women’s draft
The WNBA has formed a task force to evaluate player eligibility after two former NBA players declared their intent to join the women's draft amid ongoing discussions about transgender participation.
Washington buys yen with euros while the ECB watches
The US has partnered with Japan to buy yen using euros, marking the first joint intervention since 1998.
Greek sea arrivals fall by a third as Spain becomes the main pressure point
In the first half of 2026, Greece experienced a 34% decline in irregular sea arrivals, primarily from Turkey, contrasting with a slight increase toward Spain's routes.
Ceuta stays under armoured patrol as Sánchez declares crisis reversed
Spanish military and police are actively patrolling Ceuta following a migrant crisis, with over 48,000 returns to Morocco.
Morocco has a project, Spain has none
Morocco's strategic ambitions are thriving as it seeks to extend its influence in the western Atlantic, while Spain's lack of a cohesive project diminishes its geopolitical leverage.
It’s not immigration, it’s an invasion: Thousands breach the Spanish border into Ceuta
Spain has deployed the army to Ceuta as thousands of people crossed from Morocco, prompting claims of an orchestrated operation rather than a migration surge.
Congressional report finds no scientific basis for masks, distancing or lockdowns
A recent congressional report indicates that mask mandates and social distancing had no scientific support in controlling COVID-19, arguing lockdowns caused more harm than good.
Vacant posts and unmanaged scrub set the size of Spain’s worst fire
Spain's worst fire, the Burgohondo blaze, was sparked by machinery in a banned area, highlighting staffing shortages and insufficient land management as key issues in wildfire prevention.
Seville mayor grants mosque permit as Vox freezes its pact with the PP
The Seville city council has approved a mosque permit in Polígono Sur, leading Vox to freeze its partnership with the PP, claiming a breach of trust in the municipal government.
Sánchez pardons Catalan separatist from jail after courts ruled her case was plain corruption
Spain's Government has partially pardoned Laura Borràs, reducing her corruption prison term, while maintaining her fine and ban from public office.
Sánchez closes his political year with a record fire, climate excuses and no budget
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's political year concludes amid Spain's worst fire season on record, resulting in unprecedented destruction and tragic loss of life due to negligence.
Berlin attack lands amid a rightward drift in Europe’s gay vote
An Islamist attack during Berlin's Christopher Street Day celebrations highlights the troubling shift of gay voters towards right-wing parties across Europe amid security concerns.
Brussels pays the bill, Kyiv picks the enemy
The article examines Europe's complicated position regarding Ukraine's military actions, highlighting the EU's substantial financial support while questioning its influence over Kyiv's decisions.
Ukraine takes the war Europe paid for to Iran’s door
Ukraine has launched a strike against Iranian targets using European-funded drones, prompting Tehran to demand accountability from the EU and escalating regional tensions.
Britain’s seventh prime minister since Brexit turns towards Brussels
Andy Burnham becomes the UK's Prime Minister, promising a new political model and closer ties with the EU while addressing challenges in public finances and growth.
Up to two million pack Madrid to hail Spain’s world champions
Up to two million fans celebrated Spain's World Cup triumph in Madrid, where the team paraded after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final.
Spain beats Argentina in extra time to win second World Cup
Spain triumphed over Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win its second FIFA World Cup title, igniting nationwide celebrations after a dominating performance in New Jersey.
Lindsey Graham, the last hawk but one
Lindsey Graham, the enduring hawk of US politics, passed away on July 11, following his commitment to military service and significant involvement in Middle Eastern affairs.
Magyar goes after Hungary’s President as Orbán invokes the right of resistance
Hungary's Prime Minister demands the resignation of President Tamás Sulyok, who refuses to sign a controversial amendment aimed at his removal, igniting a constitutional conflict.
France idles reactors on cooling rules as Spanish and US plants run right through the heat
EDF has taken three nuclear reactors offline in France due to river temperatures exceeding legal cooling limits during an extreme heatwave, affecting nearly 6% of nuclear capacity.
Brussels demands toll-free Hormuz as Trump imposes 20 per cent levy on cargo
President Trump announced a 20 percent levy on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Brussels to demand the waterway remain toll-free for shipping and navigation.
Investigators examine fallen cable as Andalusian president cites climate change in deadly Almería fire
A deadly wildfire in Almería, Spain, has killed 13, making it the region's deadliest.