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At least 57 die as thousands of migrants breach Spanish enclave Ceuta

At least 57 die as thousands of migrants breach Spanish enclave Ceuta

A massive surge of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has triggered a diplomatic crisis, leading Italy to suspend Schengen border-free travel with Spain.

World ·31 Jul 2026, 21:08 ·Samir Haddad 4 min read
Spain reports 57 dead as migrants retreat from Ceuta border rush

Spain reports 57 dead as migrants retreat from Ceuta border rush

Tens of thousands of migrants stormed the Spanish territory of Ceuta, leading to fatalities and threats from Italy to suspend Spain from the Schengen Area.

World ·31 Jul 2026, 18:53 ·Samir Haddad 5 min read
UN weather agency warns strong El Nino to intensify from August

UN weather agency warns strong El Nino to intensify from August

International authorities warn that an intensifying El Nino and rising ocean heat will bring below-normal rainfall, threatening South Asian agriculture.

World ·31 Jul 2026, 18:36 ·Samir Haddad 4 min read
Four bodies found in search for missing climbers after Pakistan avalanche

Four bodies found in search for missing climbers after Pakistan avalanche

Severe weather has suspended the search for six missing mountaineers after an international team was hit by an avalanche on Broad Peak.

World ·31 Jul 2026, 16:20 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US and Israel consider land blockade to increase economic pressure on Iran

US and Israel consider land blockade to increase economic pressure on Iran

The proposed strategy involves sealing all land borders to isolate Tehran, though success depends on persuading neighbor nations to risk Iranian retaliation.

World ·31 Jul 2026, 14:53 ·Samir Haddad 4 min read
Oprah Winfrey to close South Africa girls academy in 2027

Oprah Winfrey to close South Africa girls academy in 2027

The 52-acre campus near Johannesburg will be transferred to the Gauteng provincial government following an agreement established at the school's founding.

World ·31 Jul 2026, 14:09 ·Samir Haddad 4 min read
US State Department mislabels all African nations on map at AIDS summit

US State Department mislabels all African nations on map at AIDS summit

Presented at an AIDS conference in Rio de Janeiro, a U.S. State Department slide deck featured an AI-generated map that severely mislabeled nations across Africa.

World ·31 Jul 2026, 13:37 ·Samir Haddad 4 min read
Trump announces Hamas agreement for complete disarmament in Gaza

Trump announces Hamas agreement for complete disarmament in Gaza

Donald Trump announced an agreement for the disarmament of Hamas in Gaza as part of a peace plan, despite immediate Israeli objections and skepticism over heavy weapons oversight.

World ·31 Jul 2026, 13:05 ·Samir Haddad 5 min read
Danube's Low Levels Threaten Nuclear Power Outputs in Hungary and Romania

Danube's Low Levels Threaten Nuclear Power Outputs in Hungary and Romania

Critical cooling water shortages have pushed the Paks facility below 50% capacity, while Romania has already disconnected one reactor at Cernavoda.

World ·31 Jul 2026, 12:55 ·Samir Haddad 4 min read
Trump says deal reached to disarm Hamas, Israeli support for plan remains uncertain

Trump says deal reached to disarm Hamas, Israeli support for plan remains uncertain

While the White House claims a breakthrough on dismantling Hamas's military infrastructure, the group insists it will not disarm until Israeli forces withdraw.

World ·31 Jul 2026, 12:36 ·Samir Haddad 5 min read
Nirmal Purja and nine climbers missing after Pakistan avalanche

Nirmal Purja and nine climbers missing after Pakistan avalanche

An international climbing team led by Nirmal Purja faced an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. Search-and-rescue efforts are currently hampered by adverse weather.

World ·31 Jul 2026, 12:23 ·Samir Haddad 4 min read
US military launches fresh strikes in Iran following attacks on US bases

US military launches fresh strikes in Iran following attacks on US bases

The US military launched fresh airstrikes targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps across Iran, following a series of attacks on American forces in the Middle East.

World ·30 Jul 2026, 06:15 ·Samir Haddad 4 min read
Iran launches missile barrage as US and Saudi forces strike Iraqi militias

Iran launches missile barrage as US and Saudi forces strike Iraqi militias

Joint US and Saudi airstrikes in Iraq have triggered a sweeping regional escalation, with Iran launching retaliatory ballistic missiles at Jordan.

World ·30 Jul 2026, 01:14 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Explosions in Egypt port may signal spread of war

Explosions in Egypt port may signal spread of war

Explosions rocked a natural gas loading port on Egypt's coast after a drone strike hit a US-owned tanker, sharply escalating the regional conflict.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 21:35 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Anthony Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment At Senate COVID-19 Hearing

Anthony Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment At Senate COVID-19 Hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his constitutional right against self-incrimination at a Senate hearing led by Sen. Rand Paul, sparking a clash over pandemic origins and federal research funding.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 19:46 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism

Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism

Russia's FSB has formally charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activities and issued an international arrest warrant.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 14:14 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Netanyahu holds high-stakes White House meeting with Trump on Iran war

Netanyahu holds high-stakes White House meeting with Trump on Iran war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump at the White House for a closed-door meeting during high-stakes talks.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 11:01 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Japan earthquake leaves dozens injured or missing after 7.1 magnitude quake hits Kyushu

Japan earthquake leaves dozens injured or missing after 7.1 magnitude quake hits Kyushu

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island, triggering factory suspensions, a mall collapse, and urgent overnight rescue operations.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 00:06 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next intelligence director

Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next intelligence director

The Senate is poised to confirm Jay Clayton as the nation's intelligence director, replacing interim head Bill Pulte following a contentious confirmation hearing.

World ·28 Jul 2026, 23:03 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Suspect in Berlin Pride attack fatally shot by police

Suspect in Berlin Pride attack fatally shot by police

German law enforcement tracked down and fatally shot the primary suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack during a raid in the Spandau district, ending a manhunt across the capital.

World ·26 Jul 2026, 21:31 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read