Spain Slams EU Nations Over Ceuta Migrant Crisis as Death Toll Rises to 67

Spain has criticised what it described as the “selfish, polarising and unlawful” response of several European Union countries following the recent migrant surge into its North African enclave of Ceuta. The criticism comes after around 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta on 30 July, overwhelming local authorities and triggering political tensions across Europe. Spanish…

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Russian Ballistic Missile Strikes Kill Nine in Kyiv

At least nine people were killed and 23 others injured after Russia launched a fresh wave of ballistic missile strikes on Ukraine early Saturday, according to Ukrainian officials. The attacks targeted Kyiv, where emergency responders battled fires and searched damaged residential buildings for survivors. Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said the deadliest strike hit the Darnytskyi…

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Hundreds of Migrants Swim from Morocco to Spain’s Ceuta Enclave

Hundreds of migrants have entered Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from neighbouring Morocco over the past week, placing increasing pressure on local authorities and humanitarian services. Ceuta’s regional president, Juan Jesús Vivas, warned that the territory’s resources were becoming overwhelmed and appealed to the Spanish government for urgent assistance. Spain’s Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska,…

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Pesticide-Sprayed Tomatoes Suspected in Death of 15 Elephants in Kenya

Kenyan wildlife authorities are investigating the deaths of 15 elephants found near Amboseli National Park. Preliminary evidence suggests the animals were poisoned after eating pesticide-sprayed tomatoes from nearby farms. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said initial laboratory tests detected cyanide in samples taken from the elephants’ carcasses. According to the agency, 10 elephants were first…

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Poland Says Missile That Landed Deep Inside Its Territory Was Likely Russian

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said an object that crashed in eastern Poland during Russia’s latest overnight assault on Ukraine was most likely a Russian cruise missile. The missile landed near the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about 100 kilometres from the Ukrainian border. Having left a crater measuring approximately 10 metres wide. Speaking after…

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