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How Spain’s migrant crisis created a political storm – whipped up by social media
Tens of thousands of migrants surged into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta this week, resulting in at least 67 deaths and triggering fierce political debate across Europe over migration policies and social media’s role.
Israel kills eight in Gaza despite Trump’s Hamas disarmament plan
Israeli forces killed at least eight Palestinians across Gaza on Sunday, continuing military operations despite a U.S. diplomatic roadmap aimed at implementing a ceasefire agreement.
How Virunga Park protects people and gorillas from Ebola in eastern DRC
Virunga National Park in eastern DRC is implementing health checkpoints and deploying medical personnel to combat Ebola spread while protecting endangered mountain gorillas from infection.
A quiet day in Harare after Zimbabwe’s shutdown call
Harare experienced lighter traffic and increased police presence following a shutdown call protesting constitutional amendments that critics say could extend President Mnangagwa’s term beyond 2028.
Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Tuesday, killing at least 34 people. The disaster triggered a mall explosion, destroyed thousands of homes, and left over 79,000 without water.
Thousands in France allowed to return home as Europe tackles wildfires and heatwave
Tens of thousands of residents in southwestern France were permitted to return home as firefighters battled wildfires consuming 100,000 acres amid a historic European heatwave.
Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi temporarily released from prison
Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi has been provisionally released from prison in Casablanca after 18 days of detention on charges of insulting a constitutional institution.
‘Marathon’ shines light on Gaza’s orphaned children and humanitarian crisis
A running event in Gaza highlighted the struggles of orphaned children, with organizers calling for greater international humanitarian support for families affected by the ongoing conflict.
Powerful El Nino to intensify heat on ‘a planet already on fire’: UN
The World Meteorological Organization warns that a rapidly intensifying El Niño event will drive extreme weather, heatwaves, and flooding globally in the coming months, compounding the impact of climate change.
Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe
Hundreds of people, mostly tourists, are being evacuated by sea from a Greek coastal town surrounded by wildfires. Greece is among several European nations battling devastating blazes fueled by recent heatwaves.
Greyhounds bound for Australia as New Zealand racing ban takes effect
New Zealand greyhound trainers are relocating up to 150 dogs to Australia via chartered flights as the nation’s ban on the sport takes effect this week.
Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits ‘botched’ repairs
US prosecutors have dropped vandalism charges against a former Olympian, admitting that damage to Washington DC’s Reflecting Pool resulted from faulty contractor installation rather than intentional destruction.
Ethiopians on death row in Saudi Arabia: Prisoners calling the BBC from their cells
Ethiopian migrants on death row in Saudi Arabia are calling the BBC from prison cells, alleging inadequate legal representation and unfair trials. At least 17 Ethiopians have been executed in the first seven months of this year.
How police in US are using the power of podcasts to crack unsolved murders
Police departments across the US are launching podcasts about cold cases and unsolved murders to generate tips and engage wider audiences, with several cases already benefiting from the investigative tool.
CJP protest: India’s ‘Cockroach’ protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, experts say
Independent ballistic experts confirmed that injuries sustained by protesters during a July 20 Delhi demonstration were caused by pellet guns, contradicting official police denials of their use.
US military says F-35B jet fighter crashes in California, pilot safe
An F-35B stealth fighter jet crashed near San Diego’s Miramar airbase on Friday, but the pilot ejected safely and sustained only non-life-threatening injuries, the Marine Corps reported.
Liberia’s kush crisis: The hidden trade behind a generation at risk
Liberia faces a growing kush crisis affecting young people, with families seeking treatment amid limited rehabilitation options and questions about whether enforcement targets major traffickers or street-level users.
Is Israel really ready to withdraw from Gaza?
A disarmament agreement requiring Israeli withdrawal from Gaza has drawn criticism from Israeli officials and politicians, despite U.S. President Trump’s support for the deal.
Yemen’s Houthis deny plan to charge ships transiting Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthi rebels denied plans to impose fees on ships transiting the Red Sea, stating passage through the vital Bab al-Mandeb Strait remains free of charge.
Beneath Tunisia’s silence, public anger simmers
Five years after President Kais Saied’s 2021 power consolidation, Tunisia faces deteriorating conditions including widespread blackouts, wildfires, and public demonstrations amid government crackdowns on media and opposition figures.
Iranian Kurdish parties in Iraq face a delicate balance amid Iran attacks
Iranian Kurdish opposition parties based in Iraq face mounting pressure as their military assets are heavily attacked by Iran amid ongoing conflict with the US and Israel.
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Approach to Providing Better Housing Facilities to Poor People
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Spain: An Alternative For Immigrants
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Safe and Secure Niagara Falls – Efforts of OEIS
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