Ceuta migration crisis sparks protests as Spanish government faces criticism
Despite the tense atmosphere, protesters and counterprotesters in Ceuta's Plaza de los Reyes gradually dispersed without the need for a larger police intervention.
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Ceuta explained: How Spain's biggest migration crisis unfolded
The mass arrival of over 70,000 people from Morocco in the Spanish enclave within hours raises questions about the real causes of the border collapse, the diplomatic tensions with Rabat and Washington, and the strategic role of the Strait of Gibraltar.
England and Wales record driest July on record, Met Office says
Southern England experienced its "driest month ever recorded" in July, the Met Office added, noting that records dated back to 1836.
Latest news bulletin | August 3rd, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Zelenskyy’s military shake‑up continues – but Fedorov remains out
The Ukrainian president has appointed one of Kyiv’s key peace deal negotiators as the new head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, but the political crisis triggered by the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov is still ongoing.
Hungary's nuclear crisis tests new PM Magyar's leadership
Record-low Danube water levels have forced Hungary's Paks nuclear plant into partial shutdown, cutting output as demand surges. Former governing party Fidesz is seizing on the outage to question the still-new government's competence.
Revealed: New York and Paris top global tourism city attractiveness index
A new ranking has named the world’s most attractive cities for 2026, with American and Asian destinations taking the lead for being globally recognisable and offering distinct visitor experiences.
Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers
Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.
Record low Danube levels prompt central European governments to take emergency action
It comes amid soaring temperatures across Europe, as the continent grapples with yet another heatwave.
Second-hand home prices in Spain rise 16.2% in a year
The Fotocasa Property Index puts the average price of existing homes in Spain at €3,154 per square metre in July, 16.2% higher than a year ago. All 17 regions report annual rises, led by Murcia, Cantabria and the Valencia region.
Inside Europe’s EV boom: Are we prepared for more than a million batteries to reach end-of-life?
Experts are calling for recycling technology to “rapidly expand” as millions of EV batteries are set to die in the coming years.
Italy to propose Albania-like migrant centres at the EU level
Italy is bringing to the EU a plan to set up new return centres, based on the Albania model, in safe third countries. Uganda among the options, clash with Spain over migrant management.
Madrid breaks tourism record, tops €10 billion in international spending in six months
Madrid saw a historic boost in international tourism in the first half of 2026, with spending reaching €10 billion, up 11.4% year on year, according to Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE).
Ceuta crisis prompts EU ministers to consider internal border checks
EU interior ministers will assess at a meeting on Tuesday whether to reintroduce tighter internal border checks across Europe in response to the Ceuta crisis.
Von der Leyen calls for tighter checks and physical barriers following Ceuta crisis
The Commission president moved to defuse tensions with Spain following criticism from across Europe over Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's handling of the Ceuta migration crisis.
Wildfire uncovers unexploded WWII shells in France
A wildfire in southwest France exposed unexploded World War II shells, forcing bomb disposal teams to clear the area before evacuated residents can return home.
Russia fires glide bombs at Zaporizhzhia, killing one and wounding dozens of others
Meanwhile, a Russian strike on a warehouse in northeastern Ukraine over the weekend destroyed 8 million books, the publishing house said, slamming it as an attack on Ukrainian culture.
Two UK universities merge to form country's first ‘super-university’
The merger comes amid mounting economic pressures facing British universities, including some of the most highly regarded higher education institutions in the world.
PM Sanae Takaichi visits quake-hit southern Japan as cleanup begins in intense heat
More than 46,000 households remained without water and many also face fuel shortages as the region suffers sweltering heat, stoking fears of heat-related illness.
Forget ‘proteinmaxxing’: less protein could help healthier ageing, new study suggests
Eating less protein may be the key to living longer and staying healthier, according to new research that challenges one of the most common assumptions about healthy living.
'We demand solidarity,' Spain says ahead of EU video call to discuss response to uncontrolled crossings
At least 88 people died during the recent mass influx of migrants into Ceuta from Morocco, Spanish officials said on Monday, though Moroccan officials later presented a lower estimate.
Why is Ukraine targeting Wildberries, Russia's e-commerce giant?
Ukraine has struck dozens of Wildberries logistics sites across Russia since mid-July, stating that the e‑commerce giant is being used to help supply Moscow’s military. Wildberries is a critical piece of Russia’s wartime economy, giving Kyiv a new pressure point on Moscow.
The countdown to Barbieland: Will we ever get a ‘Barbie’ sequel?
Pressure is mounting to get a deal secured before the end of the year and so far, negotiations have stalled...
Hard-right Reform UK vows to use navy to stop small migrant boats crossing Channel
Britain and France signed a new three-year deal in April to stop irregular migrants making the risky Channel journeys, with London paying Paris up to €766 million in return for boosted law enforcement of the issue.
France tightens checks on foreign purchases of 'sensitive' firms
Until now, the Economy Ministry had a say whenever a foreign company bought 25% or more of a French business; that threshold has now been cut to 10%.
Annual bridge diving competition returns to Kosovo
Kosovo's annual Fshajt Bridge diving competition drew 15 competitors to Gjakova, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1954.
Trains over planes? The European routes where rail is faster than air
These are the European routes where taking the train is faster than flying between popular destinations, including Brussels to Paris and Madrid to Seville.
Gunmen kidnap at least 52 in overnight raid in northwest Nigeria, local sources say
Kidnappings have become a major source of income for armed groups in Nigeria, including jihadists in the northeast and criminal gangs known locally as "bandits."
This Baltic state was just named the world’s best place to relocate to in 2026
The Global Relocation Index looks at metrics including general affordability, street safety, air quality and climate comfort.
Second tanker with Qatari LNG struck in Hormuz within a month as force majeure widens
The GasLog Shanghai was struck while leaving the Strait of Hormuz, weeks after the Al Rekayyat was hit in the same area. Italian utility Edison said QatarEnergy had extended force majeure on a further three cargoes, bringing the total affected to 24 shipments through September.
‘You literally can’t’: AI startup Orchid sparks backlash over its ‘second brain’ assistant
A widely mocked AI startup says its chatbot can handle everything from booking dates to remembering important moments.
Latest news bulletin | August 3rd, 2026 – Midday
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Major oil companies reap profits as US-Iran fighting drives energy prices higher
Oil and gas giants raked in massive spring profits while fighting between Iran and the US impeded petroleum shipments and consumers around the world paid more for fuel and confronted shortages.
Right to repair: New consumer rights for easy and attractive repairs
For many years, it made more sense for people to dispose of a broken or defective product and replace it with a new one, than to have it repaired. This generated a substantial amount of waste and unnecessary resource consumption. This will change, starting on 31 July 2026,
Safer and more transparent AI
On 2 August 2026, new rules on the transparency of AI systems took effect. AI is advancing quickly, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish AI-generated and manipulated content from human-created and authentic content. This creates new risks of misinformation and
Video shows damage after Naples earthquake injures 26
New footage shows the aftermath in Pozzuoli after Friday's magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Naples injured 26 people and damaged buildings in the Campi Flegrei volcanic area.
Donald Trump angers music fans after sharing AI-generated image of himself as Elvis Presley
"You're the Devil in disguise"... Donald Trump has angered music fans in his latest spree of AI-generated images, which included one of him as none other than The King of Rock and Roll.
Europe’s digital economy: How Europe can avoid a digital train crash
Europe benefited enormously from open markets and global trade. But the geopolitical environment has changed. Europe should remain open to investment and global cooperation, but only with trusted partners. Writes Andrea Giuricin an Expert in Transport Economics and Logistic in
EU parliament should reconvene to discuss Ceuta crisis, say some MEPs
Some MEPs have formally requested that the European Parliament be convened on an “exceptional basis” for an urgent debate on the migration crisis in Ceuta. This, they say, should be with the participation of the Council and the European Commission. The parliament is currently
Wales first country to withdraw support for Infantino's re-election bid as FIFA chief
The announcement comes after a loss of confidence in Infantino's leadership after an attempt to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors.
AI demand keeps consumer prices high in 'RAMaggedon' chip crunch
Price rises for goods such as laptops and smartphones, with cars potentially next, have been an unwelcome side-effect of the artificial intelligence gold rush — and the squeeze is far from over.
Alibaba's new Qwen AI claims to match unsupervised working skills touted by Claude
Alibaba's Qwen team says its newest model can design a computer chip and rewrite a research paper — all without a human watching over it, matching skills its rival Anthropic already claims for Claude.
Wildfires destroy hundreds of homes near Spokane, Washington
Wildfires in eastern Washington forced 5,000 home evacuations, destroyed about 600 buildings and continued to strain firefighting resources.
Cuba state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout as US embargo continues
The power cuts have made normal life almost impossible, with each outage also meaning that water supplies trickle away and ceiling fans slow to a halt.
What should the EU prioritise to tackle wildfires? Take our poll
The EU is deploying its largest-ever firefighting force in southern Europe to help countries battle wildfires. But is it enough, and what should Brussels prioritise?
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' scores second-biggest ever global opening weekend – nears $1bn worldwide
The recently released 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has made box office history in its first weekend in cinemas and looks set to pass the $1bn mark in the next couple of days. It's on track to becoming the highest grossing movie of 2026, overtaking 'The Odyssey''s box office
Aemet issues alerts in six regions and red warning in Gran Canaria for extreme heat
Spain's meteorological agency Aemet also warns of storms and heavy rain in Catalonia and Aragon, and keeps heat alerts in place for several regions.
Cyberattack hits Liechtenstein's anti-money laundering data register, Vaduz says
A team appointed to investigate the hack has already established that the hackers had managed to steal data "from approximately 31,000 legal entities," a government statement said.
Too hot to study: Will heatwaves impact school summer holidays in Europe?
School summer holidays can last up to 14 weeks in the EU. However, the recurrence of heatwaves has pressed member states to consider ways for schools to adapt their calendars in the face of extreme heat.
Aerial firefighters take off to tackle major wildfire in Greece after two killed in helicopter collision
Authorities warned the broader Athens region of Attica remained at a high risk for wildfires due to a forecast increase in temperatures.