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Ursula von der Leyen stands outdoors during a public event in Paris.

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French Interior Minister Defends Expulsion of Russian Propagandist

Laurent Nuñez said Xenia Fedorova relays Russian propaganda but maintains other similar views will have a platform in France.

A crowd of people celebrates during the Christopher Street Day event in Hamburg.

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Hamburg CSD Parade Begins With Heightened Security

Police increased personnel in the city centre following a recent attack near the Berlin Christopher Street Day event.

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Thousands of migrants cross into Spanish enclave of Ceuta

Spain tightens border controls and reports several deaths following a massive influx of migrants from Morocco in late July.

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Gale-Force Winds Fuel Major Wildfire in Coastal Greece

More than 250 people were evacuated by sea as firefighters battle out-of-control flames in the Boeotia region.

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Spain Installs Floating Barrier at Ceuta Border After Migrant Influx

Authorities deployed an inflatable sea barrier in the Mediterranean to deter crossings into the North African enclave.

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Major Wildfire in Gironde Region Contained

Emergency services in southwestern France report the fire burned 42,000 hectares over nine days near Bordeaux.

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Greek Firefighters Battle Wildfire Near Athens Coastal Resort

More than 400 personnel and dozens of aircraft deploy as violent winds hamper efforts to contain blazes across Greece.

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Spain Returns Tens of Thousands of Migrants from Ceuta to Morocco

Spanish officials report the return of more than 48,000 people following a massive border breach in the North African enclave.

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Wildfires Force Campsite Evacuations in Southwest France

Families were forced to flee during the peak summer holiday season as flames threatened traditional camping grounds.

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Total Solar Eclipse to Cross Northern Hemisphere on Aug. 12

Millions in Greenland, Iceland, Russia, Spain, and Portugal will witness a total solar eclipse later this month.

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French Interior Minister says Gironde forest fire controlled

Laurent Nuñez announced the blaze is 'fixed' as conditions improved in southwest France on July 27, 2026.

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France and Italy Tighten Borders After Migrant Surge in Ceuta

European nations increase security and suspend free movement after approximately 60,000 migrants entered the Spanish enclave.

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Cooler Weather and Rain Aid Firefighters in Southwest France

A shift in weather patterns provides critical relief to crews battling massive wildfires in the Gironde region.

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French Interior Minister says Gironde wildfire is contained

The blaze that started July 22 has burned 42,000 hectares in southwest France

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Wildfire Devastates Le Porge Village in Southwestern France

A massive blaze in the Gironde department destroyed up to 185 homes and scorched 42,000 hectares of land.

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New Zealand Wins Women's Rugby Sevens Gold at Paris 2024 Olympics

The Black Ferns defeated Canada in the final to defend their Olympic title in Paris.

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Spain Escorts Migrants Back to Morocco After Deadly Ceuta Border Surge

Spanish authorities return thousands to Morocco following a breach that left between 57 and 67 people dead.

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Wildfires Near Athens Force Partial Evacuations in Greece

Strong winds hampered firefighting efforts as blazes hit the outskirts of Athens and the island of Crete.

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George and Amal Clooney Evacuate French Home Amid Wildfires

The couple and their children fled their estate in Brignoles as devastating fires sweep through southern France.

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Spain Interior Minister Analyzes Ceuta Migration Crisis

Fernando Grande-Marlaska reviews response after illegal immigration surged 392% in early 2026.

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Germany adopts EU right-to-repair law to curb electronic waste

New legislation requires manufacturers to provide spare parts for seven years and offer affordable repairs for 16 device categories.

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Wildfires Engulf Parts of Europe Amid Record Heat

Devastating fires in Spain and France lead to evacuations and deaths as climate change drives extreme temperatures.

A group of rugby players in red jerseys walk across a green grass field in a stadium.

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South African Rugby Player Luqobo Makwedini Buried in Eastern Cape

Family and community gathered in Qumrha for the funeral of the rugby prospect following the return of his remains from France.

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Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations in Southern France

Extreme heat and dry conditions spark blazes near the Spanish border, burning approximately 1,000 hectares of land.

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Wildfires Burn 1,000 Hectares in Southern France

Emergency services battle blazes in the Var region fueled by high temperatures and strong winds.

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Three Firefighters Die in Greece Wildfires

Strong winds and dozens of forest blazes prompt evacuations near Athens and fatalities on Crete and the mainland.

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Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Strikes Campi Flegrei Near Naples

The quake caused power outages and halted train and metro services in the volcanic region of southern Italy.

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Earthquake Strikes Southern Italy Near Naples

Seismic activity in the Campi Flegrei area caused disruptions, though reports vary on the earthquake's magnitude.

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Rain in Gironde provides hope for firefighters battling Southwest France blazes

Officials describe the first optimistic day since the outbreak of a monster wildfire in the region.

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Vancouver Whitecaps Acquire Canadian Forward Kwasi Poku

The MLS side signs the 23-year-old striker from Belgium's RWDM Brussels through the 2027-28 season.

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At Least 57 Dead After Mass Migrant Crossing into Ceuta

Spain and Morocco reinforce border fences after approximately 60,000 people attempted to enter the Spanish enclave.

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Wildfires Disrupt Tourism in Bordeaux Wine Region

Local businesses report economic losses as heat-driven fires impact southwestern France despite government safety assurances.

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Spain Deploys Military to Ceuta After Migrant Surge

At least 34 people died during attempts to cross the border from Morocco into the Spanish North African enclave.

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Wildfires Across Europe and Canada Displace Thousands

Blazes in Spain, France, and Italy combine with Canadian fires to degrade air quality for millions in the US.

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Italy Suspends Schengen Agreement With Spain Over Ceuta Migrant Crisis

Italy closes air and sea borders after tens of thousands of migrants enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.

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France Battles Final Hotspots of Massive Wildfire

Firefighters in southwestern France work to contain a blaze that scorched an area four times the size of Paris.

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Spain Faces Humanitarian Crisis as Thousands of Migrants Enter Ceuta

A sudden surge of people crossing from Morocco into the Spanish enclave has prompted a rapid response from authorities.

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Spain Returns More Than 48,000 Migrants to Morocco

Spanish and Moroccan authorities halt mass crossings into the enclave of Ceuta after thousands entered the territory.

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French Firefighters Exhausted as Wildfires Leave 230 Injured

Emergency crews report resources are 'out of breath' after 10 days of battling intense blazes across France.

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Wildfires Force Massive Evacuations Across France and Spain

Severe heat and dry conditions fuel blazes near Bordeaux and Madrid, straining regional firefighting resources.

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Jude Bellingham Returns to Birmingham City for Barcelona Friendly

The Real Madrid midfielder watched his boyhood club secure a penalty shootout victory over the Spanish giants.

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More Than 50,000 Migrants Enter Spain via Ceuta

At least 57 people died during the massive influx from Morocco into the Spanish enclave this week.

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Italy Suspends Schengen Pact With Spain After Ceuta Migrant Crisis

Approximately 60,000 migrants entered the Spanish enclave from Morocco this week, sparking a regional security emergency.

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Spain Deploys Military to Ceuta After Migrant Surge

At least nine people died as thousands of migrants breached the border between Morocco and the Spanish enclave.

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Italy Suspends Schengen Pact With Spain Over Ceuta Migrant Crisis

Italy closes air and sea borders after 60,000 migrants enter Spanish enclave of Ceuta, resulting in 57 deaths.

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Spain and Morocco Reinforce Ceuta Border Fence to Curb Migrant Crossings

Approximately 25,000 migrants were returned to Morocco after 50,000 entered Spain through the Tarajal crossing point.

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Spain Deploys Military to Ceuta After Mass Migrant Border Breach

Thousands of migrants entered the Spanish enclave from Morocco on Thursday, causing officials to describe the situation as absolute chaos.

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Tens of Thousands of Migrants Breach Spain's Ceuta Border

At least 19 people died as an estimated 50,000 to 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave.

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Wildfires Displace More Than 250,000 People Across Western Europe

Blazes in France, Spain, Greece, and the UK killed at least one person during a period of intense fire activity.

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At Least 57 Dead as 60,000 Migrants Breach Border into Ceuta

Spain deploys military to the North African enclave after a mass crossing from Morocco sparked deadly chaos.

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Spain Deploys Military After 60,000 Migrants Surge Into Ceuta

Dozens reported dead as thousands breach the border of the Spanish enclave in North Africa.

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Spanish PM Condemns Ceuta Migrant Crossing as Territorial Violation

Pedro Sánchez denounced the influx of 60,000 migrants into the North African enclave as a violation of Spain's territorial integrity.

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Spain Struggles to Manage 60,000 Migrants Crossing into Ceuta

At least 57 people have died as thousands of undocumented migrants from Morocco overwhelm border controls in the Spanish enclave.

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Italy Suspends Schengen Free-Movement Agreement With Spain

Rome implements passport checks for at least one month following a migration crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.

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Spain's Unai Simón Wins 2026 World Cup Golden Glove

The 29-year-old goalkeeper set a tournament record with seven clean sheets during Spain's second World Cup title run.

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Bordeaux Winemakers Assist Firefighters in Battling Wildfires

Vineyard owners deploy tractors and water tanks to help contain blazes threatening the southwestern France wine region

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Spain Condemns Italy's Call to Suspend Schengen Status

Madrid labels Rome's demand as 'demagogic' following a surge of irregular migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.

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Biskaros Residents Recover After Southwest France Forest Fire

Hundreds of residents in southwest France face ruined homes and shock one week after a destructive forest fire swept the region.

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Spain Deploys Army to Ceuta After Massive Migrant Influx

Military forces secure the North African enclave following a humanitarian emergency and at least 15 deaths

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Spain's Prime Minister Condemns Mass Migrant Influx in Ceuta

Pedro Sánchez calls the arrival of tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco an attack on Spain's territorial integrity.

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