Spain’s legal dilemma behind Ceuta’s record migrant arrivals
Ceuta is facing its worst migration crisis since 2021, with its reception centre overflowing and facilities for unaccompanied minors operating at 1,600% of capacity. Read More
Strongest earthquake in years strikes volcanic area near Naples, injuring four
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Phlegraean Fields, a volcanic area near Naples in southern Italy, injuring four people and damaging buildings and churches. Read More
Inside Ceuta: Residents face fear and uncertainty as migrant numbers soar; bread is scarce, shops are closed
Most shops are shut, bread is scarce, and local festivities have been cancelled after tens of thousands of migrants arrived from Morocco. Residents and local authorities describe growing fear and…
Italy suspends Schengen with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis, closes air and sea borders
The temporary suspension of the Schengen agreement was prompted by concerns over the migrant crisis in Ceuta. Read More
Wildfire breaks out near Athens, prompting evacuation alerts
The fire broke out at around 3:30 p.m. on Friday on the slopes of Mount Poikilo, in the Aspropyrgos area, west of Athens. Read More
Migrants in Ceuta cannot move to other countries, EU says
The European Commission says migrants who entered the Spanish enclave irregularly will not reach mainland Europe, as EU countries call for Spain’s suspension from Schengen over border-control failures. Read More
Liberia sacks officials after record cocaine seizures worth $336 million
The drug busts have intensified scrutiny of Liberia’s narcotics problem, with social media users, political commentators and local media calling for greater accountability from public officials and swift progress in…
Trump calls Ceuta migrant surge ‘terrible’ as White House blames far left
Trump invoked the mass crossings into Spain’s North African enclave to warn Americans about immigration, as the EU stressed the crisis had not spread to mainland Europe. Read More
One dead, five missing after a building collapses in Italy
The body found after the collapse of a two-storey building near Messina is believed to be that of a local businessman. Five people remain missing. Read More
Five wildfires still burn in Turkey as risk extends into next week
Of 206 fires recorded since Wednesday, 202 had been brought under control by Friday, but some remained active across western and southern coasts, with high temperatures and strong winds forecast…