Spanish authorities begin relocating migrants from Ceuta beach to temporary shelters
Many people remain in makeshift camps, including vulnerable groups such as unaccompanied children, women and girls. Read More
Russian drones threaten civilians and aid work in Ukraine, UN aid chief warns
Tom Fletcher said the UN needs more than €1.7 billion for its prioritised humanitarian response in Ukraine this year, with winter among his biggest concerns. Read More
Exclusive: EU to boost funding for Morocco’s migration management after Ceuta crisis
The Ceuta crisis is affecting the EU’s long-awaited partnership deal with Morocco, prompting Brussels to increase funding for border control as it seeks to finalise the agreement by the end…
Fire of the century in eastern Belgium brought ‘under control,’ local official says
Around 350 firefighters and other emergency personnel remain deployed in the effort, as do the many farmers who mobilised in support of the operation since last week. Read More
Germany reports record 14,000 heat-related deaths this year, official data shows
The heatwaves and drought have fuelled a historically hot summer in Europe, contributing to a spike in heat-related mortality in the worst-hit countries. Read More
Europe faces race to refill gas storage as LNG cargoes flow to Asia
After spending much of the past two years rebuilding its gas security following the loss of Russian pipeline supplies, Europe is again facing high natural gas prices due to volatility…
Swiss tourist sentenced to year in jail for insulting Bali’s sacred Day of Silence
During his trial, Luzian Andrin Zgraggen told the court he had never intended to insult the Hindu holiday or the Balinese people. Read More
Will the UK royal family welcome Harry and Meghan back? Expert urges couple to ‘move slowly’
Last month, Prince Harry visited the UK with Meghan and their children, who saw King Charles for the first time since 2022. Read More
Banderol, Russia’s new low-cost weapon testing Ukraine’s air defences
Russia is stepping up its use of the Banderol, a relatively cheap new weapon that carries a smaller warhead than conventional cruise missiles but can force Ukraine to use the…
NATO jets scrambled as drone enters Romanian airspace
A drone crashed in eastern Romania as the country and neighbouring Poland stepped up air defences during a major Russian attack on Ukraine. Read More