‘Morocco feels emboldened’: Trump’s influence in spotlight after Ceuta disaster Washington-Rabat ties under scrutiny as questions swirl over what led to deadly influx into tiny Spanish territory The Guardian - UK · Aug 6
10 Photos of Jennifer Aniston Through the Years as Fans React to Her Romantic Yacht Trip With Jim Curtis Jennifer Aniston and boyfriend Jim Curtis were seen enjoying a romantic yacht holiday in Mallorca, Spain, sparking renewed interest in Aniston's personal life and enduring celebrity status. International Business Times UK · Aug 6
The tiny Spanish village where darkness will fall twice: Avellanosa de Muno prepares for the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower Avellanosa de Muño will host Spain's first total solar eclipse since 1912. Daylight will briefly disappear as the Moon covers the Sun near sunset. This event offers a unique viewing experience unlike a midday eclipse. Later that night, the Perseid meteor shower will also be visible. The village's rural setting… The Times of India · Aug 6
Ceuta migrant crossings: are calls for stronger border controls from 22 member states in line with EU law? The unprecedented border crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has sparked a wave of political reactions across Europe. Far-right parties described the crossings as “an invasion” and a majority of European governments demanded a reaction from European Union officials. The Conversation · Aug 6
How to plan photographing August 12's solar eclipse and Perseids meteor shower peak With a solar eclipse in Europe and North America followed by the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower, August 12 will bring plenty of photographic opportunities. Here’s how to plan a shoot for both Digital Camera World · Aug 6
'Red Orbán' or visionary? Ceuta crisis puts Sánchez's EU standing under scrutiny The Ceuta crisis exposed Spain’s growing marginalisation within Europe. Analysts say Sánchez’s disputes with EU partners over security, migration, China and defence are reinforcing perceptions of an increasingly isolated Madrid. Euronews · Aug 6
How Vinicius Jr. is USING Arsenal to his advantage in Real Madrid transfer negotiations Vinicius Jr. is the at the centre of a tug-of-war between Arsenal and Real Madrid - but does the Brazilian really have any intention of leaving Spain? FourFourTwo · Aug 6
UK's Most Wanted Fugitive Gave Police a Fake Name Before Tattoos Gave Him Away Scottish fugitive John Rocks, wanted for alleged sexual offences, was arrested in Madrid after a two-year investigation by British and Spanish authorities. Extradition proceedings to the UK are underway. International Business Times UK · Aug 6
Spain’s Pedro Sánchez is a progressive outlier in Europe – and over Ceuta, he is being made to pay for it The Spanish PM has been one of few European leaders to stand up to Trump. He now faces coercive diplomacy and an emboldened far right at home, says journalist Eoghan Gilmartin The Guardian - UK · Aug 6
‘Unsustainable’ number of child migrants in Ceuta CEUTA, Spain - The leader of Spain’s north African territory of Ceuta on Wednesday said the number of children left there after last week’s rush of migrants was “unsustainable”, pleading for government aid. Bangkok Post · Aug 6
UN warns drone strikes worsening in Sudan More than 80 percent of civilian deaths in Sudan at the start of this year were due to drone attacks, according to the UN. Also, Spain is trying to work out what to do with over 1,000 unaccompanied minors who remain in Ceuta as they cannot legally be deported. France 24 · Aug 5
After Ceuta, Europe is once again mired in migration chaos of its own making Europe is again embroiled in a contentious debate about immigration. The Conversation · Aug 5
Scottish fugitive on UK’s most wanted list arrested in Spain John Rocks was wanted by police in Scotland over alleged sexual offences committed between 2012 and 2022 The Independent UK · Aug 5
The Economic Times · Aug 5 The hidden danger inside Spain's eucalyptus forests that worries scientists Spain's eucalyptus plantations appear green but support fewer native birds and insects. These monocultures lack the diverse vegetation and nesting sites of natural woodlands. Research shows eucalyptus expansion strongly correlates with declining bird species diversity. Allelopathy and commercial harvesting practices further reduce native plant and insect populations. Integrating native vegetation…
The Times of India · Aug 5 UK's most wanted fugitive arrested in Spain over multiple sexual assault probe A Scottish man listed among the UK's most wanted fugitives has been arrested in Spain over allegations of multiple sexual assaults spanning a decade, BBC reported.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5 Why Spain’s EU allies turned on Pedro Sanchez over Ceuta: the hard right now sets their agenda on migration Rightwing narratives have gone mainstream, and Madrid finds itself increasingly isolated for its humane approach to migrants
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Spanish government urged to reconsider hosting 2030 World Cup with Morocco after Ceuta crisis Spain is due to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Morocco and Portugal
The Conversation · Aug 5 Ceuta and Melilla: how the colonial legacies of these cities have shaped migration in the region Ceuta, a small Spanish enclave on the Moroccan mainland, was unprepared for the arrival of more than 70,000 undocumented migrants on July 30. They arrived mostly by sea, from Morocco via the Tarajal breakwaters and its shoreline.
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Moroccan families seek missing loved ones after the migrant surge to Spain's Ceuta Families have gathered at the Moroccan border with Ceuta, searching for missing relatives among returning migrants
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Spanish police ‘identify multiple suspected jihadists’ among 60,000 migrants who stormed border into Ceuta Authorities estimate that between 3,000 and 5,000 people remain in the enclave after last week’s crossing
France 24 · Aug 5 Ceuta appeals for aid as child migrant crisis becomes 'unsustainable' Spain's north African enclave of Ceuta has appealed for urgent government assistance after hundreds of unaccompanied migrant children overwhelmed its reception system following last week's mass border crossing from Morocco. Local authorities have warned that the situation is "unsustainable".
International Business Times UK · Aug 5 EU Eyes Social Media Monitoring, Pre-Frontier Intelligence To Prevent Another Ceuta Crisis: How Do They Work? The EU held an emergency meeting to address the Ceuta migration crisis, expressing solidarity with Spain and discussing future strategies, including early warning systems, to prevent similar incidents.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5 Arsenal agree £75m fee with Newcastle for Bruno Guimarães as clubs reach compromise Bruno Guimarães is poised to leave Newcastle’s preseason training camp in southern Spain and fly to London before a £75m move to Arsenal
The Times of India · Aug 5 Nearly 1,000 migrant children were left stranded in Spain's Ceuta after a mass crossing from Morocco overwhelmed border authorities Thousands of people crossed into Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco, creating a sudden migration crisis. Many children arrived alone and became separated from their families during the chaotic journey. Spanish authorities struggled to provide shelter and care for the overwhelmed migrant support facilities. Families searched for missing relatives on the…