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Court ruling, trafficking gangs: What led to the chaos at Spain's Ceuta border

Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has been thrust into the centre of Europe's migration debate after an unprecedented surge saw tens of thousands of people cross from neighbouring Morocco within hours.

The Times of India · Jul 31

American Media On China's Payroll? Disclosures Name Prominent US Journalists in CCP-Funded Exchange Trips

An investigation by Natalie Winters uncovers alleged participation of US journalists in CCP-linked trips, raising concerns about foreign influence and transparency in media coverage of China.

International Business Times UK · Jul 27

“Second song in, the amps blew up. You can hear Jagger apologizing to the crowd, ‘We’re trying to get it together up here. Maybe we’ll do a couple of acoustic ones’”: How a revolutionary amp nearly derailed the Rolling Stones’ 1969 US tour

The Stones bet big on Ampeg’s all-new SVT. And the gamble paid off… until one night it didn't

Guitar World · Jul 21

“An effortlessly usable unit that delivers dynamically playable amp sounds and complementary effects”: Blackstar ID:X Floor Three review

Blackstar takes the sounds from its ID:X amp series and puts them into an easy-to-use floor pedal

MusicRadar · Jul 1

One million migrants in Spain apply to regularise status in new scheme

Programme offering a one-year residence and work permit attracts double expected number of applicants

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

91 Historic Photos That Show How Much These Places Have Changed

Just like humans are constantly evolving and learning more about themselves, places are changing as well. Your hometown probably looks like a completely different city from the one you grew up in, especially if you’ve been around for at least 50 years. So here’s a list of photos of iconic…

Bored Panda · Jun 23

“I’ve been playing B-benders since 1999, so I was eager to get my mitts on this guitar”: Fender John Osborne Telecaster review

The country-rock star’s Tele tears up the template – and could be your fastest ticket to B-bender tone

Guitar World · Jun 9

Pope uses Spain speech to warn of global ‘spiritual and cultural crisis’

Addressing lawmakers, Leo XIV also highlights migration at a time when Madrid is bucking European trends

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8

Pope calls for end to polarisation on Spain visit

MADRID - Pope Leo XIV on Saturday called for an end to “polarising narratives” and “sterile simplifications” on a visit to Spain expected to focus on the divisive issue of immigration.

Bangkok Post · Jun 6

Divine intervention: why Pope Leo visit could be a godsend for Pedro Sánchez

Pontiff’s resolve to highlight plight of migrants has aligned him with Spanish PM, whose inner circle and party are mired in corruption allegations

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5