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Ceuta Residents Applaud Soldiers as Military Escorts Migrants Amid Border Crisis

Residents of the Spanish enclave of Ceuta applauded military personnel as they escorted migrants through the city following one of Europe's largest recent migration surges. The scenes reflected growing public appreciation for security forces tasked with restoring order after tens of thousands of migrants crossed into the territory from Morocco, overwhelming local authorities and emergency services. Spanish soldiers and police have been deployed across Ceuta to assist with crowd control, […]

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US Embassy Warns Nigerians Against AI Edited Passport Photos to Avoid Visa Delays

The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned visa applicants not to use artificial intelligence (AI) or digitally edited passport photographs, saying such images will be rejected and could significantly delay the processing of visa and passport applications. The advisory comes amid growing concerns over the use of AI generated and enhanced images in official identity documents. In a statement posted on its official social media platforms, the mission stressed […]

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Brazil’s Hydropower Industry Goes on High Alert as Severe El Niño Threatens Heavy Rainfall, Flooding and Energy Disruptions

Brazil's largest hydropower companies are stepping up emergency preparations as meteorologists warn that a powerful El Niño weather pattern could bring intense rainfall to the country's south in the coming months, raising fears of renewed flooding and disruption to one of the world's largest hydroelectric systems. Operators, including China Three Gorges (CTG) and Engie Brasil, say they have begun implementing contingency plans earlier than usual after scientists forecast what could […]

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Spain Faces One of Its Biggest Border Crises as Nearly 49,000 Migrants Enter Ceuta From Morocco Within 24 Hours

Spain is grappling with one of the largest migration surges in its recent history after authorities estimated that around 49,000 migrants crossed into the North African enclave of Ceuta from neighbouring Morocco within just 24 hours. The extraordinary influx has overwhelmed local authorities, prompted emergency security measures and intensified political debate over Spain's border and immigration policies. According to Spain's Interior Ministry, thousands of migrants entered Ceuta by both land […]

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Nigeria Deports Chinese Wildlife Trafficking Suspect Over 12 Tonnes of Pangolin Scales

Nigerian authorities have deported a Chinese national accused of trafficking 12 tonnes of endangered pangolin scales to China, marking another major step in the country's efforts to dismantle international wildlife crime networks. The suspect, identified as Cai Jinlian, was handed over to Chinese authorities to face prosecution after being arrested in Abuja earlier this month. According to the Nigeria Police Force, Cai allegedly smuggled two shipments of tree pangolin scales […]

today30 July 2026 12

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Russian Missile Barrage Kills Civilians as Ukraine Intensifies Drone Strikes Inside Russia

Russia launched one of its largest missile and drone assaults on Ukraine in recent weeks, killing at least eight civilians, including three children, and injuring dozens across several regions. The overnight attack came hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Moscow was preparing a "massive" strike, with more than 70 missiles and 280 drones reportedly launched at targets across the country. The attacks struck Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava and […]

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Four Women Accuse Jared Leto of Criminal Sexual Conduct

Oscar winning actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto has been accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women in a new BBC documentary, adding to previous allegations that have shadowed the Hollywood star. The allegations, which span more than two decades, have not resulted in criminal charges, and Leto has denied similar claims made in the past. The documentary features four women who allege they were between […]

today29 July 2026 12

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Japan in ‘Race Against Time’ as Earthquake Death Toll Rises and Rescue Efforts Intensify

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said rescue teams are in a "race against time" after a powerful earthquake struck the country, killing at least 13 people and leaving dozens injured. Emergency workers continue to search through collapsed buildings and debris, fearing more victims may still be trapped beneath the rubble. The earthquake caused widespread destruction across the affected region, damaging homes, roads and public infrastructure while disrupting electricity, water […]

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US Bans New Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots Over National Security Concerns as Technology Tensions With China Escalate

The United States has announced sweeping new restrictions on the import of advanced foreign-made humanoid robots and other sophisticated robotic systems, citing growing concerns that the technology could be exploited for espionage, cyberattacks and threats to critical infrastructure. The decision, unveiled by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), adds advanced robotic devices and certain power inverters to the agency's "Covered List" of products considered to pose risks to America's national […]

today29 July 2026 15

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