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Most migrants who crossed into Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco have now departed, as EU states tighten border controls

EU scrambles to contain a major Ceuta migrant crisis after 60,000 people crossed from Morocco into Spain's North Africa enclave

Spain and Morocco reinforced the Ceuta border after roughly 49,000 migrants crossed in a day. At least 19 bodies were found in the water, Reuters said

Thousands of migrants clashed with security near Spain's Ceuta as vehicles were torched in an overnight rush to cross from Morocco

Wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 300,000 people to evacuate, filling shelters as fires rage near Bordeaux and Madrid

Vehicle mows down crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing one and injuring 17

Wildfires in Spain and France have forced over 200,000 people to flee as firefighters battle blazes near Madrid and Bordeaux

Wildfires swept parts of Italy, France and Spain this week, killing three firefighters and forcing thousands to flee amid extreme heat and winds

Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting King Charles III, taking over from Keir Starmer as Labour resets its leadership

Burnham has been named Labour's new leader and will become UK prime minister on Monday, pledging to restore hope for British voters.

Sadiq Khan is appointed to the House of Lords by outgoing PM Keir Starmer, joining 26 new peers named before Starmer leaves office

Met Office data show the UK climate has grown markedly hotter and sunnier than in the 20th century, with 2025 setting multiple records.

A new study estimates over 2,700 heatwave deaths hit England and Wales in May and June, with climate change driving much of the toll

A 28-year-old man is in custody over the Ann Widdecombe murder case, days after the former Conservative minister was found dead in Devon

European Commission issued a formal warning to Meta over the addictive design of Facebook and Instagram, citing severe mental health risks to children under the Digital Services Act

The death toll from a devastating wildfire in southern Spain has risen to 12, with emergency services battling the blaze amid a blistering heatwave

Western Europe recorded its hottest June on record as an intense heatwave swept the region, new heatwaves are battering Europe this week, EU monitor says

Syria and France are partnering to establish a Damascus transit hub for global trade, offering secure alternatives to the volatile Strait of Hormuz

Twin Damascus blasts wounded 18 people near Macron's hotel as the French leader met Syria's president in a historic visit

NATO allies are boosting defense spending at the Ankara summit, hoping to calm Trump's anger over Europe's handling of the Iran war