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Spain deploys troops after deadly Ceuta migrant crossing
Thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, Spain’s North African exclave, in what officials described as an unprecedented mass migration event. The crossing left at least 67 people dead, with bodies recovered from the sea during the emergency response, prompting Spain to deploy military and police units to regain control of the border and…
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State Department raises travel warning for part of Spain as migrant surge sparks military deployment
The US State Department has raised its travel advisory for the Spanish enclave of Ceuta to Level 3, “Reconsider Travel”, after tens of thousands of migrants crossed into the North African territory from Morocco. The surge prompted Spain to deploy its military to the border area, reflecting the scale of the emergency and the strain…
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Civil servants get extra holidays and bonus pay for taking up ‘hardship posts’… in exotic holiday spots including Bali, the Maldives and Abu Dhabi
Civil servants posted to certain overseas locations are being given extra annual leave and additional pay under a “hardship posting” allowance scheme, despite some of the destinations involved being popular holiday spots such as Bali, the Maldives and Abu Dhabi. The arrangement has drawn criticism, with the term “hardship” being questioned given that the postings…
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WWE SummerSlam night two streaming details and where to watch
WWE SummerSlam 2026 was staged as a two-night premium live event at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on 1 and 2 August, streamed exclusively via ESPN Unlimited rather than through the traditional pay-per-view model. The show mattered as one of WWE’s flagship annual events, following a reported 1.7 million viewers for SummerSlam 2025, with the…
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Socialist Spanish PM blasts Meloni over restored border controls after Ceuta surge, demands emergency meeting
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticised European leaders’ response after tens of thousands of migrants reportedly surged towards Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta. The crisis has prompted Spain to deploy military forces and renewed debate over immigration enforcement, border security and Europe’s ability to manage large-scale migration. Sánchez called for an emergency meeting of…
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Inside Lollapalooza’s Biggest Brand Activations: From Nütrl Vodka Seltzers to a Coca-Cola Roller Rink
Lollapalooza 2026 in Chicago is hosting extensive brand activations alongside its music programme, giving attendees places to drink, rest, charge phones, collect merchandise and take part in activities between sets. – Nütrl is serving vodka seltzers, including its new Peach flavour, alongside games, photo opportunities and daily giveaways. – T-Mobile’s customer-only Club Magenta offers phone…
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Wales winger Congreve to leave Swansea for Westerlo
Swansea City winger Cameron Congreve is set to join Belgian top-flight club Westerlo for a seven-figure fee. The move ends the 22-year-old Wales international’s long association with Swansea, where he joined the academy at under-nine level, and reflects the club’s willingness to sell emerging talent despite expectations he could challenge for a first-team place next…
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British father being prosecuted after son, two, fell to his death from Cyprus hotel window begs judge to be allowed to fly home for boy’s funeral
A British father is reportedly asking a judge in Cyprus to allow him to return to the UK for the funeral of his two-year-old son, who fell to his death from a hotel window. The father is facing prosecution in connection with the incident, making his request dependent on the court’s decision and highlighting the…
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Lost income, energy fears and a woolly mammoth: what Europe’s dried-up rivers have yielded
Severe heat and drought have pushed parts of the Danube and Rhine to record-low water levels, disrupting transport, electricity generation and tourism across central and eastern Europe. The situation matters because low river levels have forced nuclear reactors to reduce or halt operations, raising concerns about power shortages while shipping routes become increasingly unusable. Hungary’s…
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Rail passenger is hit with ‘ridiculous’ £102.50 fine after missing out on buying £1.50 fare for six-minute, one-stop journey
A rail passenger was reportedly issued with a £102.50 fine after being unable to buy a £1.50 ticket for a six-minute, one-stop journey. The case has prompted criticism over whether fare enforcement is proportionate when passengers may have limited opportunities to purchase a ticket. The journey’s original fare was £1.50, meaning the penalty was more…