Spain sending troops as thousands enter enclave of Ceuta from Morocco
At least 18 people drown as migrants try to swim to Spanish territory amid scenes of chaos at the border.
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Israeli forces blow up structures near Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle
Israel claims army blew up Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon, amid reports of blasts near UNESCO-listed fortress.
Liberia burns 4.2 metric tonnes of cocaine after record drug seizure
Liberian authorities burned 4.2 metric tonnes of cocaine worth about $336 million.
FIFA defiant over World Cup investment plan, despite UEFA’s vote to boycott
European football's governing body has voted to boycott FIFA if World Cup plans pursued, but global body undeterred.
At least 18 die after breach of border between Morocco and Spanish exclave of Ceuta
At least eighteen migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. Spain has deployed its military after thousands of people breached the border with Morocco and entered the tiny Spanish territory.
Hamas says it has agreed to disarm after Trump announces Board of Peace plan
A senior Hamas official has told the BBC they have agreed to the Board of Peace’s plan. Israel has not commented.
Israelis worry as younger Jewish Americans shift views on support for Israel
Israelis across political and religious lines are worried about the weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans.
UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth.
What could happen to Fifa if Uefa boycotts World Cup?
It’s been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino’s funding plan – what happens now, and can Fifa’s president survive?
If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war
The plan – if successful – potentially removes the most significant obstacle to advancing the Trump-backed peace initiative in Gaza.
