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World News Headlines
- What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?
on July 31, 2026An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.
- Spain's PM blames traffickers after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta from Morocco
on July 31, 2026Spain said most had returned to Morocco by Friday evening, as Italy suspended its Schengen agreement on free movement with Madrid.
- Two bodies located and search ongoing after avalanche hits Nirmal Purja's team
on July 31, 2026Two bodies have been recovered from Pakistan's Broad Peak and seven spotted by drones - though their condition remains unclear.
- What's in the Gaza peace deal roadmap?
on July 31, 2026Hamas says it has accepted a disarmament plan for Gaza which will see it lay down its arms and Israeli troops withdraw from the territory.
- Watch: Tens of thousands of migrants enter Spain's Ceuta from Morocco
on July 31, 2026Spain's North African territory of Ceuta from Morocco, though more than 25,000 have returned voluntarily, officials said.
- Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza
on July 31, 2026The realities of politics, war, zero trust, the deaths of thousands and the destruction of Gaza will make any agreement very complicated.
- Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe
on July 31, 2026Around 500 people, mostly tourists, are evacuated by boat from Agios Vasileios after becoming trapped.
- Peru's ex-president has 15-year jail sentence for corruption charges overturned
on July 31, 2026Ollanta Humala had been convicted of money laundering offences alongside his wife in 2025.
- Anthropic's Claude AI escapes to hack into three organisations
on July 31, 2026It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.
- Fifa says 'nobody selling football' as plan continues
on July 31, 2026Football's governing body Fifa plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups.
- Spain sending troops as thousands enter enclave of Ceuta from Morocco
on July 31, 2026At least 18 people drown as migrants try to swim to Spanish territory amid scenes of chaos at the border.
- UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
on July 31, 2026The 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?
on July 31, 2026It'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?
- India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
on July 30, 2026Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.
- Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
on July 30, 2026Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.
- Father of teen school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison
on July 30, 2026"It is clear you failed as a parent," the judge told Colin Gray, who was found guilty earlier this year on charges stemming from the deadly 2024 school attack.
- Why limited war with the US may suit Iran better than peace
on July 30, 2026Iran may believe it can control its conflict carefully enough to keep pressure on the US while avoiding an all-out war.
- Uefa to boycott World Cups if Fifa plans approved
on July 30, 2026Uefa says "the World Cup is not for sale" after its 55 member associations vote to boycott future tournaments if Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, do not back down on their investment proposals.
- Thousands evacuated in Crete as wildfires threaten tourist resorts
on July 30, 2026Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.
- Man impaled by a hiking pole treks 10 miles down mountain
on July 30, 2026Instead of calling for a helicopter rescue, David Cifaldi hiked down Montana's Granite Peak with a hiking pole piercing his side.
- Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian - Polish PM
on July 30, 2026The missile left a 10m-wide (33ft) crater a short distance from the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about 100km from the border with Ukraine.
- At least five members of same family killed in Russian missile attack, Zelensky says
on July 30, 2026A six-year-old girl and two boys, aged 11 and 17, were among six killed in a village near the central city of Kryvyi Rih.
- Dashcam captures tornado toppling power lines onto car
on July 30, 2026Video obtained by the BBC provides a firsthand look at the powerful storm system that ripped through parts of eastern Wisconsin on 27 July.
- Cyanide in tomato pesticide killed 15 elephants, Kenyan officials suspect
on July 30, 2026Foul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya.
- Watch: Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland's coast
on July 30, 2026Video captured by a passerby showed the moment the iceberg collapsed, creating a big wave.
- Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year
on July 30, 2026It is not the first time the constitution has been amended to allow Daniel Ortega, 80, to stay in power for longer.
- Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says
on July 30, 2026The 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024 and faces treason charges, which he denies.
- Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
on July 30, 2026It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.
- Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove 'pro-terror' material
on July 30, 2026Telegram told the BBC it rejects the allegations and will contest them in court.
- Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt
on July 30, 2026The 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said.