City in northwestern Morocco, a historic crossroads now modernizing
Lebanese authorities have released Fadel Shaker on bail after questions over allegations including army involvement, funding militias, and money laundering related to the Sidon clashes in 2013. Shaker, once a famed singer, has a long history linked to the Al-Assir faction and subsequent legal proceedings.
A set of personal essays and memoirs from diverse voices celebrate renewed reading habits amid cultural events like the UK National Year of Reading and Rabat's UNESCO World Book Capital status. The pieces recount early literary awakenings, midlife shifts to reading as refuge, and entrepreneurial journeys sparked by books, drawing from Guardian, Business Insider UK, and other outlets.
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is underway in Morocco with 16 teams, 34 matches, and a new qualification tie to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Morocco hosts; Nigeria defends the title as several debutants join the field. Kick-off times start at 17:00 GMT across venues, with the final on Aug. 16.
Thousands have swum into Ceuta from Morocco as Spain deploys the army to secure its North African enclave. At least 9–60 deaths reported; the government is coordinating with Morocco to repatriate migrants while facing a humanitarian and security challenge.
Thousands have crossed into Ceuta, according to police and TVE, with late-night crossings and chaotic scenes. Spain has deployed troops as officials wrestle with a surge that has left deaths reported and a push to return migrants swiftly.
Ceuta remains in crisis as thousands more migrants have arrived and EU partners call for swift action. Spain is coordinating a response with Morocco while deploying security forces to the enclave. Unaccompanied minors and humanitarian concerns are mounting as shelters fill and authorities assess reception options.
European authorities are coordinating responses as tens of thousands of migrants surge at Ceuta’s border with Morocco. At least 72 deaths have been reported, with hundreds treated in Ceuta and thousands returning to Morocco as Spain and Italy coordinate measures amid diplomatic tensions.
The latest crossings into Ceuta from Morocco involve unaccompanied minors and adults, echoing the 2021 crisis. Children report overcrowded reception centres and families back home seek news; many migrants return to Morocco after uncertain stays in Spain.
Viral social-media claims about Spain opening its border to Morocco-led crossings have spurred a surge of migrants toward Ceuta. Authorities report thousands reached the enclave, with dozens dead or missing, while residents report returning to normal life amid security concerns.
Migrant crowds surged into Ceuta last week, with Spain reporting thousands crossing into the enclave. Authorities say most have returned, but around 1,000 unaccompanied minors remain in Ceuta as rescue operations and border control continue. The events have drawn international attention and raised questions about border policy and migrant protection.
A total solar eclipse has crossed Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain while the UK and Ireland have seen a deep partial eclipse — the most extensive across Britain since 1999. Scientists and agencies such as NASA have flown instruments and balloons into the path of totality to study the Sun's corona and to gather data for improving space‑weather forecasts.
Tens of thousands of people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta at the end of July. Spanish and local officials have said roughly 70,000 returned but Ceuta’s leader estimates 3,000–11,000 remain, including hundreds of unaccompanied minors living in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions. The influx has provoked EU diplomatic rows and temporary border checks.
The solar eclipse has triggered a surge in travel demand across Europe as destinations within the path of totality experience record room rates and bookings. Reykjavik, A Coruño, Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela report sharp price increases, while authorities warn of heat and fire risks and a spike in road traffic. NASA and local observatories will live-stream the event to millions.
Migrants who perished during Spain’s Ceuta border crisis are being buried in Ceuta with the number of dead and missing still unclear. Officials report at least 90 deaths tied to the late July border surge, while a Moroccan NGO argues the toll could be higher. Burials are taking place as authorities grapple with identifying bodies and repatriation, with thousands still stranded.
Unknown man has been found dead in the landing‑gear wheel well of an Air Arabia plane that arrived from Tangier, Morocco. Coroners say conditions inside the wheel well are extremely cold and oxygen is scarce; post‑mortem results list cardiac arrest, hypoxia and hypothermia as the cause. An inquest is ongoing.
Moroccans have gone to the polls to elect 395 deputies in a vote dominated by economic grievances, high youth unemployment and fallout from last years Gen Z protests and Julys mass crossing into Ceuta. Nearly 16 million registered voters face an electorate skewed to older cohorts; only about 4% of registrants are aged 1824. Results are expected Thursday.