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Lies trigger migrant crisis in Ceuta

A false claim that it was impossible to return to Morocco triggered a mass exodus of 50,000 people to the Spanish enclave, resulting in one of the largest migrant crises in EU history.

Hedgehog triggers alarm in German supermarket

Police in Mühlheim found a hedgehog at the entrance, describing it as a harmless intruder with no criminal intent.

Toddler dies of heatstroke on Fuerteventura

The regional health ministry confirmed the death of a child on the Canary Islands after being left in a car during hot weather.

Watt condemns drugs in betting following Bateman's testimony

Japanese prime minister visits Kumamoto after devastating earthquake

India: Education minister resigns following exam scandal

The Indian Union Education Minister has resigned following protests by young people over leaked exam papers and concerns about employment.

Minister condemns drugs in gambling business

Australian Environment Minister Murray Watt responds to Luke Bateman's testimony before the parliamentary committee, condemning alleged drug use in the gambling industry.

Romanian army detonates explosives on the Danube to secure water supply

Controlled explosions carried out on the river Danube on Monday, 3 August, to divert flow towards the Cernavodă nuclear power plant amid record-low water levels.

Iran refutes claims of talks with the US

Tehran dismisses Washington's reports of the start of dialogue, stating that no meetings or delegations are scheduled abroad.

EU Commissioner on the migrant crisis in Ceuta and the situation in Gaza

The European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, has commented on the situation in Ceuta, highlighting the role of external relations and cooperation with Spain and Morocco.

One Nation names eight candidates for Victorian state election

Warren Pickering leads the campaign, while Pauline Hanson bars access to the ABC and The Guardian.

ICAC probes corruption, Taylor on leave

Commission in second week of rosn hearings, while opposition operates without a leader.

Vučić and Dodik lay wreaths at Petrovac

The presidents of Serbia and the Republika Srpska condemned the 1995 rocket attack as a crime against civilians.

Five dead in ferry fire near Madura

Indonesian authorities confirm five fatalities and 41 missing after the KM Mutiara Sentosa 2 caught fire in the Java Sea.

England and Wales in drought, July the driest on record

Extreme heat and the third drought in five years threaten the UK, putting agriculture and forest habitats at risk.

Iran strengthens proxy forces following setback to axis of resistance

Tehran revives strategy of exporting revolution through militias to ensure deterrence against direct attacks following US and Israeli strikes.

13 people killed in Peru in crash of small plane over Nazca

Opposition demands cancellation of policies in Victoria and corruption probe

Jane H urges new premier Ben Carroll to review decisions by previous leader, while warning of rising construction and fuel costs.