Aug 4, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC

Estimates regarding the recent border surge into Ceuta vary significantly among official sources. Regional President Juan Jesús Vivas stated that up to 80,000 migrants crossed the border during the height of the crisis, leaving an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 individuals currently in the autonomous city. However, Morocco's Ministry of the Interior acknowledged 40,000 entries at Ceuta, alongside 1,135 at Melilla and 11 casualties on its territory.

In Madrid, the Spanish government dismissed a communications official from the National Security Department following the publication of a report citing 49,000 entries, revealing growing internal friction between ministry departments. Meanwhile, Spanish Legion units have been deployed near the border to assist with detentions and deportations. Moroccan officials denied accusations of relaxing border controls or yielding to political blackmail, instead attributing the influx to a Spanish legal ruling and criticizing European political rhetoric.

Sources: Canarias7, Diário de Notícias, El Día, El Mundo, La Vanguardia

At least seven people, including three children, were killed and approximately 40 others injured when a drone struck a crowded beach in Arkhipo-Osipovka, a coastal village near Gelendzhik in southern Russia's Krasnodar region.

According to Krasnodar Krai Governor Veniamin Kondratyev, at least 17 of those injured required hospitalization. Verified video footage shows an unmanned aircraft descending toward a cliffside before exploding into a fireball on the shoreline packed with holidaymakers. Russian regional authorities attributed the attack to Ukrainian forces, describing it as one of the deadliest incidents at a civilian recreational site since the start of the full-scale conflict.

Sources: BBC News, Cyprus Mail, Mediazona, The Insider, Радіо Свобода

Cross-border aerial strikes between Ukrainian and Russian forces have left at least 14 people dead across multiple regions. Ukrainian bombardments targeted southern Russia and occupied Crimea, while Russian strikes hit Ukrainian territory, including the central city of Kryvyi Rih.

In Russian-annexed Crimea, the recent wave of Ukrainian attacks has damaged critical infrastructure, leading to widespread power outages, fuel shortages, and disruptions to drinking water supplies. Reports indicate growing civilian frustration on the peninsula regarding local authorities' capacity to manage the operational fallout.

Meanwhile, Russian regional officials condemned the strikes. Krasnodar Governor Veniamin Kondratyev described the action as a "deliberate strike... against the civilian population" with no connection to military infrastructure. Ukrainian military actions appear aimed at destabilizing Russian logistical support across occupied zones.

Sources: Le Figaro, Libération.

Recent developments surrounding US President Donald Trump highlight several domestic legal friction points and international diplomatic statements.

In foreign affairs, Trump renewed assertions regarding Greenland, stating the United States could secure control over the autonomous territory before 2029. Meanwhile, Morocco named a major highway in Western Sahara after Trump to mark US recognition of Moroccan claims in the region. Regarding Iran, Trump issued fresh warnings while claiming bilateral negotiations were underway.

Domestically, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche formally rejected a proposed $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate individuals allegedly prosecuted for political reasons. Concurrently, reports indicate Trump is considering removing District of Columbia US Attorney Jeanine Pirro following a prosecutorial reversal in a high-profile case.

Sources: Aftenposten, Berlingske, DR, Sermitsiaq, TV 2 Nyheter.

Italian prosecutors in Terni have launched a multiple vehicular manslaughter investigation following a collision on State Road 79 near Colli sul Velino that killed six people. Investigators ordered autopsies on both drivers and are evaluating data from the shuttle bus's black box alongside dashcam footage to determine why the motorhome veered into oncoming traffic.

Local authorities identified two of the deceased as Giampiero Colasanti, 68, and Daniela Bellanca, 59, who were returning from a motorcycling event. The crash, which involved a tourist bus heading toward Marmore Falls and three passenger cars, left between 27 and 34 people injured. Forensic teams continue examining whether the motorhome driver suffered a sudden medical episode, fell asleep, or executed an illegal pass.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Der Standard, Il Messaggero, La Vanguardia.