Aug 10, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC

European Union interior ministers convened an emergency videoconference to address the unprecedented arrival of tens of thousands of migrants in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. The meeting, convened at the request of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and representatives from 22 member states, resulted in praise for Spain's rapid handling of the situation.

While most migrants have returned to Morocco, local reception facilities in Ceuta remain at capacity. In response, ministers called for tighter external border controls, enhanced early warning systems, and deeper cooperation with third countries to deter departures. Migration experts, however, cautioned that administrative regulations alone cannot prevent movement driven by socio-economic pressures.

Sources: Český rozhlas Plus, Deník N, iROZHLAS, Respect, Seznam Zprávy

Unrelenting heat and dry weather across Europe continue to drive water levels in major rivers to historical lows, creating severe challenges for shipping, ecosystems, and local water supplies. In Germany, hydrological authorities warn that low water levels along the Rhine, Elbe, Danube, and Lake Constance will worsen without substantial rainfall.

The Federal Association of German Inland Navigation reported that receding waters in the middle Rhine could soon interrupt continuous navigation, effectively splitting the key freight corridor into two distinct segments. Beyond commercial transport, prolonged dry conditions pose growing threats to groundwater reserves, drinking water supplies, and riverbed habitats. Receding waters have also exposed long-submerged artifacts across several European river basins, including ancient shipwrecks and prehistoric mammoth bones.

Sources: DW, Der Spiegel, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau

Italian cultural figures and members of the public have paid tribute to singer-songwriter Francesco Guccini following his death at the age of 86 at his home in Pavana.

In Bologna, admirers gathered outside his former address at Via Paolo Fabbri 43, playing his music publicly and leaving flowers alongside personal notes. The Italian Chamber of Deputies honored Guccini with applause, while political figures including former prime minister Romano Prodi and musicians Vasco Rossi and Gianni Morandi publicly expressed their condolences.

His family confirmed that, in accordance with Guccini's wishes, a private funeral service will be held in the coming days. They requested privacy while expressing gratitude for the widespread public sympathy. Renowned for songs such as "La Locomotiva" and "Dio è morto," Guccini leaves behind a major artistic legacy in Italian music and literature.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica.

Eastern China was struck by Typhoon Dolphin on Sunday, triggering mass evacuations of over 1.6 million residents across coastal areas, including Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Fujian. Chinese meteorological authorities issued a red alert—the highest warning level—as the tropical cyclone brought fierce winds and heavy rainfall to the region.

In Shanghai, accumulated rainfall reached 312.9 millimeters within 24 hours, registering the highest level recorded in more than 150 years. Transport networks faced severe disruptions, with over 1,000 flights canceled at Shanghai's primary airport hubs. The storm previously passed near Okinawa, Japan, before moving westward across the Chinese coast, where local emergency services warned of continued risks from flooding and landslides.

Sources: Digi24, Moldova1, ANSA, RTP, La Vanguardia.

A persistent heatwave across southern and central Europe has triggered red weather alerts and record-breaking temperatures. Italian health authorities issued maximum health warnings for all 27 major cities, including Messina and Reggio Calabria, as the country faces its fourth severe heat period of the summer. Italian officials urged the public to stay indoors between 11:00 and 18:00, with temperatures expected to hover around 40°C for another week.

Further north, central European nations reported historic highs. Austria recorded a new preliminary national temperature record, with measurements ranging from 40.8°C in northern Vienna to 41.2°C in eastern parts of the country. In southern Slovakia, temperatures climbed to 41.4°C in Kamenica nad Hronom. Extreme heat conditions also continue to affect Hungary and France.

Sources: 8 Sidor, Aftenposten, Berlingske, DR, TV 2 Nyheter