
Live Updates: Spanish Leader Rushes to Ceuta After Thousands of Migrants Burst Into Territory
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was set to arrive in Ceuta, a Spanish exclave in North Africa, amid an escalating crisis for his pro-immigration government.Published on : Fri Jul 31 2026

At Least 34 Dead From Coal Mine Blast in Pakistan
Rescuers were searching for missing bodies from the accident in one of the country’s mining hubs, where methane gas explosions and mine collapses are frequent.By Zia ur-Rehman and Elian Peltier
Published on : Fri Jul 31 2026
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Baluchistan (Pakistan)Pakistan

German Authorities Knew of Pride Attacker’s Extremism in Months Before Attack
The assailant, a German citizen, was imprisoned after trying to join the Islamic State but freed weeks before attacking a gay Pride event in Berlin.By Adam Goldman, Jim Tankersley and Philip Kaleta
Published on : Fri Jul 31 2026
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GermanyIslamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)

Political Turmoil Will Not Derail Killer Robot Program, Ousted Minister Says
The Ukrainian former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov, an advocate for drone and robot warfare, says the country’s tech-heavy strategy will persist.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Fri Jul 31 2026
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Fedorov, MykhailoZelensky, Volodymyr

Selling Burritos Back to Mexico: Chipotle’s Bold Expansion
As the Mexican-inspired American chain makes its debut in Mexico, it faces a major hurdle: convincing Mexicans to buy an Americanized take on their own national cuisine.By James Wagner and Luis Antonio Rojas
Published on : Fri Jul 31 2026
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MexicoMonterrey (Mexico)Chipotle Mexican Grill IncTaco Bell Corp

I Went to the Amazon to Fly in a 1942 Workhorse of Aviation
The Douglas DC-3 was mass produced during World War II. Today, one of the few still remaining transports passengers in Colombia’s jungle.By Max Bearak and Federico Rios
Published on : Fri Jul 31 2026
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Colombia

A Ton of Space Junk Tumbles Unpredictably to Earth Every Week
Flaming chunks of metal crash into homes, farms and parking lots. Who’s to blame? And who pays for the damage?By Selam Gebrekidan
Published on : Fri Jul 31 2026
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KenyaHainan Island (China)Federal Aviation AdministrationNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSpace Exploration Technologies CorpO'Keefe, Sean

Myanmar’s Junta Tries to Soften Its Image Abroad but Cracks Down at Home
A group of dissidents this week were each sentenced to 37 years in prison for a peaceful protest against an election widely derided as a sham.By Max Kim
Published on : Fri Jul 31 2026
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Mandalay (Myanmar)Myanmar

Iran Says It Targeted U.S. Military in Kuwait With Drones
The Iranian army said it had targeted U.S. assets at a Kuwaiti air base. There were no immediate reports of any attacks from Kuwait or from the U.S. military.By Qasim Nauman
Published on : Fri Jul 31 2026
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KuwaitIranMiddle EastEgyptRed SeaSaudi ArabiaPersian GulfUnited States Central CommandHouthis

A Whale Gave Birth. A Drone Was There to Capture the Spectacle.
A wildlife photographer noticed a humpback whale displaying unusual behavior off Australia’s east coast, then something extraordinary happened.By Laura Chung
Published on : Fri Jul 31 2026
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AustraliaNew South Wales (Australia)

NATO Says Russian Missile Hit Poland During Ukraine Attack
Russian missiles have briefly entered Polish airspace in the past. Investigators have yet to definitively identify the object that struck overnight.By Lara Jakes and Constant Méheut
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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PolandRussiaUkraineNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization

Cuba to Trump: We’re Open for Business
A top Cuban official says the island won’t negotiate its politics, but it is willing to talk investment, including from President Trump.By Jack Nicas
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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CubaHavana (Cuba)Trump OrganizationCastro, FidelTrump, Donald J

Why China’s A.I. Models Could Threaten the Communist Party
China’s A.I. rise is creating a new dilemma for Beijing. The open models that win influence abroad may pose risks to the country’s security and geopolitical strategy.By David Pierson and Berry Wang
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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ChinaUnited StatesAlibaba Group Holding LtdAnthropic AI LLCBeijing Moonshot AI Technology Co LtdCommunist Party of ChinaDeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co LtdDoorDash (Mobile App)Hugging Face IncZ.ai (Artificial Intelligence Co)Xi Jinping

‘Nightmarish’ Wildfire in Crete Kills Two Firefighters as Thousands Evacuate
Greece also worked to contain blazes on Lesbos and in the Peloponnese, where another firefighter died, in the midst of a brutal wildfire season for Europe.By Niki Kitsantonis
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Crete (Greece)EuropeGreeceFranceSpain

Here’s the latest.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was set to arrive in Ceuta, a Spanish territory in Africa, amid an escalating crisis for his pro-immigration government.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Fri Jul 31 2026
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Ceuta (Spain)MoroccoSpainEuropeAfricaSanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- )

4 Bodies Found, 6 Climbers Missing After Avalanche in Pakistan
The group caught on one of the world’s highest peaks included the influential British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and an American climber, an alpine organization said.By Francesca Regalado and Elian Peltier
Published on : Fri Jul 31 2026
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PakistanBroad PeakNepalPurja, Nirmal

What to Know About Ceuta
The peninsula on Morocco’s northern coast that Spain has governed for centuries has been a frequent site of mass migrant crossings and political tensions.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Fri Jul 31 2026
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European UnionFrontexSanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- )

Mexico’s President Unveils Plan to Fight Seaweed That Is Choking Beaches
The seaweed — a stinky, brown algae known as sargassum — has plagued Mexico and the broader region for more than a decade, but this year’s forecast is setting records.By David Shortell
Published on : Fri Jul 31 2026
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Mexico

Iran War Is Entangling a Growing List of Mideast Nations
As the U.S. and Iran exchange strikes, more countries are being touched — and some are joining in.By Vivian Nereim, Michael D. Shear and Thomas Fuller
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Saudi ArabiaEgyptRed SeaIranIraqJordanMiddle EastHouthis

Was Your Trip to Europe Affected by Heat or Wildfires? Tell Us About It.
Have you had to cancel, reschedule or replan a trip to France, Spain or elsewhere because of raging fires or stifling heat? If so, we want to hear from you.By The New York Times
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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FranceSpainWestern EuropeEurope

Execution Nation
The United States is an outlier in the West. We look at why the country clings to the death penalty.By Alicia P.Q. Wittmeyer
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
world
IranSaudi ArabiaSupreme Court (US)

Spain Mobilizes Military as Thousands of Migrants Cross Into Ceuta
The arrivals in Ceuta, a six-mile-long peninsula on Morocco’s northern coast that Spain has governed for centuries, have fueled political tensions.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Ebola Outbreak Is Now the Second-Deadliest Ever, and in Record Time
The disease has killed more than 1,500 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo in just over two months, causing deaths faster than officials have ever recorded.By Zane Irwin and Stephanie Nolen
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

State Department Map Mislabels African Countries at AIDS Conference
Nigeria, a coastal country in western Africa, was landlocked in the Sahara, among other errors. The department said it had been “hastily altered.”By Remy Tumin
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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AfricaState DepartmentPresident's Emergency Plan for AIDS ReliefOpenAI Labs

Saudi Arabia Forms New Military Coalition to Deter Red Sea Attacks
Facing attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militia, Saudi Arabia has invited dozens of countries to assist it in protecting shipping in the Red Sea, diplomats say.By Vivian Nereim and Michael D. Shear
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Bab al-Mandab StraitSaudi ArabiaRed SeaYemenStrait of HormuzSuez CanalHouthis

Former Officials Protest U.S. Plan to Defund Pan American Health Organization
The group of former health and national security officials warned that Americans will be more vulnerable to infectious disease threats.By Apoorva Mandavilli
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
health
BrazilPan American Health Organization

Dozens Evacuated as Firefighters Battle Wildfire in Eastern England
A large fire engulfed almost 250 acres of land in Suffolk, a scenic area on the coast. It was a few miles from a nuclear power station.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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EnglandSuffolk (England)Great BritainSizewell C Nuclear Power Plant (England)

Attack on Egyptian Port Shows Suez Canal’s Vulnerability
The port where the Wednesday strike occurred is near the Suez Canal, through which a significant amount of the world’s shipping moves.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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EgyptSuez CanalMiddle EastGulf of AdenRed SeaHouthis

China, Its Economy Stumbling, Signals Only Cautious Support
The ruling Politburo called for “more proactive” tax and spending policies but did not endorse broad action to address weak consumer spending.By Keith Bradsher
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
business
China

U.S. Aircraft Carrier Makes Rare Port Call in Vietnam
The seven-day visit, the longest since the two countries restored relations, is a show of mutual cooperation and a U.S. signal to China. But it comes during tensions over tariffs.By Damien Cave
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
worldasia
VietnamFar East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasSouth China SeaUnited States Marine Corps

Pope Leo Says He Hopes to Visit U.S. ‘Soon’
When asked about a possible trip, Leo XIV said that he had been looking at the calendar for the “next couple of years.”By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Vivian Nereim, Max Bearak and Caroline Houck
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
worldmiddleeast

Russia Hits Ukraine With Missiles and Drones, Killing at Least 8
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said five members of a family had been killed in the latest large-scale aerial assault by Moscow.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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UkraineRussiaLviv (Ukraine)Zelensky, Volodymyr

Mistaken Username Sent Man to Prison for 18 Months, Court Finds
An appeals court in Canada acquitted Brandon Klayme of charges related to child sexual abuse imagery. His Kik username had one less underscore than another account that was involved.By Neil Vigdor
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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