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António Costa approved Spain's decisive actions to return migrants in Ceuta. The escalation of the migration crisis led to the death of at least 57 people.
French President Macron promised Spain support, including through Frontex, amid the migration crisis in Ceuta. He noted cooperation with Morocco, which allowed the return of over 40,000 people.
US President Donald Trump compared the flow of migrants to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta to an invasion. He stated that the Spanish government does not know what to do due to poor management.
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš called for temporarily excluding Spain from Schengen due to the migration crisis in Ceuta, where about 49,000 migrants entered uncontrollably from Morocco. Italy has already suspended Schengen rules in connection with Spain.
According to the Ministry of Interior of Spain, 37,000 migrants returned to Morocco. Of the 60,000 who entered the enclave, about 23,000 remain.
Russia imported 30,000 tons of AI-92 gasoline from Morocco due to a fuel shortage caused by Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries. The supplier was Lukoil.
About 60,000 migrants reached Spanish Ceuta from Morocco, 34 people died. Spain deployed the army, Prime Minister Sanchez called it an attack on territorial integrity.
Spain mobilizes the Armed Forces to support the Civil Guard in Ceuta following the mass illegal arrival of migrants. The government is working to return all illegal migrants to Morocco.
July 30 marks the International Day of Friendship and the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Orthodox Christians honor the apostles Silas and Silvanus and the martyr John the Warrior.
The Israeli government approved the introduction of International Stabilization Forces into the Gaza Strip. A contingent of 200 people will operate in coordination with the Israeli army.
The next 2030 World Cup will be held in six countries, with 64 national teams participating.
US President Donald Trump called on FIFA to choose the USA as the host of the future World Cup without Canada and Mexico. He also spoke about a proposal for a joint tournament between the USA and China.
Olympic champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh won a silver medal at the Diamond League stage in London, clearing a height of 2. 01 m. She lost to Australian Nicola Olyslagers on countback from the previous height.
On July 19, Spain and Argentina will play in the World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium. Spain could win its second title, while Argentina aims to defend the trophy.
On July 14 in Dallas, the 2026 World Cup semifinal between France and Spain will take place. Bookmakers give a slight edge to the French with odds of 2.46.
The Moroccan national team defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time. The decisive strike was made by Ismael Saibari.
The national teams of Haiti and Turkey lost to Brazil and Paraguay respectively, losing their chances to advance to the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Paraguay defeated Turkey 1-0, and a Paraguayan player received a red card under the new FIFA rule.
Spain and Cape Verde played to a 0-0 draw in the first round of the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta. Spain faces a match against Saudi Arabia, while their opponent will face Uruguay.
The Brazil national team drew 1-1 with Morocco in a 2026 World Cup group stage match. Vinícius Júnior responded with a precise strike to Ismael Saibari's goal.
The EU is introducing mandatory biometric checks and accelerated deportation of migrants. Countries must either accept refugees or pay financial contributions.
Yaroslava Mahuchikh won the Diamond League stage in Rabat with a result of 1. 97 meters. Yuliia Levchenko took fourth place with a mark of 1.91 meters.
The official fund of the Trump Peace Council is empty. Donors are transferring funds to JPMorgan accounts, bypassing the World Bank without proper financial oversight.
Zelenskyy is open to meetings with African leaders. Ukraine is expanding its network of embassies and aims to increase trade turnover beyond 6.7 billion dollars.
Mohammed VI has released 18 Senegalese nationals convicted of stadium rioting. The decision was made on humanitarian grounds amid the title controversy.
The body of 27-year-old Lieutenant Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. , who fell from a cliff, was discovered near Morocco. The search for a second missing soldier continues.
Two US military personnel have gone missing during the African Lion exercises in Morocco. Ground, air, and naval forces from several countries have been deployed for the search.
Donors have provided less than $1 billion of the promised $17 billion for Gaza's reconstruction. The enclave's reconstruction plan is in jeopardy due to a severe funding shortage.
The Coordination Headquarters identified 27,407 foreign mercenaries in the ranks of the Russian army. Hundreds of citizens of Arab countries are in Ukrainian captivity.
As a result of the Iranian attack, 11 people were killed and 178 were injured. UAE defense forces successfully destroyed 58 aerial targets within one day.
CAF awarded Senegal a 3-0 defeat for the team's walkout in the final against Morocco. The Senegalese federation will appeal this decision to the arbitration court.