The Guardian
European Politicians Enjoy Summer of Record Heat, Respond with Impressive Silence
Europe's leaders respond to record heatwaves with a collective shrug, preferring to discuss air conditioning than the actual crisis.
2026-08-26
The Guardian
2026-08-07
BBC World
Spain and Italy Engage in Schengen Standoff Over Migrant Influx, Because Nothing Says Unity Like Border Checks
Spain and Italy trade border checks in a Schengen spat over migrant influx, proving EU unity is as fragile as a passport stamp.
2026-08-02
The Guardian
Moroccan Migrants Swap Chaos for Limbo in Ceuta, Find That 'Welcome' Mat Is Actually a Brick Wall
Thousands of Moroccans seized a brief window to swim into Spain's Ceuta enclave, only to find a bureaucratic limbo where the helping hand and the beating fist belong to the same body.
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