What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?

An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.

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Cyanide in tomato pesticide killed 15 elephants, Kenyan officials suspect

Foul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya.

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Migrants seen swimming around border fence of Spanish enclave Ceuta

The North African enclave's leader said resources were being overwhelmed after so many people entered by sea from Morocco.

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Dashcam captures tornado toppling power lines onto car

Video obtained by the BBC provides a firsthand look at the powerful storm system that ripped through parts of eastern Wisconsin on 27 July.

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Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins

The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.

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Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq

US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure.

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Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue

The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach.

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US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks

The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.

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As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons?

The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low.

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Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled

A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.

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