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Al Hoceima airport records 9.1% rise in passenger traffic through July 2026
Passenger traffic at Al Hoceima’s Cherif Al Idrissi Airport increased by 9.1% during the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, according to figures released by Morocco’s National Airports Office (ONDA). The airport handled 78,366 passengers between January and the end of July, up from 71,821......
EU not yet ready to provide Spain with requested support for Ceuta
The European Union is not yet prepared to provide the assistance requested by Spain to support Ceuta following a major wave of irregular migration that affected the Spanish enclave at the end of July, Reuters reported. European Commission spokesperson Markus Lammert said the bloc was still assessing Madrid’s request and that several......
Washington moves to tighten restrictions on birth tourism and pregnant travelers
The U.S. administration is considering tougher measures aimed at curbing so-called birth tourism, including possible restrictions on the entry of foreign women who are in advanced stages of pregnancy. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said his department is coordinating with the Justice and Health and Human Services departments......
OpenAI prepares Astra launch as powerful AI model triggers stricter safety measures
OpenAI is preparing to release a new artificial intelligence model called Astra, but the company says its advanced cybersecurity capabilities require additional safeguards before the system can be made more widely available. Company officials told reporters during a briefing on Tuesday that Astra can identify more security vulnerabilities......
Trump attacks Madrid over Ceuta migration crisis, warning Spain is heading toward “ruin”
U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Spain’s handling of the migration crisis in Ceuta, arguing that scenes of large numbers of migrants crossing into the Spanish enclave reflect what he described as serious failures in the country’s immigration policies and border management. Speaking to British broadcaster GB News,......
Six Iranian navy personnel killed in U.S. strikes, Iranian media reports
Six members of Iran’s navy were reportedly killed in U.S. military strikes carried out on September 1, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. Tasnim reported that the six naval personnel were killed during U.S. attacks targeting areas inside Iran. The agency did......
WhatsApp to end support for millions of older Android phones
WhatsApp is preparing to discontinue support for Android smartphones running versions of Google’s operating system older than Android 6.0, with the change scheduled to take effect on September 8, 2026. The messaging platform, owned by Meta, currently supports Android 5.0 and later. However, the upcoming update will raise the minimum......
Poisoned sea lions wash ashore along California coast
Dozens of sick and disoriented sea lions have washed up on California beaches in recent days, prompting wildlife authorities and marine experts to warn the public against approaching the affected animals. The Marine Mammal Center said the animals are suffering from domoic acid poisoning, a neurological illness caused by a toxin produced by......
France records its hottest summer since climate records began
France has recorded its hottest summer since national climate monitoring began in 1900, according to the French Ministry for Ecological Transition, marking another worrying signal of the intensifying effects of climate change across Europe. The summer of 2026 was marked by exceptional heatwaves, severe drought and extensive wildfires, creating......
Hungary opposes accelerated Ukrainian membership in the EU
Hungary is opposing any attempt to fast-track Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, with Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán saying that any final decision on the country’s membership should be put to a national referendum. Speaking at a press conference in Budapest, Orbán said Hungary would not support accelerated......
Global bond yields retreat as Iran war inflation fears ease
Government bond yields across major global markets declined on Thursday as falling oil prices eased concerns that the conflict involving Iran could trigger a fresh wave of inflation. The retreat followed a sharp sell-off on Wednesday, when bond yields in several major economies climbed to their highest levels in years. Germany’s 10-year......
Extreme heat linked to thousands of excess deaths in Belgium
Belgium recorded an estimated 2,935 excess deaths during three heatwaves that affected the country between mid-June and mid-August 2026, according to an updated report released Thursday by the national public health institute Sciensano. The latest heatwave, which hit Belgium during the first half of August, was associated with a 7% increase......
Apple faces fresh UK legal battle over app developer policies
Apple is facing a new legal challenge in the United Kingdom, where a collective lawsuit is seeking up to £2 billion in damages over the company’s treatment of app developers and the rules governing its digital ecosystem. The claim has been brought before the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London by Anne Pope, a former senior official......
G20 backs U.S.-led framework for a more flexible approach to AI regulation
G20 countries have reached an agreement on a new framework for artificial intelligence and emerging technologies that reflects the United States’ push for a more flexible regulatory approach focused on innovation, investment and technological growth. The agreement was reached during a technology and innovation summit hosted by the administration......
China urges U.S. to halt nuclear-sharing discussions with allies
China has called on the United States to stop discussing nuclear-sharing arrangements with its military allies and to abandon the deployment of nuclear weapons abroad, warning that such policies could increase the risk of nuclear proliferation. The Chinese Foreign Ministry made the remarks in response to comments by Russian Foreign Minister......