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Global news, grouped by event. Each story links to its original reporting and update history.
Families of Indian seafarers killed in the Strait of Hormuz are demanding compensation. They are calling for $5 million per family from Washington and Tehran.
Two men were arrested for negligence related to the Almorox fire. The fire was caused by prohibited welding work during extreme fire risk conditions. The blaze spread to the Madrid region and affected over 60,000 hectares.
Thousands of migrants entered the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco. At least nine people died during the crossing attempt. Spain is deploying military forces to assist the Civil Guard in securing the border.
Unprecedented heatwaves have caused record-breaking wildfires in France and Spain. As of July 29, 91,000 hectares have burned in France and over 200,000 hectares in Spain. The fires have led to mass evacuations and are being linked to climate change.
A drone strike on Egyptian tankers has raised concerns regarding energy security for the Suez Canal. Ongoing Houthi threats in the Bab el-Mandeb strait are forcing tankers to reroute, complicating voyages for Asian customers.
