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15 August 2026

125 new fires reported nationwide as crews battle 88 uncontained large blazes

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125 new fires reported nationwide as crews battle 88 uncontained large blazes

Wildfire activity remained high across the United States as firefighters worked to contain dozens of large blazes and international partners arrived to help bol ...

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Moroccan police arrest more than 100 people as they attempt to enter CeutaWorld

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Border security tightened after social media posts call for another mass crossing into Spain’s north African territory Moroccan police have arrested 111 people as they tried to enter Spain’s north African territory of Ceuta, amid ⁠tightened security on both sides after social media posts ​called for another mass crossing. The attempted crossing on Saturday came two weeks after more than 72,000 migrants surged into Ceuta , causing tensions within the EU and prompting anti-immigration rhetoric among far-right parties worldwide. At least 96 people died trying to ⁠reach European soil.

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