Spain Scrambles to Secure Ceuta After Mass Border Breach by Thousands
An estimated 60,000 people entered the Spanish exclave of Ceuta from Morocco on Thursday, overwhelming local authorities and prompting urgent government response.
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An estimated 60,000 people entered the Spanish exclave of Ceuta from Morocco on Thursday, overwhelming local authorities and prompting urgent government response.
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At least 18 people died as tens of thousands entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, prompting government and military response.
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At least 19 migrants died attempting to breach the border into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco amid a surge of tens of thousands crossing, prompting a government response and increased border controls.
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At the 2026 NATO summit, President Donald Trump criticized Spain for rejecting the alliance's new defense spending target and called for a complete halt to trade with the European ally.
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