Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:11pm on 02 Aug 2026,Sunday International
At least 72 people have died after an estimated 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta in the largest mass migration to the territory. Spanish officials said most migrants have since returned to Morocco, while security forces continue patrolling the area. Authorities have blamed criminal gangs and social media rumours for encouraging the crossing. The crisis has sparked political tensions across Europe, with several EU countries calling for a coordinated response to prevent further uncontrolled migration. Pope Leo XIV also expressed concern and appealed for a peaceful and lasting solution to the crisis. (PC: NDTV)
