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Last week, an estimated 72,000 migrants began crossing into a tiny Spanish enclave on the tip of Morocco. At least 88 people died after attempting the crossing, according to local officials. Many people gathered in the town of Fnideq, flashing photos of missing loved ones to find them again.
William Lawrence won the Democratic primary for a battleground US House seat in Michigan on August 4. The climate activist defeated two moderates to secure his spot. He now prepares to challenge Republican Tom Barrett in November. This victory shows how many voters want fresh faces in the upcoming general election.
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party signed off on a food tax cut plan on Wednesday. Championed by Sanae Takaichi, the policy slashes food taxes from 8% to 1% starting April 2027. While it aims to help households, the move creates a 5 trillion yen revenue shortfall, sparking many serious fiscal concerns.
Republican voters selected Ty Masterson as their nominee for governor on Tuesday. The Trump-backed Kansas Senate president won the primary and now aims to flip the seat in November. Masterson told voters, "As much as I want to make President Trump proud, I want to make you more proud."
Omar Lotfi, 24, went missing on July 31 after leaving his hometown to reach Ceuta. He was among 70,000 migrants who rushed the border last week. His sister Mariem said, “The uncertainty has been devastating for our family.” Many families now wait for news as their loved ones remain missing.
Paul Child saw a man near a railroad moments before a fire started outside Spokane, Washington. Police arrested Aaron F. Farinacci on Monday for the Old Trails fire. "I ran out the door," said Mr. Child, who suspected the man started the blaze. The fires destroyed 700 structures since last weekend.
A California man, Jeanine John Taele, was arrested at the Trump National Golf Club near Los Angeles on Sunday. Deputies found him with a loaded firearm and hollow-point rounds. While he faced robbery charges, detectives later raided his home and found more weapons, body armor, and notebooks with concerning statements.
U.S. senators called for elections in Venezuela on Tuesday, seven months after President Trump’s administration installed an acting president. Senators Ted Cruz and Jeanne Shaheen introduced a resolution seeking the release of political prisoners. Cruz said, "The people of Venezuela deserve free, fair, and transparent elections," amid growing bipartisan frustration.
The Trump administration revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, to pressure the country into accepting a new U.S. envoy. The State Department said, "This is a reciprocal action." Brazil criticized the move, noting that the U.S. failed to follow standard diplomatic norms when selecting Daniel Perez.
Donald Trump and his aides said over the past five months that the US is close to a deal with Iran. "The denuclearisation of Iran is the ultimate deal," Marco Rubio said on Tuesday. Any settlement now focuses on the Strait of Hormuz, as oil prices fell below $80 a barrel.
Guatemala’s Fuego volcano reached a critical explosive phase on Tuesday, forcing hundreds to evacuate. Officials said, “Activity at the Fuego volcano continues in a critical explosive phase.” Ash plumes rose 5,000 meters, affecting 29,000 people. Authorities issued red alerts and closed roads as security forces patrol to keep homes safe.
MI6 is the most powerful foreign intelligence service in Europe, a new peer review found. The agency scored 251 points, beating France and the Netherlands. Experts praised its skill in recruiting informants. Former CIA station chief Robert Gorelick said, “The United Kingdom has by far the strongest secret services in Europe.”