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Thousands of migrants streamed into the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco, leading to at least 18 deaths. Spain sent the military to restore the border after crowds walked onto local roads. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said he would visit the city Friday as officials manage this sudden migration surge.
Great Britain added 142,536 new solar installations in the first six months of this year. Many households got rooftop panels to cut energy bills as fossil fuel costs soared. Phil Gilbert said, “More and more households are realising just how much they can save by generating and storing their own energy.”
U.S. officials believe Iranian hackers likely carried out a cyberattack on dozens of Minnesota water systems this week. While no water supply became unsafe, some plants went offline on Monday. "Almost every initial assumption of attribution turns out to be true," said former F.B.I. official Cynthia Kaiser about the incident.
The Pacific island nation of Nauru officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero. President David Adeang said, "It is already the identity of the people." Parliament passed a constitutional amendment in May for this shift. The government notified other countries, and the transition process is now under way.
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate on Thursday would transfer federal courthouse management from the General Services Administration to the judiciary. Senator Kevin Cramer said, "The judiciary is a separate part of government; it should not be subservient to executive branch management." This pilot program aims to fix long-standing repair issues.
The US Senate advanced the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 this week in an 86 to 12 vote. The bill could trigger huge tariffs for India and China if they keep buying Russian oil. President Trump also wants to add tariffs on countries that buy Iranian oil.
Elon Musk plans to spend at least $100 million to help Republicans in the upcoming midterms. His super PAC, America PAC, will use this money for field programs in at least eight states. This move gives the G.O.P. a major funding advantage as many Democrats worry about being badly outspent.
A Russian missile crashed in Poland on Thursday during an overnight assault on Ukraine, NATO said. Secretary General Mark Rutte said, "This incident is yet another reckless act by Russia and a dangerous consequence of its war against Ukraine." The missile hit a field, but luckily, it caused no injuries.
India’s upper house passed a bill on Thursday to increase penalties for exam leaks. The law doubles prison sentences to 10 years and raises fines to $1 million. Jitendra Singh said, "This is an issue in which every parent, every family, and indeed every citizen of this country has a stake."
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear asked Senator Mitch McConnell to prove his capacity to serve or resign. McConnell has been hospitalized since mid-June. Beshear wrote, "I am addressing this letter to Senator McConnell under the assumption that he is capable of reading and responding verbally, and not incapacitated by means."
The US Navy aircraft carrier USS George Washington arrived in Da Nang, Vietnam, on Thursday for a rare port call. More than 5,000 sailors got off the ship as the visit showed deepening security ties. This move comes as Hanoi navigates rising maritime tensions with China in the South China Sea.
Bipartisan anger is growing as the Pentagon delays cleaning up toxic PFAS chemicals at nearly 200 military sites. Representative Jack Bergman said, "We have much more to do." These chemicals cause serious health risks for many people. Lawmakers now demand that the Department of Defense explain these long, dangerous delays.