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Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez fends off blistering criticism within the EU over Ceuta crisisCargo ship reports being struck in Strait of Hormuz as US, Iran claims about talks divergeRunaway online rumors sparked frantic rush by migrants to the Spanish enclave of CeutaHow India’s Gen Z movement of 'Cockroaches' dented Modi's political imageEurope's hot, dry summer takes its toll with fires in France and Greece, and drought in the UKCourt fight begins over South Africa’s land law that irks the Trump administrationBoard of Peace envoy meets with Netanyahu on Gaza disarmament deal and urges a halt to strikesJapan says combat drones key to adapting to new warfare as tension rises in the regionAs Colombia prepares for presidential inauguration, outgoing leader doubles down on fraud claimsSudane