AP Top International News at 4:56 a.m. EDT

Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez fends off blistering criticism within the EU over Ceuta crisisRunaway online rumors sparked frantic rush by migrants to the Spanish territory of CeutaCargo ship reports being struck in Strait of Hormuz as US, Iran claims about talks divergeHow India’s Gen Z movement of 'Cockroaches' dented Modi's political imageMillions join Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq amid regional tensions and fears of US-Iran escalationEurope'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 administrationJapan 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 claimsSud