U.S. Officer Accused of Killing 3 in Mexico Arrested at Border
A U.S. Border Patrol agent has been arrested near the U.S.-Mexico border after a fatal shooting involving a smuggling operation, according to the FBI.
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Spain Introduces Temporary Border Checks on Italy Travelers
Spain will implement temporary border checks on visitors from Italy, according to a statement by the country’s interior ministry.
Kidnapped Rare Serbian Eagle Freed After Months in Captivity
A rare eastern imperial eagle named Feliks has been rescued from traffickers and released into the wild in Serbia after months in captivity, according to the Bird Protection and Study Society of Serbia (BPSSS).
Thai Student: I Was Standing Front Teacher When She Was Shot
A student at a school outside Bangkok said she was standing in front of her teacher when she was shot during a mass shooting at Debsirin School, according to BBC reports.
Thai PM Vows Stricter Gun Laws After 8 Killed in Shooting
Thailand's prime minister has vowed to introduce new gun control laws following a shooting by a 14-year-old on the outskirts of Bangkok that left eight people dead and 22 injured, according to BBC.
Spain Imposes Border Controls Against Italy Amid Ceuta Migrant Dispute
Spain has imposed border controls on all air and sea travel from Italy amid a growing dispute over a migrant influx into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, according to the BBC.
Colombia on Brink as ELN Guerrilla Group Prepares for War
Colombia’s 62-year-old armed conflict is on the brink of a new chapter as the country’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, vows an end to peace talks and a new military offensive, according to The Guardian and AOL.
Mexico and Peru Restore Diplomatic Ties After 2025 Asylum Dispute
Mexico and Peru have agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations after a dispute over the granting of asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, according to a joint statement released on 7 August.
Spain Arrests 78 in Largest Smuggling Network Bust
Spanish and Algerian authorities have dismantled one of the largest smuggling networks in the western Mediterranean, with 78 arrests made, according to Europol.
Spain Threatens Retaliation Over Italy’s Border Controls Following Ceuta Crossings
Spain has warned it will take counter-measures against Italy if it fails to lift border controls introduced after mass migrant crossings into Ceuta, according to the BBC.
Seven Killed in Thai School Shooting by 14-Year-Old Student
At least seven people have been killed and 23 injured after a 14-year-old boy opened fire at his home and school in Nonthaburi, Thailand, according to the BBC.
Jason Arday Cambridge: Youngest Black Prof Retires Amid Plagiat Controversy
Jason Arday, the youngest black professor in Cambridge's history, has resigned following allegations of academic misconduct, according to WELT and The Free Press.
Youth Agitation Grips Indian State Over ‘Cockroach’ Protests
A new youth agitation has gripped the Indian state of Jharkhand, with protesters demanding an overhaul of the state's examination system, according to the BBC.
Trump Imposes 15% Tariff on Key Chip Material to Counter China
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that imposes a 15% tariff on imported products made from polysilicon, a crucial material used in semiconductors and solar panels, according to the BBC.
England Striker Toney Charged with Assault in London
England international striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an incident at a London nightclub, according to the Metropolitan Police.