Ceuta president tells EU Parliament ~100 people died in mass border crossing into Spanish North African enclave last week; 80,000 entered, 3,000-5,000 remain

US State Department confirms visa bond of up to $250,000 for certain immigrant categories, with Dominican Republic applicants first affected. Policy aims to verify financial self-sufficiency of visa seekers.

The US State Department confirmed the introduction of a visa bond for certain categories of immigrants, required to demonstrate financial self-sufficiency. Earlier reports indicated the bond could reach $250,000, with applicants from the Dominican Republic first affected.

Real Madrid signs Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for reported €130M ($160M), the club's record signing. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast striker signs a 7-year deal through June 2033.

Real Madrid has signed Cote d'Ivoire international striker Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a reported fee of around 130 million euros (160 million U.S. dollars), making him the club's most expensive signing. The 19-year-old, who scored 13 goals and provided nine assists for Leipzig last season and enhanced his reputation at this summer's World Cup, has signed a seven-year contract through June 30, 2033, confirmed by the club website on Thursday afternoon.

Greece reports 23 new West Nile virus cases in the past week, with 6 deaths so far this season. Total infections since May reach 65, per EODY, with cases concentrated in Attica, Thessaly and Central Macedonia.

Greece has reported 23 new locally acquired West Nile virus cases over the past week, bringing the 2026 transmission season total to 65 infections and 6 deaths, according to the National Public Health Organization (EODY).

France faces worst drought on record for this time of year as 43% of monitored waterways show disrupted flows or have dried up, officials say

Nearly half of France's small waterways are experiencing disrupted flows or have dried up as the country faces its worst drought conditions on record for this time of year, with officials reporting 43% of monitored waterways are affected.