Spain's Civil Guard says active online campaign could attempt to mobilise mass crossing, but scale and organisers remain unknown per report

EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner urges European Parliament to adopt anti-people-smuggling law after Ceuta migration incident. Critics warn the legislation could criminalise humanitarian aid.

European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner has urged the European Parliament to adopt an anti-people smuggling law in response to the recent migration incident in Ceuta. Critics warn that the proposed legislation could criminalise humanitarian aid.

Vinicius Jr extends Real Madrid contract through 2032, ending transfer speculation. The Brazilian forward had been linked with moves to Saudi Arabia and Premier League clubs.

Vinicius Jr extends his contract with Real Madrid through 2032, putting an end to transfer speculation.

Total solar eclipse to cross northern Spain on August 12, first visible from mainland Europe in 20 years, France 24 reports

On August 12 the Moon will completely block out the Sun during a rare total solar eclipse across much of northern Spain, the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe in 20 years.

Italy places 27 cities on red alert as blistering heatwave grips Europe, disrupting energy and transport systems in several countries

Italy's health ministry placed 27 cities, from Trieste in the northeast to Palermo in Sicily, on red alert ahead of the weekend as a heatwave across much of Europe disrupted energy and transportation systems in several countries.