Cruise ships, quiet towns and an all-day festival: millions flock to eclipse viewing spots across Europe
Beginning in Russia’s remote Arctic north, the eclipse traced an arc over much of western Europe – with the best views in Spain, Iceland and GreenlandIt was a moment of awe shared by millions across E
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12.08.2026
Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe
More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse.
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bbc.co.uk
12.08.2026
Iceland and Spain plunged into darkness during total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse took place in Iceland and Spain as crowds gathered to watch.
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12.08.2026
Solar eclipse 2026 across Europe: in pictures
A total solar eclipse swept across parts of Europe and the North Atlantic on 12 August, with the path of totality moving through Greenland, Iceland, Spain and a small section of north-eastern Portugal
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12.08.2026
Europe solar eclipse live: millions flock to viewing spots in Spain, UK and Iceland
Eclipse to be witnessed by tens of millions across western Europe as enthusiasts gather along path of totalityin Land’s End, CornwallThe roads and car parks of west and north Cornwall are clogged as p
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12.08.2026
Former judge Baka elected new Hungarian president in another break from Orbán era – Europe live
The new president is a former judge on the European Court of Human RightsSpanish foreign minister José Manuel Albares visited Ceuta earlier today, as he insisted that Madrid had it all under control d
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11.08.2026
Chelsea face Sociedad in Champions League qualifying
Chelsea will face Spanish side Real Sociedad in the Women's Champions League third qualifying round, with the first leg of the tie on 26 August.
Sport
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11.08.2026
How to safely watch the solar eclipse
On August 12, the moon will pass in front of the sun, completely obscuring it in a solar eclipse. According to Nasa, parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia and Portugal will experience a total sol
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11.08.2026
Mediterranean smuggling network ‘dismantled’ in Spain-led raid, 78 arrested
Authorities say they broke up one of the largest criminal networks running migrant smuggling in Western Mediterranean.
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07.08.2026
Spain threatens retaliation if Italy fails to lift border controls after Ceuta crossings
Italy has said it will not accept "ultimatums or impositions" after the mass crossing of migrants from Morocco to Ceuta last week.
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bbc.co.uk
07.08.2026
Spanish police arrest 78 people in bust of 'one of largest' smuggling networks
The group moved synthetic drugs from Spain to Algeria, then used the return journey to smuggle migrants and weapons.
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bbc.co.uk
07.08.2026
Italy vows to maintain border checks despite Spain’s countermeasures threat
Madrid warns of 'proportional measures' if Rome does not put an end to checks amid fallout from Ceuta migrant crisis.
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07.08.2026
Imade
A young deaf migrant in Spain prepares for an emotional reunion with his family in Morocco after years apart.
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07.08.2026
Ceuta’s leader says 100 died in border rush as up to 5,000 still in enclave
After migrant surge from Morocco, EU says Spain assured Schengen is safe but warns Europe's borders are 'vulnerable'.
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06.08.2026
"Real" extended the contract with Vinicius
Spanish club "Real" has extended the contract with Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior.
Azerbaijan
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06.08.2026
Thousands of migrants still in Ceuta after border crisis, local leader says
The Spanish territory's mayor-president also says 100 deaths occurred as a result of 78,000 migrants crossing from neighbouring Morocco.
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06.08.2026
EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis
About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.
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bbc.co.uk
04.08.2026
Messi donated 80,000 euros to the region affected by forest fires in Spain
Lionel Messi, the striker of the "Inter Miami" club of the USA, donated 80,000 euros to the region affected by forest fires in Spain.
Azerbaijan
report.az
04.08.2026
Spanish PM Sanchez faces criticism as EU meets over Ceuta crossings
The vast majority of migrants have left the North African enclave and returned to Morocco.
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04.08.2026
Migrants await asylum in Ceuta amid hunger and thirst
Migrants rushed to receive water and beverages in Ceuta, Spain, where many have spent days on a beach awaiting asylum.
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04.08.2026