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- Spain seeks EU assistance to manage 5,000 migrants in Ceuta amid unrest
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The Observer - Care home crisis: children sent hundreds of miles away
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The Observer’s cover story is an investigation into a “care homes crisis” that it says has seen children sent hundreds of miles away from the places in which they grew up – a situation described as a “national scandal”. Also featuring on the front cover is a striking image of Little Amal – a giant puppet of a Syrian refugee pictured with children in a London park.
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Judge dismisses confession by alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
August 29, 2026
5:00 am
A military judge has dismissed a confession from Khalid Sheikh Mohammed regarding the September 11 attacks, determining it was not made voluntarily. The ruling hampers the US government’s prosecution efforts as Mohammed awaits trial at Guantanamo Bay, with proceedings set to begin in June 2028.
Thieves steal diamond necklace valued over £3 million in Vienna museum heist
August 29, 2026
4:00 am
A manhunt is underway for two suspects captured on CCTV during a jewellery heist at the Vienna Museum of Applied Arts, involving a £3 million diamond necklace.
Spain seeks EU support for migrant processing amid Ceuta crisis
August 29, 2026
2:00 am
Spain has requested European Commission assistance from Frontex and Europol to enhance migrant screening in Ceuta. The Interior Minister emphasised the need for electronic triage and processing as the situation remains critical, following the influx of over 72,000 migrants, with tensions rising among local residents.
Premier League — Saturday’s 29th Aug fixtures
August 29, 2026
1:00 am
Today’s fixtures include Premier League, Championship, Serie A, and La Liga matches. Premier League | Championship | Serie A |
Spain seeks EU assistance to manage 5,000 migrants in Ceuta amid unrest
August 29, 2026
12:00 am
Spain has requested assistance from the EU’s Frontex to process approximately 5,000 migrants currently in Ceuta, where local unrest has escalated following protests demanding the migrants’ removal. Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska also sought additional officers to expedite screening procedures amid rising tensions.
Nearly 100 dogs rescued from a home in Fort McMurray
August 28, 2026
11:00 pm
The Fort McMurray SPCA has taken in a group of dogs and will announce when they are available for adoption. Updates regarding the animals’ status will be provided to the public in due course.
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