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Hundreds gathered in Ceuta on Sunday, uniting across Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and Hindu communities to protest the migrant crisis. Chants of “Ceuta is not for sale” echoed through Constitution Square as demonstrators urged the Madrid government for urgent action, highlighting government criticism and local political tensions.

Two drones were spotted over a German military base, Mechernich, shortly after an explosive-laden drone was discovered at Leipzig-Halle Airport. The German Armed Forces reported surveillance confirmation and subsequent police investigation, amid a growing concern over drone activities affecting national security and aviation safety.

EU interior ministers will convene online on Tuesday to discuss a unified response to the recent migration crisis in Ceuta, sparked by the unprecedented arrival of 60,000 non-EU nationals. Proposed measures include potential internal border controls and an expanded role for Frontex during emergencies.

Morocco’s interior ministry reported 11 fatalities from migrant attempts to reach Spain’s Ceuta last week, significantly lower than Spain’s figure of at least 72. This surge, attributed to social media misinformation, prompted diplomatic tensions within the European Union over migration policies.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that following the arrival of around 60,000 irregular migrants in Ceuta, the majority have returned to Morocco, thanks to cooperation between Spanish and Moroccan authorities. Emergency talks are underway among EU member states to address the migrant crisis effectively.

A wildfire has erupted near Aspropyrgos, west of Athens, prompting immediate evacuation alerts and a substantial firefighting response. As of now, 108 firefighters and various aircraft are tackling the blaze on Mount Poikilo, amid a high risk of wildfires classified as Category 4.

European football associations are considering a boycott of the World Cup, as a draft letter reveals accusations against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for leveraging the organisation as a “political career ladder.” The document underscores rising tensions within the sport’s governance.

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