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4 keys to understanding the serious migration crisis in Ceuta, one of the Spanish enclaves in North Africa

Thousands of migrants have arrived in Ceuta in recent days, causing a new crisis in the Spanish North African enclave. These are the four keys to understanding what is happening and how Spain and Morocco are responding.

4 keys to understanding the serious migration crisis in Ceuta, one of the Spanish enclaves in North Africa

Thousands of migrants have arrived in Ceuta in recent days, causing a new crisis in the Spanish North African enclave. These are the four keys to understanding what is happening and how Spain and Morocco are responding.

Spain calls the response of some EU countries "selfish" and calls for unity in the face of the migration crisis in Ceuta

Several European governments asked to restrict immigration controls in the face of the "shocking" scenes experienced in Ceuta this week. Spanish authorities say the situation is under control.

Nirmal Purja, the mountaineer who conquered the 14 highest mountains in the world, dies in an avalanche

The renowned mountaineer became famous for having scaled the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.

Mercurochrome, the antiseptic with which the wounds of millions of children around the world were treated and ended up banned

For millions of children, this red substance that stained everything it touched was one of the most feared images when getting a wound.

Mercurochrome, the antiseptic with which the wounds of millions of children around the world were treated and ended up banned

For millions of children, this red substance that stained everything it touched was one of the most feared images when getting a wound.

Mercurochrome, the antiseptic with which the wounds of millions of children around the world were treated and ended up banned

For millions of children, this red substance that stained everything it touched was one of the most feared images when getting a wound.

Luana Lopes Lara, the ballet dancer who became the youngest billionaire in the world with a very controversial company

The co-founder of prediction markets platform Kalshi swapped tutus for books and came up with an idea that changed the law and her fortune.

Luana Lopes Lara, the ballet dancer who became the youngest billionaire in the world with a very controversial company

The co-founder of prediction markets platform Kalshi swapped tutus for books and came up with an idea that changed the law and her fortune.

Why the Greek god Kairos is still so important at key moments in our lives

The ancient Greeks not only imagined a god to represent opportunity: they developed an entire way of understanding life that helps us decide, act... and even speak.

Why the Greek god Kairos is still so important at key moments in our lives

The ancient Greeks not only imagined a god to represent opportunity: they developed an entire way of understanding life that helps us decide, act... and even speak.

Why the Greek god Kairos is still so important at key moments in our lives

The ancient Greeks not only imagined a god to represent opportunity: they developed an entire way of understanding life that helps us decide, act... and even speak.

The political storm in Europe that unleashed the arrival of thousands of African migrants to Ceuta

The crossings of crowds from Morocco to Ceuta highlighted the divisions in Europe over the sensitive issue of migration, writes the BBC's Sarah Rainsford.

"The planet on which we were born no longer exists": the climatologist who warns of the epidemic of extreme events and is still optimistic

Climatologist Raúl Cordero explained to BBC Mundo why the northern hemisphere is warming almost twice as fast as the southern hemisphere, what to expect from the combined effect of climate change and El Niño, and how, despite everything, he finds reasons for hope.

"The planet on which we were born no longer exists": the climatologist who warns of the epidemic of extreme events and is still optimistic

Climatologist Raúl Cordero explained to BBC Mundo why the northern hemisphere is warming almost twice as fast as the southern hemisphere, what to expect from the combined effect of climate change and El Niño, and how, despite everything, he finds reasons for hope.

"The planet on which we were born no longer exists": the climatologist who warns of the epidemic of extreme events and is still optimistic

Climatologist Raúl Cordero explained to BBC Mundo why the northern hemisphere is warming almost twice as fast as the southern hemisphere, what to expect from the combined effect of climate change and El Niño, and how, despite everything, he finds reasons for hope.

13 people die in Peru when a tourist plane crashes near the Nazca Lines

According to reports from the authorities, the small plane had taken off from the Pisco airport. There are no survivors.

13 people die in Peru when a tourist plane crashes near the Nazca Lines

According to reports from the authorities, the small plane had taken off from the Pisco airport. There are no survivors.

A tourist plane crashes near the Nazca Lines in Peru, leaving 13 people dead

According to reports from the authorities, the small plane had taken off from the Pisco airport. There are no survivors

True crime podcasts, the unusual strategy that police officers in the US are using to solve murders and disappearances

More and more police departments are trying to advance the investigation of cases that have been unsolved for years by producing podcasts

True crime podcasts, the unusual strategy that police officers in the US are using to solve murders and disappearances

More and more police departments are trying to advance the investigation of cases that have been unsolved for years by producing podcasts

True crime podcasts, the unusual strategy that police officers in the US are using to solve murders and disappearances

More and more police departments are trying to advance the investigation of cases that have been unsolved for years by producing podcasts

Nirmal Purja, the mountaineer who conquered the 14 highest mountains in the world, dies in an avalanche

The renowned mountaineer became famous for having scaled the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.

Nirmal Purja, the mountaineer who conquered the 14 highest mountains in the world, dies in an avalanche

The renowned mountaineer became famous for having scaled the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.

Spain tries to contain the migration crisis in Ceuta: 48,000 people have already returned to Morocco and the death toll increases to 67

The Spanish authorities have tried to normalize the situation in the autonomous city of Ceuta, located in North Africa.

Spain calls the response of some EU countries "selfish" and calls for unity in the face of the migration crisis in Ceuta

Several European governments asked to restrict immigration controls in the face of the "shocking" scenes experienced in Ceuta this week. Spanish authorities say the situation is under control.

Spain accuses the response of some EU countries of being "selfish" and calls for unity in the face of the migration crisis in Ceuta

Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen agreement with Spain, after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the scenes in Ceuta as "shocking".

How a Screw Helped America Conquer the World

At the beginning of the 20th century, many things did not add up; A few decades later, the world adjusted to the United States' measures.

How a Screw Helped America Conquer the World

At the beginning of the 20th century, many things did not add up; A few decades later, the world adjusted to the United States' measures.

How a Screw Helped America Conquer the World

At the beginning of the 20th century, many things did not add up; A few decades later, the world adjusted to the United States' measures.

How a Screw Helped America Conquer the World

At the beginning of the 20th century, many things did not add up; A few decades later, the world adjusted to the United States' measures.

4 keys to understanding the serious migration crisis in Ceuta, one of the Spanish enclaves in North Africa

Thousands of migrants have arrived in Ceuta in recent days, causing a new crisis in the Spanish North African enclave. These are the four keys to understanding what is happening and how Spain and Morocco are responding.

How two undercover police officers helped solve a murder that had gone unpunished for more than 40 years

Four decades after the death of Anthony Littler, the British police managed to infiltrate those responsible and secure their conviction.

How two undercover police officers helped solve a murder that had gone unpunished for more than 40 years

Four decades after the death of Anthony Littler, the British police managed to infiltrate those responsible and secure their conviction.

How two undercover police officers helped solve a murder that had gone unpunished for more than 40 years

Four decades after the death of Anthony Littler, the British police managed to infiltrate those responsible and secure their conviction.

How two undercover police officers helped solve a murder that had gone unpunished for more than 40 years

Four decades after the death of Anthony Littler, the British police managed to infiltrate those responsible and secure their conviction.

"I had a baby that I didn't recognize: giving birth made me lose my memory"

For writer Samina Ali, childbirth became a near-death experience that temporarily robbed her of her memory, but also her sense of her own identity.

"I had a baby that I didn't recognize: giving birth made me lose my memory"

For writer Samina Ali, childbirth became a near-death experience that temporarily robbed her of her memory, but also her sense of her own identity.

"I had a baby that I didn't recognize: giving birth made me lose my memory"

For writer Samina Ali, childbirth became a near-death experience that temporarily robbed her of her memory, but also her sense of her own identity.

The "friendly numbers," the strange mathematical couples that have captivated lovers, mystics and scientists for 2,500 years

Two numbers so closely linked that, for centuries, magicians, cabalists and rival mathematicians believed they could use them to win hearts.

The "friendly numbers," the strange mathematical couples that have captivated lovers, mystics and scientists for 2,500 years

Two numbers so closely linked that, for centuries, magicians, cabalists and rival mathematicians believed they could use them to win hearts.

The "friendly numbers," the strange mathematical couples that have captivated lovers, mystics and scientists for 2,500 years

Two numbers so closely linked that, for centuries, magicians, cabalists and rival mathematicians believed they could use them to win hearts.

3 issues that have historically strained relations between Spain and Morocco

The massive entry of migrants into Ceuta revives doubts about Morocco's cooperation with Spain on migration and brings to light the geopolitical disputes that persist between both neighbors.

3 issues that have historically strained relations between Spain and Morocco

The massive entry of migrants into Ceuta revives doubts about Morocco's cooperation with Spain on migration and brings to light the geopolitical disputes that persist between both neighbors.

3 issues that have historically strained relations between Spain and Morocco

The massive entry of migrants into Ceuta revives doubts about Morocco's cooperation with Spain on migration and brings to light the geopolitical disputes that persist between both neighbors.

Infantino backs down and withdraws FIFA's plan to open the World Cups to private investment

FIFA abandons its plans due to widespread opposition to the proposal presented by its president.

Infantino backs down and withdraws FIFA's plan to open the World Cups to private investment

FIFA abandons its plans due to widespread opposition to the proposal presented by its president.

Infantino backs down and withdraws FIFA's plan to open the World Cups to private investment

FIFA abandons its plans due to widespread opposition to the proposal presented by its president.

4 keys to understanding the serious migration crisis in Ceuta, one of the Spanish enclaves in North Africa

Thousands of migrants have arrived in Ceuta in recent days, causing a new crisis in the Spanish North African enclave. These are the four keys to understanding what is happening and how Spain and Morocco are responding.

BBC Analysis: Hamas has never agreed to disarm, so deal offers rare hope for Gaza

The political reality, the war, the total lack of trust, the death of thousands of people and the destruction of Gaza will make any agreement very complicated to maintain.