Hungarian officials say the country must close its sole nuclear power plant. Record-low water levels on the Danube are disrupting the cooling of its reactors. The drought has therefore created an operational problem for the facility. The planned shutdown reflects the impact of unusually low river levels on nuclear power generation.

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Tens of thousands of migrants entered Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco in a sudden surge. The influx prompted Spain to deploy military forces. The US State Department responded by issuing a higher travel warning for part of the country. The measures followed the sharp escalation at the Ceuta border.

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A plane crash in Peru has killed tourists from Italy, Germany and Spain, according to radio reports. The aircraft carried seven Italian nationals, two Germans and two Spaniards. Two Peruvian pilots were also aboard. The report identifies the victims by nationality but gives no further details about the crash.

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A plane crash in Peru has killed 13 tourists. The cause of the accident is currently being investigated.

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A small plane carrying people over Peru’s famous Nazca Lines has crashed, police say. The accident killed all 13 people on board, including 11 passengers and two pilots. The Nazca Lines are part of a renowned archaeological site recognised by UNESCO. The crash occurred during a flight intended to view the site from above.

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At least 13 people were killed when a plane carrying tourists crashed into a field in Peru, local authorities said. The aircraft had departed from near the city of Ica. Nazca’s municipal government said it was conducting a sightseeing flight over the Nazca Lines. The ancient desert geoglyphs, created by Peru’s Indigenous inhabitants, depict animals that are best viewed from the air or from observation towers.

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A small tourist aircraft has crashed in Peru, killing 13 people. The plane was carrying tourists who were traveling to view the Nazca Lines. Those geoglyphs are etched into the deserts of southern Peru. The flight was being used for sightseeing over the landmark. The crash occurred during that tourist journey.

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A small tourist plane crashed while flying over Peru’s Nazca Lines archaeological site. Local reports said the crash killed 13 people.

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A homemade explosive device caused an explosion at a Moscow restaurant on Saturday night, according to Russian officials. Three people were killed in the blast. More than a dozen others were injured. The incident occurred in central Moscow.

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Vincent Pastore, known for his role in The Sopranos, has died at the age of 80. Authorities have not yet announced the cause of death.

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has condemned Giorgia Meloni over the restoration of border controls following the surge in Ceuta. Sánchez described Europe’s response to the crisis as “selfish” and “unlawful.” Italy had suspended Schengen Area free-travel arrangements with Spain in response to the situation. The Spanish leader is demanding an emergency meeting to address the dispute and the broader crisis.

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Spain’s monarch said he was outraged by events in Ceuta. He stated that the state must ensure the safety of the autonomous cities. He also called for measures to prevent such incidents from happening again.

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Officials said that almost all migrants who entered Spain’s enclave of Ceuta had left by Saturday. An estimated 60,000 people crossed into the enclave from neighbouring Morocco over only a few days, and at least 67 died during the attempt. Spain plans to build a 500-metre containment barrier along its sea border. At the same time, most EU countries signed an open letter urging the bloc’s interior ministers to hold emergency talks. France 24’s Matthew-Mary Caruchet reports further details.

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Officials say nearly all migrants who entered Spain’s Ceuta enclave had departed by Saturday. An estimated 60,000 people crossed into Ceuta from neighbouring Morocco over only a few days, while at least 67 died during the attempt. Spain plans to put up a 500-metre containment barrier along the sea border. At the same time, most EU countries have urged emergency discussions in an open letter to the bloc’s interior ministers. Catherine Viette reports.

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A deadly day of chaos in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta has given way to a temporary calm. Around 60,000 migrants entered the territory, while roughly 45,000 returned to neighbouring Morocco within hours. Authorities told people to turn back and warned that those who stayed could eventually face expulsion. The scale of the surge raised fears of a humanitarian crisis. Many migrants had hoped that reaching Ceuta would help them continue towards mainland Spain and Europe.

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A massive influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta amounted to around 70% of the territory’s resident population. After initial reports said migrants were reaching Ceuta, more people moved north, hoping to enter EU territory. The cause of the surge remains unclear. In the days before the chaos, however, social media was filled with posts urging people to enter Ceuta. Clémence Waller reports.

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Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine climbing companions died in an avalanche while ascending one of the world’s highest mountains in Pakistan. His expedition company announced the deaths on Saturday. Rescuers worked through dangerous conditions to recover the climbers’ bodies. Purja, described as a giant of the mountaineering world, leaves behind a legacy that encouraged a generation to aim for higher summits and greater challenges.

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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja has died in an avalanche in Pakistan, according to his company. The Nepali-born climber was widely known for an exceptional high-altitude achievement. In 2019, he climbed all 14 of the world’s highest peaks in a period lasting just over six months. His death was reported through the company he founded.

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