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  • Jul 5

    Woman dies in Algeciras motorcycle crash after Moroccan flag gets caught in rear wheel during World Cup celebration

    A woman died on Saturday night in Algeciras, Spain, when a Moroccan flag she was wearing became entangled in the rear wheel of the motorcycle she was riding as a passenger, causing a crash. The accident occurred as she and her husband were celebrating Morocco's victory over Canada in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.

  • Jun 13

    Spain and Morocco seize nearly 4.8 tonnes of hashish in high-speed Strait of Gibraltar chase

    A joint operation by Spain’s Guardia Civil and Morocco’s Royal Gendarmerie recovered 121 bales of hashish, totalling 4,777 kg, after a pursuit of a suspicious speedboat in the Strait of Gibraltar on 13 June 2026.

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Hormuz tolls and Spanish ashes

Trump escalates in Hormuz as Europe hardens defences and heat exposes brittle systems

The Gulf moved from danger to outright economic coercion, with American strikes, Iranian retaliation claims and a proposed fee on the world's most sensitive oil lane. Europe, meanwhile, answered insecurity with missile plans, cyber protests and more rules for technology at home.

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