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Hormuz, Ceuta and hot rivers

Diplomats chase Hormuz deal as Ceuta strains Schengen and heat drains Europe’s rivers

The day’s strongest stories all turned on systems under stress: sea lanes, borders, rivers, food supply chains and supposedly supervised AI agents. Governments moved quickly, but often after events had already shown where the weak points were.

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Pepe Habichuela dies at 82

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    Pepe Habichuela dies at 82

    Dies at 82, prompting tributes from artists and public figures across Spain for the flamenco guitar legend.

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