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World Service,01 Aug 2026,54 mins
Spain blames traffickers for migrants reaching Ceuta from Morocco
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The mass invasion of Spanish territory in North Africa has led to arguments between European capitals over freedom of movement. Also in the programme: Israeli official says troops won't pull back in Gaza without 'genuine' Hamas disarmament; we learn more about the charges facing the founder of the messaging app Telegram; Fifa scraps plans to sell off stakes in the football world cup; and the Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry. Joining Krupa Padhy on the programme's panel are Nataliya Vasilyeva, Istanbul based journalist, and Israeli academic Ayala Panievsky. (Photo: Migrants rest after crossing back from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, to the Moroccan side of the border in Fnideq, Morocco, July 31, 2026. Picture taken with a phone. REUTERS/Stringer)
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