Margarita Robles

At the end of July, some 72,000 migrants poured into the Spanish exclave in North Africa, raising major questions about whether Spain’s intelligence services failed to detect the unusually large number of people gathering over the border — something that would have enabled the authorities to deploy more guards

Smuggling networks across Morocco, Africa and Algeria joined the campaign through three main channels

EU interior ministers called for tougher action against migrant smuggling networks and stronger returns policies after about 72,000 migrants entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta last week, triggering alarm across the bloc

After many shares and comments, thousands of Moroccans became convinced that Europe was suddenly within reach

Neither has been much in evidence this month, with France and Germany abandoning a joint £100bn project to build a new fighter jet as part of an updated Future Combat Air System

The vow comes two days after the German leader pulled the plug on a decade-old consortium with France and Spain to build a new European fighter jet, citing irrevocable differences between the key partners

Pentagon floats suspending Spain from Nato and punishing other allies over perceived lack of support in Iran war

The statement came hours after the U.S. military's Central Command announced the blockade of all vessels entering or exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas would take effect at 10 a.m. EDT

As Tehran places its naval forces on maximum alert and Washington hardens its stance following failed talks in Islamabad, the risk of direct confrontation is rising

Europe has increasingly distanced itself from US-Israeli action in the Middle East

Exclusive interview: Trump: I am strongly considering pulling out of Nato

US President Donald Trump issued a sharp diplomatic attack against France this morning (Tuesday), following its decision to prevent planes carrying critical military supplies to Israel from passing through its airspace

US President Donald Trump issued a sharp diplomatic attack against France this morning (Tuesday), following its decision to prevent planes carrying critical military supplies to Israel from passing through its airspace

Many responses have been lukewarm, with allies offering limited defensive support but also repeatedly calling for de-escalation

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz both voiced support for regime change in Iran soon after the strikes started more than four weeks ago

Meloni blocks US jets from using Sicily air base

Such a move, coupled with potential Iranian retaliation against its Gulf Arab neighbours, could unleash devastating consequences across the water-starved Middle East

Sánchez government deepens rift with Washington by blocking Iran war overflights

Trump Steps Up Threats Against Iranian Energy Assets

White House spars with reporter over Trump threats to commit war crimes in Iran

Trump Warns U.S. Would Hit Iran’s Energy Sites If Talks Fail

General Dan Caine declined to tell reporters whether Iran’s water infrastructure would represent such a target

Robles did not elaborate on where the troops ​would be moved to

Trump: 'About seven' countries in talks to help police Strait of Hormuz

But Spain's foreign minister 'categorically' denied these claims

Flight tracking website FlightRadar24 recorded over a dozen U.S. aircraft — among them, several Boeing KC-135 aerial refueling tankers — leaving the Morón de la Frontera and Rota airbases this weekend, with seven deploying to Ramstein Air Base in Germany