Ceuta Crisis & Human Rights: Morocco’s National Human Rights Council says around 100 people were arrested and 14 died on the Moroccan side during last week’s Ceuta crossing, while it alleges mistreatment by Moroccan and Spanish authorities and warns some deaths are still pending identification. Digital Safety & Misinformation: The EU’s tech sovereignty chief asked Meta and TikTok to boost monitoring after online calls linked to a possible August 15 attempt to cross into Ceuta, with Brussels also flagging Russia-linked amplification. Border Politics in Spain: Spain and Italy escalated their dispute with reciprocal temporary border checks after the Ceuta migrant surge, as Brussels pushes for stronger prevention and full implementation of new migration rules. Morocco’s Jobs Pressure: A World Bank report finds over 43% of Moroccan higher-education graduates (25–34) are working in jobs below their qualification, up from 34% in 2019—especially severe for vocational trainees. Elder Care Debate: A new analysis weighs how Morocco’s aging population could need formal alternatives as family-based elder care strains under urbanization and women’s workforce participation. Tech & AI Ambition: French media highlights Morocco’s potential to lead in data centers and AI, citing location, telecom infrastructure, and renewable energy. Culture & Sport: Portugal reaffirmed it will co-host the 2030 World Cup with Morocco and Spain despite calls to remove Morocco after Ceuta.