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European Parliament

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European Parliament — EU legislative institution visited by Ghanaian students on educational exchange programme in July 2026.

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  1. May 2026
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    Compare this to what happened on 29 April 2026, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

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    The deal received conditional approval from the European Parliament in March, when a majority of lawmakers backed legislation to implement the agreement, but added several safeguards to ensure the US honoured its side of the pact.

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    In January the European Parliament in January suspended the approval of the trade deal.

    Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%
World & Region

3,000–5,000 migrants remain in Ceuta after border crisis

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Ceuta's leader said between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants remain in the Spanish territory following last week's arrival of roughly 78,000 people from Morocco, which resulted in 100 deaths. He criticised the national government's response as late and insufficient, while noting that nearly 75,000 migrants have since been returned to Morocco.

6 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 6 August

  1. 3,000–5,000 migrants remain in Ceuta after border crisis

    Ceuta's leader said between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants remain in the Spanish territory following last week's arrival of roughly 78,000 people from Morocco, which resulted in 100 deaths. He criticised the national government's response as late and insufficient, while noting that nearly 75,000 migrants have since been returned to Morocco.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 1 August

  1. Spain condemns EU countries' response to Ceuta migrant surge

    Spain has condemned the "selfish, polarising and unlawful" reaction of some EU countries to about 60,000 migrants crossing from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Italy, Finland, and Denmark have suspended or called for suspension of the Schengen border-free arrangement with Spain, with EU interior ministers set to meet Tuesday to discuss the crisis.

    1 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Spain condemns EU countries' response to Ceuta migrant surge

    Spain has condemned the "selfish, polarising and unlawful" reaction of some EU countries to about 60,000 migrants from Morocco reaching the enclave of Ceuta on 30 July. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Spain had restored border control and prevented unauthorised onward movement within 48 hours, while Italian and other EU governments suspended or urged suspension of Spain's Schengen membership, citing the influx.

    1 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. Pirlo withdraws from Italy coaching role amid Russian betting firm row

    Andrea Pirlo has withdrawn as a candidate to coach the Italian national football team following backlash over his ties to Russian betting company Fonbet and appearances alongside pro-Kremlin figures. The controversy also prompted two senior Italian Football Federation officials, Paolo Maldini and Leonardo, to resign.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. 128 Ghanaian students depart for three-week European exchange

    A total of 128 students, teachers and chaperones from 32 Ghanaian schools will travel to Belgium, the Netherlands, France and Germany for a three-week educational and cultural exchange programme organised by Edibeck Consult and Summer Camps Holland. Participants aged seven to seventeen will engage in cultural workshops, museum visits, and sporting activities while showcasing Ghanaian culture and visiting the Ghana Embassy and European Parliament.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 11 July

  1. Ann Widdecombe attacked nearly 24 hours before death

    The 78-year-old former Conservative minister was found with serious injuries at her Devon home on Thursday; police believe the attack occurred on Wednesday around 12:30 pm. Detectives are searching for a white male suspect after releasing a 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder.

    11 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Man arrested after death of former UK MP Ann Widdecombe

    A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of 78-year-old Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative MP and Reform UK spokesperson. Police found her body with serious injuries at her home in Devon on Thursday and said there is no indication the crime was politically motivated.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Former British Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78

    Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative MP who later joined Reform UK and became a Brexit Party MEP, has died at 78. She served as a Home Office and employment minister under John Major and was known as a prominent Brexit supporter.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 7 July

  1. French court upholds Le Pen conviction, keeps presidential path open

    A Paris appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misuse of EU funds but shortened her ban from public office, making her legally eligible for the 2027 presidential election. However, the court sentenced her to one year home detention with electronic monitoring, a constraint Le Pen says would prevent her from campaigning freely.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. AI legal status: tool or person? Stakes for liability

    An opinion piece argues that whether artificial intelligence is treated as a legal subject with rights and duties or merely as a tool fundamentally determines liability and ownership when AI systems cause harm, misdiagnose patients, produce defamation, or make discriminatory decisions. The author traces how law has extended personality to non-human entities like corporations and rivers, setting up the question of whether AI might similarly acquire legal standing.

    25 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 22 May

  1. Ghana's institutions fail to protect women from violence

    An opinion piece argues that Ghana's institutions have not meaningfully improved in protecting women's safety since the 1990s serial killings of marginalized women; citing WHO data showing one in three women globally have experienced physical or sexual violence, and Ghana Statistical Service figures indicating 24.4% of women aged 15–49 have experienced intimate partner violence and 35.2% emotional violence.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Trump sets July 4 deadline for EU tariff negotiations

    President Trump threatened "much higher" tariffs on the European Union by July 4 if the bloc does not reduce its levies on the US to zero, following a phone call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Von der Leyen said the EU was making "good progress towards tariff reduction," and a previously struck trade deal faces implementation hurdles after Wednesday talks between EU lawmakers and governments ended without agreement.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 1 May

  1. Trump announces 25% tariffs on EU cars and trucks

    US President Donald Trump announced Friday he will increase tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25%, citing alleged non-compliance with a trade deal, while the European Commission said it was adhering to its commitments and would consider its options to protect EU interests.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

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