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Damage grows as Canary Island lava flows, firefighters retreat

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The flow of lava from a volcano on the Canary Islands has slowed but there is fear it could still cause more damage, prompting further evacuation orders for another three towns. Even firefighters are now being told to retreat from certain areas due to worsening conditions. The volcano on La Palma island erupted six days ago. Hundreds of homes have since been destroyed. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from the village of Tazacorte.

What’s behind the migrant crisis between Morocco and Spain? | Inside Story

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Many migrants using inflatable rings and dinghies have often made the dangerous journey from Morocco into Spain. But this week an influx of at least 8,000 was unusually high, threatening a humanitarian crisis. Many were young men, but there were also families and unaccompanied minors. At least one person died making the crossing. Thousands have been expelled by the Spanish authorities. Campaigners are worried the migrants’ rights have been violated during what they describe as a ‘rapid pace of expulsions’. The number of arrivals has now dropped after what appears to be an attempt by Morroccan authorities to tighten border controls. Police scuffled with people as they tried to force […]