Ceuta Migration Fallout: Spain has started passport and identity checks on travellers arriving from Italy, after Rome refused to lift its own controls linked to the Ceuta crisis; the measures run until Sept. 7 and follow a tit-for-tat escalation after about 72,000 migrants crossed from Morocco, with more than 80 deaths reported. EU Pressure & Diplomacy: The European Commission says signals from both Madrid and Rome suggest the border controls are temporary, after talks with interior ministers. Far-Right Mobilisation: Spain’s neo-Nazi group Nucleo Nacional is turning anti-Moroccan rhetoric into street action, including a Madrid protest outside Morocco’s embassy. Public Safety: Over 275 firefighters are battling a fast-moving wildfire in Andalusia near Niebla, with shifting winds complicating efforts. Astronomy in Spain: Total solar eclipse coverage hits Aug. 12, and Spain is giving away 2 million certified glasses via ONCE and science partners. Business & Daily Life: Spain warns new self-employed workers (“autonomos”) they can face fines up to €12,000 for starting work before registering with Social Security. Football: Real Madrid mourns Jorge Messi; Vinícius Jr. extends his deal to 2032, while Atletico confirm Thiago Almada’s move to River Plate.