Italy Defies Spain's Ultimatum on Border Checks

Italy has refused to bow to Spain's ultimatum to end temporary border controls, vowing to maintain checks until at least August 15 despite Madrid's threat of 'proportional measures.' The dispute follows a migrant surge into Ceuta, where some 72,000 people crossed from Morocco, sparking tensions among EU leaders. Spain has also dismantled a smuggling ring and faces a humanitarian crisis with over 1,300 migrant children in need of assistance.