Shots heard as police start moving migrants from Ceuta beaches

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What happened

Police reportedly fired into the air on Friday morning as they struggled to contain crowds jostling to secure a place at the tented site.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:59:42 UTC.

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  1. Shots heard as police start moving migrants from Ceuta beaches

  2. Police hit migrants with batons during camp transfer in Ceuta

  3. Brazilian police arrest a suspect in dozens of killings

  4. Nigeria police fire tear gas at protesters over deaths of 37 miners in custody

  5. Kyiv comes under missile attack, explosions heard across Ukrainian capital

  6. Police clear Ceuta migrants off beaches in Spanish enclave

  7. Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby

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