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  1. Migrant paraglides over Morocco border into Spain

    BBC World Service

    The city of Melilla in Spain that borders Morocco
    Image caption: A border fence in Melilla forms part of the of the Morocco - Spain boundary

    Social media video from Spain appears to show a novel method of transport for African migrants trying to enter the European Union.

    On Thursday evening, a paraglider drifted over the border fence that separates Morocco from the Spanish territory of Melilla.

    Spanish police have not caught or identified the illegal entrant.

    Security forces in Spain's enclaves in North Africa have frequently had to deter large groups of migrants trying to climb over fences, swim onto beaches or walk round at low-tide.

  2. Unesco makes North African harissa a cultural heritage

    BBC World Service

    Harissa
    Image caption: Harissa spice is known for its orange-red colour

    Unesco has added the spicy paste harissa to its list of intangible cultural heritage on behalf of Tunisia.

    The UN's cultural agency said that it was part of Tunisia's national identity.

    Harissa - which is made with sun-dried hot peppers, spices and olive oil - is found across North Africa, but is most closely associated with Tunisia.

    In its application to Unesco, Tunisia described harissa as an integral part of the country's daily culinary and food traditions.

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    Video caption: Rishi Sunak hosted Welsh schoolchildren to watch World Cup

    Rishi Sunak hosted Welsh schoolchildren to watch the World Cup football at Downing Street.

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    Video caption: Iran protesters dance and honk horns to celebrate World Cup elimination

    Videos show people dancing in streets and honking car horns after the football team lost to the USA.