Protests over security and hygiene concerns in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta escalated into clashes on Thursday, a month after a mass influx of migrants from neighbouring Morocco. (PICS/AFP)

A spectacular solar eclipse captivated skywatchers across Europe, with partial views reported in London and Turin and a rare total eclipse visible from parts of Spain. In Berlanga de Duero, the Moon completely covered the Sun, briefly darkening the daytime sky. (Pics/AP and AFP)