Civil Guard

Spain's Civil Guard is searching for a driver who forced his way through the El Tarajal crossing from Morocco into Ceuta, drove more than a kilometre into the city, then crashed and fled on Reyes Católicos Avenue. Officers searched the abandoned vehicle for drugs or hidden migrants, and the outcome of that search is now drawing attention as the manhunt continues.

Civil court cases are putting the governance structures of the United Methodist Church to the test, according to The Christian Century. The disputes raise questions about how far civil courts can go in reviewing decisions made by church bodies, a long-sensitive issue for denominations that guard internal authority over doctrine, property and clergy discipline.

Historians with the Maryland National Guard are asking the public for help solving a mystery involving Civil War soldiers whose identities remain unknown. They hope relatives, researchers or amateur historians may hold records, photographs or family stories that could put names to the men. The appeal highlights ongoing efforts to preserve the state's military history.