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durangoherald.com > articles > deadly-wreck-is-the-first-blight-on-spains-leading-high-speed-rail-service

The carnage of Spain’s train crash stained a world-class rail system

2+ hour, 43+ min ago   (787+ words) The collision Sunday killed at least 41 people and injured dozens more, according to officials as of Tuesday. "It is undoubtably a hard blow, and I have to work so it doesn't affect the credibility and strength of the network," Spanish…...

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durangoherald.com > articles > pope-to-visit-spain-this-year-with-stops-in-madrid-barcelona-and-canary-islands-cardinal-says

Pope to visit Spain this year, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona and Canary Islands, cardinal says

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (520+ words) VATICAN CITY " Pope Leo XIV is planning to travel to Spain this year, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands to fulfill Pope Francis" wish of visiting a key migration entry point to Europe, a Spanish cardinal said…...

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durangoherald.com > articles > iceland-becomes-5th-country-to-boycott-eurovision-song-contest-over-israels-participation

Iceland becomes 5th country to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (480+ words) Broadcasters in Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia told contest organizer the European Broadcasting Union last week that they will not take part in the contest in Vienna in May after organizers declined to expel Israel over its conduct of…...

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durangoherald.com > articles > spain-and-the-netherlands-pull-out-of-2026-eurovision-as-israels-participation-roils-the-contest

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (902+ words) The walkouts came after the general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union " a group of public broadcasters from 56 countries that runs the glitzy annual event " met to discuss concerns about Israel's participation, which some countries oppose over its conduct of…...

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durangoherald.com > articles > barcelonas-sagrada-familia-becomes-the-worlds-tallest-church

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia becomes the world’s tallest church

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (344+ words) BARCELONA, Spain " Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica became the world's tallest church Thursday after a part of its central tower was lifted into place. The masterwork of architect Antoni Gaud" now rises to 534 feet above the city, the church said in…...

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durangoherald.com > articles > spanish-prime-minister-calls-for-israel-to-be-banned-from-sports-events-after-chaos-at-cycling-race

Spanish prime minister calls for Israel to be banned from sports events after chaos at cycling race

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (157+ words) MADRID (AP) " Spanish Prime Minister Pedro S'nchez on Monday called for Israel to be banned from sports events after pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling r... Spanish prime minister calls for Israel to be banned from…...

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durangoherald.com > articles > flotilla-leaves-barcelona-in-biggest-attempt-yet-to-break-israeli-blockade-of-gaza

Flotilla leaves Barcelona in biggest attempt yet to break Israeli blockade of Gaza

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (550+ words) This comes as Israel has stepped up its offensive on Gaza City, limiting the deliveries of food and basic supplies in the north of the Palestinian territory. Food experts warned earlier this month that the city was in famine and…...

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durangoherald.com > articles > at-least-3-dead-and-thousands-displaced-as-wildfires-rage-across-southern-europe

At least 3 dead and thousands displaced as wildfires rage across southern Europe

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (577+ words) Outside the Greek port city of Patras, firefighters struggled to protect homes and agricultural facilities as flames tore through pine forests and olive groves. Tall columns of flames exploded behind apartment blocks on the outskirts of the city, while dozens…...

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durangoherald.com > articles > a-strike-by-air-traffic-controllers-is-disrupting-travel-to-from-and-over-france

A strike by air traffic controllers is disrupting travel to, from and over France

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (211+ words) Disruptions started hitting airports around France on Thursday and intensified Friday. The national civil aviation authority asked airlines to cancel 40% of flights Friday at Charles de Gaulle, Orly and Beauvais airports serving Paris, half of flights in Nice and 30% of…...

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durangoherald.com > articles > wildfire-kills-2-people-in-spain-as-parts-of-europe-bake-in-heat-wave

Spanish wildfire kills 2 people as parts of Europe bake in severe heat wave

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (888+ words) The blaze that broke out late on Tuesday created an enormous thick plume of ash and smoke that rose 14,000 meters (45,000 feet) into the sky, making it the largest registered by firefighters in Catalonia, a northeastern region of Spain. Two farmers…...