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Israeli NGO files ICC suit against Spain PM over Iran exports
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (308+ words) An Israeli advocacy NGO said Tuesday that it had asked the International Criminal Court to consider legal action against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez for allegedly "aiding war crimes" through exports to Iran. The complaint comes in the midst of…...
Spanish FA condemns anti-Muslim chants that marred Egypt friendly
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (459+ words) Spain's football federation and coach Luis de la Fuente condemned anti-Muslim chants that marred the 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday in a pre-World Cup friendly. Egypt's national anthem was jeered and the public announcement system at RCDE Stadium…...
Top Spanish court rules non-consensual hand kiss is sexual assault
2+ week, 1+ day ago (271+ words) Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that kissing a person's hand without their consent constitutes sexual assault rather than street harassment, according to a decision obtained by AFP on Monday. The ruling upheld the sexual assault conviction of a man who…...
Spain receives worst rain in nearly 50 years
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (250+ words) Spain endured its wettest January and February in almost half a century, with a string of deadly storms lashing the country, national weather agency AEMET said Thursday. The Iberian Peninsula is considered a frontline region for climate change, experiencing increasingly…...
Thousands come out in Spain for women's rights, against Iran war
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (203+ words) Thousands of people came out in cities across Spain on Sunday to denounce violence against women and the war in the Middle East sparked by US-Israeli strikes. Demonstrations marking International Women's Day took place in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Granada,…...
Over 20, 000 flee as Chile's Penco Forest fire spreads
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (145+ words) A massive wildfire in Chile's forest area known as "Penco" has spiralled out of control, engulfing more than 23 kilometres of woodland, according to international media reports." According to the 24 News HD TV channel, the blaze, which began in the densely…...
Ryanair hits out at 'stupid' Belgium over aviation taxes
3+ mon, 14+ hour ago (370+ words) Low-cost airline Ryanair on Wednesday announced it is mulling a cut to flights in Belgium, especially at its major European hub of Charleroi Airport, because of Belgian authorities' "stupid" taxes. "What's extraordinary about the stupidity of the Belgian government is…...
Migrant entries into Spain drop over 40 percent in 2025
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (377+ words) Migrant arrivals to Spain fell by over 40 percent in 2025, largely due to a sharp drop in arrivals along the perilous Atlantic route to the Canary Islands, official figures showed Friday. Spain is one of the main entry points for people…...
Spain see off spirited Swiss to reach Euro 2025 semi-finals
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (593+ words) Spain reached the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Friday after battling past Switzerland 2-0 as the world champions continued their bid for a first-ever European crown. Athenea del Castillo and Claudia Pina scored the goals in the second half in Bern…...
England seek revenge against Spain as rivals meet in Euro 2025 final
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (730+ words) England are aiming to retain their title and avenge defeat at the hands of Aitana Bonmati's Spain in the Women's World Cup final of two years ago when the rivals meet again on Sunday to decide who will win Euro…...