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Two gatekeepers suspended as probes open into deadly train-bus crash in Cumilla
4+ hour, 59+ min ago (342+ words) Published : 22 Mar 2026, 10:51 AM Two gatekeepers have been suspended following the deaths of 12 people in a collision between a train and a bus at a level crossing in Cumilla on Eid day. Railway authorities have formed two separate investigation committees over…...
At least 12 killed as train smashes into bus at Cumilla crossing
9+ hour, 38+ min ago (305+ words) Published : 22 Mar 2026, 06:12 AM At least 12 people have been killed and eight others injured when a train ploughed into a bus at a level crossing in Cumilla. Inspector Saiful Islam of Cumilla EPZ Outpost said the crash occurred shortly before 3am Saturday…...
Argentina to play friendly against Guatemala following Finalissima cancellation
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (197+ words) Published : 17 Mar 2026, 11:12 PM The Argentine national soccer team will host Guatemala on Mar 31 in a friendly match that will serve as a farewell to its fans ahead of summer's World Cup, and following the 'Finalissima' cancellation, the local federation said…...
Spain-US relations 'normal' despite Trump's trade threats, Spanish minister says
1+ week, 4+ day ago (333+ words) Published : 10 Mar 2026, 09:34 PM Relations between Spain and the United States are "operating normally" despite US President Donald Trump's threats to cut trade with Madrid over its opposition to the US-Israeli war on Iran, the Spanish foreign minister said on Tuesday....
Barcelona doubles tourism tax to one of highest in Europe to fund housing
3+ week, 3+ day ago (446+ words) Published : 25 Feb 2026, 09:28 PM Tourists in Barcelona could be taxed as much as 15 euros ($17.70) a night after the city raised its tourism fee to one of the highest in Europe on Wednesday as part of efforts to curb visitor numbers and…...
Antonio Tejero, Franco loyalist and leader of Spain's failed 1981 coup, dies at 93
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1045+ words) Published : 26 Feb 2026, 09:38 AM The cameras kept rolling as the Civil Guard officer in a tricorn hat strode into the chamber of Spain's parliament brandishing a pistol at 6:23pm on Feb 23, 1981, then ordered its lawmakers to be silent and get on the…...
Wounded Real Madrid will be dangerous opponents, Mourinho warns Benfica
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (465+ words) Published : 17 Feb 2026, 01:29 AM Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has warned his players that Real Madrid will be dangerous opponents in their Champions League playoff on Tuesday as the "wounded" Spanish giants arrive in Lisbon nursing bruised pride. The playoff first leg…...
Real Madrid oppose LaLiga Miami match and urge UEFA, FIFA to block it
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (260+ words) Published : 12 Aug 2025, 10:14 PM Real Madrid on Tuesday denounced plans to stage a LaLiga match between Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami, warning the proposal could undermine football's competitive balance and vowing to petition global governing bodies to block the move. The…...
Thousands flee wildfires in Turkey as Europe is hit by early heatwave
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (644+ words) Published : 30 Jun 2025, 10:16 PM Firefighters battled wildfires in Turkey and France on Monday and more than 50,000 people were evacuated as an early summer heatwave hit Europe. Health alerts were issued in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Germany. Even the Netherlands, used…...
France shuts schools, Italy limits outdoor work as heatwave grips Europe
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (671+ words) Published : 01 Jul 2025, 08:35 PM Italy banned outdoor work in some regions during the warmest hours, France shut schools and part of the Eiffel Tower and Spain confirmed its hottest June on record as a severe heatwave gripped Europe, triggering widespread health…...