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Virus-hit cruise ship evacuees head to Europe
5+ hour, 21+ min ago (807+ words) Officials around the world said the danger to the public was low despite confirmed transmission of a rare human-to-human strain of the hantavirus. PRAIA, Cape Verde (AFP) " A medical plane that left Cape Verde following the evacuation of a cruise…...
Germany, Italy reject suspending EU-Israel cooperation deal
2+ week, 1+ day ago (443+ words) Wednesday, April 23, 2025 There is growing unease in much of the EU over Israel's positions, but big changes require a unanimous decision by all 27 member states. LUXEMBOURG (AFP) " Germany and Italy on Tuesday rebuffed calls to suspend an EU cooperation deal…...
Barcelona's Sagrada Familia reaches its maximum height after more than a century
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (415+ words) Wednesday, April 23, 2025 In recent decades, work has sped up as the basilica became a major'international tourist attraction. A crane placed the upper arm of a cross atop the Tower of Jesus Christ, the church's soaring central piece, which now stands…...
Lula and S'nchez to 'work for peace' at gathering of progressive leaders in Barcelona
2+ week, 5+ day ago (663+ words) Wednesday, April 23, 2025 The leaders of Spain and Brazil Lula are among the few progressive leaders who have withstood a shift to the right and remain popular in their countries. S'nchez and Lula have been outspoken in their criticism of the…...
Greece to ban social media for under 15-year-olds
4+ week, 3+ hour ago (472+ words) The Greek prime minister called for a common European "Digital Age of Majority," with frequent age verification by platforms that promote endless scrolling. ATHENS (AFP) " Greece will ban access to social media for children under 15 from January 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos…...
Italy joins Spain in barring US from using bases to wage Iran war
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (770+ words) Trump is lashing out against European allies after Italy and Spain said U. S. warplanes headed to Iran cannot land at their military bases. PALERMO, Sicily (CN) " Italy's far-right government stopped American bombers from using a key air base in Sicily to…...
Spain's top prosecutor denies leaking documents against opposition
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (659+ words) Wednesday, April 23, 2025 The case is one of several threatening to topple Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government: There are separate corruption investigations targeting the prime minister's wife, brother and two former Socialist heavyweights. MADRID (AFP) " Spain's top prosecutor denied Monday leaking…...