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Andaluc'ans to vote in election seen as gauge of Spain's wider political change
8+ hour, 42+ min ago (1037+ words) Voters in the southern Spanish region of Andaluc'a will cast their ballots in an election this weekend that is likely to deliver an absolute majority to the conservative People's party (PP) and inflict another debilitating defeat on Pedro S'nchez's embattled…...
Naples: 12 thieves arrested for robbing tourists of luxury watches in Spain
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (281+ words) Spain's National Police have led an international operation against the theft of high-end watches, which has culminated in the arrest of 12 people in Naples, in southern Italy. Those detained are part of criminal groups specialising in violently attacking tourists in…...
Regional Mexican Star Ram'n Ayala Jr. Hit With New Sexual Harassment and Assault Lawsuit
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (291+ words) A new civil lawsuit filed in Texas has placed Ram'n Ayala and his legendary norte'o group under renewed scrutiny after former employees accused his son, Ram'n Ayala Jr. , of sexual harassment, abuse of power, and inappropriate conduct during U. S. tours. According…...
Thousands of Men Are Using Telegram Groups to Secretly
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (474+ words) A disturbing new study has uncovered a massive digital network where thousands of men are allegedly using messaging apps to monitor women without their consent. Research conducted by privacy experts reveals how private channels facilitate coordinated harassment and the sharing…...
Hunt for UK's 12 most wanted fugitives in Spain: "Not people you want in your neighbourhood'
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (813+ words) A double murder suspect and a Russian man said to have helped launder millions in drug money have been named among the 12 most wanted individuals by UK law enforcement and are thought to be hiding in Spain. The National Crime…...
Hantavirus outbreak drives EU push for tighter cross-border health coordination
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (833+ words) With the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic looming, and besides health experts warning that the hantavirus outbreak has little to do with coronavirus, the European Union member states seek to strengthen coordination and prevention. The meeting's main objective is to…...
Operator of hantavirus-hit ship is awaiting more information before deciding on vessel's cruises
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (269+ words) The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius is listed on Oceanwide Expeditions' website as scheduled to depart on a cruise later in May that would take it to the Arctic for a series of cruises throughout the summer. Three cruise ship passengers have…...
France says hantavirus outbreak "under control" as infection remains isolated
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (567+ words) Health authorities in France have moved to reassure the public after a French woman who travelled aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius developed a severe case of hantavirus, with officials stressing there is no evidence the virus is circulating across…...
Russian ship that sank near Spain may have been carrying nuclear reactors to North Korea
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (686+ words) A Russian cargo ship that suffered a series of mysterious explosions before eventually sinking off the south-east coast of Spain 17 months ago may have been carrying nuclear submarine reactors destined for North Korea, according to reports. The Ursa Major, a…...
'I Know Brits Will Say This Is Violently American': US Woman Readies $1 M to Sue Cruise Passengers Who Refuse to Self-Isolate
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (333+ words) A woman from Connecticut has vowed to take legal action against cruise passengers who refuse to self-isolate following confirmed cases of hantavirus in the US. Teresa Jack, who experienced the severe effects of COVID-19, wants to ensure that the same…...