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straitstimes. com > world > europe > village-braces-itself-for-closure-of-spains-largest-nuclear-plant

Village braces itself for closure of Spain's largest nuclear plant

3+ hour, 30+ min ago  (754+ words) The Almaraz plant, which contributes around seven per cent of Spain's electricity production, is slated to close in 2028. Published'May 04, 2026, 11: 03 AM ALMARAZ, Spain - In the western Spanish village of Almaraz, the uncertain future of the country's biggest nuclear power plant casts…...

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straitstimes. com > world > europe > spanish-pms-plane-in-emergency-landing-in-turkey

Spanish prime minister's plane makes emergency landing in Turkey

8+ hour, 25+ min ago  (145+ words) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was on his way to Armenia for a meeting of the European Political Community when the incident happened. Published'May 04, 2026, 06: 08 AM Updated'May 04, 2026, 06: 09 AM ANKARA - A plane carrying Spanish Premier Pedro Sanchez made an emergency landing in…...

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straitstimes. com > world > europe > israel-court-extends-detention-of-gaza-flotilla-activists

Israel court extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists

18+ hour, 19+ min ago  (337+ words) Activist Saif Abu Keshek, a member of the Global Sumud Flotilla detained by Israel, sits at a magistrate's court for a detention extension hearing in Ashkelon, southern Israel, May 3, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen Published'May 03, 2026, 08: 14 PM Updated'May 03, 2026, 08: 19 PM ASHKELON, Israel, May 3 - An…...

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straitstimes. com > world > middle-east > two-foreign-activists-from-gaza-flotilla-appear-in-israeli-court

Two foreign activists from Gaza flotilla appear in Israeli court

22+ hour, 4+ min ago  (432+ words) Vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla, intercepted in international waters by the Israeli Navy, sailing off Ierapetra, on the island of Crete, Greece, on May 1. Published'May 03, 2026, 04: 29 PM Updated'May 03, 2026, 05: 09 PM ASHKELON, Israel " Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who were…...

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straitstimes. com > world > middle-east > two-gaza-aid-flotilla-activists-brought-to-israel-for-questioning-says-ministry

Two Gaza aid flotilla activists brought in for questioning, says Israel

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (557+ words) A coast guard vessel carrying activists of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, intercepted by the Israeli Navy, to a port in Crete on May 1. Israel said two of them were linked with a US-sanctioned group. Published'May 02, 2026, 07: 41 PM Updated'May 02, 2026, 09: 23 PM JERUSALEM - Two…...

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Two Gaza aid flotilla activists brought to Israel for questioning, says ministry

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (531+ words) A coast guard vessel carrying activists of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, intercepted by the Israeli Navy, to a port in Crete on May 1. Israel said two of them were linked with a US-sanctioned group. Published'May 02, 2026, 07: 41 PM Updated'May 02, 2026, 07: 51 PM JERUSALEM - Two…...

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straitstimes. com > sport > football > colunga-to-field-70-year-old-keeper-gonzalez

Colunga to field 70-year-old keeper Gonzalez

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (192+ words) Published'Apr 29, 2026, 10: 18 PM Updated'Apr 29, 2026, 10: 23 PM April 29 - CD Colunga are set to play 70-year-old goalkeeper Mateos Gonzalez in a fifth-tier clash on Sunday, a move local media reported will make him the oldest player to appear in an official match in Spain....

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straitstimes. com > world > europe > facebook-instagram-charged-with-breaching-rules-must-do-more-to-protect-kids-below-13-eu-says

Facebook, Instagram charged with breaching rules, must do more to protect kids below 13, EU says

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (267+ words) The charges under the Digital Services Act came after a two-year long investigation by the European Commission. Published'Apr 29, 2026, 03: 25 PM BRUSSELS " Meta Platform" Facebook and Instagram were charged on April 29 with breaching landmark EU tech rules and must do more to…...

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straitstimes. com > sport > tennis > teenager-jodar-storms-into-madrid-quarters-to-set-up-sinner-showdown

Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar storms into Madrid Open quarters'to set up Jannik Sinner showdown

5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (468+ words) Spain's Rafael Jodar returns the ball to Czech Republic's Vit Kopriva in their ATP Tour Madrid Open singles match at the Caja Magica on April 28, 2026. He won 7-5, 6-0. Published'Apr 29, 2026, 12: 42 AM Updated'Apr 29, 2026, 01: 37 AM MADRID " Rafa Jodar thrilled his home crowd at the…...

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straitstimes. com > world > europe > suspected-members-of-nigeria-linked-black-axe-crime-gang-arrested-in-switzerland

Suspected members of Nigeria-linked Black Axe crime gang arrested in Switzerland

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (173+ words) Published'Apr 28, 2026, 10: 12 PM Updated'Apr 28, 2026, 10: 18 PM BRUSSELS, April 28 - Suspected members of the Nigerian-linked Black Axe crime gang have been arrested in Switzerland accused of involvement in romance scams and cyberfraud, Europol said on Tuesday. Black Axe grew out of a student fraternity…...