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By the numbers: More than 1 million immigrants apply to legalize their status in Spain
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (492+ words) The window to apply for the program, which was announced in January and kicked off in April, closed at the end of June. It offered immigrants without legal status a one-year, renewable residence permit if they have spent five months…...
Hospitals in Europe are gearing up for the next heat wave armed with lessons from this one
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (791+ words) At a Paris-region hospital, emergency medics needed it to plunge patients into cold-water baths to speedily bring down their temperatures so they wouldn't join the growing tally of dead from a record-smashing heat wave. But lacking an ice-making machine, where…...
Self-isolation ends for travellers exposed to hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (236+ words) TORONTO - The Public Health Agency of Canada says the self-isolation period is over for people who were exposed to a deadly hantavirus outbreak that began on a cruise ship in April. The federal agency also said in a social media…...
By the numbers: Spain's mass legalization for immigrants
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (443+ words) The window to apply for the program, which was announced in January and kicked off in April, was set to close Tuesday. It offers immigrants without legal status a one-year, renewable residence permit if they have spent five months living…...
By the numbers: What to know about Spain's legalization program for immigrants
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (490+ words) The window to apply for the program, which was announced in January and kicked off in April, was set to close Tuesday. It offers immigrants without legal status a one-year, renewable residence permit if they have spent five months living…...
All Boivin, one of Canada's most-wanted fugitives, arrested in Spain
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (358+ words) A Quebec provincial police logo is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby MONTREAL - All Boivin, one of Canada's most-wanted fugitives, has been arrested in Spain after more than three years on the lam, Quebec provincial…...
Police verify whether Canada's second most-wanted fugitive has been arrested in Spain
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (228+ words) A Quebec provincial police logo is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police say they are in touch with Spanish authorities regarding one of Canada's most-wanted fugitives. Police say they are trying…...
By the numbers: What to know about Europe's record-breaking heat wave
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (479+ words) Tourists are sprayed with water next to the Colosseum, in Rome, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Cecilia Fabiano/La Presse via AP) The extreme conditions have come in June, earlier in the summer than is usual. Records are tumbling by day and by…...
Pope honors Barcelona's sacred monuments on death centenary of Sagrada Familia designer Gaud
3+ week, 1+ day ago (625+ words) The celebration of Barcelona's Christian traditions, past and present, marked the highlight of Leo's weeklong visit to Spain. It has underscored how the country of 50 million, which experienced a religious crisis after its 20th-century dictatorship ended, still has plenty of…...
Real Madrid parts ways with soccer coach "lvaro Arbeloa, setting up Mourinho's return
3+ week, 1+ day ago (156+ words) Club president Florentino P'rez had vowed to bring Mourinho back as part of his campaign promises that led to his re-election on Sunday. Mourinho, who was featured in promotional material for P'rez during the campaign, would be back for a…...