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Birmingham couple on 'holiday from hell' are stranded 'for weeks' due to Middle East conflict
2+ hour ago (540+ words) A couple who are among thousands of Britons stranded around the world because of the Middle East conflict said they have endured a 'holiday from hell'. Laura and Paul Webster, from Birmingham, are stuck in Phuket, Thailand and have been…...
Lancashire man caught with £7,600 worth of cocaine hidden in crisp packet jailed
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (236+ words) A Lancaster man has been jailed after police uncovered a stash of "7,600 of cocaine hidden inside a packet of crisps at his property. James Watters, 46, of Heaton House, was found guilty of possessing with intent to supply cocaine and possessing…...
The day a Victorian storm left streets six feet underwater
13+ hour, 48+ min ago (337+ words) In July of 1850, Brighton faced one of the most "violent and destructive" storms in its history. Sussex has been inundated with rain and flood warnings this year, but this (admittedly unfortunate) winter weather seems tame compared to what the Brighton…...
EU Commission backs Spain after Trump’s trade threats
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (427+ words) The European Commission said on Wednesday it would make sure the European Union's interests are fully safeguarded after the the White House threatened to cut off trade relations with Spain. The Commission offered its support after United States President Donald…...
Madrid Blocks U.S. From Using Spanish Bases In Iran Strikes
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (36+ words) Madrid Blocks U.S. From Using Spanish Bases In Iran Strikes'Yahoo News UK Spain barred the United States from using military bases on its territory to support strikes against Iran, prompting U.S. warplanes to relocate....
Spain rejects Israel's accusation of 'standing with Iran' and other tyrants
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (486+ words) Israel's and Spain's governments are at odds on the developing conflict in the Middle East, with the Spanish foreign minister rejecting Israeli claims that his country is "standing with Iran". "That is absurd and ridiculous," Jos" Manuel Albares said in…...
Two Britons arrested in Benidorm for 'staging fake kidnapping to extort money"
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (14+ words) Two Britons arrested in Benidorm for 'staging fake kidnapping to extort money'Yahoo News UK...
Spain, Frontex look for missing migrant boat off Balearic Islands
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (12+ words) Spain, Frontex look for missing migrant boat off Balearic Islands'Yahoo News UK...
4.1 magnitude earthquake felt across Tenerife and Gran Canaria as thousands report tremors
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (16+ words) 4.1 magnitude earthquake felt across Tenerife and Gran Canaria as thousands report tremors'Yahoo News UK...
Cristiano Ronaldo buys a Spanish soccer team, but which one?
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (13+ words) Cristiano Ronaldo buys a Spanish soccer team, but which one?Yahoo News UK...