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Should society help you to die? The EU now has a case to answer

What the euthanasia of Noelia Castillo reveals about the future of European society. Today in Spain, a 25-year-old woman named Noelia Castillo is scheduled to...

Young woman euthanised in Spain after father loses legal battle

Noelia Castillo’s case has triggered legal and ethical debate, with doctors and activists divided over the issue. Noelia Castillo died on Thursday after receiving life-ending...

Iran war ‘much worse’ than Iraq – Spanish PM

Pedro Sanchez has warned of a “broader and deeper impact” of the US-Israeli campaign against Tehran. The ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran will have “much...

Spain removes ambassador from Israel

Madrid has permanently terminated the diplomatic position as the rift with West Jerusalem deepens over the attack against Iran. Spain has permanently withdrawn its ambassador...

Spanish PM blasts ‘servile following’ over US-Israeli war on Iran

Pedro Sanchez doubled down on Madrid’s opposition to the conflict despite Trump’s threat to cut off trade with Spain. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has...

Trump to cut off ‘all trade’ with Spain

The US president has said that doesn’t “want anything to do with” Spain after US forces were banned from joint military bases. The US will...

Spain’s top court rejects father’s bid to block daughter’s euthanasia

The Constitutional Court has approved euthanasia for a 25-year-old woman paralyzed in a suicide attempt. Spain’s Constitutional Court has rejected an appeal by a father...

Spain’s national police chief resigns following rape allegation investigation

Spain’s national police force has been thrown into turmoil after its top operational commander Jose Angel Gonzalez resigned following the launch of a criminal...

Second fatal train crash in days hits Spain

A commuter train has derailed near Barcelona, killing its driver and injuring at least 15 people, in the latest of two deadly rail incidents...

High-speed train collision kills 21 in Spain (Video)

Rescue crews worked overnight to help passengers trapped inside damaged carriages. At least 21 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two high-speed...

Four countries quit Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s inclusion

Four European Union nations — Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands — have announced they will withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, citing...

Ex-Spanish football boss egged on stage by his uncle during book event (Video)

Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales, who resigned after kissing female player Jenni Hermoso without consent during the 2023 Women’s World Cup celebrations,...

European backers plan ‘secret’ Madrid summit to bolster Ukraine support

A high-level meeting of Ukraine’s European backers is set to take place in Madrid next week under tight secrecy, according to a report by...

British tourist dies after hotel balcony rail collapses in Canary Islands

A 56-year-old British holidaymaker has died and another, aged 54, is critically injured after falling around 20 feet when a hotel balcony railing collapsed...

€600,000 Picasso painting disappears during transport in Spain

Spanish authorities are investigating the disappearance of a €600,000 Pablo Picasso painting that vanished while being transported from Madrid to Granada. The 1919 gouache and...

New right-wing party launched in Spain

During the inaugural ceremony, Spanish anti-establishment influencer Alvise Perez called for a mass deportation campaign targeting illegal migrants. A new right-wing, anti-establishment party has entered...

Spain plans to enshrine abortion in constitution

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez says his government will prevent women from receiving “misleading” information about abortion. Spain’s leftist government has pledged to enshrine the right...

Spain and Italy deploy warships to protect Gaza-bound flotilla

The move comes after the ships, which have Palestinian activists onboard, came under a drone attack. Italy and Spain have pledged to deploy warships to...

Woodman-Wickliffe sets World Cup record as Black Ferns overpower Spain

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe extended her Women’s Rugby World Cup try-scoring record to 21 as the Black Ferns claimed a 54-8 victory over Spain in York. New...

NZ honouree traumatised after Amazon driver caught masturbating in Spanish home

A 72-year-old British woman, who holds a New Zealand Order of Merit and divides her time between Spain and New Zealand, was left shaken...

Spain shelves purchase of US F-35 fighter jets – media

Spain’s decision reportedly reflects a broader EU militarization drive aimed at defense sovereignty and reduced reliance on US weapons. Spain has shelved plans to buy...

Violence erupts in Spain after migrants attacked elderly man (Video)

The incident adds to mounting tensions over immigration and security concerns in the EU state. Fierce scuffles broke out among local residents, far-right groups, and...

Sinner wins first Wimbledon title

Jannik Sinner claimed his maiden Wimbledon title and fourth Grand Slam crown with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz...

Spanish footballer suspended over banned substance linked to hair loss treatment

Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Alvarez has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance following a Europa League match against Manchester United. The...

Violent protests erupt in Spain after Malian asylum seeker accused of rape (Video)

Police clashed with demonstrators outside an asylum centre near Madrid following the rape of a young woman by a man of Mali origin. Anti-migrant protesters...

Legendary San José shipwreck confirmed, unleashing global battle over NZD $28b treasure

Historians have confirmed the identity of the long-lost Spanish galleon San José, sunk in 1708 during a fierce naval battle with the British off...

Portugal defeat Spain on penalties to claim Second Nations League title

Portugal triumphed over Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout to win their second UEFA Nations League title after a 2-2 draw in regulation time. Cristiano...

Lawson impresses with Top-10 practice finishes at Spanish GP

Liam Lawson continued his strong recent form with sixth and tenth place finishes in Spanish Grand Prix practice sessions, adapting well to F1’s new...

Ex-Ukrainian presidential adviser shot dead in Spain – reports

News outlets have identified the victim as lawyer and former lawmaker Andrey Portnov, once an aide to Viktor Yanukovich. Former Ukrainian lawmaker and presidential adviser...

Greece, Spain and France seek mandatory social media age checks

France, Spain, and Greece are reportedly pushing for bloc-wide restrictions "to protect children from harmful content". France, Spain, and Greece are advocating for mandatory age...

Gaddafi warned them. Now the EU is living out his grim prophecy

Europe is trying to solve migration problems of their own making by shifting the burden to Africa. The migration crisis on Europe’s southern borders has...

Spain declares state of emergency after nationwide blackout

The declaration allows for deploying the military to maintain public order. Spain declared a state of emergency on Monday after a massive power outage plunged...

Massive blackout hits Spain and Portugal

Spain and Portugal have been paralysed by a widespread power outage on Monday. A huge power outage struck Spain and Portugal at around noon on...

Spanish ex-military officer who spied on Assange for CIA investigated for falsifying evidence

David Morales, a former Spanish military officer and owner of security firm UC Global S.L., is under investigation by a Madrid court for allegedly...

Spanish government blames ‘climate change’ for Valencia floods despite its own study showing no increase in extreme rainfall

A recent study analysing over a century of rainfall data in Spain has found no increase in extreme precipitation events over the past 50...

EasyJet passenger’s drunken antics spark urination incident

An intoxicated member of a stag party, nicknamed "Choffers" urinated through his miniskirt onto British journalist Sally Howard and her seat during an easyJet...

Spain plans 100% property tax on non-EU buyers to tackle housing crisis

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced a plan to impose a tax of up to 100% on properties purchased by non-residents from outside...

Beatrice Chebet breaks 5,000m world record to cap golden year

Kenyan double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet shattered the women’s 5,000m world record at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona, clocking an astonishing...

Court of Appeal rules kids can stay with dad in NZ in international custody battle

In a landmark decision, the Court of Appeal has ruled that two New Zealand-born children, known as Andrew and Sophia, can remain in New...

Fashion billionaire falls to his death

The 71-year-old founder of fashion chain Mango and one of the richest men in Spain, Isak Andic, has died in a hiking accident. Isak Andic,...

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