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Jesús Maturana

Venezuela

Full amnesty: Venezuela to pardon political prisoners since 1999

Delcy Rodríguez has proposed an amnesty law that would cover political prisoners detained during the entire Chavista period. The measure excludes cases of murder, drug trafficking and human rights violations. Families are waiting cautiously.

Spain

Tanker with Russian oil products loses steering off Spanish coast

A Mozambique-flagged tanker with Russian oil is drifting off Almería's coast. Environmentalists are concerned about potential spills impacting marine life and tourism.

Travel News

'Several lightly injured' after train hits crane in Spain, Renfe says

It comes after two fatal train crashes in two days rocked Spain, leading to questions about safety on the country's railway system.

World News

Spain invests 33,123 million in military modernisation for NATO

The programmes include everything from combat vehicles to radar satellites, although disagreement persists over the percentage of GDP needed.

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Spain

Spanish government and bishops agree plan to compensate abuse victims

Only a handful of countries have had government-initiated or parliamentary inquiries into sexual abuse by the clergy, although some independent groups have carried out their own investigations.

World News

Spain and five Latin American countries reject US attack on Venezuela

Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay issued a joint statement rejecting 'the unilateral military operations in Venezuela' and warn against exploiting its natural resources. The signatories say the operation to oust Maduro was conducted in violation of international law.

Venezuela

US strikes five more alleged narcoboats killing at least eight

The latest attacks bring the total number of known boat strikes to 35 and the number of people killed to at least 115 since early September, according to official figures.

Europe News

How Spain and Portugal have changed in 40 years in the European Union

Spain and Portugal celebrate four decades since joining the European Economic Community on Thursday. But what has changed in the two countries since then?

World News

New Year 2026: Guide to the perfect WhatsApp and SMS messages

If you are looking for the perfect message for your loved ones, friends or colleagues to welcome in 2026, Euronews has prepared a complete list of options, organised by category, including text, emojis, and animated GIFs.

Tech News

The 67 best Christmas messages to send on Whatsapp

Although many people spend Christmas with their families, there will be cases in which you can't celebrate it with them in person. Here is a list of the best messages to send to families, exes, and colleagues during the festive season.

Spain

Family accused of boarding dead grandmother on Malaga-London flight

The flight on Wednesday was delayed by 12 hours after a 89-year-old British woman died before takeoff. Passengers claimed she appeared lifeless when wheeled aboard. The airline has rejected the claims, and no investigation was announced into the incident.

World News

Elections in Extremadura will set the political course of Spain

Around 860,000 Extremadurans go to the polls today in an unprecedented election in the region. María Guardiola brought forward the elections after failing to pass the budget. The polls point to the PP as the winner, but without a majority to govern alone.

Health news

Fake COVID-19 and flu tests found across Europe

Manipulated units of a combined test for COVID-19 and influenza have reached the European market. The manufacturer has confirmed that batch FCO24090516 is fake.

Venezuela

US narcoboat strikes kill five more amid mounting Venezuela tensions

US forces killed five in narcoboat strikes Thursday, bringing the total deaths to 104 since September, following the US president's order to blockade sanctioned Venezuelan tankers in further escalation of tensions with Venezuela.

Health news

Spanish police raid research lab in African swine fever investigation

The investigation seeks to clarify whether the outbreak of African swine fever that has killed 26 wild boars originated in one of the five laboratories in the area that work with the virus.

World News

EU agrees on fishing quotas for 2026 after intense negotiations

EU fisheries ministers have reached an agreement on quotas for 2026 after two days of negotiations.

USA

Trump hints at ground action in Venezuela to combat drug trafficking

Tensions with Venezuela further escalated earlier this week after Washington designated the so-called Cartel of the Suns as a terrorist organisation.

Travel News

Venezuela withdraws permits from 6 airlines for cancelling flights

The Maduro government has revoked the operating permits of Iberia, TAP, Avianca, Latam Colombia, Turkish Airlines and Gol after a 48-hour ultimatum expired. The airlines had suspended their routes following the US warning about the risks in the airspace.

World News

Chile votes in elections marked by polarisation

Chile is holding its presidential election on Sunday where candidates are competing with tough-on-crime and immigration proposals. Four years after the election of progressive Gabriel Boric, the country has a divided electorate and uncertainty over compulsory voting.

Mexico

Gen-Z protests in Mexico turn violent, leaving over 120 injured

A protest by Mexico's Gen-Zers turned violent at the National Palace, injuring 20 civilians and over 100 police officers. The march was sparked by the murder of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo.

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