USA US confirms deadly attack in the Caribbean The Trump Administration confirm a deadly attack in Caribbean waters that left four dead on 10 November, bringing to 80 the number of people killed in 'Operation Southern Spear'. The US president announces that he had “sort of made up" his "mind” on further military action against Venezuela. 15/11/2025
Business China uncovers largest gold deposit since 1949 China has announced the discovery of the largest gold deposit found in the country since 1949, with an estimated 1,444 tonnes of reserves in Liaoning province. The find, completed in just 15 months, comes as gold prices hit record highs. 14/11/2025
Culture news Nearly 300,000km of Roman roads mapped in new record breaking project Itiner-e not only duplicates cartographic knowledge of Roman roads, but transforms our understanding of how the Roman Empire functioned and was built and also reveals how Rome could maintain power for centuries. 11/11/2025
Food and Drink Why are Spaniards putting more bread in the bin than on their tables? Bread consumption in Spain has plummeted by 80% since the 1960s, from 134 to 28 kilos per person per year. Behind this drop is a big change in cultural and culinary tastes. With bread also blamed for people being overweight, four out of ten bakeries in Spain have gone out of business. 09/11/2025
Spain Three dead and over 15 injured in Tenerife due to bad sea conditions A tragic Saturday in Tenerife left three people dead and at least 15 injured as exceptionally high waves gripped the Canary archipelago. Officials are reporting waves that can reach as high as four metres. 09/11/2025
Spain Spanish police arrest 13 believed to be part of Tren de Aragua gang The Tren de Aragua gang originated in Venezuela more than a decade ago at an infamously lawless prison with hardened criminals in the central state of Aragua. 07/11/2025
World News Latest US strike on alleged narco-boat in Caribbean kills three The latest US strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean killed three people, bringing the total death toll to 69 amid ongoing tensions with the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. 07/11/2025
Economy Germany's heating bills have tripled since start of war in Ukraine Germany has faced a significant increase in heating costs since 2021, after deciding to end its reliance on Russia as a key energy supplier over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 01/11/2025
Design Barcelona's Sagrada Família becomes the world's tallest church Barcelona's basilica reached 162.91 metres in height on Thursday after the placement of a piece of its central tower, surpassing the German cathedral in Ulm by just over a metre. Gaudí's masterpiece will continue to grow to 172 metres in the coming months. 31/10/2025
Culture news Lost Picasso painting found in Madrid after exhibition transfer chaos Heard the one about the Picasso painting meant to be moved from Madrid but didn't make it to the removal lorry? Well, Spanish police have now found 'Still Life with Guitar' which was reported to have disappeared earlier this month ahead of its display at a Granada exhibition. 24/10/2025
Travel News Smoking, noise and pets: New beach rules for San Sebastián San Sebastián's new beach rules should be in effect by 2026. 19/10/2025
Spain Spain's grid operator warns country could be on verge of a blackout The grid operator Red Eléctrica has warned that an "abrupt voltage variation" could affect power supply, prompting residents to prepare for another blackout. 10/10/2025
Health news This special protein found in bacteria could kill cancer cells The new process was tested in breast, colon and pancreatic cancer cells. 10/10/2025
Business BBVA's improved takeover bid for Banco Sabadell approved by regulator The Spanish regulator has authorised the 10% raise in BBVA's takeover bid for Banco Sabadell and the elimination of the cash component. Shareholders have until 10 October to agree to the offer. 25/09/2025
Venezuela Venezuela shows off Russian fighter jets amid rising tensions with US Venezuela deployed over 2,500 troops and Russian-made fighter jets to La Orchila for military exercises, escalating tensions after Trump announced further US attacks on Venezuelan vessels. 22/09/2025
Spain The Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail from Barcelona for Gaza The Global Sumud Flotilla will be the fourth attempt to break the maritime blockade so far this year, it is the largest attempt yet to break the long-standing Israeli blockade of the Palestinian territory by sea. 31/08/2025
Climate Flash droughts: The new climate threat fuelling record wildfires These sudden, intense droughts accelerate vegetation drying, increasing wildfire risks across vulnerable regions. 29/08/2025
Climate Summer 2025 nears record heat in Spain after historic August heatwave Extended periods of high temperatures this summer have significantly increased wildfire risks and put vulnerable communities on alert across Spain. 26/08/2025
Culture news First photograph of Earth taken from Moon's orbit turns 59 In 1966, NASA's Lunar Orbiter 1 took the first photo of Earth from the Moon's orbit. The iconic image was restored in 2008 with more details. 23/08/2025
Climate Spanish PM calls for national climate pact on visit to fire-hit areas Amid worsening wildfires, Sánchez expressed condolences, highlighted firefighter efforts, and warned of "complex days" ahead. 18/08/2025