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EU vows to protect Spain from Trump's tariff 'punishment'

Donald Trump has threatened to unleash "trade punishment" on Spain in response to the country's refusal to meet NATO's 5% target.

Art

More repair required for Columbus painting attacked at Madrid museum

The work Primer homenaje a Cristóbal Colón (First Homage to Christopher Columbus) in the Naval Museum in Madrid will need further restoration after two activists threw red paint at it last Sunday in protest against Spain's Columbus Day national celebrations.

Culture news

'America's original hero': Trump makes Columbus Day a national holiday

The US president has reinstated Columbus Day as a national holiday to honour the explorer's legacy but the move has also reignited the debate about the origins of Columbus and the importance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Travel News

Storm Alice hits Spain: How travellers might be affected

Heavy rain has flooded roads, stranded tourists and forced travel cancellations across Spain’s Mediterranean coast.

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Storm Alice batters Spain’s east and Balearic Islands with floods

Storm Alice has battered Spain’s eastern coast and the Balearic Islands, bringing torrential rain, flooding and travel chaos across the region.

Economy

Looking to retire? The world’s best destination is in Europe

Three European countries ranked among the five most attractive global destinations for retirees this year, based on their high quality of life, tax efficiency, and safety.

Nature

Researchers solve mystery of how bats prey on birds in flight

Europe’s largest bat has impressive hunting behaviour, a new study shows.

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.

Conscious Travel

Idle through Europe’s autumn foliage on 5 leaf-peeping train journeys

Watch nature’s transformation from the comfort of your own seat with these highly-rated rail journeys that are perfect for autumn.

Health news

This special protein found in bacteria could kill cancer cells

The new process was tested in breast, colon and pancreatic cancer cells.

USA

Trump suggests Spain should be 'thrown out' of NATO

The US president’s clash with Spain began in June ahead of the NATO summit, where just days before leaders convened in The Hague, Spain announced that it would not comply with Trump’s demands of raising defence spending to 5% of GDP.

Travel News

EU investigates Spain after sanctioning low-cost airlines

Michael O'Laery, Ryanair's CEO, welcomed the opening of the EU procedure at an impromptu press conference on Wednesday.

Spain

Four dead after building collapses in central Madrid

The victims reportedly include three construction workers from Ecuador, Mali, and Guinea-Conakry and an architect involved in the renovation project.

Travel News

Canary Islands hit new overtourism records despite new regulations

The Canary Islands have broken visitor records again, amid overtourism protests and measures.

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Spanish activists arrive home after Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla

Twenty-one activists detained while attempting to reach Gaza by sea arrived in Madrid on Sunday, days after Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.

World News

From Rome to Barcelona: Thousands attend pro-Palestinian demos

Tens of thousands took to the streets in cities across Europe after Israel intercepted a flotilla of more than 40 ships carrying aid to Gaza.

Europe News

Obsolete electricity grid triggered the Iberian blackout, experts find

A power blackout in April left 60 million people in the Iberian Peninsula without power. Experts cited cascading overvoltage as the cause, affecting vital services in Spain and Portugal.

Destinations

Spain smashes visitor records in 2025 despite overtourism measures

Together, the two months saw 22.3 million tourists flock to Spain, far outstripping 2024’s figure of 21.8 million for the same period.

Europeans' Stories

Spain bets on migrants to counter labour shortage and boost growth

While the US government is waging an unprecedented deportation campaign against immigrants, combating irregular migration is one of the European Union’s priorities. Amidst the global rhetoric against undocumented immigrants, Spain stands out as an exception.

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Red alert in Ibiza and Formentera due to flash floods

Ibiza has been left reeling after torrential rain from ex-hurricane Gabrielle turned the island into a scene of chaos.