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Spanish PM calls snap election
Following the rejection of key housing decrees, Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has called a snap general election for November 29 to renew his mandate.
Eleven hurt after bar collapses in Spain, wild pictures show aftermath
The bar in San Vicente de la Sonsierra collapsed at about 5:25 a.m., trapping between 25 and 30 people inside.
Eviction of 87-year-old sparks encampment protest in Madrid over housing crisis
Tens of thousands marched in Madrid and camped in Puerta del Sol to protest the eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal.
Mamdani welcomes socialist Spain PM embroiled in corruption and antisemitism scandals
"I'm so proud to welcome Prime Minister Sanchez and Prime Minister Mottley, two leaders who are champions of working people, two leaders who have restored faith in democracy across the...
Sinister, plastic-wrapped ‘torture chamber’ discovered in Spain tourist hotspot
Cops heard a pained voice crying for help and followed it to a room since described as a plastic-covered “torture chamber.”
Terrifying moment 1,100-pound bull leaps over barrier and almost gores bullfighting fans
Wild video shows an 80 stone bull leaping over a safety barrier at a bullfighting arena in Spain – almost goring terrified women in the front row.
College of the damned: 3 female students at Mexican university murdered in last 7 months
Claudia Tacoronte, 21, Kimberly Ramos and Karol Toledo, both 18, attended the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos, or UAEM, when they were violently struck down in attacks dating...
Dovie Eisner’s life debunked the delusions of assisted-suicide enthusiasts
Dovie Eisner, who died last week, was a disabled man whose physical world could be severely constrained, but his life was a living rebuttal to those pushing assisted-suicide laws.
Spain releases menopause nutrition guidelines based on data from men
The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) published nutritional guidelines for menopausal women that used research exclusively on men.
Liberty star leads the way as Team USA heads to FIBA Women’s World Cup gold medal game
The U.S. women’s basketball team is headed back to the FIBA Women’s World Cup gold medal game.
Spain spy agency warned country of Ceuta border breach plans before migrant stampede, declassified files show
Major protests in Spain have taken place in response to the migrant arrivals, with critics blaming Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government for the crisis.
Vile video shows migrants in Ceuta gleefully beating baby dolphin
Residents demand prosecutions and deportations after the young dolphin was pulled from the water and struck with a stick.
Wild coachman flies into hateful rage after kind tourist offers his horse water
A horse-drawn carriage driver was filmed flying into a rage at a kind-hearted German tourist who asked him to give his apparently thirsty horse some water — prompting an investigation.
More than 50K protest in Madrid over Spanish PM’s handling of migrant surge
Over 50,000 people protested against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
Chaotic scenes as migrants dash for food following Ceuta protest
The Red Cross distributed food to migrants in Ceuta on August 27 after protesters blocked access to the organization’s vehicles for more than two hours. Demonstrators were demanding that the...
Anti-tourism activists descend on ‘overcrowded’ beach at iconic vacation destination for partygoers
Thanks to social media, European summer destinations have become more visible than ever, funneling into the same handful of destinations, streets, restaurants and viewpoints.
Parkgoer airlifted after Batman roller coaster incident leaves man with fractures to both legs
A 49-year-old rider was airlifted with fractures to both legs after an incident on the Batman Gotham City Escape coaster at Spain's Parque Warner.
Distraught couple arrives in Spain to learn their $1,500 all-inclusive vacation was canceled
Their dream vacation turned into a flightmare.
Thousands descend on Spanish town for annual La Tomatina food fight
Held on the last Wednesday of August, the festival traces its origins to a food fight in 1945.
Spanish police evict migrants from makeshift beach camp in Ceuta
Spanish police evicted hundreds of migrants from a makeshift migrant beach camp in Ceuta, where they were staying after illegally crossing the Moroccan-Spanish border.