- 2d ago
Spain and Britain dismantle Gibraltar border fence, ending 116 years of land controls and opening Schengen access
The metal barrier known as 'la verja,' in place since 1909, was lifted by crane at midnight on 15 July 2026, hours after Brussels and London signed a treaty aligning the British Overseas Territory with the Schengen zone six years post-Brexit.
- 2d ago
Trump slams New York’s first-in-nation data center moratorium as Hochul vows to protect ratepayers
President Donald Trump attacked New York’s one-year halt on large data center permits, warning it would cost jobs and cede AI ground to China, while Governor Kathy Hochul defended the pause as necessary to shield consumers from rising bills and resource strain.
- Jul 3
Los Gallardos wildfire controlled after becoming deadliest in Spain this century with 13 dead and 7,000 hectares burned
The fire in Los Gallardos, Almería, claimed 13 lives including three Belgians and five Britons, left eight hospitalised with four in critical condition, and scorched 7,000 hectares before being brought under control on Monday.
- Jun 27
Spain removes Gibraltar from tax haven list after 35 years, adds Russia
Spain's Finance Ministry published an order today removing Gibraltar and five other jurisdictions from the country's list of tax havens after verifying effective tax information exchange. Russia is added due to a harmful tax regime.
- Jun 23
Ten years after the Brexit vote, regret and political crisis grip the UK as the EU keeps its distance
On the tenth anniversary of the referendum that took the UK out of the European Union, polls show a majority of Britons now believe leaving was a mistake, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation on Monday deepens a decade-long political crisis.
- Jun 23
Ten years after Brexit vote, local grievances persist and a new poll shows 55% want freedom of movement restored
On the tenth anniversary of the UK's referendum to leave the EU, visits to leave-voting towns and a fresh poll reveal deep discontent with the outcome, while a former deputy prime minister says Britain could rejoin by 2036.
- Jun 10
Barcelona execution in broad daylight near police station marks sixth fatal shooting this year
A man was shot dead at close range on a busy Barcelona street on Tuesday morning, just metres from a National Police station and during a papal visit that had mobilised thousands of officers.
- Jun 8
Olise hat-trick gives France winning farewell in final World Cup warm-up
Michael Olise scored his first international hat-trick as France defeated Northern Ireland 3-1 in their final preparation match for the 2026 World Cup.
- Jun 3
Spanish town cancels DR Congo World Cup friendly over Ebola fears, coach proposes closed-door alternative
The mayor of La Línea de la Concepción revoked authorisation for a 9 June World Cup warm-up match between DR Congo and Chile, citing insufficient health information about the Congolese delegation amid an Ebola outbreak in the central African nation.
- May 28
Italian Police Seize €200M of Mafia Boss Messina Denaro's Global 'Drug Treasure', Swoop on 9 Countries
A vast international operation coordinated from Palermo has dealt a massive blow to the Cosa Nostra's financial empire, unearthing and seizing over 200 million euros in assets linked to the late boss Matteo Messina Denaro.
