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Spain's Rajoy faces crunch confidence vote in parliament

Is Spain headed for a third election in a year?

31/08/2016

Sci-Tech

Rescue drones a new generation of lifeguards

Not quite Pamela Anderson in a red swimsuit, but a new generation of life saver.

31/08/2016

Spain

Spain's Rajoy pleas for support to avoid third election

Spain’s caretaker prime minister Mariano Rajoy has called for a “stable,” “long-term” government, as he addressed parliament ahead of a confidence vote for a second term in…

30/08/2016

Spain

Spain's Rajoy pleas for 'stable' government ahead of confidence vote

Spain’s caretaker prime minister Mariano Rajoy has told parliament that it’s “urgent” for the country to get a “long-term,” “stable” government – to end an eight-month political…

30/08/2016

Sport

Vuelta a Espana: Quintana back on top following stage ten win

Colombian Nairo Quintana took back the leader’s jersey for the Vuelta A Espana a day after losing it to David de la Cruz following a commanding victory in stage ten on…

29/08/2016

Sport

Vuelta a Espana: De la Cruz wins stage nine as Froome drops to fourth overall

David De La Cruz handed the Etixx-QuickStep team its third victory of this year’s Vuelta a Espana on Sunday by winning stage nine in Alto de Naranco.

28/08/2016

Sport

Vuelta a Espana: Quintana grabs lead as Lagutin wins stage eight

Sergey Lagutin from Uzbekistan won stage eight of the Tour of Spain on Saturday while Colombian Nairo Quintana became the new overall leader.

27/08/2016

Sport

Vuelta a Espana: Van Genechten clinches Stage 7 as Contador suffers crash

Belgium’s Jonas Van Genechten timed his sprint perfectly to clinch the seventh stage of the Vuelta a Espana.

26/08/2016

Sport

Casillas left out of Spain squad

New Spain coach Julen Lopetegui has left out goalkeeper Iker Casillas from his first international squad.

26/08/2016

Spain

Spain's Navarra region sees worst fires in 30 years

The northern Spanish region of Navarra has been hit by its worst wildfires in 30 years.

26/08/2016

Sport

Vuelta a Espana: Simon Yates shines in Luintra

Britain’s Simon Yates produced a superb solo effort to claim the sixth stage of the Vuelta a Espana on Thursday.

25/08/2016

Sport

Vuelta a Espana: Meersman claims Stage 5 as Atapuma retains lead

Belgium’s Gianni Meersman produced a superb display to clinch the fifth stage of the Vuelta a Espana in Lugo on Wednesday.

24/08/2016

Sport

Vuelta a Espana: Lilian Calmejane clinches Stage 4

Colombia’s Darwin Atapuma took the overall lead of the Vuelta a Espana on a mountainous fourth stage won by breakaway rider Lilian Calmejane.

23/08/2016

Cult

Spain: Ai Weiwei and 'The Poetry of Freedom'

Cuenca, a fortified medieval city in central Spain is hosting an exhibition entitled ‘The Poetry of Freedom’ as part of a nationwide celebration of the 400th anniversary of the death of ‘Don Quixote’

23/08/2016

Sport

Vuelta a Espana: Geniez wins stage three as Fernandez takes overall lead

A mass pile up mid race, a solo break for victory and blistering heat made for a good day to watch the Vuelta A Espana on Monday.

22/08/2016

Spain

Negotiations underway to form a government in Spain

There are signs of movement on the political gridlock in Spain as the liberal Ciudadanos party says it could support a government led by Conservative Mariano Rajoy if reforms are agreed.

10/08/2016

Spain

Canary Islands 'toilet paper' blaze rages on, heading south

A devastating wildfire has ravaged some 4,000 hectares on La Palma.

06/08/2016

Spain

Scores evacuated, one dead as Canary Islands 'toilet paper' blaze rages on

Burnt toilet paper sparks devastating wildfire: one dead, 2,500 evacuated and 3,000 hectares of forest ravaged.

05/08/2016

Spain

Wildfire claims life in Canary Islands

Over 700 people have been evacuated to safety from the path of a wildfire that has claimed one life on the Spanish island of La Palma.

04/08/2016

Spain

Panic in Spain as a flash mob is mistaken for a militant attack

Tension is high after a series of attacks claimed by ISIL in France and Germany over recent weeks.

03/08/2016

Spain

Spain's political stalemate: 'No end in sight'

Failure to form a coalition government following two inclusive elections could send Spanish voters to the polls for a third time since December.

02/08/2016

Economy

Tourism boom bring down Spanish jobless total

The number of people registered as out of work in Spain fell by 2.23 percent in July from a month earlier, fuelled by a bumper tourist season.

02/08/2016

Next Series

Skincare science under the sea

Marine biodiversity is rich in sources for medicine and cosmetic science, as Spanish researchers are discovering on the Mediterranean coast.

29/07/2016

Next Series

Takeaway: the secret of youth

Underwater species can help us stay young Scientists are looking for new bioactive molecules in marine invertebrates Bioactive molecules can prevent ageing and age-related diseases Selected invertebra

29/07/2016

Spain

Spain's King Felipe tasks Mariano Rajoy to form new government

Spain’s acting prime minister has accepted a mandate from the king to form a government.

28/07/2016

Sport

Adiós Valencia Andre Gomes signs for Barca for €35m

Barcelona have signed Andre Gomes from Valencia for an initial €35m The former Benfica player helped Portugal to victory of France in the final of the Euros 2016 in Paris.

27/07/2016