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Three dead, including pregnant woman, in southern Spain shooting

The alleged gunman reached a home in Rocío district by motorbike, shot at several members of the same family and fled. A fourth person is in a critical condition.

Space

Musk's SpaceX booked a 17th-century palace to watch Spain's eclipse

The aerospace company reserved a 17th-century palace hotel in northern Spain more than a year in advance, fuelling rumours that Musk would attend the eclipse in person.

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Morocco accuses Spain of assaulting migrants crossing into Ceuta

Morocco's National Human Rights Council condemns mistreatment "out of sight of the cameras", while Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi says Rabat still claims sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla.

Health news

Spanish strawberries have far fewer pesticides than average

A study by PAN Europe and Ecologistas en Acción has found residues on 88% of strawberries tested in Europe, compared with a far lower rate in Spanish samples.

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Europe News

Trump brands Spain a 'wasted cause' and orders trade cut-off

The US president had already threatened in March to take economic reprisals against Spain after Moncloa blocked the use of the Rota and Morón bases for Washington’s bombing campaign against Iran.

Climate

Spanish heatwave set to continue with 40C forecast

A mass of warm air will gradually push up temperatures, bringing intense heat by the weekend, except in the north of the peninsula.

Travel News

Renfe strike forces cancellation of 320 trains in Spain on Monday

The 24-hour strike is disrupting high-speed, regional and suburban rail services just as the holiday getaway is getting under way.

Bolivia

Evo Morales defies Bolivian government: 'I will not surrender'

Evo Morales speaks out from hiding in the Chapare jungle as Bolivia enters its seventh week of fuel, food and medicine shortages.

Economy

Venezuela plans biggest debt restructuring ever

Delcy Rodríguez’s interim government plans to acknowledge a $240 billion debt, far above market estimates, in a bid to return Venezuela to global markets.

Europe News

Seven injured after car mounts bar terrace in Malaga

The incident occurred when a car ploughed into several customers on a bar terrace in the Malaga town. Police are investigating whether the driver suffered a health problem at the wheel.

Climate

Spain endures worst day of heatwave under red alert

Five Spanish provinces wake on Tuesday to a red weather alert, with highs near 40°C, as dozens of councils extinguish San Juan bonfires over wildfire fears.

World News

Who is Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia's new president?

The president-elect created his movement just 11 months ago, mirroring the model that worked in Argentina and El Salvador: patriotic talk, a firm hand against crime, and contempt for traditional politics.

Europe News

Spanish ex-PM Zapatero defends 'honesty' after graft hearing

The investigation into the Socialist titan comes as a string of graft probes into Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's family and former top political allies have threatened to topple his minority coalition.

Design

Loctite, the adhesive holding up Barcelona's Sagrada Família

Did you know that Loctite technology bonds were crucial in sticking stone and steel together in the Sagrada Familia temple’s 826 panels? At 172 metres tall, it is the world’s highest temple and was last week blessed by Pope Leo XVI.

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