Rescue and recovery efforts continue after deadly flood in Mallorca

At least ten people have been killed and 12 remain missing after torrential rain caused flash flooding on the Spanish island of Mallorca last night.

The UK foreign office said it was "urgently seeking updates" on the flooding, as reports emerge that a British couple has died.

The high-tech transportation would allow a trip from Barcelona to Madrid to be trimmed to just 25 minutes.

Experiments in Spain could also lead to a salt-resistant rice strain that may prove invaluable in the future as rising oceans threaten rice paddies the world over.

"Prepare for some really bad scenarios": Former Eurogroup head on Greece, Brexit, and failure

Since both Italy and Malta have toughened their stances on migration, Spain has seen a surge in asylum seeker applications.

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Although the tiny British territory is not part of the EU customs union, businesses thriving there, fear regulation of the border could become more rigid and its economy relies on workers crossing the border with Spain

"It is not meant for helping Spain in prosecuting people just for having an opinion."

The 26-year-old will take a lead of one minute 46 seconds. Spain's Enric Mas and Colombia's Miguel Angel Lopez finished first and second to put themselves onto the general classification podium with one stage remaining

Catalan politicians attending national day celebrations reaffirm their support for independence and say meaningful negotiations with Madrid over the issue can only take place after jailed colleagues are freed