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No, video doesn't show altercation between immigrant and Spaniards

The video is ultimately satirical and doesn't even take place in Spain.

Climate

Flash droughts: The new climate threat fuelling record wildfires

These sudden, intense droughts accelerate vegetation drying, increasing wildfire risks across vulnerable regions.

EuroVerify

Spain’s wildfires were not deliberately set for building projects

Spain has battled several devastating wildfires. The disaster is prompting claims that the fires were deliberately caused to make way for construction projects. Here is why these claims are false.

Culture news

Pedro Almodóvar urges Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez to cut ties with Israel

“I ask our government to sever diplomatic, commercial and all types of relations with the State of Israel as a sign of repulsion against the genocide it is committing against the people of Gaza before the eyes of the entire world,” said Almodóvar.

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Tomatina Festival soaks Buñol in red for 80th anniversary

The streets of Buñol in eastern Spain were drenched in red on Wednesday as thousands joined the world-famous Tomatina, an hour-long battle fought with tomatoes.

Business

Here's what to do if your money has been burned in the Spanish fires

Thousands of people in Spain have lost their homes and belongings to the wildfires that have ravaged much of the Iberian Peninsula. PM Pedro Sánchez has declared the burnt areas to be catastrophic. The Bank of Spain has drawn up a protocol on how to recover burnt money.

Climate

Summer 2025 nears record heat in Spain after historic August heatwave

Extended periods of high temperatures this summer have significantly increased wildfire risks and put vulnerable communities on alert across Spain.

Culture news

Spain's Goya winning actress Verónica Echegui dies aged 42

The Madrid-born performer, who rose to fame in 2006 with her role as Juani in Bigas Luna's comedy drama film 'My Name is Juani', died in the Spanish capital after spending several days in hospital with an illness.

Health news

Biscuits recalled in parts of Spain amid possible metal contamination

The recall applies to Fontaneda brand Pim's Orange Biscuits.

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Church reduced to ashes as fires sweep through San Vicente in Spain

Wildfires raging across northwestern Spain have left residents of Casaio in Ourense watching helplessly as flames edge closer to their village after days of uncontrolled burning.

Earth News

Data shows Europe facing its worst wildfire season in decades

Spain's civil-protection chief warned that the fires continue to pose a direct threat to populated areas, while Defence Minister Margarita Robles described "airborne action" as difficult because of thick smoke.

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Spanish village reduced to ash as country faces worst wildfire season

Spain is battling its worst wildfire season in decades, with more than 382,000 hectares destroyed, four deaths reported, and over 30,000 people forced to evacuate.

Tech News

US lawmakers urge probe into Spain's deal with Chinese firm Huawei

American lawmakers accused Spain of putting US national security at risk by contracting Chinese tech giant Huawei to handle sensitive data.

Earth News

Spain sees worst wildfire damage since 1994 with 382,607 hectares lost

The European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) calculate that 380,000 hectares have burned in Spain so far this year, while the fight against the flames continues.

Europe News

Spain reports nearly 400,000 hectares burned and 37 arrests in fires

Spain continues to tackle several major wildfires in one of the country's most destructive fire seasons in recent decades, despite temperatures dropping across the Iberian Peninsula.

Spain

One dead and 19 injured after migrant shipwreck found off Mallorca

The vessel was found more than four kilometres off Mallorca’s southern coast after a private boat rescued an immigrant from the sea who alerted authorities to the shipwreck.

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Protesters call for central government control of wildfires in Spain

Demonstrations continued in Castile and León against the handling of widespread wildfires, with residents demanding stronger action and greater involvement from Spain’s central government.

Spain

Fires continue in norhwestern Spain despite end of heatwave

The Spanish government will declare the areas affected by the deadly wildfires that have ravaged much of its northern Galicia province as disaster zones.

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Worst wildfire season in decades burns over 340,000 hectares in Spain

Wildfires raging across Spain have scorched more than 340,000 hectares this year, with officials warning 2025 is already the country’s worst fire season in 30 years.

Spain

More troops deployed as Spain aims to intensify firefighting efforts

Spanish firefighters are still battling 12 major and active wildfires in the northwestern Galicia region as much of southern Europe reels from record hot temperatures.

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