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American man dies after being shot at by Spanish police in Spain’s Andalucia as homicide probe launched
According to reports, the man entered the police station in a 'heightened and agitated' state while wielding a knife at midnight on Friday
Police arrest Spanish ‘gang’ after British CEOs hacked in €10 million email scam
The scam affected firms from 12 countries, including Germany, Luxembourg, Portugal, Chile, Belgium, Venezuela, Bulgaria, Norway and the US
Gibraltar releases seized Iranian tanker Grace 1 amid US opposition
Grace 1 had been carrying Iranian oil when it was stopped by Royal Marines on July 4, triggering an escalation with Tehran
Cockroaches are becoming IMMUNE to powerful insecticides
COCKROACHES have begun developing a cross-resistance to powerful insecticides, an alarming new study has found. Scientists from Purdue University exposed German cockroaches to different insecticides,...
North Korea hit squad hunt US vet behind raid on embassy in Spain
Iraq veteran Chris Ahn faces extradition to Spain on charges he took part in the break at the DPRK's embassy in Madrid last February
Spain removes warship from US fleet over rising nuclear weapons tension with Iran
Plans for the Spanish boat’s use in the fleet were made a year ago, and its participation was due to last until October 31, but will now not continue
Venezuelan ex-spy chief fights extradition from Spain to US
The US are seeking to extradite Carvajal after he allegedly coordinated the transportation of 5,600 kg of cocaine bound for the US
Barack Obama and Pedro Sanchez talk migration and climate change during friendly meeting in Spain’s Andalucia
Both leaders alluded to the dangers facing Spain due to climate change
EXCLUSIVE: Criminal gang ‘cloning expats’ car keys’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol with gadgets bought from China
One British expat had €2,500 worth of speakers and equipment stolen from his van, despite NO signs of a break in
Spain SLAMMED by US official for making ‘no effort’ to return Nazi-looted art from WW2
US official adviser Stuart E Eizenstat slammed Spain for 'taking no steps' to fulfill the principles
Russia and Spain agree joint cybersecurity group against fake news
Russia and Spain want to gauge the extent of the problem of fake news and analyse it to prevent it from becoming a source of friction
WATCH: Police in Malaga seize 6,000kg cocaine hidden in bananas and recover guns and €300,000 in cash
Drug traffickers had hidden the cocaine, believed to have originated from Ecuador, underneath bananas in cardboard boxes
Budget airline goes bust leaving hundreds stranded in Spain and US
PRIMERA Air has ceased trading leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. It comes after the budget airline began offering long-haul flights from the UK to the...
Is gin and tonic good for digestion? Spanish expert reveals all
IS gin and tonic good for your digestion? In short, no. That's according to Spanish biology professor and food technology expert Javier Morallon. Writing in Diario Sur,...
DONALD TRUMP: Spain should build wall in Sahara desert to tackle Europe migrant crisis
Spain is now the most popular entry point for migrants in the EU, accounting for 6,500 arrivals out of 12,500 in August
The Obamas are in Spain… and here’s where they are visiting
Barack Obama first fell in love with the country after enjoying a backpacking tour
SPAIN V TRUMP: US president’s tariffs set to take toll on Andalucia manufacturers
The food and drink sector, including olive and olive oil manufacturers, and the aluminium and watch-making industries have all expressed grave concerns
Love dogs? Learn how you can stay in homes for FREE across Spain and the world
The company has proven a hit, growing at a rate of 80% year-on-year since its inception
Marbella expat confirms Barack Obama as guest speaker at leading climate change conference
Wine expert, Pancho Campo, has secured the 44th President of the U.S. for this summer’s high profile Climate Change Leadership Porto Summit
IN PICS: Donald Trump Jr visits mountains in Spain as divorce proceedings begin in US
THE eldest son of US president Donald Trump has been seeking solace in Spain as his divorce proceedings get underway back home. Donald Trump Jr...
Costa del Sol-based British expats’ daughter survives horrific helicopter crash in Grand Canyon in US, benefit announced
A BRITISH expat couple have been rushed to Las Vegas after their daughter was involved in a horrific helicopter crash in the Grand Canyon. David...
Teacher from Spain ‘hid in cupboard’ with students while white supremacist went on killing spree at US school
A TEACHER from Spain was forced to hide in cupboard with her pupils as a white supremacist went on a killing spree in the...
Dubai and Florida up to 60% CHEAPER than Spain hotspots for early summer holidays including Costa del Sol and...
IT is up to 59% cheaper for British families to have a holiday in Orlando, Abu Dhabi or Dubai than in Spain favourites like...
Viral app finds your ‘art twin’ and some of the results are UNCANNY
AN app has gone viral after finding uncanny dopplegangers of everyday people in world-famous art. The Google Arts & Culture app only needs a selfie...
Appeal launched to get British expat mother life-saving cancer treatment
AN appeal has been launched to get a much-loved expat life-saving cancer treatment. Louise Metherell, 51, from Portsmouth, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma at Christmas...
Spain condemns plans for new homes to be built along the West Bank
The homes, most of which will be built in the Oranit settlement and some in Jordan Valley come as the US threatened to withhold funds for Palestine.
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