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Spain declares national emergency as wildfires near Madrid, Avila force thousands to evacuate

More than 270 emergency personnel and 40 ground units have been deployed in the affected areas, alongside several Military Emergency Unit (UME) contingents.

A view of a wildfire spreading over the Burgohondo mountains, in Avila, Spain July 23, 2026.
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump at a meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) during the NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

Trump demands US halt trade with Spain, renews claim over Greenland, angering NATO allies

A woman holds banners denouncing the Iranian regime, June 21, 2026; illustrative.

Israeli flags seen as Iranian diaspora denounces US-Iran MoU in worldwide embassy protests

 Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

In Madrid, Pope calls for compassion towards 'every human being'


Israel, Lebanon hold first senior-level talks in decades as US pushes engagement

An Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post that the Israeli representative spoke directly with the Lebanese representative and that another meeting is expected to take place soon.

Hezbollah supporters hold images of late former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and current leader Naim Qassem at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025.

Spanish parliament approves Israel arms embargo

Spain’s parliament approved an arms embargo on Israel, halting all weapons trade, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government intensifies measures against Israel over the Gaza conflict.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez looks on during a meeting inside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, September 3, 2025

Eight arrested, 20 police hurt in clashes at Spanish Palestine march

Eight arrested and 20 officers injured as pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police in Barcelona over Israel’s seizure of aid flotilla.

Protesters hold banners and Palestinian banners during a demonstration in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza strip, in Madrid on October 4, 2025.

Delays of up to 90 minutes at Madrid-Barajas airport due to security staff strike

Airlines urged passengers to arrive earlier at Madrid-Barajas, and the strike faces legal hurdles as its second day continues creating havoc.

Illustration: The departure area of Barajas Adolfo Suarez International Airport, photographed in 2022.

Spain's PM praises pro-Palestinian protesters as Vuelta race nears end

Pedro Sanchez endorsed anti-Israel protests that disrupted the Vuelta a España cycling race.

Cycling - Vuelta a Espana - Stage 21 - Madrid to Madrid - Spain - September 8, 2024 A rider of Team dsm-Firmenich PostNL rides past people with flags and banners in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict during the last stage of Spain

Explosion in Madrid injures 21, cause remains unknown

The blast happened at 3 p.m. in Vallecas, a south-central district of Madrid, according to emergency services.

Drone view of the Puerta de Alcala monument in Madrid, Spain, September 9, 2025.

Spain’s best-kept culinary secret: The city that makes Madrid look outdated

Once a grey industrial port, Bilbao is now a global design hub with top gastronomy, striking architecture, and an authentic vibe — all without the tourist crowds of Spain’s big cities.

Bilbao, Spain

Dressed as bleeding effigies of Bibi, Trump, 10,000 pro-Palestine protesters rally in Madrid 

This came just two days before the European Jewish Association Annual Conference, which began in Madrid on Monday.

 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather in the streets of Madrid.

Madrid woman arrested after allegedly selling her baby for €2000

The 37-year-old mother had reportedly lost custody of six children before selling her baby.

 Baby (Illustrative)

Diners left feeling ill after ‘duck’ at Chinese restaurant was actually a street pigeon

Authorities also found over 300kg of rotting meat.

 Street pigeon served to diners as duck.