A dangerous move by Spain’s junior cycling coach at the Montreal World Championship led to his expulsion and a steep fine. The incident overshadowed Benjamín Noval’s win and put safety in the spotlight.
Spanish border guards have stopped a new wave of coordinated attempts by sub-Saharan groups to breach Ceuta’s fence. With Tarajal now locked down, migrants are targeting weaker points and attempting sea crossings, prompting a rapid response from authorities.
A fire led Ceuta firefighters to a hidden underground camp. The tunnel contained bedding and cooking equipment for dozens of migrants, while separate reports said it may have been large enough to hold up to 300 people. No injuries were reported.
An OpenAI agent entered non-public areas of Australia's Medicare portal. No patient records appear to have been accessed. Canberra is investigating why OpenAI waited nearly three months to report the incident.
Catalan police found a man's decomposed body inside a house in Cabrera d'Anoia. The discovery has shocked the town as investigators work to establish whether he died of natural causes or a crime took place.
Catalan police found a 77-year-old man's remains in Cabrera d’Anoia after neighbors noticed years of silence and neglect. His wife and daughter had not left the house since the pandemic and continued living there with his body.
Only 38.02% of Morocco's registered voters took part in the legislative election. A Tangier arrest and an investigation into a ballot box added pressure on election officials.
The removal of a deputy from the chamber has brought pepper spray back into the spotlight. The device is legal in Spain, but strict rules govern its approval, purchase, age requirements and use.
A deputy pulled out pepper spray in Spain's Congress, setting off evacuations and sending staff for medical help. The incident laid bare the sharp divides and showmanship now running through Spanish politics.
Ana Vázquez was removed from Spain's Congress after showing a canister of pepper spray. The chamber treated it as a weapon and ordered her to hand it over to the authorities.
One resident died after a fire broke out at a care home in L'Ametlla del Vallès. Thirteen people were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation, while emergency crews assisted 78 people and evacuated residents from two floors.
Police in Madrid have arrested a woman in connection with the death of architect Josep Juanpere i Miret, who was found dead in Baqueira during the Christmas holidays. The case remains under strict judicial secrecy as investigators look into what happened.
Five men dressed as police pulled a man from his car and forced him into another vehicle on the AP-7 near Barcelona. Witnesses filmed the attack, prompting a major police investigation and raising alarms about criminal tactics on Spanish highways.
Victims of Valencia's dana reject Carlos Mazón's account and want a credible timeline of what happened. They are demanding responsibility after 232 people died on 29 October 2024.
Five men dressed as police stopped a car on the AP-7 near Barcelona and forced one man into another vehicle. Witnesses filmed the scene. Police later found the victim unharmed and are investigating possible criminal motives.
A National Police officer stepped in to protect Ceuta Ya deputy Julia Ferreras and her group after their car was attacked at the port. The incident, tied to tensions over migrant aid groups, has drawn sharp criticism from officials across Spain.
A crowd in Ceuta smashed a local deputy’s car, mistaking it for an activists’ vehicle as tensions over migration and politics boiled over. Police used smoke grenades and made arrests in a city on edge.
A violent crash at a San Juan intersection left two cars wrecked and one vehicle embedded in a wall. Both drivers escaped with minor injuries, while authorities identified speeding as a likely cause.
A driver reached the White House perimeter by driving onto the sidewalk and demanded to see Donald Trump. The president was at Camp David when the man was detained.
Spain has rushed dozens of Guardia Civil officers to Melilla after intelligence flagged a spike in online calls for a mass border crossing. Officials warn the current force may not be enough if thousands try to storm the fence.
A woman was found dead with clear signs of violence in her Leganés apartment after her father raised the alarm. Police are investigating, making it the second violent death of a woman in Madrid that day.
The Asociación Moza d’Asturies has reported two further incidents at its stand in Oviedo, a week after five people were detained over an assault on its members.
Spanish police moved hundreds of migrants into a temporary camp in Ceuta. The facility reached its 1,700-person capacity within hours, as tensions emerged at the entrances.
Torrential rain flooded streets and disrupted Valencia’s transport network, with more than 470 incidents reported. Cars were trapped and water entered public facilities; the ES-Alert warning reached residents two hours after the rain began.
Two Spanish soldiers were hospitalised after violent attacks in Ceuta. Defence Minister Margarita Robles made an unplanned visit amid a media storm over allegations of military aggression. Military associations are demanding stronger protection for troops.
A wave of violent assaults has left Spanish soldiers in Ceuta injured and hospitalised. The Ministry of Defence has confirmed several cases, prompting a shift to individual armament for all patrols as security concerns mount.
Nearly 50 people have died and more than 120 have fallen ill after consuming adulterated alcohol in Ondo, Nigeria. Health officials are racing to trace the source as the number of victims continues to rise.
A violent storm has left one person dead and caused widespread flooding across Catalonia and Valencia. With roads cut and thousands of students out of class, authorities are warning the Balearic Islands to prepare for severe weather and possible evacuations.
Spain’s Interior Ministry has raised the security level at Ceuta’s port after plans for a migrant camp advanced without the required safety assessment. The government has not released the risk report, despite repeated requests from local authorities.
A man was found in Olivella after his car was swept away by floodwaters. Emergency services searched for hours following a red alert for torrential rain. The incident highlights the severe impact of sudden storms in Catalonia.
Relentless overnight rain flooded streets in eastern Spain and left one person dead in Barcelona. Classes were suspended and the metro ground to a halt. Valencia and Catalonia bore the brunt, while the storm threatened parts of Andalusia.
A man died after floodwaters swept his car away in Olivella, Barcelona. Emergency crews searched through the night. Authorities warn that more storms are expected and risks remain high.
Spain’s Audiencia Nacional is investigating who coordinated the July mass entry into Ceuta. Judge María Tardón has ordered biometric and financial analysis to identify those responsible. Authorities face pressure to clarify the scale and planning behind the event.
The killing of Claudia Tacoronte in Morelos has prompted Spanish universities to review their exchange policies. Some have suspended student mobility with the region, exposing gaps in risk communication and institutional awareness.
A woman disappeared after floodwaters swept her away in Olivella during severe storms in Catalonia. Emergency services launched a major search with drones and firefighters. The storm disrupted transport and power across Barcelona.
