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Spain: investigation finds 20,000 suspected paedophile TikTok profiles

The foundation Maldita.es reports more than 1,000 child sexual abuse videos found in 35 days of tracking. The Ministry of Youth and Children demands urgent explanations from TikTok and raises the possibility of suspending the platform.

10 November 2026

Europe News

Spain: Body of a newborn found in a chest freezer in Allariz

The body of the newborn was discovered in a chest freezer in a storage room in Allariz (Ourense) and may have been there for over 20 years, according to local newspaper 'La Región'.

7 November 2026

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From gastronomy to sports: What to discover in the Region of Valencia

It will be a big year for the Spanish region in 2027, with major events including SailGP and the MotoGP Valencia Grand Prix on the calendar.

6 November 2026

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Nearly 1,000 migrants rescued from seven boats off El Hierro in Spain

Around 700 of the rescued migrants are due to be transferred to Tenerife to relieve pressure on reception facilities, while several people required hospital treatment.

6 November 2026

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Spain: Vintage cars hit the streets of Almería for annual rally

Around 40 vintage and classic cars have taken to the streets of Almería for the 36th edition of an annual rally. From a rare 1905 Vermorel to a DeLorean, the event celebrates more than a century of motoring history.

6 November 2026

Earth News

Majorca shuts down its last coal plant. Will it lower energy bills?

Authorisation has been granted to permanently close down the remaining coal-fired units on Majorca, marking a new era for the island.

6 November 2026

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Spain: Zelensky urges Latin America to help repair Ukraine's power grid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to Spain and Latin American countries for urgent help repairing Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure. He also met King Felipe VI during the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid.

5 November 2026

Europe News

Milei and Sánchez exchange a cold greeting at Ibero-American Summit

Argentine President Javier Milei and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez exchanged a brief and frosty greeting at the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid on Wednesday. Their encounter comes two weeks after Milei called Sánchez an “unpresentable dictator”.

5 November 2026

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Spain: Madrid hosts 30th Ibero-American Summit with 22-nation bloc

Spain is hosting the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, bringing together leaders from Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking nations. The gathering aims to strengthen cooperation across Europe and Latin America.

4 November 2026

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Spanish police arrest three over suspected war weapons trafficking

Officers seized an AK-47 assault rifle and an M80 anti-tank rocket launcher, both in working order, and allegedly destined for organisations linked to drug trafficking.

4 November 2026

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All 69 victims of last week's train crash in central Spain identified

The latest disaster struck when a service by state operator Renfe ploughed into the back of a stationary train belonging to Spanish company Iryo outside the central village of Urda.

3 November 2026

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Police dismantle housing cost protest camp in central Madrid

The camp sprang up on 26 September following the police eviction of an 87-year-old pensioner from her lifelong Madrid home, after the real estate company that owned the apartment drastically raised the rent.

3 November 2026

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2 November 2026

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One Czech national and four US citizens among Spain train crash dead

The accident was Spain's second high-speed train collision this year and raised fresh questions about the country's rail safety, after a crash in the southern region of Andalusia in January killed 46 people.

2 November 2026

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Cambridge University scientist among victims of Spain train crash

Marta Shahbazi had been on her way to collect the 2026 José Luis Gómez-Skarmeta prize for her "outstanding contributions to the study of the early stages of human development."

1 November 2026

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Spain observes third day of mourning after deadly train collision

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez is facing mounting pressure following the incident, which has further knocked confidence in Spain’s rail infrastructure.

31 October 2026

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Spain: minute of silence for train crash victims as king visits hospital

Spain is mourning 69 people killed in a high-speed train collision near Toledo. As King Felipe VI visits a hospital treating the injured, rescuers continue searching the wreckage and a minute of silence is held at the crash site.

29 October 2026

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Spain: cranes clear twisted train wreckage as rescuers work through the night

Rescue teams worked through the night at the site of a train collision that killed 68 people near Toledo. Cranes continued clearing the wreckage as authorities set up a temporary morgue to identify victims.

29 October 2026

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Spain: Madrid mourns train crash victims as rescuers work through the night

Spain reels from the deadly Toledo high-speed train collision that killed 68 and injured more than 100, sparking grief, protests and calls for resignations.

29 October 2026

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Spain: Rescuers search mangled train wreckage near Toledo

At least 68 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two high-speed trains collided near Urda, in central Spain’s Toledo province, on Wednesday, 28 October. Authorities warned the toll could rise further as rescuers searched the wreckage.

28 October 2026

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Spain: First footage reveals wreckage of deadly high-speed train crash

At least 10 people died when a high-speed train struck another near Toledo, Spain. Two carriages derailed, leaving rescuers searching through the wreckage as authorities warned the death toll could rise.

28 October 2026

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First aerial images show scene of deadly train crash in Toledo, Spain

Aerial footage shows the aftermath of a collision between two high-speed trains near Urda, in Spain's Toledo province, as emergency crews continue rescue and response operations.

28 October 2026

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High-speed train crash in Spain kills at least 68, over 100 injured

The collision occured in central Spanish province of Toledo, south of Madrid. Officials say that the crash was caused by human error after a computer system failure. Rail service is now suspended between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia.

28 October 2026

Culture news

The Right Stuff: Astronauts discuss why science and culture matter

Many are called but astronauts Chris Hadfield and Victor Glover are among the few chosen to venture into outer space. In an extraordinary conversation at the Starmus VIII Festival, the pair discuss their experiences of being among the stars, science in pop culture and their hopes for humanity.

27 October 2026

Culture news

Think about the future: Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton on caring AI

Nobel Physics prize winner Geoffrey Hinton is widely regarded as one of the godfathers of artificial intelligence, but he's spent much of the last few years warning against its potential dangers. He discussed those ideas at Starmus and also revealed why 'The Terminator' is his favourite film.

26 October 2026

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Thousands of sheep take over Madrid's streets for Transhumance Festival

Over 1,400 sheep and goats took over Madrid's streets on Sunday, delighting spectators at the 33rd annual Transhumance Festival, which followed a different route this year to avoid a housing protest.

25 October 2026