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Mexico and Spain move to heal ties in landmark visit, easing colonial-era dispute

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met in Barcelona on Saturday, signalling a renewed phase in relations between the two countries...

World’s progressive leaders gather in Barcelona to defend democracy in shifting global order

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Progressive leaders from across the world convened in Barcelona on Saturday in a bid to rally support for multilateral cooperation and democratic values, at a...

Spain’s far-right Vox party agrees first regional coalition with the PP

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Spain’s far-right Vox party and the right-wing People’s Party (PP) have reached a preliminary agreement to form a coalition government in Extremadura, marking the first...

Rare Bornean orangutan birth at Madrid Zoo Aquarium marks conservation boost

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Madrid’s zoo has announced the birth of a critically endangered Bornean orangutan, in what conservationists describe as a significant boost for efforts to protect one...

UK rejoins Erasmus student exchange scheme in post-Brexit reset with EU

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The UK and the European Union have formally signed the legal agreements enabling Britain to rejoin the Erasmus student exchange programme, marking its return five...

Europe warns of looming jet fuel shortages amid Iran conflict

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The European Commission warned on Tuesday that Europe could soon encounter disruptions in jet fuel supplies, as the ongoing Iran conflict continues to rattle global...

Barcelona targets ‘tourist clutter’ with strict new terrace rules and design overhaul on La Rambla

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The city of Barcelona has unveiled sweeping plans to overhaul outdoor restaurant terraces along La Rambla, introducing strict design rules aimed at creating a unified...

Spain, China unite against global instability as Xi puts Madrid ‘on right side of history’

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday presented a united front in defence of multilateralism, as both leaders warned of...

Courts to decide on trial after judge formally charges Spanish PM’s wife with corruption

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Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been formally charged with corruption following a lengthy criminal investigation, according to a court...

Spain to commence mass regularisation of undocumented migrants

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Spain’s left-leaning coalition government is set to approve a decree on Tuesday that could regularise around 500,000 undocumented migrants, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced,...

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