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Wildfires burn in Spain and France after blistering heat wave
LONDON — Wildfires were raging in Spain and France on Tuesday, prompting the closure of an international airport, after a dayslong heat wave parched landscapes in the region and turned woodlands into tinderboxes. At least five people and five...

Spain travel warning for Brits who must have insurance document or face huge fine
British tourists eyeing up a trip to Spain might be hit with hefty fines of as much as €6,900 (£5,900) if they fail to have the correct documents due to a post-Brexit crackdown. The Spanish Ministry of the Interior, together with the Ministry of...
Stocks to watch: OCBC, Great Eastern, Mapletree Industrial Trust, IReit Global
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Jul 9): OCBC; Great Eastern: Insurer Great Eastern will resume trading after a vote for it to be delisted fell through at its...

Modric extends contract with Real Madrid
IMAGE: Real Madrid's Luka Modric signed a deal for another year with the Spanish giants. Photograph: Luka Modric/Twitter Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has signed an extension to his contract until June 2022, the Spanish side said on Tuesday....

Real Madrid star vows team will 'fight to win' ahead of PSG showdown
Real Madrid have a tough fight ahead of them, as their clash with PSG is fast approaching in the Club World Cup. The club faced Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals, and while the Spanish side came out on top, there were nervy moments in the...

PIX: Real Madrid edge Juventus to reach Club WC last 8
Images from the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 match between Real Madrid and Juventus at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, on Tuesday. IMAGE: Gonzalo Garcia scores for Real Madrid with a header during the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16...

University of Nebraska-Lincoln drought report calls global conditions a ‘catastrophe’
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A new report from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s National Drought Mitigation Center states worsening drought is impacting areas worldwide-- and Nebraska isn’t immune. The report, created in partnership with the United...

PIX: Portugal beat Spain on penalties to win Nations League
Images from the Nations League final between Portugal and Spain at Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany, on Sunday. IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo hoists the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after Portugal defeat Spain in the Nations League final at...

Wales team bus involved in crash but no reported injuries
Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature Spanish police believe Diogo Jota was driving over the speed limit when he and his brother died in a car crash last week. Spain’s Civil Guard said on Tuesday that while...

Ethiopian adds Porto to its Madrid flights
SINGAPORE, 9 July 2025: Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new service connecting Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with Porto, Portugal, by extending its four-weekly flights beyond Madrid to Portugal’s second-largest city. This new route marks a significant...

The Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge Announces Its 2025 Global Bar Artist Champion
Vincenzo Amorese of Bad Company 1920, Madrid, wins global title with Botticelli-inspired ‘Primavera Spritz’ July 8, 2025 (Monaco, France) — Yesterday, ITALICUS Rosolio di Bergamotto announced Vincenzo Amorese, bartender at Bad Company 1920 in...

Minister Makes News By Mixing Faith With Psychedelic Drugs
(OPINION) It’s not every day somebody from Mt. Sterling, the small town I’ve lived in more than 50 years, is featured in the New Yorker magazine. The New Yorker is arguably the swankiest periodical in the country. So when Mt. Sterling native Hunt...

Star Wine List of the Year 2025/2026 Global Tour Announced with New Categories and Destinations
July 8, 2025 (Stockholm, Sweden) — Star Wine List, the celebrated international guide to great wine bars and restaurants, has announced the launch of its 2025/2026 Star Wine List of the Year awards tour, spanning Europe, Asia, the UAE, and North...

Zohran Mamdani and Ada Colau: Lessons of the Spanish Left-wing City Councils
Paolo Tomaselli is a member of the RCI who was involved in Barcelona en Comú at the time of the events analyzed below. In the spring of 2015, radical left-wing candidates shocked the Spanish ruling class with sweeping victories in the mayoral...

Foreign Office issue warning to holidaymakers travelling to Cyprus this summer
Brits are being advised to be mindful ahead of travelling. UK holidaymakers heading to Cyprus this summer are being warned to travel with caution. The island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea is popular with Brits, especially during the summer...

International passenger traffic growth keeps market resilient
Passenger traffic remains resilient in May, but airport performance continues to be hampered by aircraft shortages and maintenance issues affecting airlines, ATM disruptions and aviation taxes. ACI Europe has released its air traffic report for...

Spain's 'best kept secret' boasts around 10 miles of golden beaches
Many Brits will be heading to Spain this summer, but some of the more popular areas can become crowded. But a social media influencer, who claims to have visited every country in Europe, has suggested tourists bypass the hustle and bustle of...
Gibraltar National Museum scientists participate in a major new international study, revealing the close relationship between Neanderthals and the coast
Why are a significant number of sites where Neanderthal remains have been found located along the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts of the Iberian Peninsula? An international study coordinated by Carlos Neto de Carvalho, a palaeontologist working...

PSG vs. Real Madrid live stream, how to watch Club World Cup, prediction: Pick, odds, lineups, team news
PSG and Real Madrid will meet on Wednesday for one of the most anticipated matches of the season, as the team coached by Luis Enrique will face the Spanish giants and former PSG star Kylian Mbappe, who is expected to start. PSG are in a great form...

OPINION Tydingco: Micronesia must become a global destination to revitalize tourism
The COVID-19 pandemic delivered a devastating blow to the tourism industry in Micronesia, decimating visitor arrivals and crippling economies that rely heavily on this sector. Now, as the global travel industry regains momentum, Micronesia must...