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Spanish PM calls EU to act over Gaza's 'catastrophic genocide'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has issued a powerful rebuke of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, labeling it a "catastrophic situation of genocide" and urging the European Union (EU) to immediately suspend its cooperation agreement with Israel. The remarks were made ahead......

Israel claims victory in Gaza amidst continued devastation

The Israeli military announced on Sunday that it had recovered the bodies of three Israeli hostages—Ofra Keidar, Yonatan Samerani, and soldier Shay Levinson. The three had been held in Gaza since October 7, 2023, and their deaths were confirmed prior to the recovery. The announcement comes amid......

Energy shortage threatens survival in Gaza amid ongoing conflict

A humanitarian organization has sounded the alarm over the escalating energy crisis in Gaza, warning that the lack of electricity and fuel is posing a serious threat to survival for millions of people living under siege. In a report released on Monday, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) highlighted......

Spain’s shifting trends: sologamy and the Balearic driving examiner crisis

The rise of sologamy in Spain A peculiar trend is gaining traction in Spain: sologamy, or marrying oneself. The latest example comes from Stephane Soriano, a politician from Benaguasil, near Valencia, who made headlines for hosting a lavish ceremony to marry himself. With friends and family in attendance,......

Spain’s PM denies Socialist party corruption allegations amid political crisis

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has strongly denied accusations that his Socialist party received illegal funding linked to a corruption scandal involving two former senior allies. The controversy has placed Sánchez’s minority coalition government under significant strain, threatening......

Palestinian chef honored for resilience as Gaza faces humanitarian crisis

Palestinian chef and food blogger Hamada Shaqoura has been awarded the 2025 James Beard Broadcast Media Emerging Voice Award for his innovative cooking videos filmed amidst the ruins of Gaza. The recognition comes as the region continues to endure a devastating siege marked by starvation and violence. Cooking......

Africa Energy Forum calls for unity to tackle energy crisis

The 27th Africa Energy Forum (AEF) commenced in Cape Town today, emphasizing the urgent need for continental cooperation to address Africa's energy crisis, which leaves 600 million people without electricity. Leaders gathered to declare that immediate action is essential to transform the continent's......

Spain’s rental market crisis: where did 150,000 homes go?

A staggering 150,000 residential properties have vanished from Spain’s long-term rental market since 2023, leaving many Spaniards struggling to find affordable housing. Experts suggest the controversial Housing Law, combined with landlords’ pursuit of higher profits and legal uncertainties,......

Spain identifies overvoltage as the cause of nationwide blackout

A government report released Tuesday has revealed that the massive power outage that paralyzed Spain and parts of Portugal in April was triggered by an "overvoltage" on the electrical grid, leading to a cascading failure. The incident, which disrupted internet, telephone services, train operations,......