Colombia plane crash kills 15, including lawmaker

A small passenger plane crashed in northeastern Colombia on Wednesday, claiming the lives of all 15 people on board, authorities said. Among the victims were a sitting lawmaker and a candidate for upcoming elections. The Beechcraft 1900 aircraft, operated by state airline Satena and leased from a private......

Europol warns of sophisticated cocaine smuggling routes into Europe

Europol has warned that cocaine trafficking into Europe has reached record levels, with criminal networks increasingly relying on advanced technology and sophisticated concealment techniques. According to a report released Tuesday by the EU police agency, drug gangs are diversifying their routes and......

Suspected Russian “shadow fleet” tanker seized near Marseille

A tanker suspected of being linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” has been intercepted by French authorities and placed at the disposal of the French judiciary near the southern port city of Marseille. The vessel, named Grinch, was escorted by the French Navy and anchored in the......

France seizes Russian oil tanker in Mediterranean, says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the French Navy intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean on Thursday. The vessel, suspected of being part of the so-called “ghost fleet” that funds Russia’s war against Ukraine, was allegedly flying a false flag and is subject......

Storms suspend Ferry services between Tarifa and Tangier

Ferry services between the Spanish port of Tarifa and Tangier have been suspended from 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday due to severe weather conditions in the Strait of Gibraltar, including heavy rainfall and strong winds, authorities reported. All crossings scheduled after 10:00 a.m. were canceled, with only......

Canary Islands oppose Marsa Maroc's entry into Boluda maritime group

The Canary Islands government has formally requested that Madrid reconsider or block Moroccan port operator Marsa Maroc’s planned acquisition of a 45% stake in the Spanish maritime giant Boluda. Antonio Morales, president of the Gran Canaria government, expressed concerns that the transaction......

Spanish train crash: Sánchez vows full transparency and declares national mourning

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pledged to uncover the full truth behind the deadly train accident that struck southern Spain, killing at least 39 people and leaving dozens injured. Speaking from Adamuz, the Andalusian town near where the collision occurred, Sánchez assured the......

Spain condemns Iran’s crackdown by summoning its ambassador

Spain has summoned the Iranian ambassador in Madrid to express its strong rejection and condemnation of the authorities’ response to ongoing protests in Iran. The move reflects growing international concern over reports of widespread repression and serious human rights violations. Speaking on......

Turkish FM Fidan calls on Europe to take responsibility for its own security

Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has called on European countries to assume greater responsibility for their own security, warning that reliance on external powers is no longer sustainable in a rapidly changing global environment. Speaking at a diplomatic conference in Lisbon, Fidan......

Deadly floods hit southern Spain leaving victims missing

Severe flooding struck southern Spain after intense overnight rainfall, leaving at least one person dead and several others missing, according to emergency services. The heavy downpours caused rivers to overflow and streets to turn into torrents, particularly affecting parts of Andalusia. Rescue teams......

Polish airports resume operations after overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine prompt air defense alert

Two airports in southeastern Poland reopened early Saturday after a brief overnight closure prompted by military activity in response to renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine. Rzeszów and Lublin airports resumed normal flight operations following a temporary suspension as Polish and allied jets carried......

Spain intercepts stolen luxury vehicles bound for Morocco

Madrid – Spanish Civil Guard officers have intercepted 33 stolen luxury cars and two motorcycles in the port city of Tarifa, just as they were about to be shipped to Morocco. The operation followed a two-month investigation into an organized cross-border vehicle theft network. According......

Spain: Socialist Party suffers crushing defeat in regional election

In a dramatic shift in Spain’s political landscape, the conservative People’s Party (PP) has won another regional election in Extremadura, leaving the Socialist Party (PSOE) of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in disarray. The election was also marked by the continued rise of the far-right......

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