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Spain's PM says knew 'nothing' about corruption case
The Local - Spain
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June 12, 2025
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Thursday said that he knew "absolutely nothing" about the corruption case that prompted a top official in his Socialist Party to resign, and rejected calls for his resignation over the affair. The case adds...
Spanish PM Sanchez resists call for elections, promises overhaul over graft case
The Straits Times
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June 12, 2025
FILE PHOTO: Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) Organizational Secretary Santos Cerdan speaks during a press conference in Brussels, Belgium November 9, 2023. REUTERS/Yves Herman/ File Photo MADRID - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on...
The ‘Holy Grail of Shipwrecks’ Is Still Underwater. So Is Its $17 Billion Fortune.
Popular Mechanics
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June 12, 2025
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Considered the world’s richest shipwreck, the San Jose was found off the coast of Colombia in 2015. New research into the gold coins now scattered on the ocean floor offered insights into the...
The legal cases troubling Spain's PM
Hespress
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June 12, 2025
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is grappling with a series of legal probes involving his inner circle, including his wife, brother and a former transport minister. Here is a look at the legal cases troubling one of Europe’s longest-serving...
First ship to ever sail around the world to dock in Yorkshire
Yorkshire Live
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June 12, 2025
A replica of the Spanish ship which was the first to circumnavigate the world will be docked in Scarborough later this week. In 1519, the Nao Victoria left the Andalucían city of Sevilla as part of the expedition led by Portuguese explorer...
China, Spain vow to deepen cooperation, uphold multilateralism, free trade
Xinhua News Agency
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MADRID, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met Spanish King Felipe VI here on Thursday, with both sides pledging to deepen cooperation and uphold multilateralism and free trade. Conveying Chinese President Xi Jinping's greetings...
Plot thickens in corruption case involving Spain's ruling party and PM
The Local - Spain
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June 12, 2025
A top official in Spain's ruling Socialist Party resigned on Thursday after being implicated in a widening corruption probe that has already ensnared the prime minister's former close aide. The investigation centres on public procurement of...
Is your favorite taco truck slower than usual? ICE raids are sending street vendors into hiding
The Daily Pilot - Calfornia
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June 12, 2025
Francisco has been working as a taquero for over a year, but he’s never felt as worried as he does now, in the shadow of a week of ongoing sweeps in Los Angeles by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “We can’t go out to work as much on the...
Ryanair to fine 'disruptive passengers' on flights to Spain €500
The Local - Spain
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June 12, 2025
Irish no-frills airline Ryanair said Thursday it will fine "disruptive passengers whose unruly behaviour" results in their removal from aircraft €500 ($580), booze-fuelled incidents which most often involve Brits on flights to and from Spain....
Fresh rules for Spain’s roads: Summer 2025 changes drivers can’t ignore
Euro Weekly News
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June 12, 2025
Driving into Spain in 2025? New road rules mean it pays to be prepared—whether you’re a local or just passing through. Credit : Sergio Reis, Shutterstock If you’re planning a road trip across Spain this summer, or simply popping out for your daily...
Top Spanish ruling party official implicated in graft probe
Daily Star
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June 12, 2025
A top official in Spain's ruling Socialist Party was implicated yesterday in a widening corruption investigation that has already ensnared a former close aide to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Santos Cerdan, the party's organisation secretary and...
Mark Wright apologises for 'horrendous' Instagram post in wake of Air India plane crash
The Mirror
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June 12, 2025
Mark Wright has apologised after sharing a post that was deemed insensitive in the wake of the Air India plane crash. He's since deleted the post and said in a statement on his Instagram Stories that it had been a "horrendous coincidence". Mark,...
Mark Wright apologises after 'insensitive' post hours after Air India plane crash
Daily Star
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June 12, 2025
Mark Wright has issued an apology after facing backlash for a post that was considered insensitive following the tragic Air India plane crash. The 38-year-old TV personality swiftly deleted the controversial post and took to his Instagram Stories...
Mark Wright forced to apologise for 'tasteless' Instagram post in wake of Air India plane crash
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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June 12, 2025
Mark Wright has apologised for sharing a post that has been deemed as "inappropriate" in the wake of the Air India plane crash earlier today. The former TOWIE star has since deleted the post, saying in a statement on his Instagram stories that it...
Several delinquent drivers taken into custody for outstanding traffic tickets
Radio Jamaica
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June 13, 2025
At least five errant drivers with over 300 outstanding traffic tickets were taken into custody on Thursday morning during a collaborative operation along Spanish Town Road. Several other drivers were ticketed for breaches of the Road Traffic Act....
Mark Wright apologises for 'horrendous' Instagram post following fatal Air India plane crash
Manchester Evening News
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June 12, 2025
Mark Wright has issued an apology after sharing a post in the wake of the fatal Air India plane crash. The TOWIE star has since deleted the post and said in a statement on his Instagram Stories that it had been a "horrendous coincidence". Mark,...
BYD exports from China to global markets: PHEVs lead in Brazil and Mexico丨Top 10 destination of BYD's shipments for passenger vehicles (Jan.–Apr. 2025)
Gasgoo
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June 12, 2025
As the global wave of new energy vehicles (NEVs) continues to surge, Chinese car brands are rapidly expanding their presence overseas. Among them, BYD is emerging as a powerful player, accelerating its reach across key global markets. Here are the...
From Joey Barton's French accent to Steve McClaren's dismal Dutch effort: When English football expats get foreign languages WRONG after Trent Alexander-Arnold dazzled with his perfect Spanish at Real Madrid unveiling
Daily Mail
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June 12, 2025
British players have a track record of struggling outside of the United Kingdom. Watching an export of ours speaking in an exotic tongue can seem like a new episode of An Idiot Abroad. Ian Rush was said to have quipped that 'he couldn't settle in...
Gaza aid ship activists return to Berlin, vow to continue campaign
Middle East Monitor
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June 12, 2025
Two activists detained by Israel after attempting to break the Gaza blockade returned to Berlin on Thursday, strongly criticizing Israeli military actions and pledging to continue their humanitarian mission, Anadolu reports. Turkish citizen Suayb...
Mark Wright says sorry for 'horrendous' Instagram post in wake of Air India plane crash tragedy
Irish Mirror
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June 12, 2025
Mark Wright has apologised after sharing a post that was deemed insensitive in the wake of the Air India plane crash. He's since deleted the post and said in a statement on his Instagram Stories that it had been a "horrendous coincidence". Mark,...