34 arrested in Spain over 'Black Axe' crime gang fraud
A major cross-border police operation has led to 34 arrests in Spain, targeting the notorious 'Black Axe' criminal network accused of multi-million euro fraud. Read the full details.
A major cross-border police operation has led to 34 arrests in Spain, targeting the notorious 'Black Axe' criminal network accused of multi-million euro fraud. Read the full details.
Ryanair is slashing flights to popular holiday destinations in 2026, cutting routes across France, Spain, Germany and Portugal due to rising taxes and fees. Check the full list of affected airports.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has taken a bold stand against US President Trump's intervention in Venezuela, citing a dangerous precedent. Discover the domestic and international pressures behind his unprecedented move.
A 62-year-old British man is in custody in Spain after police found over seven kilos of cocaine hidden in a secret compartment in his car at Denia port. Read the full details of the latest drug smuggling arrest.
A 22-year-old preschool teacher was detained by police moments after giving a television interview in support of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Read the full story on the controversial arrest and the ongoing US-Venezuela tensions.
Our review of The Artist – Grand Hotel of Art in Bilbao, a 5-star boutique hotel filled with contemporary masterpieces, featuring a Michelin Key restaurant and stunning Guggenheim views. Discover if it's worth the buzz.
A decades-old plan for a £7.4bn underwater rail tunnel linking Spain and Morocco is back on track. New studies confirm feasibility, with potential approval by 2027. Read the latest.
easyJet launches budget flights from Gatwick to Reus, Spain from £42. Discover Gaudi's birthplace, vermouth capital & PortAventura theme park. Book your summer escape now!
The story of Cecilia Giménez, the amateur restorer whose botched work on a Spanish fresco created the 'Monkey Christ' phenomenon. Explore the legacy of this cultural event.
Spanish police dismantle a roaming gang that used a motorhome to commit 25 thefts, stealing €200k from tourists in Valencia, Andalusia, and the Balearics. Four arrested in Benalmádena.
Cecilia Giménez, the Spanish woman whose botched 'Monkey Christ' restoration became a global sensation, has died at 94. Discover how her mistake brought fortune to her village.
Cecilia Giménez, the Spanish parishioner whose botched 2012 restoration of a Jesus fresco became a global meme, has died. Her act brought tourism fame to her town.
Wizz Air launches new £19 flights from London Gatwick to Valencia, Spain's third city, voted the world's best place to live. Discover its beaches, culture and food.
Discover Santander, Spain's stunning northern coastal city. From Palaeolithic caves to Basque cheesecake and Irish parallels, here are five reasons it's a 2026 must-visit.
A 29-year-old British man has been found shot dead on Spain's Costa Blanca, the latest in a series of violent incidents involving UK and Irish nationals. Police suspect drug links.
A new report reveals over 3,000 migrant deaths en route to Spain in 2025, a sharp drop attributed to EU-funded border policing. Activists warn of more dangerous journeys.
Explore Anne Stevenson's haunting 1982 poem 'The Man in the Wind', a powerful exploration of existential dread and nature's fury, from her collection 'Minute by Glass Minute'. Discover its themes and legacy.
Severe flooding hits Spain's east coast, leaving one dead and forcing dramatic rescues. Emergency services use dinghies to save vulnerable residents, including a 90-year-old couple. Read the latest updates.
EasyJet will connect London Southend to Ibiza twice weekly from April 2025, offering more choice for sun-seekers. The airline is also adding Munich and resuming Jersey services from the Essex hub.
A British man with previous child sex offences has been arrested in Barcelona after allegedly trying to snatch a two-year-old from a park. The 35-year-old suspect is now on bail.
A 43-year-old British national in Queensland has had his visa cancelled and faces deportation after being charged with displaying Nazi symbols and advocating violence against Jewish people online.
In December 1914, British and German soldiers spontaneously ceased fire to share Christmas. Explore the true story of football, fraternisation and the forbidden humanity of the WW1 truce.
A British man has had his Australian visa cancelled after being charged for displaying Nazi symbols. The case highlights strict immigration enforcement against hate symbols.
Discover the real London spots featured in Rowan Atkinson's new festive Netflix series, Man Vs Baby. From Piccadilly Circus to a historic Tower Hill landmark.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by City of London Police for holding a sign supporting proscribed group Palestine Action. Two others arrested for criminal damage at insurance firm protest.
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg detained under Terrorism Act for supporting Palestine Action. Police confirm arrest after paint attack on insurance firm.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained under terrorism laws after joining a pro-Palestine demonstration in the City of London. Full story and police statement.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his PSOE party face a pivotal regional election in Extremadura this Sunday, a major test following a series of damaging corruption and harassment claims. Explore the high-stakes political battle.
New York experiences its first significant December snow since 2018, while Storm Emilia spawns a tornado in southern Spain, causing extensive damage to festive displays. Explore the weather extremes.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero and former NFL player Samson Nacua were arrested in Kentucky. Get the latest details on the charges and team response.