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Tourist gang-raped at Spanish resort while attackers filmed assault: report

August 16, 2023

Tourist gang-raped at Spanish resort while attackers filmed assault: report

A group of French and Swiss tourists were arrested in Spain after allegedly gang-raping an 18-year-old British woman on the island of Mallorca, a popular tourist destination.

38 Senegalese migrants rescued off coast of Cabo Verde: Dozens of others believed to be dead, missing

August 16, 2023

38 Senegalese migrants rescued off coast of Cabo Verde: Dozens of others believed to be dead, missing

Dozens of Senegalese migrants are believed to be dead or missing after a boat that was carrying over a hundred migrants was found off the coast of Cabo Verde with 38 survivors.

Over 1,000 firefighters confront wildfires in Portugal amid sweltering heatwave

August 8, 2023

Over 1,000 firefighters confront wildfires in Portugal amid sweltering heatwave

Amid a searing summer heatwave, Portugal and neighboring Spain are grappling with a surge in wildfires, requiring the efforts of more than 1,000 firefighters to combat the blazes.

LPGA Tour golfer Carlota Ciganda suggests officials are picking on her amid tournament DQ

August 1, 2023

LPGA Tour golfer Carlota Ciganda suggests officials are picking on her amid tournament DQ

LPGA Tour pro Carlota Ciganda was disqualified from the Evian Championship over pace of play and accused officials of picking on her.

Massive brawl breaks out on popular Spanish tourist 'sin street'

July 29, 2023

Massive brawl breaks out on popular Spanish tourist 'sin street'

The Primer de Maig Street, known as "Sin Street," is a popular destination for British tourists due to its many bars, restaurants and clubs that line it.

Former British rap artist and alleged jihadist Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary found dead in Spanish prison

July 27, 2023

Former British rap artist and alleged jihadist Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary found dead in Spanish prison

Former British rap artist and alleged jihadist, Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary, has been found dead in a Spanish prison, as confirmed by the Interior Ministry on Thursday.

Spain’s conservative, right-wing parties fail to win enough votes to beat socialists in general election

July 23, 2023

Spain’s conservative, right-wing parties fail to win enough votes to beat socialists in general election

Spain's general election Sunday yielded no clear majority for parties on either the left or the right, pushing the country toward political gridlock.

Spain votes in election that could shift power from socialists toward the right, in trend for liberal Europe

July 23, 2023

Spain votes in election that could shift power from socialists toward the right, in trend for liberal Europe

Spain is holding an early election as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's socialists are expected to lose power to the right-wing Popular Party.

Shakira slammed with second tax fraud inquiry while facing potential prison time for previous charges

July 20, 2023

Shakira slammed with second tax fraud inquiry while facing potential prison time for previous charges

Shakira is being investigated in Spain for an additional two potential cases of tax fraud after previously rejecting a plea deal and opting to go to court in fraud charges from 2012-2014.

8 found dead off Senegal coast after migrant boat carrying 155 people capsizes

July 20, 2023

8 found dead off Senegal coast after migrant boat carrying 155 people capsizes

A vessel carrying about 155 migrants capsized off the coast of Senegal. At least eight people were found dead as they attempted to reach Europe.