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Venezuelan ex-spy chief, Chávez confidant, extradited to US on drug trafficking charges

July 19, 2023

Venezuelan ex-spy chief, Chávez confidant, extradited to US on drug trafficking charges

Retired Maj. Gen. Hugo Carvajal of Venezuela, once a close advisor to Hugo Chávez, has been extradited to New York from Spain over decade-old drug trafficking charges.

Americans should remain 'ultra conscious' if traveling to Europe due to serious heat wave: expert

July 19, 2023

Americans should remain 'ultra conscious' if traveling to Europe due to serious heat wave: expert

The record highest temperature in Europe occurred in 2022 as Sicily recorded near-120 degrees Fahrenheit, but temperatures this week have already reached close to that point.

Vacationers turned away from beach oasis after stomach-churning discovery made in water

July 19, 2023

Vacationers turned away from beach oasis after stomach-churning discovery made in water

Officials on the Spanish island of Ibiza shut down the Playa Es Pinet beach after discovering an alarming amount of fecal matter in the water.

Spain fines Apple, Amazon for alleged collusion to block competition

July 18, 2023

Spain fines Apple, Amazon for alleged collusion to block competition

The Spanish Government has levied a fine of about $218 million against Apple and Amazon for agreements that allegedly limited the "free competition" of rival sellers.

Spain star Alexia Putellas quits training, raising concerns about availability for Women's World Cup

July 18, 2023

Spain star Alexia Putellas quits training, raising concerns about availability for Women's World Cup

Spain star Alexis Putellas quit training on Monday, raising doubts she will be able to play against Costa Rica in their opening match of the Women's World Cup on Friday.

6 men arrested for alleged gang rape of teen tourist at European vacation hotspot

July 17, 2023

6 men arrested for alleged gang rape of teen tourist at European vacation hotspot

Six German tourists were arrested for allegedly gang-raping an 18-year-old woman vacationing on Spain's vacation destination island Mallorca.

Southern Europe prepares for heat wave Cerberus, expects temperatures to reach 113 degrees Fahrenheit

July 13, 2023

Southern Europe prepares for heat wave Cerberus, expects temperatures to reach 113 degrees Fahrenheit

Countries such as Spain, Germany, and Poland are preparing emergency measures as they brace for a heat wave that may bring temperatures up to 113 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pilot asks 20 passengers leaving Spanish vacation hotspot to deplane over flight being 'too heavy'

July 13, 2023

Pilot asks 20 passengers leaving Spanish vacation hotspot to deplane over flight being 'too heavy'

An EasyJet pilot was heard on video asking passengers departing the Canary Islands to volunteer to deplane, as the flight was "too heavy" and weather conditions were unfavorable.

UK PM Sunak, Spain warn against Biden's decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine ahead of NATO summit

July 9, 2023

UK PM Sunak, Spain warn against Biden's decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine ahead of NATO summit

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles oppose President Biden's decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine.

UEFA removes Spanish club Osasuna from Europa Conference League due to former club officials fixing matches

July 5, 2023

UEFA removes Spanish club Osasuna from Europa Conference League due to former club officials fixing matches

UEFA removed Spanish club Osasuna from the Europa Conference League on Wednesday due to former club officials being implicated in fixing matches from a decade ago.