October 15, 2020 Europe braces for more coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions as cases spike, winter looms As coronavirus infections hit record daily highs in parts of Europe this week, fears that the outbreak may spiral out of control this winter forced many European officials to impose new curfews and restrictions.
October 9, 2020 Spanish government imposes state of emergency in virus-hit Madrid Spain’s government declared a state of emergency in Madrid on Friday, wresting control of efforts to fight the spread of COVID-19 from local authorities in a region that is experiencing one of Europe’s most significant coronavirus outbreaks.
October 9, 2020 Shipment of 26,000 chicks found abandoned at Madrid airport; Spain's police investigating after 23,000 die The remaining live chickens are currently in the care of animal protection organizations.
September 28, 2020 Madrid zookeeper seriously injured after gorilla attack The employee, who has had over 19 years of experience, went into a secure area for routine feeding and cleaning. That's when the 46-year-old woman came face to face with Malabo, a 29-year-old male gorilla, who, unbeknownst to the employee, had accessed the area.
September 27, 2020 Over 10,000 gallons of red wine floods winery after tank breaks, social media reacts: 'Holy God, what a waste' Red pine does not pair well with dirt and grass.
September 20, 2020 Anti-lockdown protests demand cities reconsider resuming coronavirus restrictions World leaders are considering the resumption of lockdown measures to combat spiking cases as the global death toll nears 1 million.
September 15, 2020 Orca 'attacks' leave scientists baffled, call reports 'highly unusual' Scientists speculate that competition over a shared food source might be to blame, but cannot be sure.
September 9, 2020 Britain could ban large social gatherings until Christmas as Europe sees rise in coronavirus cases As coronavirus cases rise across Europe, the British government has banned gatherings of more than six people in England in measures that could last through the year.
September 8, 2020 Surfer arrested at Spanish beach after police learn she had coronavirus, was defying quarantine orders You can’t hang 10 with COVID-19.
September 2, 2020 Spain: Judge strips late dictator’s heirs of summer retreat A Spanish court on Wednesday ordered the heirs of Gen. Francisco Franco to hand over to the state a 19th-century palace used by the late dictator as a summer retreat.