Spain
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Why gatekeeping is needed in the age of AI
Large language models have unleashed a torrent of text – dealing with it won't be easy
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194-year-old tortoise has exceptional DNA repair systems that fight off ageing
The genome of Jonathan the giant tortoise, a 194-year-old resident of St Helena island, has been probed to understand how he has been alive for more than double his species’ average life expectancy
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Spain's PM offers condolences after reported death of woman whose eviction sparked protests
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has expressed condolences following the reported death of María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked nationwide protests
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Live - Maricarmen, symbol of Spain's housing protests, dies
The 87-year-old woman had withstood four eviction attempts in the past decade. In a final message from her hospital bed, she urged protesters: "Fight!" #EuropeNews
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Italian town and community near Paris could be twinned with County Durham
A town in northern Italy and a community near Paris could be twinned with Durham and Bishop Auckland under plans due to go before councillors.
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Neanderthal Europe was as much a wooden age as a stone age
When Neanderthals dominated Europe, it was likely that wood was at least as important to them as stone for working into tools
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Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.
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LIV Golf: Jon Rahm to leave league over 'unacceptable' terms for LIV 2.0
Jon Rahm will leave LIV Golf after deeming the terms for LIV 2.0 "unacceptable", his lawyer has told a bankruptcy court hearing.
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‘Palestinians will bear the cost’: UK consulate in East Jerusalem prepares to shut its doors
Forced closure marks low point in UK-Israeli relations, with reports UK is considering retaliatory expulsion of Israeli diplomats from London
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Thousands protest in Spain after death of woman, 87, who was evicted from her home
Maricarmen Abascal had been in hospital since her eviction on September 23 from her home of more than 70 years, when police and social workers removed her by stretcher
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Madrid versus Latin America: Where is housing more affordable?
Homes cost more per square metre in Madrid than in several major Latin American cities, but lower wages in those cities can make renting even less affordable.
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Spotify has huge audiobook upgrades on the way and bookworms will rejoice, but the platform won’t be giving me the one music feature I’ve longed for — it told me directly
Audiobooks are coming to over 180 markets, but all I want is my app to be a music-only experience.
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Tom Pidcock 'mad' after team-mates hit by vehicle during Tre Valli Varesine
Tom Pidcock wanted to "stop racing" after he says two of his team-mates were hit by a police vehicle travelling the wrong way down the course at the Tre Valli Varesine.
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Many developers are using AI just to show off to their boss — as most fear they'll lose their job if they don't use it
No, honestly, we love using AI
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IKEA has launched its Facebook Marketplace rival for second-hand furniture in the UK — and it's completely free (for now)
IKEA has launched its new second-hand marketplace in the UK for buying and selling its products — here's how it compares to the likes of Facebook Marketplace, Vinted and eBay.
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‘Now is the moment’: housing activists at Madrid encampment pin wary hopes on Spain’s early election
Campaigners set up in more than 1,200 tents in Puerto del Sol square say challenge now is to translate a groundswell of public support into concrete change
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How Verifactu will affect SMEs and the self-employed after its postponement
The Government's delay in bringing the Verifactu e-invoicing system into force gives firms and the self-employed more time, but fuels uncertainty over its rollout.
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I led the controversial SAS Death on the Rock operation – this is what happened
Ed*, the SAS commander leading one of the most contentious flash points of the Northern Ireland conflict, describes the moments leading up to the Gibraltar operation in March 1988 - and tells Sam Kiley how the fallout has lasted for decades
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Slovenia is officially home to the best wine region in Europe
Štajerska, praised for its authenticity and centuries of wine culture, beat out more than 90 leading territories for the title.
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Argentina bids farewell to Messi after final international appearance
All-time footballing icon Lionel Messi bids an emotional farewell to international duty after guiding Argentina to a 3-0 win over visitors Benin in Buenos Aires. The little magician produced a final breathtaking performance for his white and blue stripes, scoring one goal and assisting two others.
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Puigdemont welcomes Spain's amnesty but warns it is not the solution for Catalonia
The Catalan pro-independence leader, who has lived in self-imposed exile in Waterloo for nine years, hailed the Supreme Court's move to lift his arrest warrant over alleged embezzlement linked to the 'procés'. #EuropeNews
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Ikea to pilot online buyback service for secondhand furniture
Service to be tested in Spain and Portugal this year, with a UK rollout if successful, as pre-loved markets boom
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Argentina bids Messi farewell in final national team match, ending an era
Argentina is preparing an emotional goodbye to Lionel Messi
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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How to watch England vs Czechia: FREE streams, Team news & TV channels for Nations League 2026/27 game
The Three Lions are riding high after their 7-0 demolition of Croatia over the weekend
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England: What has boss Thomas Tuchel learned during international break?
From Trent Alexander-Arnold's return to Alex Scott's debut, Phil McNulty assesses what England have learned during this international window.
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Estonia moves troops to Russian border as fears grow of Putin attack on Nato: report
Military and intelligence officials believe that Moscow is preparing to test the international alliance
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The Blow Monkeys bring Birdsong tour to Gateshead's Glasshouse
The Blow Monkeys bring their Birdsong tour to The Glasshouse, Gateshead, on October 7, as frontman Dr Robert discusses new music and the band's future.
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Badenoch suggests Tories would not reverse Labour’s pensions triple lock legislation – UK politics live
In his party conference speech last week, Andy Burnham said he wanted to change the triple lock uprating mechanism from 2030
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Spain’s government to approve urgent housing measures after a night of unrest in Barcelona
Spain's government is expected to approve urgent measures on the country's housing crisis
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How to watch Croatia vs Spain: FREE streams & TV channels for Nations League 2026/27
The world champions are aiming to maintain their 100 percent record
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Spain lifts arrest warrant for Catalan separatist Carles Puigdemont
Spain has lifted the arrest warrant for Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, allowing the politician to return home without fear of detention for the first time in nearly a decade
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Video. Housing protest turns violent in Barcelona with fires and arrests
Video. Barcelona’s housing protest turned violent with fires and arrests, highlighting Spain’s affordability crisis ahead of a general strike and snap election in November.
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Latvian filmmaker wins AI film Grand Prix in Kazakhstan
The first Astana AI Film Festival has concluded in Kazakhstan, with Latvian filmmaker Nikolay Shestak taking the Grand Prix. The festival had a total fund of €1.8 million, with half allocated to prize money and the other half to investment in promising AI teams and film production in Kazakhstan.
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Lionel Messi prepares for his final match for Argentina
Expect lots of tears when Lionel Messi plays his last game for Argentina
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5 things to know about EU-China relations ahead of crucial talks
The next ten days will be critical for EU-China relations. EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will travel to Beijing later this week for high-level talks aimed at rebalancing the trade relationship and securing “tangible” results ahead of next week’s meeting of EU leaders. #EuropeNews
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The Internet Runs on Cats and Porn. It’s About to Get Cattier and Pornier
Soon, hundreds of new top-level domains, including .meow and .fart, could be added to the internet. WIRED goes inside the backroom shenanigans of ICANN, the organization at the helm.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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PHOTO ESSAY: Flamenco's heart-wrenching wail captured in images
It was almost midnight and much of Seville was heading to bed. Yet a crowd had gathered in front of a stage on the bank of the Guadalquivir River, beside the bridge connecting the Spanish city's center with a neighborhood famous for its flamenco music.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Lionel Messi: Argentina legend has big plans for the future as golden era ends
Lionel Messi's Argentina career will end in a friendly against Benin. BBC Sport looks at what next for the 39-year-old?
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Newscast - Is RAF Fairford Safe? - BBC Sounds
The US withdraws its bombers from RAF Fairford following last week’s major incident.
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Is Harry Kane England's greatest international?
With Harry Kane set to equal Peter Shilton's all-time England appearance record, where does he rank among England greats?
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Spain PM pins hopes on housing crisis to help win snap election
Calling of a snap election was not a knee-jerk reaction from Pedro Sánchez but a carefully thought-out manoeuvre, Guy Hedgecoe reports from Madrid.
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JJ Gabriel: No reconciliation in sight for rift with Manchester United
As he prepares to celebrate his 16th birthday, the rift between Manchester United and JJ Gabriel shows no sign of being healed.
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Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez calls snap election after housing law fails to pass
Election called after rightwing parties voted down emergency legislation aimed at tackling housing crisis
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What to know about Spain’s housing protests as Pedro Sánchez calls snap election
The government pushed forward a package of emergency measures to respond to the housing crunch
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Video. Floods leave streets and roads submerged across Catalonia
Video. Two people have died and another is missing after heavy rain caused flooding across Catalonia, with firefighters responding to more than 1,500 calls.
