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Kidnapped Colombian senator Aida Quilcue freed
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Kidnapped Colombian senator Aida Quilcue freed

The senator who was kidnapped on Tuesday in a guerrilla-controlled area in southwestern Colombia has been released, according to the country's Defense Minister, Pedro Sánchez.
Giorgia Meloni - Europe's next queen?
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Giorgia Meloni - Europe's next queen?

After decades of a shaky economy and weak governments, Italy is emerging as an increasingly important political engine in the EU. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni could become the next EU leader in Brussels
Elon Musk furious over Spanish social media age limit proposal
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Elon Musk furious over Spanish social media age limit proposal

Spain could be the next country to introduce a ban on social media for children. But when Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez unveiled the plans, Elon Musk angrily called Sánchez a "tyrant
Death toll rises after train accident as witnesses describe distorted chaos
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Death toll rises after train accident as witnesses describe distorted chaos

The high-speed train was travelling along a straight stretch in southern Spain when its rear carriages suddenly derailed, colliding with an oncoming train. The death toll in the accident has now risen to around 40, and more than 120 people are reported injured
At least 21 dead in serious train collision in southern Spain
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At least 21 dead in serious train collision in southern Spain

At least 21 people have died in a train collision in southern Spain. "This is an evening of deep sorrow for our country," Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wrote on X
Spain open to sending peacekeeping forces to Palestinian territories
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Spain open to sending peacekeeping forces to Palestinian territories

Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, is open to sending peacekeeping forces to the Palestinian territories.
Deadly attack on military in Colombia
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Deadly attack on military in Colombia

At least seven government soldiers were killed in Colombia when the leftist ELN guerrilla attacked a military base near the border with Venezuela.
Spanish billion-euro aid to Ukraine
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Spanish billion-euro aid to Ukraine

Spain is sending 615 million euros in support to Ukraine, equivalent to around 6. 7 billion Swedish kronor, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced
Rubiales attacked with eggs – by his uncle
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Rubiales attacked with eggs – by his uncle

Former Spanish football president Luis Rubiales was about to present his new book when he had eggs thrown at him – by his own uncle.
Rubiales believes he is the victim of a conspiracy
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Rubiales believes he is the victim of a conspiracy

Former Spanish football president Luis Rubiales continues to claim he is innocent in the “kissing scandal” and is also the victim of a far-left conspiracy, he writes in his book “Killing Rubiales. ”
Sensitive legal cases shake Sánchez again
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Sensitive legal cases shake Sánchez again

The Attorney General is on trial, as is one of the Prime Minister's close associates. Two high-profile court cases in Spain cast a long shadow over the government
Sadness and anger on the anniversary of the floods
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Sadness and anger on the anniversary of the floods

A national memorial ceremony was held on Wednesday to commemorate the 237 people who died in floods in eastern Spain last year.
European Leaders and Ukraine Discuss Peace Talks Amid Russian Control
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European Leaders and Ukraine Discuss Peace Talks Amid Russian Control

The frontline in Ukraine should be the starting point in a peace negotiation, announces a gathering of European leaders together with Ukraine's president. It can open up for Russia to continue controlling parts of Ukraine, which Donald Trump has spoken of as a necessity
Spain Enacts Arms Embargo Law Against Israel
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Spain Enacts Arms Embargo Law Against Israel

Spain formalizes a ban on the sale of war materials to Israel.
European Social Democrats Urge EU Action on Palestinian State Recognition
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European Social Democrats Urge EU Action on Palestinian State Recognition

The EU must act more sharply and more united to do something about the situation in the Palestinian areas. This is written by party leader Magdalena Andersson (S), together with several European social democratic leaders in The Guardian
Spain and Italy Deploy Warships to Protect Thunberg's Gaza Convoy
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Spain and Italy Deploy Warships to Protect Thunberg's Gaza Convoy

Twelve boats in Greta Thunberg's Gaza convoy Global Sumud Flotilla are reported to have been attacked by drones tonight. According to activists on board, three of the vessels have been damaged
Spain Criticizes Israel Amid Protests and Government Actions
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Spain Criticizes Israel Amid Protests and Government Actions

Spain's Prime Minister gives his full support to the tens of thousands of demonstrators who over the weekend stopped a major cycling competition where an Israel-based team participated. As long as the atrocities continue, neither Russia nor Israel should be allowed to participate in any international competition, says the Social Democrat Pedro Sánchez
Pro-Palestinian Protests Disrupt Tour of Spain Cycling Race
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Pro-Palestinian Protests Disrupt Tour of Spain Cycling Race

Several voices are now being raised after the large pro-Palestinian demonstrations during the classic cycling competition Spain around. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez believes that Israel should be excluded from international sports competitions
Over 100,000 Join Pro-Palestinian Protest in Madrid, Disrupting Cycling Event
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Over 100,000 Join Pro-Palestinian Protest in Madrid, Disrupting Cycling Event

Over 100,000 have participated in pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid on Sunday – which put a stop to the cycling competition Spain around. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's positive statement before the demonstration sparks criticism from the opposition
Spain Implements Measures Against Israel Amid Gaza Conflict
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Spain Implements Measures Against Israel Amid Gaza Conflict

Spain introduces several measures against Israel to stop the "genocide in Gaza". Israel responds with accusations of antisemitism and bars ministers
EU Criticizes US Visa Ban on Palestinian Delegates for UN Assembly
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EU Criticizes US Visa Ban on Palestinian Delegates for UN Assembly

USA's decision to deny a visa to the Palestinians' president Mahmud Abbas ahead of the UN General Assembly in September is met with criticism from several quarters.
Spain Issues Fire Warning to Pilgrims on Camino de Santiago
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Spain Issues Fire Warning to Pilgrims on Camino de Santiago

The severe fires in Spain and Portugal continue to rage and have claimed several fatalities. Spanish authorities are now warning hikers along the pilgrimage route the Way of St
Military Deployed to Combat Severe Fires in Western Spain
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Military Deployed to Combat Severe Fires in Western Spain

Military is being deployed in western Spain to combat the ongoing forest and bush fires.
Former Mayor Dies in Portugal Wildfires
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Former Mayor Dies in Portugal Wildfires

An area five times as large as the city of Stockholm has burned up in Spain – and several of the fires are still out of control. In Portugal, a first death is reported in the fires
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