At least 12 dead in a Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian region of Tatarstan
The mayor of Nizhnekamsk, the town where the attack has been concentrated, says the targets were “both industrial and civilian”.
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Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Thousands of Ceuta residents protest against migrant crisis, Italy slams Spain for also imposing Schengen border controls, flamingo chicks ringed at Spain's main breeding site and more news on Monday…
Was another dividend of 1.2 million paid to Ayuso's couple or did they make a mistake in the accounts?
Maxwell Cremona's 2025 memory ensures that payment was made, but the balance and income statement do not match that statement.
Thousands rally in Ceuta demanding urgent action as migration crisis deepens
Thousands of people gathered in Ceuta on Sunday in a major demonstration calling for an urgent response to the autonomous city’s migration crisis, with organisers urging unity while demanding stronger…
This is how the Starlite Gala was: from Antonio Banderas' return to Michael Bublé and Bertín Osborne's unexpected duet
As every summer, the Nagüeles quarry has brought together national and international personalities in a solidarity night.
Australia is studying building its first refinery in six decades to mitigate the impact of the war between the US and Iran
The conflict in the Middle East exposes the dependence of a country that has left almost 80% of its energy supply in the hands of imports.
Tourist overcrowding tightens the noose in the Balearics: “They’re legislating against us”
The overwhelming support for the July demonstration and the new mobilisation over the weekend against congestion reinforce the demand for a change in the model that is shared by businessmen, social…
Legal disputes in Spain. What foreign residents and property owners need to know before problems escalate
For many foreign residents and property owners in Spain, legal problems often begin with something that initially seems manageable. A […]
Morante and ‘value’ management
Invertir hoy en Estados Unidos, en tecnología o en las siete magníficas, no es lo más prudente
467 forced from their homes as massive wildfire sweeps across Huelva
Hundreds of people have been forced from their homes in Huelva as a wildfire continues to tear through the province, […]
Electric planes in Spain: Could Barcelona-Ibiza soon be flown without jet fuel?
For anyone travelling around Spain, some journeys are so familiar that the idea of changing the aircraft itself might seem […]
EDITION 1140 OF THE COSTA BLANCA LEADER NEWSPAPER 10 – 16 AUGUST 2026
The latest edition brings English-language news, sport and events from across the southern Costa Blanca and Mar Menor. Residents and visitors across the Costa Blanca can look forward to an…
What Has Become of the €31 Million Investment Plan for Orihuela Costa?
BY TOMÁS MORENO During the municipal plenary session on July 30th, a political dispute erupted between the opposition and the ruling council (PP and VOX) over the investments allocated to Orihuela…
SUMMER OF TRAGEDY: 107 Lives Claimed on Spain’s Roads as DGT Launches Aggressive Speed Crackdown
MADRID — The great summer getaway has brought a season of heartbreak to Spain’s highways. In just one month, 107 people lost their lives in 97 devastating collisions on the country’s interurban roads.
Fire in southeastern Spain active as 470 moved to safety
A wildfire that broke out in the Andalusian province of Huelva, in southwestern Spain, remained active Sunday, prompting the evacuation of 470 locals as a precaution.
In defense of going to the office in August: ‘There are no bosses and nobody interrupts me’
With no meetings and more flexible schedules, more workers are choosing to travel during the off-season: this month at the office is too good to pass up
Christiane Martel, the first French Miss Universe, tells her Mexican story
New memoir tells of 90 years of life marked by war, Hollywood and politics
Priscilla Presley: ‘Being beside Elvis was a real life lesson’
The businesswoman and actress reflects on the musician’s enduring legacy and her decisive role in sharing it in an interview with EL PAÍS
International crackdown breaks up vast Spain-Algeria migrant trafficking operation
A major international police operation led by Spain has dismantled what investigators describe as one of the largest organised criminal networks operating migrant smuggling routes across the western Mediterranean, with 78 suspects arrested and a fleet of high-speed boats seized.
Guardia Civil say online campaign points to another possible Ceuta crossing on 15 August
Spanish police are assessing the possibility of another large-scale attempt to enter the North African enclave of Ceuta later this month after identifying an active online campaign encouraging migrants to gather at the Moroccan border on 15 August.