Spain’s prime minister recently showed up at a major Catholic event, something his party usually avoids. He joined Pope Leo XIV for a week of activities across the country, including blessings for a famous cathedral. While his party has clashed with the church for years, this visit gave him a chance
Spain’s Canary Islands have become a deadly bottleneck for people fleeing war and poverty in Africa. Over 46, 000 arrived in 2024 alone—nearly 50 times higher than a decade ago. The journey from West Africa is brutal: rickety boats, little food, and unpredictable Atlantic storms. More than 3, 000 pe
Spain’s top ruling party is tangled in multiple legal battles involving high-ranking officials. While Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez himself isn’t directly involved, his inner circle—including family and close allies—has come under scrutiny for alleged crimes like bribery and influence-peddling. More
Spain’s top judges just hit the pause button on a new nationwide sign-up system for holiday flats listed online. The system, pushed through last summer, would have forced every owner to register their property before posting it on sites like Airbnb. But several regions argued the central government
Cuba recently warned that any U. S. military move against the island would backfire badly. The warning came after a report suggested Cuba bought over 300 drones and talked about using them near U. S. military spots. Cuba’s leaders say they aren’t a threat at all. They argue every country has the rig
Spain’s top leader will watch his country play in Mexico later this month, a trip that comes just after he admitted Spain’s colonial past caused real harm. The Mexican president had refused to invite him to her swearing-in earlier this year because Spain’s king didn’t say sorry fast enough. Now, aft
Cuba just doubled the price of gasoline and diesel, but good luck finding an open station. Most pumps in Havana have been shut for weeks, leaving drivers clueless about where—or when—they can actually buy fuel. The government claims the price hike reflects "real" import costs, but with no deliveries
Cuba is thinking about accepting a $100 million help package from the United States, but it remains doubtful that President Trump’s motives are pure. The island’s leaders said the offer could help, but they want no conditions attached. The Cuban government wants any aid to come without political
Cuba is facing its toughest energy crisis in years. The country has no diesel or fuel oil left, its top energy official confirmed. The shortages have made power cuts in Havana worse than ever. Many areas now go without electricity for nearly a whole day at a time. The government says it’s running t
Spain’s prime minister is packing his bags for Beijing once more, marking his fourth trip to China in just a few years. While many European leaders follow America’s lead on China, he’s sticking to his own path, even when it clashes with U. S. President Trump. Spain sees China as a key partner for gr
