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Peru sees fierce clash as anti-government protests intensify | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

In Lima, hundreds of young protesters from Generation Z clashed violently with police forces on Sunday. Their anger stems from rampant corruption, organized crime, and a controversial pension reform forcing youth into private pension schemes. The clashes occurred as demonstrators moved toward key government buildings, attacking officers with stones and Molotov cocktails, prompting police to use tear gas in response. President Dina Boluarte faces declining popularity amid escalating crime and extortion concerns as her term nears its end. Additional Vantage Shots updates: French towns defy official bans by hoisting Palestinian flags amid moves toward formal recognition. Heavy rains disrupt life across Spain, France, and Italy with severe flooding. The historic end of the 1965 India-Pakistan war, a crucial defeat for Pakistan, is remembered today after three weeks of intense conflict.

Spain's defence minister's plane suffers GPS disturbance near Russian military exclave

Spanish defence minister Margarita Robles' plane suffered GPS disturbance today as it flew by the Russian military exclave of Kaliningrad on its way to Lithuania. The incident comes weeks after Russia was accused of jamming the GPS system of a plane carrying EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.

What's a good age to retire? For Europe, it's heading towards 70

Europe as a whole seems to be heading towards 70 as the age of retirement. This comes after news that Italy is considering freezing its retirement age at 67. Denmark, earlier this year, announced it would raise its retirement age to 70. How do the other European countries stack up?

Spain PM Sanchez’s wife ordered to face trial for embezzlement, judge cites ‘sufficient evidence’

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife, Begona Gomez, will face trial in an embezzlement case that has embarrassed the family for years, a judge has ruled.

Israel slams Spain's PM after pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt major cycling event in Madrid

After France, Israel got embroiled in a diplomatic row with another European nation due to pro-Palestine protests. Here's what you need to know

Are Trump, Xi finally meeting in October? A lot depends on what their envoys decide in Spain

Delegation from the United States and China sat down for a six-hour-long meeting in Madrid, where they discussed the TikTok sale, Trump-Xi meeting, trade, and several other economic issues between the two nations.

Spain bans arms transfers to Israel over Gaza war; Israeli FM calls move antisemitic

Spain on Monday banned ships and aircraft carrying weapons to Israel from calling at Spanish ports or entering its airspace due to Israel's military offensive in Gaza, measures the Israeli foreign minister denounced as antisemitic

Rs 10.3 lakh crore: What is this ambitious European fighter jet programme?

Europe is betting big on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a €100-billion programme led by Germany, France and Spain to build the world’s first sixth-generation fighter jet. With AI-driven drone swarms, advanced stealth and a digital combat cloud, can FCAS overcome political disputes and delays to rival America’s F-35?

Spain’s ‘tomato throwing’ festival turns 80. How humble 'Tomatina' went global

The 'Tomatina' tomato street fight, as it is known, is set to take place in the town of Buñol in Valencia, which is home to around 9,000 people. However, as many as 22,000 people are said to participate in the festival. Here's what you need to know

What are the dangerous Blue Dragon creatures that led to the closure of Spain’s beaches?

Glaucus atlanticus, commonly known as the Blue Dragon, was spotted along the shore of some beaches in Spain, forcing authorities to ban swimming for a day for both residents and tourists. The sting of the Blue Dragon is extremely strong, as it absorbs the venom of its prey and stores it at the tips of its fingers, which it uses for defence