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History Today: When USS Nautilus became the first submarine to travel under the North Pole

US nuclear submarine, USS Nautilus (SSN‑571), became the first vessel to cross the North Pole fully submerged on August 3, 1958. It was the world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine. Codenamed Operation Sunshine, the mission aimed to test the feasibility of navigating beneath the polar ice cap

Another setback for Spanish PM, trusted party official resigns over allegations of sexual harassment

While he tries to save his government from getting toppled due to damaging corruption allegations, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez suffered another severe setback. A party official for Spain's ruling socialist party resigned over accusations of sexual harassment

Cruel summer: Why temperatures in Europe are soaring past 40°C

Europe is sweltering under a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures in Spain touching 46 degrees Celsius. Other countries like Italy, Greece and France are also batttling with a severe summer. The mercury is only expected to surge in coming days. Is it the heat dome or climate change?

Why Spain is the only country to reject Nato’s 5% defence target

Spain has refused to endorse Nato’s new five per cent GDP defence spending target, citing economic strain and social welfare priorities. The decision drew sharp criticism from US President Donald Trump, who vowed to make Spain 'pay twice as much' in trade negotiations

'Unreasonable, counterproductive': Spain's Sánchez rejects push to increase Nato defence spending to 5%

Spanish PM Sánchez has told Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte that the proposed increase in the alliance’s defence spending target to 5% of GDP would be "not only unreasonable, but also counterproductive", according to a report

FirstUp: Meloni to host Nato’s Mark Rutte, UNGA vote on Gaza... The headlines today

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni will be hosting Nato General Secretary Mark Rutte in Rome today. UNGA will hold an emergency vote on a resolution demanding a ceasefire and humanitarian access in Gaza

'Rough up local crook': Argentina's Milei insults Spanish PM Sanchez in expletive-laden speech

Argentina President Javier Milei on Sunday renewed his expletive-laden attack on Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, labeling him a "crook" during a visit to Madrid for an economic forum

Why are thousands protesting against Spanish PM? Will corruption charges lead to polls in Madrid

#FPWorld | Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of central Madrid to protest against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, demanding snap polls in the country. Here's why

Spain extends 'unequivocal support' for India's anti-terrorism efforts during parliamentary delegation visit

In Madrid, Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares expressed unwavering support for India's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism, following a meeting with an all-party Indian delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi

Four women, three girls killed after overcrowded migrant boat capsizes in Spain's Canary Islands

Spain's maritime rescue service, which located the boat some six nautical miles from shore, said it was carrying 159 people, including 49 women and 32 minors