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Spanish police arrest 13 members of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua

The coordinated raids, carried out in Barcelona, Madrid, Girona, A Coruña, and Valencia, marked Spain’s first major operation targeting what investigators believe to be a local cell of the Venezuelan prison gang

Valencia President Carlos Mazón steps down after mismanagement of deadly floods

The conservative People's party (PP) leader had clung to power despite mounting calls for him to step down after a disaster in late 2024 claimed the lives of 229 people

Mass protests erupt across Spain against Israel, demand arrest of Netanyahu

Many protested across Spanish cities against Israel, calling for an end to diplomatic ties and Netanyahu’s arrest, amid ongoing strikes and clashes with police

Trump wants Spain out of NATO| Vantage on Firstpost

Spain, a country which has been a member of NATO has been in headlines nowadays. As US President Donald Trump has floated the idea that Spain should be removed from NATO as it is unable to meet the 5% defence spending target. Why Spain does want to spend more on its defence sector? Can Trump achieve his objective by removing Spain from NATO? Alyson Le Grange tells you.

"Throw them out of NATO': Trump slams Spain as PM Sanchez refuses to increase defence spending

US President Donald Trump slammed Spain, suggesting that the European nation should be expelled from NATO after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez refused to accept the minimum target of spending 5 per cent of GDP on defence. 

Severe storm Gabrielle causes heavy flooding in Ibiza, Spain | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

Spain’s holiday islands of Ibiza and Formentera have been hit by torrential rains from Storm Gabrielle, forcing authorities to issue a red weather alert. More than 180 mm of rainfall is expected within just 12 hours, overwhelming roads and flooding towns. Emergency services are rescuing people trapped in cars and homes, while major routes like Ibiza’s E-10 remain closed. Mallorca has also been placed on yellow alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms. Residents have been urged to avoid travel, stay clear of flood-prone areas, and seek higher ground. Also on Vantage Shots: -US Federal Agents Move a Protester Into the Portland ICE Facility as Demonstrations Persist. -A 48-year-old Mexican marine biologist survived a shark attack during a dive near Cocos Island National Park, in Costa Rica. -On this day in 1868, Louisa May Alcott published the first volume of Little Women, a novel that would become her first bestseller and a timeless children’s classic. Much like her beloved heroine Jo March, Alcott grew up in a family of four sisters, and the challenges they faced together deeply shaped her storytelling and inspired the enduring characters of her work.

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.