Spain

Over a thousand people flee as forest fire engulfs 3,000 hectares in Spain

Fire engulfs a vast forest area in Spain's eastern province of Castellon and authorities warn that risk of more fires is “extreme" advising residents to seek shelter at facilities operated by the Red Cross and other charities.

Racial abuse against Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior neglected

When stadium bans and fines are expected to deliver justice to offenders, racist insults against the renowned Brazilian football player get a pass as “booing”.

Spain suffers amid severe shortage of drugs

Spanish pharmacies have a hard time supplying 403 different types of drugs, including for cardiovascular, neuromuscular, digestive, and respiratory diseases.

'New era of mutual trust': Spain, Morocco sign 20 agreements

Besides the 20 agreements, the two nations vowed to avoid policies or discourse that could offend spheres of sovereignty.

At least 1 dead, 4 injured in samurai sword attack in southern Spain church

According to initial reports, the parish priest in the southern city of Algeciras is among the injured and in serious condition.

Spanish great-grandmother tipped as 'world's oldest person' at 115

Maria Branyas Morera becomes world's oldest living person, says Guinness World Records, after passing of French nun Lucile Randon, who breathed her last aged 118.

Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand end to healthcare cuts

Healthcare workers and their labour supporters pack the main boulevard of the country's capital, asking that the government refrain from cutting their budget and privatising health services.

Spain to strip Franco-era police officers of honours

Interior minister enforces the Democratic Memory Law, which tackles the legacy of Franco's dictatorship from 1939-1975 and the three-year civil war that preceded it.

'Formidable opponents': Giant-slayers Morocco to face France at World Cup

France are favourites to win at Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar but face a team that have not conceded — except for an own goal — and ousted Belgium, Spain and Portugal on their extraordinary cruise to semi-final.

Morocco's Regragui breaks new World Cup ground for Africa, Arab coaches

While Portugal will be waiting fresh from a 6-1 thrashing of Switzerland, Walid Regragui — who has seen several big decisions pay off recently — is sure to have a plan to halt them in their tracks during quarter-final on Saturday.

Dozens injured in train collision near Barcelona

Some 150 people suffered mild injuries, while five were in less serious condition still, the Medical Emergencies System of Catalonia said.

Euphoric Morocco unfurl Palestine's flag after spectacular win over Spain

Cheers go up in Amman, Tunis, Beirut, Baghdad, Ramallah and other cities while Arab leaders rejoice at largely unexpected Moroccan win over highly fancied Spain.