Three dead, three missing after downpours in Spain cause widespread floods
Record rainfall caused heavy flooding in central Spain, shutting roads, subway lines and high-speed train connections.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Two trains collide in Spain's Catalonia region, several injured - Emergency services
Among the passengers, several people were lightly injured and are pending evaluation, the emergency services said.
Wed Dec 07 2022
Spanish toddler dies after being hit by giant hailstone
Fist-sized hailstones up to 4 inches in diameter rained down on an area around the village causing injuries to around 50 people.
Thu Sep 01 2022
The environmental impact of bottled water is 3,500 times greater than that of tap water
Study shows the impact of bottled water on ecosystems would be 1,400 times greater than that of tap water.
Sun Aug 08 2021
Spanish judge seeks tax fraud trial for pop singer Shakira
A Spanish judge has seen "sufficient evidence" for Colombian singer Shakira to face trial for tax fraud.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Bullets in the mail: Death threat sent to another candidate in Madrid election
The ministry said the threat against regional chief Isabel Diaz Ayuso was discovered in a mail processing hub in Catalonia.
Wed Apr 28 2021
Spain's control over Catalonia to be tested on Monday as work resumes
Hundreds of thousands of supporters of a unified Spain filled Barcelona's streets on Sunday in one of the biggest shows of force yet by the so-called silent majority.
Mon Oct 30 2017
Spain sacks Catalan government after independence declaration
The Madrid government sacked Catalonia's president and dismissed its parliament on Friday, hours after the region declared itself an independent nation.
Sat Oct 28 2017
Catalonia declares independence from Spain, direct Madrid rule looms
Catalonia's parliament declared independence from Spain on Friday, in defiance of the Madrid government.
Fri Oct 27 2017
Catalan crisis still reversible?
Today, all eyes will be on Spain as the national government is expected to strip Catalonia, one of its richest regions, of its autonomous powers.
Sat Oct 21 2017
Spain plans new elections in Catalonia to end independence bid - Opposition
The Spanish government has secured opposition support for dissolving Catalonia's parliament and holding new elections there in January.
Fri Oct 20 2017
Spain asks Catalan leader to 'act sensibly' as direct rule deadline approaches
"I ask Puigdemont to act sensibly, in a balanced way, to put the interests of all citizens first," Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said in parliament.
Wed Oct 18 2017
Catalonia baulks at formal independence declaration to allow talks
In a much-anticipated speech to the Catalan parliament, Carles Puigdemont made only a symbolic declaration, claiming a mandate to launch secession but suspending any formal steps to that end.
Wed Oct 11 2017
Catalonia nears possible independence proclamation despite Madrid warnings
Losing Catalonia, which has its own language and culture, would deprive Spain of a fifth of its economic output and more than a quarter of exports.
Tue Oct 10 2017
Thousands protest in Barcelona against Catalan independence
A crowd estimated by local police to number 350,000 waved Spanish and Catalan flags and carried banners saying "Catalonia is Spain" and "Together we are stronger".
Mon Oct 09 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024