Migrant children treated like adults as record influx overwhelms Canary Islands
For children wrongly classed as adults, the onus is on them to find a charity that can request a bone test on their behalf to determine age.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Thousands evacuated on Spain's Tenerife as summer wildfire re-ignites
Some 3,000 people evacuate from their homes overnight as a wildfire sparked by high temperatures and strong winds raged in a forested area.
Thu Oct 05 2023
Thousands evacuated in raging wildfire on Spain's Tenerife island
Firefighters struggled to contain a wildfire that broke out in a mountainous national park that has extended for 41 km.
Fri Aug 18 2023
At least 300 migrants missing at sea near Spanish Canary Islands - Aid group
The three migrant boats have been missing for 15 days since they left Senegal to try to reach Spain.
Mon Jul 10 2023
Spain vows to speed up aid to volcano-hit La Palma
Lava has covered almost 900 hectares of land, destroying over 2,000 buildings and many banana plantations.
Sun Oct 24 2021
No end in sight to volcanic eruption on Spain's La Palma - Canaries president
There is no immediate end in sight to the volcanic eruption that has caused chaos on the Spanish isle of La Palma.
Tue Oct 19 2021
Volcanic ash buildup shuts airport on La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands
It is the second time that La Palma's airport has been shut due to ash buildup since the eruption began on Sept. 19.
Fri Oct 08 2021
Lava flow thickens on La Palma after volcanic crater collapses
Despite the heightened activity, the lava appeared to be following a similar trajectory to previous flows.
Mon Oct 04 2021
La Palma inhabitants told to lock down as volcano lava pours into sea
Authorities in Spain's Canary Islands told residents on the western coast of La Palma to lock down and seal doors and windows with tape and wet towels.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Airport closed as La Palma volcano eruption intensifies
The national Geographical and Mining Institute said its drones had shown the volcano's cone had broken.
Sun Sep 26 2021
Canaries volcano streams slow down, homes destroyed, thousands flee
Lava flowing from the volcanic eruption has forced the evacuation of 5,500 people and destroyed around 100 houses.
Tue Sep 21 2021
Thousands flee as volcano erupts on Spain's La Palma island, homes destroyed
The volcano erupted on Sunday, shooting lava hundreds of metres into the air, engulfing houses and forests.
Mon Sep 20 2021
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