Spain's flood disaster was its worst in recent history. Here's what went wrong.
Mixed messages and confusion cost lives, experts say.
Sun Nov 10 2024
At least 89 people missing from floods in eastern Spain
More than 200 people were confirmed to have died after heavy rains caused waterways to overflow, creating flash floods.
Wed Nov 06 2024
More troops reinforce rescue efforts in flood-hit Spain as public anger mounts
Public anger is mounting over the disaster that has killed at least 217 people with dozens of others still unaccounted for.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Protests over Spain flood response interrupt king's visit to stricken Valencia suburb
Residents protest during a visit by Spanish King Felipe, Queen Letizia, and PM Pedro Sanchez, with some throwing mud at them.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Death toll in Spain's floods rises to 158, among Europe's worst storm disasters
The tragedy is Spain's worst flood-related disaster in modern history, and meteorologists say.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Spanish floods kill 95 as year of rain falls in a day in Valencia
Meteorologists said a year's worth of rain had fallen in eight hours in parts of Valencia, causing pile-ups on highways.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Grieving chimpanzee carries dead baby for months at Spanish zoo
The ape has clung to the inert body of her dead baby ever since, seemingly unwilling to separate.
Tue May 21 2024
Four dead, up to 14 missing in Spain apartment building fire
Witnesses said the fire, fanned by strong winds, spread to the entire building in about half an hour.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Better than roses: Thai couples marry on elephants for Valentine's Day
The couples riding elephants wearing traditional dress chose Valentine's Day to exchange their vows in a mass wedding.
Thu Feb 15 2024
MoH revokes notification of four cosmetics products
The four cosmetic products were found to contain scheduled poisons and are no longer allowed to be sold in Malaysia.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Russia's 'General Armageddon' seen in first photo since Wagner mutiny
General Sergei Surovikin was briefly in charge of Moscow's war effort in Ukraine before the role was handed to General Valery Gerasimov.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Ex-aide to 1MDB fugitive Jho Low dies weeks after questioning
Kee Kok Thiam died in a hospital of a "sudden massive stroke", Valen, Oh & Partners said.
Wed May 31 2023
Schools shut as torrential rains hit southeastern Spain
Heavy rainfall was expected to continue throughout in the worst-hit areas amid a spate of high-alert flood warnings from the government.
Wed May 24 2023
Over 1,000 break world speed date record on Valentine's Day
For 1,363 speed daters meeting in Brussels, the bigger the sea, the better the chances of catching something.
Wed Feb 15 2023
Perfect Valentine: Part of Croatia's heart-shaped island up for sale
The uninhabited islet of Galesnjak in the Pasman channel is one of the most recognisable Croatian islets.
Tue Feb 14 2023
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