Why is Catalonia the Spanish region pressing hardest for independence?
A promised referendum on the future of the ‘comunidad’ is deepening tensions with Madrid
Former Caja Madrid bank chief Miguel Blesa found dead on country estate
Early reports say cause of death was a gunshot to the chest, suggesting suicide
Police recover three of five Francis Bacon paintings stolen in Madrid
The works, which were taken from a private residence, are thought to be worth around €30m
Trump allows 15,000 new temporary visas to cover lack of US workers
Government provides relief to businesses “at risk of significant harm” over shortage back home
Scandal-hit head of Spanish soccer federation mocked judicial wiretaps
But Ángel María Villar, arrested Tuesday on corruption charges, was not aware of scale of investigation
El Roto
El Roto cartoon, July 19, 2017
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Ros cartoon, July 19, 2017
Police chief appointment the latest flashpoint in Catalan independence drive
Spanish region engaged in political arm wrestle with Madrid over planned secession plebiscite
Dunkirk, the last great mystery of World War II
Why did Hitler allow British troops to return home after their defeat in France in May 1940?