What were the flashes of light seen during Mexico’s recent earthquake?
Experts say these bursts of light are linked to the energy released during the tremor
The Afghan families trapped in Kabul with nowhere to go
People displaced by the Taliban victory are afraid to return to their homes in the provinces, fearing reprisals for supporting government forces
Two ideas defeated in Kabul
Was too much money a factor in Afghanistan’s fiasco?
Wildfire in southern Spain spreads, forcing 800 people from their homes
The AP-7 highway was cut off to traffic along a 15 kilometer stretch in Málaga province while 250 firefighters battled the flames, which affected Estepona, Benahavís, Jubrique and Genalguacil
Government, airport authority rule out El Prat expansion due to differences with Catalan politicians
A row broke out despite the deputy premier of Catalonia having signed a deal covering the €1.7bn project. The tensions are throwing into doubt plans for talks over the future of the region
Gay man who reported homophobic gang attack in Madrid admits he made it up: ‘It was consensual’
The 20-year-old claimed he was assaulted by a group of eight hooded men in the entrance to his apartment building. He now says he lied to hide the truth from his partner
El Roto
El Roto cartoon, September 9, 2021
Return to normal uncertain in Spain as Covid cases fall, vaccination advances and delta variant circulates
As students go back to school and staff to their offices, the coming weeks will be key for either relaxing coronavirus measures or maintaining them to combat new spikes
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