Migrant fatalities fall to 3,000 amid tighter border controls
A new report reveals over 3,000 migrant deaths en route to Spain in 2025, a sharp drop attributed to EU-funded border policing. Activists warn of more dangerous journeys.
A new report reveals over 3,000 migrant deaths en route to Spain in 2025, a sharp drop attributed to EU-funded border policing. Activists warn of more dangerous journeys.
Severe flooding hits Spain's east coast, leaving one dead and forcing dramatic rescues. Emergency services use dinghies to save vulnerable residents, including a 90-year-old couple. Read the latest updates.
EasyJet will connect London Southend to Ibiza twice weekly from April 2025, offering more choice for sun-seekers. The airline is also adding Munich and resuming Jersey services from the Essex hub.
A British man with previous child sex offences has been arrested in Barcelona after allegedly trying to snatch a two-year-old from a park. The 35-year-old suspect is now on bail.
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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his PSOE party face a pivotal regional election in Extremadura this Sunday, a major test following a series of damaging corruption and harassment claims. Explore the high-stakes political battle.
The UK government believes a new German law criminalising migrant smuggling facilitation will disrupt gangs storing boats in Germany. Read how this cross-border cooperation aims to secure UK borders.
New York experiences its first significant December snow since 2018, while Storm Emilia spawns a tornado in southern Spain, causing extensive damage to festive displays. Explore the weather extremes.
A 70% surge in rural protests across China reveals a crisis of returning migrant workers and local government debt, sparking clashes over land and livelihoods. Explore the deepening social fissures.
Kemi Badenoch faces criticism for 'deeply inaccurate' claims linking violence against women to migrants. Experts warn her language is 'spreading racism' and undermining a new national strategy.
Residents of an East Sussex town supporting asylum seekers face horrific threats and intimidation from protesters. Discover the dark side of the debate over housing 540 men at a former army camp.
Luke Yarwood sentenced to 18 months for stirring racial hatred with tweets about migrant hotels. His brother-in-law reported the posts to police. Read the full details.
Mexican H-2A visa workers, vital for North Carolina's £115m Christmas tree industry, may not return due to new wage cuts and immigration fears. Explore the human cost.
Sam Abbas's experimental four-hour film documents migrant journeys to Paris. A raw, non-narrative experience in UK cinemas from 12 December.
Spain's government introduces a flat-rate €60 monthly pass for nationwide bus and train travel, aiming to cut commuting costs by up to 60% for millions, as PM Sánchez faces political pressure.
Fifty years on, Aitor Aguirre and Sergio Manzanera recall their black armband protest against executions in Franco's Spain, the death threats, and a lifelong bond forged in courage.
A young British man, a Liverpool FC fan, has died in a suspected deliberate hit-and-run in Tenerife. Spanish authorities are investigating the incident as a potential murder. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Spanish authorities are investigating if a research facility leak caused the African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, threatening the nation's vital pork export industry. Read the latest developments.
Australia's Socceroos face a formidable 2026 World Cup group with Spain, Croatia, and Ghana. Discover their strengths, the key challenges, and the path to the knockout stages.
The Trump administration's new 'Opening Fire' directive signals a drastic shift in US asylum policy, aiming to deter migrants through aggressive rhetoric and enforcement. Explore the human cost and legal implications.
Spanish police and Europol arrest three suspected members of the neo-Nazi terror group The Base in Castellón. The group's US leader, based in Russia, signals further 'resistance by any means necessary'. Read the full analysis.
A new report finds the UK's mandatory eVisa system is causing high stress, technical failures, and exclusion for migrants. Learn the risks of a digital-only ID.
Spanish police investigate two minors after a horrific video shows them setting a homeless man's hair on fire in Seville. The incident has sparked national outrage and a potential hate crime probe.
Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands lead a growing boycott of Eurovision 2026 after Israel is allowed to compete. Read the full statements and see which other countries are joining.
Leading human rights organisations urge FIFA to address serious concerns over migrant worker welfare and policing ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America. Read the full report.
The landmark trial of 24 aid workers accused of helping migrants enter Greece is set to begin in Lesbos. Follow the case that raises critical questions about humanitarian aid and border security.
Spain's women's football team reaffirmed their world dominance, beating Germany 3-0 to retain the Nations League title in front of a record Madrid crowd. Read the full match report.
Spanish authorities deploy hundreds to contain an African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, linked to contaminated food. The nation's €8.8bn pork export industry faces immediate risk.
A smuggling kingpin who made £287,000 using London taxi drivers to transport migrants to Kent for illegal Channel crossings has been jailed for nearly 11 years. Read the full investigation.
Spanish police arrest three suspected members of the Base, a banned neo-Nazi terror group, seizing weapons and training gear. The cell had direct links to the group's US founder.