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Moroccan migrants arrested over alleged sexual assaults in Ceuta

Two men have been remanded in custody over alleged sexual assaults on minors, while a judge has ordered the deportation of a third.

12/08/2026

Earth News

What time will the solar eclipse be visible in my city in Spain on 12 August?

The total solar eclipse will cross Spain this Wednesday at sunset, peaking around 8.30 pm. See when it will be visible in each city, where it is total, and its peak in Madrid and Barcelona.

12/08/2026

Space

Musk's SpaceX booked a 17th-century palace to watch Spain's eclipse

The aerospace company reserved a 17th-century palace hotel in northern Spain more than a year in advance, fuelling rumours that Musk would attend the eclipse in person.

12/08/2026

Europe News

Morocco accuses Spain of assaulting migrants crossing into Ceuta

Morocco's National Human Rights Council condemns mistreatment "out of sight of the cameras", while Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi says Rabat still claims sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla.

12/08/2026

Culture news

How Christopher Columbus used an eclipse to save his life in Jamaica

Stranded on Jamaica and close to starvation, the navigator studied astronomical tables and accurately predicted a lunar eclipse that he used to carry favour with the indigenous Taínos.

12/08/2026

Health news

How to protect your eyes while watching the solar eclipse 

As thousands of people prepare to watch a solar eclipse on 12 August, eye-health experts are urging viewers to use proper protective eyewear to avoid potentially serious damage to their vision.

11/08/2026

Earth News

Europe’s grid operators plan for dip in solar power during the eclipse

While many are excitedly awaiting the eclipse, for the solar industry it’s a bit of a headache.

11/08/2026

Europe News

How the securitarian agenda came to dominate EU migration policy

The Ceuta migrant influx exposed how the political right-wing now dominates EU migration policy, with even left-wing leaders adopting a security-first approach as progressive policies are increasingly isolated.

11/08/2026

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Spain’s Huelva blaze threatens homes, 800 evacuated amid severe drought

A massive wildfire in Spain’s Huelva province has forced 800 evacuations, burned around 20,000 hectares and comes during Europe’s worsening drought crisis.

11/08/2026

Culture news

10 books, 9 films and 8 songs about eclipses

With the 12 August total solar eclipse in sight, remember this cosmic event has long shaped culture, as spectacle and storytelling tool. Here is a cultural selection inspired by it.

11/08/2026

Travel News

Dog-friendly beaches in Spain: Where to swim with your pet this summer

Spain has more than 100 dog-friendly beaches. Before travelling with your pet, check which stretches of sand allow dogs and the local rules in each area.

11/08/2026

Europe News

Ceuta leader wants migrant detention centre after mass influx

Some 72,000 migrants breached the border in an unprecedented and deadly rush between 30-31 July, with 70,000 having since returned to Morocco, according to Spanish government figures.

10/08/2026

Europe News

Firefighters struggle to put out three wildfires in southwestern Spain

Europe has suffered a succession of heatwaves and droughts this year, which scientists say have been aggravated by human-generated climate change.

10/08/2026

Europe News

Italy-Spain fallout: United by geography, divided by politics

Italy and Spain's Schengen border spat over Ceuta has exposed a deeper migration rift, as domestic politics and rising far-right rivals harden both sides' positions.

10/08/2026

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Firefighters battle wildfire in eastern Spain's Castellón

More than 300 firefighters and 21 aircraft are battling a wildfire in Tírig, eastern Spain, which has burned 810 hectares since breaking out on Friday.

10/08/2026

Space

Spain's Balearics face double whammy of eclipse tourists and wildfires

The Spanish government is deploying tens of thousands of soldiers, police officers and rescue workers to the Balearic Islands, as authorities brace for both a surge of eclipse tourists and a heightened risk of wildfires this week.

10/08/2026