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Wildfires force thousands to flee in France, Spain and Portugal as heatwave grips southern Europe

France has called in EU firefighting aircraft after a major blaze near Perpignan burned 4,600 hectares, while Portugal and Spain remain on high alert as temperatures climb above 40C

Europe swelters under extreme heat: Dozens drown in France, red alerts in Spain and Italy, record temperatures in Britain

Last night was the hottest ever recorded in France, while a nuclear power plant was shut down as a precaution. Five people drowned in Germany, and temperatures of up to 40°C are expected in parts of southern Britain

The ‘Omega block’ heatwave scorching Europe: at least 18 dead in France as Britain, France and Spain face record temperatures

Red alert in 12 cities in Italy; schools closed in France as temperatures reached 42 degrees Celsius in some areas - What is the “Omega Block” phenomenon?

The inauguration of the Sagrada Família envisioned by Gaudí: the Pope, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, and Sánchez in attendance

The head of the Roman Catholic Church will bless the 172-meter-high Tower of Jesus Christ, which was completed last February

Britain, France and Spain are “sweltering” at 39°C — when the high temperatures will ease

Temperatures reminiscent of August or never before recorded at this time of year in Western Europe

Activists from the Gaza flotilla arrive in Spain amid clashes – Police use batons & shove people inside the airport (videos)

The six activists were returning from Turkey - Four people were arrested for resisting authority

Mango founder’s son arrested for his father’s death

Isaac Andic had died in December 2024 after falling from a cliff near Barcelona

TUI Group: Greece and Spain are the most favored destinations from last-minute bookings

Greece and Spain are emerging as the big winners of last-minute bookings for this summer, as geopolitical uncertainty and the war in Iran are changing the travel habits of European tourists

Mystery over Russian ship that sank in the Mediterranean, reportedly carrying nuclear reactors to North Korea

The Ursa Major sank, after a series of explosions, off the coast of Cartagena on 23 December 2024

Spain begins the legalization of hundreds of thousands of migrants without residence permits

The process will start this week and be completed on June 30

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