World Aug 02 Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge after most migrants leave the Spanish territory Most of the 60,000 migrants who swam, scrambled and later charged into the tiny Spanish exclave in North Africa this week had walked back to Morocco by Sunday, but some stayed on in the hills surrounding the city.
World Aug 01 Spain installs sea barrier on Ceuta's border with Morocco after frontier rush that killed 67 At least 67 migrants died, including some who drowned and others who were killed in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier, the Spanish government said Saturday.
World Jul 31 Most of the 60,000 migrants who crossed into territory of Ceuta have left voluntarily, Spain says Many young Moroccans who crossed into Ceuta told The Associated Press that they had hoped to find better work opportunities in Spain but were returning given the mayhem in Ceuta.
World Jul 31 What to know about the Spanish enclave of Ceuta as migrant arrivals from Morocco spike Thousands of migrants have streamed into the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta in North Africa from Morocco, with at least 18 dying in the attempt, prompting Spain to deploy its military to restore the border.
World Jul 10 Wildfire devastates southern Spain expat community, killing at least 12 with 23 missing The blaze, one of Spain's deadliest wildfires, broke out late Thursday in a semi-arid area near the Sierra de Los Filabres mountains in Almeria province, as the country has been dealing with soaring temperatures.
World Jun 08 Pope's historic speech to Spain's parliament demands respect for migrants, gets 7-minute ovation Spain's lawmakers have given Pope Leo XIV a lengthy standing ovation after his historic address to parliament. This marks a new level of acceptance of the Catholic Church in largely secular Spain.
World Jun 08 Pope Leo urges Spanish bishops to provide reparations to abuse survivors Leo told Spanish bishops the entire church community should have an "ever more determined commitment to prevention and a culture of care.”…
World Jun 06 Pope Leo XIV warns against 'fanning the flames of polarization' on first papal visit to Spain in 15 years Pope Leo XIV urged Spaniards on Saturday to stop “fanning the flames of polarization” as he arrived in Spain at a moment of political turmoil for the Socialist-led government and a credibility crisis for the Catholic Church.
World May 10 Passengers evacuate MV Hondius cruise ship following hantavirus outbreak Passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship began flying home Sunday aboard military and government planes after the vessel anchored in the Canary Islands.
World May 08 Spain prepares for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands The World Health Organization considers the risk to the wider public from the outbreak as low.