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Six-year-old girl who went to see Lion King is family's sole survivor of Spanish train crash

The girl, who has not been officially named, suffered only a minor head wound. The family had been returning to their home in Aljaraque, on the Atlantic coast near Huelva, according to Spanish media.

Queen Letizia of Spain speaks with an injured girl during her visit to the Reina Sofia Hospital, following the deadly derailment of two high-speed trains near Adamuz, in Cordoba, Spain, January 20, 2026 (Illustrative).
Members of the Spanish Civil Guard, along with other emergency personnel, work next to one of the trains involved in the accident, at the site of a deadly derailment of two high-speed trains near Adamuz, in Cordoba, Spain, January 19, 2026.

Survivors recall horror of southern Spain train crash that killed at least 40 people

Members of the Spanish Civil Guard, along with other emergency personnel, work next to one of the trains involved in the accident, at the site of a deadly derailment of two high-speed trains near Adamuz, in Cordoba, Spain, January 19, 2026.

Thirty nine killed in high-speed train collision in southern Spain

Hezbollah supporters hold images of late former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and current leader Naim Qassem at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025.

Israel, Lebanon hold first senior-level talks in decades as US pushes engagement


Spanish parliament approves Israel arms embargo

Spain’s parliament approved an arms embargo on Israel, halting all weapons trade, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government intensifies measures against Israel over the Gaza conflict.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez looks on during a meeting inside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, September 3, 2025

Eight arrested, 20 police hurt in clashes at Spanish Palestine march

Eight arrested and 20 officers injured as pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police in Barcelona over Israel’s seizure of aid flotilla.

Protesters hold banners and Palestinian banners during a demonstration in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza strip, in Madrid on October 4, 2025.

Delays of up to 90 minutes at Madrid-Barajas airport due to security staff strike

Airlines urged passengers to arrive earlier at Madrid-Barajas, and the strike faces legal hurdles as its second day continues creating havoc.

Illustration: The departure area of Barajas Adolfo Suarez International Airport, photographed in 2022.

Spain's PM praises pro-Palestinian protesters as Vuelta race nears end

Pedro Sanchez endorsed anti-Israel protests that disrupted the Vuelta a España cycling race.

Cycling - Vuelta a Espana - Stage 21 - Madrid to Madrid - Spain - September 8, 2024 A rider of Team dsm-Firmenich PostNL rides past people with flags and banners in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict during the last stage of Spain

Explosion in Madrid injures 21, cause remains unknown

The blast happened at 3 p.m. in Vallecas, a south-central district of Madrid, according to emergency services.

Drone view of the Puerta de Alcala monument in Madrid, Spain, September 9, 2025.

Spain’s best-kept culinary secret: The city that makes Madrid look outdated

Once a grey industrial port, Bilbao is now a global design hub with top gastronomy, striking architecture, and an authentic vibe — all without the tourist crowds of Spain’s big cities.

Bilbao, Spain

Dressed as bleeding effigies of Bibi, Trump, 10,000 pro-Palestine protesters rally in Madrid 

This came just two days before the European Jewish Association Annual Conference, which began in Madrid on Monday.

 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather in the streets of Madrid.

Madrid woman arrested after allegedly selling her baby for €2000

The 37-year-old mother had reportedly lost custody of six children before selling her baby.

 Baby (Illustrative)

Diners left feeling ill after ‘duck’ at Chinese restaurant was actually a street pigeon

Authorities also found over 300kg of rotting meat.

 Street pigeon served to diners as duck.

Archaeologists uncover Charles III's lost canal amid Madrid's Metro expansion

Archaeological excavation reveals 30 meters of 18th-century canal used for transporting goods.

 Archaeologists uncover Charles III's lost canal amid Madrid's Metro expansion.