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UPDATE: Spain revises heatwave death toll up again to 1,047 deaths in nine days
HEATWAVE
The number of people who lost their lives due to heat-related causes during Spain’s scorching heatwave has been revised again by Spanish authorities from 679 deaths…
SRI LANKA CRISIS – More demonstrations erupt after army cracks down on Sri Lanka protesters
The Sri Lankan army Friday morning destroyed campsites and assaulted demonstrators in a violent crackdown near the Presidential Secretariat, sparking global outrage and more…
PAPUA NEW GUINEA ELECTIONS – Violence-marred elections conclude in Papua New Guinea
General elections in Papua New Guinea were wrapping up on Friday after three weeks of polling marred by episodes of violence across the country.
The polls opened on July 4 to…
Getting a medical certificate for Spanish residency: What you need to know
Getting a visa to temporarily live and work in Spain can be a tricky process if you’re a non-EU national, with everything from proof of high levels of income to medical insurance…
Climate change in Spain: How storks have given up migrating to live off garbage
Spain, like much of Europe, has been experiencing an intense heatwave over the last week with the hottest temperatures reaching 42°C – 43°C in Córdoba.
Sweating in sweltering…
Why Madrid is now the easiest place in Spain for under-35s to buy their first home
House prices have risen by an eye-watering 45 percent, and rents by 17 percent, across the EU since 2010, the latest figures released by the EU statistical office Eurostat reveal.…
BRAZIL VIOLENCE – Police raid on Rio de Janeiro slum leaves 18 dead
Eighteen people were fatally shot Thursday during a police operation against a gang of armed robbers in a sprawling Rio de Janeiro shantytown, Brazilian authorities said.
Sixteen…
ECUADOR DOLPHINS – Ecuador national park provides sanctuary for endangered Amazon river dolphin
A sanctuary in the heart of Ecuador’s remote and jungle-covered Yasuni National Park provides much-needed protection for the Amazon river dolphin, a species coveted as bait…
EURO 2022 – Germany overcome spirited Austria in Women’s Euro quarterfinal
Eight-time Women’s Euro champions Germany bested Austria 2-0 Thursday to advance to the semifinals for the 10th time, but the game was more competitive than the score would…
PANAMA PROTESTS – Anger over inflation, corruption spurs Panama’s biggest protests in decades
Panamanians angered over high prices of basic items and entrenched corruption have taken to the streets in a wave of anti-government protests that began two weeks ago and are…