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Social media split over opinions on 'f****** class' Irish crowd chant for Oasis Dublin show
Oasis returned to Ireland to perform for the first time in 17 years in front of a rapturous atmosphere in front of more than 80,000 fans at Croke Park on Saturday (August 16). This was the first of two sell-out shows for brothers Liam and Noel...

"No shortcuts, only hard work" - Cristiano Ronaldo sends message on social media ahead of Al-Nassr's Saudi Super Cup S/F
Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a strong message ahead of Al-Nassr's Saudi Super Cup semifinal against Al-Ittihad. The Portuguese superstar is keen on winning silverware at the club after managing just one trophy in the last three years. Taking to his...

The timeless streets of Madrid
The first time I was in Madrid, I only spent a night as a layover en route to somewhere else. I got to see a bit of the Spanish capital in its night time glow. It was drizzling and chilly. My friend and I visited a few historic landmarks and...

Holidaymakers issued alert for deadly disease in Spanish tourism hotspot
The Catalan Department for Health has issued a stark warning, revealing that 21 per cent of animal attacks in the region are now deemed "risky" for disease transmission. The authority has highlighted bats carrying rabies as a particular concern....

Marcus Rashford's Barcelona Debut in La Liga: What Spanish Media Said
The Spanish media have given their feelings on Marcus Rashford after the departed Manchester United outcast made his long-awaited La Liga debut on Saturday afternoon. The 27-year-old came off the bench and played 22 minutes as Barcelona...

The US axes Spain’s busiest port from key Asia trade route as tit-for-tat diplomatic war heats up
THE United States has expelled Spain’s largest port from a crucial shipping route connecting America with Asia. The Port of Algeciras, Spain’s busiest cargo hub handling over 100 million tonnes annually, was unceremoniously dropped from a...

RENFE announces plans to connect Spain to Paris, Milan, Berlin and Lisbon
RENFE are cleary the major rail operators in Europe, and they have developed leading trains capable of up to 330 kmh. RENFE’ s modern Talgo AVRIL fleet is designed for high-speed, cross-border travel, making it well-suited for the proposed night...

Travellers issued alert for deadly disease in Spanish holiday hotspot
The Catalan Department for Health has issued a warning as 21% of animal attacks in the area are now considered to be "risky" for disease transmission. Bats with rabies are a particular concern according to the authority. It urged people in...

Family objections holding back organ donations despite 400,000 pledges, says health minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Objections from organ donors’ next of kin remain one of the main challenges for organ donation in the country, where over 10,000 patients are still on the waiting list for transplants, according to Health Minister Datuk Seri...

Digital Signage Market Size to Reach USD 42.30 Billion in 2032
(MENAFN- Navistrat Analytics) August 16, 2025 -The growing penetration of smart cities and ongoing infrastructure development are key drivers for revenue growth of the digital signage market. As governments and urban planners increasingly invest...

Next-Gen Biometric Authentication Market Size to Reach USD 177.03 billion in 2032
(MENAFN- Navistrat Analytics) August 15, 2025- The growing need for secure and contactless authentication is a major factor driving revenue growth in the next-generation biometric authentication market. Data from the Internet Crime Complaint...

Army Deployed As Wildfires Rage in Western Spain amid Heatwave
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed a coordination meeting was held to manage firefighting efforts, AFP reported. France and Italy have dispatched water bombers to assist at an air base near Salamanca. “The government continues to work to fight...

Tata Motors Re-enters South African Market with Fresh Line-up and EV Push
Auto News After a six-year break, Tata Motors is set to relaunch in South Africa on 19 August, partnering with Motus Holdings Ltd as its exclusive distributor. Image caption: Tata Motors is set to relaunch in South Africa on 19 August with models...

How we survived a Spanish holiday with our teenagers
They’ve packed too much, surely? The cabin crew do not look thrilled as I try to help squeeze each bag into the overhead lockers or the footwells under the seats in front. My 19-year-old has brought five and a half bikinis – we are away for a week...

From Somalia to Spain’s Balearic Islands: A journey along one of the most dangerous migration routes in the world
Sahra and Samia’s story begins on a farm in Somalia that no longer exists. Things were going well for them: Sahra, a 55-year-old mother, successfully ran a small livestock and crop business. That is, until her brother — the only adult man in the...

Police, military take steps to protect Defence Minister – Threat against Sturge
News Darren Bahaw 2 Hrs Ago Minister of Defence Wayne Sturge, speaks at a post-Cabinet press conference at Cabildo Chambers, Port of Spain on May 22. At right are Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and Minister of Homeland Security Roger...

Governor rewards member of victorious D’Tigress with N30m, duplex
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State on Friday in Abakaliki, the state capital rewarded a member of the victorious Nigeria’s D’Tigress Basketball team from the state, Blessing Ejifor, with a state honour, N30 million, and a duplex at the Civil...

5 Essential King Of The Hill Episodes Everyone Should Watch At Least Once
Cartoon sitcoms about families have become somewhat commonplace over the years, with many trying to copy the success of the mega-hit "The Simpsons." "King of the Hill" is among the best, and truly stands on its own. Unlike many other sitcoms...

AAP MP Kang urges MEA to act on stranded Indians in Spain
AAP MP from Punjab, Malvinder Singh Kang, has written to external affairs minister S Jaishankar, seeking his urgent intervention to resolve the problems being faced by several Indian nationals stranded in Spain due to delays in passport renewal...

Spanish tourist’s act of heroism celebrated across China
Marta Santana dives in to save child being swept away. Credit: Viral video Weibo Marta Santana, a 31-year-old Spanish tourist in China, has became an Internet sensation after bravely rescuing a child from drowning in the Tuo River in Hunan...