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2 Spanish tourists suspected of graffiti in Raj, vandalising metro depot in Delhi
Two Spanish nationals who briefly visited India in July have emerged as prime suspects in a case of illegal graffiti at Yamuna Bank metro station, Delhi Police have found. The probe has revealed that the men allegedly sneaked into the metro depot...

Spanish Navy marines and European crews join fight as wildfires enter ninth day
Date Published: 18/08/2025 Despite reinforcements from both the Spanish Navy and neighbouring countries, the flames still rage across vast stretches of the country. Castilla y León remains the worst-hit region, with over 20 active fires across...

Real Betis Eyes Antony’s Return Amid Financial Hurdles
SEVILLE, Spain — Real Betis remains hopeful of securing the return of winger Antony from Manchester United after his successful loan spell last season, according to sporting director Manu Fajardo. Antony, 25, who previously reignited his career at...

Norway’s wealth fund excludes 6 more Israeli companies linked to West Bank, Gaza
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, will exclude another six Israeli companies with connections to the West Bank and Gaza from its portfolio following an ethics review, it said on Monday. The $2 trillion wealth fund did not name...

We are not your slaves, Spanish grandparents tell their children
Every morning, an army of grandparents emerges onto the streets of central Madrid’s Arganzuela residential district. Pushing babies in prams, toddlers in buggies or helping preschoolers manoeuvre on scooters and bicycles, these pensioners are...

UK tourists in Spain, Italy and Greece told they 'must' carry €115 in cash on them
UK tourists travelling to Europe have been advised to carry only small amounts of cash. British holidaymakers venturing to the European Union have been cautioned about the risks associated with carrying large sums of money during their summer...
US court enforces another Spanish renewables award
Shutterstock, Andromeda stock A US court has enforced an Energy Charter Treaty award ordering Spain to pay more than €34 million to Luxembourgish and French private equity investors for rolling back renewable energy subsidies – the latest in a...
Nacha’s Payments Innovation Alliance releases Spanish-language resources
Monday, August 18, 2025 — 17:13:48 (UTC) Aug 18, 2025 10:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time Nacha’s Payments Innovation Alliance Releases Spanish-Language Resources to Help Prevent Consumer Financial Fraud RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nacha’s Payments...
TRUMP EFFECT: A Running List of New U.S. Investment in President Trump’s Second Term
Since President Donald J. Trump took office, his unwavering commitment to revitalizing American industry has spurred trillions of dollars of investments in U.S. manufacturing, production, and innovation — and the list only continues to grow. Here...

Four dead as Spain hit by worst wildfires on record in 45C heatwave
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Nigeria News14 minutes ago Tinubu Appoints GTBank’s Former Director As PenCom Chairman President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a former executive director at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), Opeyemi Agbaje, as the new chairman of the...
Naija News reports that his appointment follows the seven-day ultimatum issued by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The NLC had demanded the immediate reconstitution of PenCom’s governing board, warning of an industrial action should the...

A Defining Investment Climate: Global Shifts and Puerto Rico's Four Transformational Pillars for Growth
Investment Climate Update As 2025 progresses, the global economy finds itself in a fragile balance: inflation is retreating, yet growth remains uneven. Tariff tensions and energy realignments are reshaping supply chains, while demographic...

Trump declares himself the CEO of the US and raises business investment to nearly $4 Trillion
The office of president of the United States entails being the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, among many other responsibilities. For Donald Trump — his whole life an aggressive and ambitious businessman before becoming a politician — that...

Profile: Meet lawyer-turned-finance guru Opeyemi Agbaje, Tinubu’s PENCOM chair
Opeyemi Agbaje is a finance, investment, and strategy professional with a multi-disciplinary career encompassing law, banking and finance, academia, and consulting in the areas of economy, policy, business strategy, and leadership, with over 40...

Desperate leaked texts from ex mob boss John Gilligan reveal what his life is like behind bars in Spain
The Irish gangster who was tried for the murder of journalist Veronica Guerin has reportedly been begging for money across WhatsApp groups from prison. John Gilligan, 73, from Dublin, was imprisoned in Alicante, Spain after he was discovered...

Hurricane Erin could bring end to UK dry spell with rain after bank holiday weekend
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More US investment in Premier League than other major football leagues
Monday 18 August 2025 3:00 pm | Updated: Monday 18 August 2025 12:26 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 15: Shahid...

New Spanish tapas bar in works in Safety Harbor
SAFETY HARBOR — A Spanish tapas bar is on its way, after the City Commission recently approved a waiver for the sale of alcohol. The owners, Christina Sanchez Miller and Michael Miller, plan to open the restaurant at 246 Second St. N., which has...

Family office founder promotes investing with ‘joy and emotion’
High in the Swiss Alps, far from the heat gripping much of continental Europe, David Frederik von Rosen-von Hoevel appears on a video call, in a sports cap, his tone relaxed. Despite having built a billion-dollar family office through high-risk...

Europe wildfires map: Spain deploys nearly 2,000 soldiers to tackle major blazes
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