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U.S. judge rejects Prince Andrew's bid to dismiss sex abuse accuser's lawsuit
Andrew has denied Giuffre's accusations that he forced her to have sex more than two decades ago.
UK PM Johnson apologises for attending lockdown party
"I know the rage they feel with me..."
Djokovic travelled across Europe before Australia trip, at odds with declaration
Djokovic's case provoked a row between Canberra and Belgrade and fuelled heated debate over mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies.
UK PM Johnson is "going nowhere", minister tells parliament
Questioned about reports of a "bring your own booze" party.
WHO warns against treating Covid-19 like flu
Europe saw more than 7 million newly-reported cases in the first week of 2022.
Heathrow hit by Omicron cancellations in December
The airport said "significant doubt" remained over the speed of any recovery.
Spain's PharmaMar says potential COVID-19 treatment shows efficacy against Omicron
The drug is being tested in final Phase III trials on patients.
Sterling hits highest since February 2020 versus euro
Analysts said the currency has strengthened since mid-December.
UK's Virgin Media O2 customers will not face roaming charges in Spain
O2 and Virgin Media customers would be able to use data, calls and texts just as they would in the UK.
Spain's government to limit retail price of COVID antigen tests
The higher price of antigen tests in Spain during the surge of the Omicron variant have raised protests.
Spain's Sanchez suggests tracking pandemic differently as COVID lethality has fallen
COVID-19's lethality has fallen.
With peak yet to come, Europe's healthcare creaks under Omicron's rapid spread
"Pprimary care can perform neither their contact tracing and vaccination campaign duties adequately, nor their ordinary activities."
Spain's 14-day COVID-19 rate rises to 2,722 per 100,000
The number of cases of coronavirus rose by 242,440 on Friday compared with Wednesday.
Mallorca and Spain way ahead for UK holiday bookings
Almost a third of holidaymakers intend going to Spain.
Jet2 bookings for Mallorca take off after UK travel relaxation
Bookings returning to pre-pandemic levels.
Dog custody: Spain to consider pets' welfare in divorce battles
Now a judge has to determine where the animal will fare better.
Bearing Christmas cheer but no sweets, the Three Wise Men return to Madrid
This year many towns and villages have allowed festivities to go ahead with various restrictions.
Sick leave in the Balearics has increased by 270%
Doctors are being overwhelmed by the administration of sick leave procedures.
Unanimous agreement for classroom teaching
The school term starts on Monday next week.
Foreign tourism to Spain soars in November, still well below 2019 levels
Foreign tourists numbers were still only 72% of those seen in October 2019.
Spain's 14-day COVID-19 infection rate rises to 2,295 per 100,000
Spain's Health Ministry reported a new record in the national 14-day COVID-19 infection rate.
4,400 migrants lost at sea bound for Spain in 2021, double previous year
Spain does not keep figures for people who die trying to reach its shores.
Vaccination is priority strategy for Spain's government
Hopeful that sick leave won't affect health and education.
Opposition demand scientific evidence for outdoor mask-wearing
Congress is due to debate the mask-wearing decree.
New Year party on hold
The sudden arrival of Omicron has brought a surge in coronavirus cases across the globe.
Big rise in inflation across Spain
Electricity fees drove the annual price index to the 32-year high.
Tourism minister stresses that Spain is a "safe destination"
Being seen that Omicron cases "begin to decline in a rapid way".
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver are finally divorced
Proceedings began 10 years ago.
Spain picks QEV as frontrunner for Nissan's Barcelona plant
Catalonia-based engineering group QEV plans to turn the facility into a hub for electric vehicles.
World nations try to balance Omicron restrictions while keeping economies open
Political leaders in some nations, fearful of the economic impact of keeping so many workers at home, were considering shortening the period required for isolation.
Government and Communities study whether to shorten the quarantine for COVID
The measure has already been implemented in the United States due to the avalanche of infections of new variant.
Spain's COVID-19 infections soar after Christmas
Spain was largely spared the rampant wave of infections that led several Northern European countries to toughen curbs in the autumn.
British government says no new COVID curbs for England in 2021
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson continues to resist new measures.
Desmond Tutu dies aged 90
From a generation of outstanding South Africans "who have bequeathed us a liberated South Africa".
La Palma volcano eruption declared over after three months of destruction
Lava now covers 1,219 hectares - equivalent to roughly 1,500 soccer pitches
Archbishop of Canterbury praises volunteers helping refugees in Christmas sermon
“It’s not politics, it’s simply humanity."
Shun polarisation, try dialogue to heal divided world, pope says at Christmas
He asked people not to be indifferent to the plight of migrant
Muted Christmas joy in La Palma evacuees' caravan as volcano falls silent
"No matter how low you feel, at this time of the year you must be strong for the children because they are excited about Christmas," said the 22-year-old mother of two.
Germany declares Balearics and Spain high risk for Covid
Recommendation against non-essential travel, but not a ban.
Sánchez - no return to March 2020 measures
The situation is different because of "massive vaccination" in Spain.