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Man Kills Parents in Almería, Spain
A 25-year-old man of Maghrebi origin has been arrested after fatally shooting his parents in El Ejido, Almería. The incident also left four other people seriously injured, including a baby.
Former Prosecutor Charged in Jack Smith Report Leak
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is under investigation for money laundering as part of the Plus Ultra case. The report was allegedly saved under the file name "Bundt Cake Recipe."
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Shooting Leaves Three Seriously Injured, Including Child
A shooting incident in El Ejido, Almeria, has resulted in two fatalities and four injuries. Among the injured are two infants. This marks the first shooting in the region in two years. At least two people were killed in a shooting spree in El Ejido, Spain. The attack occurred late last night and police are investigating the incident. A shooting incident in the Balearic Islands resulted in serious injuries for two adults and a two-year-old girl.
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Spanish Social Economy Business Turnover Reached 11.1% of GDP
The turnover of the Social Economy in Spain reached 11.1% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023. This data was reported by the National Statistics Institute (INE). In 2023, the turnover of Spain's Social Economy businesses represented 11.1% of the national GDP.
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Spanish Fishing Vessel Sighted Near Coast
The fishing vessel LOS PALMEROS, flagged in Spain, was sighted on May 19, 2026, at 07:23:35 CEST.
Spanish Election Campaign Begins
Isabel Díaz Ayuso has declared the start of the election campaign aimed at removing Pedro Sánchez from power.
NectarCAM Camera Designed For Gamma Ray Detection
The NectarCAM is a Cherenkov camera designed to detect gamma rays with energies between 80 GeV and 50 TeV. It will be equipped on nine medium-sized telescopes for the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory.
Anthropic Highlights AI Cybersecurity Stock Leaders
Morocco has showcased its advancements and ambitions in digital technology and cybersecurity during an event in Madrid. The study notes that cybersecurity leaders are investing in AI and agentic defenses to counter escalating AI-enabled threats.
Spanish Government Rules Out Attack in Ursa Major Sinking
The Spanish government has ruled out an attack as the cause for the sinking of the Russian vessel Ursa Major off the coast of Cartagena. The vessel sank near the port of Cartagena.
Migrant Arrivals in Spain Decrease Significantly
6,782 migrants arrived in Spain by small boat between January 1 and May 15, 2026.