Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro

World

Polisario Front declares war on Morocco over Western Sahara region

A small part of Western Sahara is controlled by the self-proclaimed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. Now their army broke a 29-year-old ceasefire, declaring war on Morocco.

17 November 2020

Spain

Franco's family at war with Spain over control of his summer house

The former dictator's Galicia residence Pazo de Meirás was obtained through fraud and extortion, the government claims

8 July 2020

Syria

Turkey shoots down two Syrian government warplanes

Two of Syrian warplanes were shot down by Turkish forces inside northwest Syria, the country's official news agency SANA reported on Sunday. Earlier that day, pro-government Syrian forces downed a Turkish drone.

1 March 2020

Spain

Government before Christmas? Spain's PM holds talks with Catalan party

Spain's acting Prime Minister and Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez meet pro-independence Catalan Party to unlock the political stalemate.

14 December 2019

Sudan

Meet the activist that explains climate change through Islam

Climate change activist Lina Yassir uses Islam to get her environmental message across in profoundly religious Sudan

10 December 2019

Finland

Finland's Sanna Marin becomes the world's youngest Prime Minister

Finland's Former Transport minister becomes the youngest serving head of government after Antti Rinne's resignation.

9 December 2019

New Zealand

New Zealand volcano: 'No signs of life' on White island, says Arden

Five New Zealanders as well as 23 visitors from Australia, nine from the US, two from the UK, four from Germany, two from China and one person from Malaysia were among those affected.

9 December 2019

USA

Uber received over 3,000 reports of sexual assault last year in the US

Out of the 3,000 cases of sexual assault reported, more than 1,500 involved non-consensual touching of a sexual body part and 235 non-consensual penetration. Nearly all were filed by women.

6 December 2019

Spain

Transport-related emissions from tourism could increase by 25%

The UNWTO calls for greater collaboration between the transport and the tourism sectors to fight #climatechange. #COP25

5 December 2019

France

Could France's strike erode the President's international leadership?

Trade unions called for a strike for an indefinite period that could bring the country to a standstill.

4 December 2019

Spain

COP25 Day 3: Activists call for big polluters to pay more

A small group of demonstrators today displayed banners asking "big polluters" to pay society for the damage they are doing to the planet. The protest took place on Wednesday morning.

4 December 2019

Spain

COP25: Cities claim their role in fighting climate change

The role of cities, the health risks caused by climate change and the critics to Madrid's mayor from indigenous leaders were some of the hot topics on the second day of COP25.

3 December 2019

Spain

COP25: UN Sec-Gen says planet is 'close to a point of no return'

The Climate Summit, which should lay the bases for a new phase of climate action, starts today in Madrid. #COP25 is the last UN climate meeting before 2020, when many nations must submit new action plans.

2 December 2019

Spain

Activist confronts Spanish far-right on gender violence declaration

On Monday, Vox refused to sign a declaration presented by Madrid's city council condemning violence against women.

26 November 2019

World News

EU Parliament debates a motion to declare climate emergency

European Union lawmakers are debating a motion that would declare a "climate emergency", just a week before the United Nations climate conference in Madrid. However, the declaration has raised criticism among environmental activists and organizations, that demand further action.

25 November 2019

Uruguay

Neck and neck: Uruguay presidential elections virtually tied

Uruguay's two main candidates were virtually tied after Sunday's general election

25 November 2019

China

Pro-democracy victory in Hong Kong puts pressure on leader Carrie Lam

Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam said on Mondat that she will "listen to the opinions of members of the public humbly and seriously reflect", after pro-democracy achieved a landslide victory in the District Council elections.

25 November 2019

Bolivia

Bolivia's interim President approves law to hold new general election

Bolivia's interim President Jeanine Áñez has enacted the law to appoint a new electoral board that will be tasked with setting a date for a general election. The bill will bar candidates from running if they have served two presidential terms.

24 November 2019

China

Joy at huge surge for pro-democracy candidates in Hong Kong elections

Voters sent a clear signal of support for the anti-government protests that have rocked the territory for more than five months.

24 November 2019

France

Two missing and hundreds of homes flooded in southern France

Two missing people, at least two injured and hundreds of homes flooded: heavy rain and storms hit the departments of Alpes-Maritimes and Var, in southeast France. The regions were put on red alert for storms and flooding on Saturday, and downgraded to orange alert on Sunday morning.

23 November 2019