La Palma Official Encourages Tourists Even as Volcano Eruption Continues
"[La Palma] is a safe island where there is life, where pupils go to school, where the baker keeps delivering bread every day," tourism chief Raúl Camacho said.
Shakira Wins Tax Dispute in Court Amid Pandora Papers Leak
The Spanish treasury has been ordered to reimburse Shakira for "a series of surcharges that the Tax Agency incorrectly collected."
La Palma Volcano Hurling Football-Sized Balls of Lava as Eruption Continues
"It's not over yet, we don't even know how long there is to go. We're in nature's hands," said Canary Islands' regional president Ángel Víctor Torres.
Incredible La Palma Volcano Satellite Photo Shows Lava Flowing for Miles
The volcano's red-hot lava hit the ocean this week, sending plumes of white steam into the air.
La Palma Volcano Erupts Again, Has So Far Destroyed 1,000 Buildings
Authorities reported "intense" activity in the area where the new eruptions occurred, sparking fears of the lava causing further destruction on the island.
Statue Depicting Drowning Girl Sparks Conversation About Sustainability
"Each decision we [make], we choose whether to sink or float," said Mexican hyperrealist artist Ruben Orozco.
La Palma Volcano Update As Video Shows Lava Hitting the Ocean
The lava's contact with the water has given rise to concerns about toxic gases and other related dangers.
Spanish Authorities Anxious as Volcano Lava Moves Toward Sea
Lava has devoured everything in its path, destroying 589 buildings and 13 miles of roads on La Palma. The lava now covers 637 acres, mostly farmland.
What Happens When Lava Hits the Ocean as Volcano's Flow Nears Atlantic
Lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano is approaching the coast with the risk of it hitting the ocean, bringing new potential dangers for the residents of La Palma.
La Palma Volcano Opens New Fissure as Nearly 7,000 Evacuate to Avoid Lava
Flights from local airlines were canceled after the latest eruption released a cloud of volcanic ash and gas.
La Palma Lava Flow 50 Feet High in Some Places, Fear It Will Move Inland
Scientists have said the lava flow could last for weeks or even months as it cools and spreads rather than flowing out to sea.
Incredible Aerial Images Capture the La Palma Volcano Mid-Eruption
The La Palma volcano has seen rivers of lava spewing from its mouth, with temperatures soaring to 1,000C as its plume soars more than two miles into the sky.
Tourists Still Arriving on Island As Residents Flee Erupting Volcano
A 40-foot high wall of molten lava slowly crept through the town of Todoque on Monday as evacuating residents tried to save their belongings.
Video Shows Lava Flowing Down Street After La Palma Volcanic Eruption
The flowing molten rock has destroyed homes and forced thousands to evacuate after the Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted.
Volcano's Lava Flow Forces Thousands on Small Island to Evacuate
Authorities plan to ask the European Union for disaster relief to help rebuild roads, waterways and homes destroyed by the flow.
Over 100 Arrested in Gang That Scammed Millions, Laundered Money to Mafia
In the last year alone, the gang is believed to have scammed 10 million euros in profit, according to Europol.
Dramatic Videos Show La Palma Volcano Erupting in Spain's Canary Islands
The eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano came after seismologists recorded more than 25,000 earthquakes in the area over the previous nine days.
Mob Attacks 20-Year-Old Gay Man, Carves Homophobic Slur Into His Flesh
Spanish police are investigating the incident as a hate crime, said a spokesman at a press conference.
2 Babies Discovered Switched in Hospital 20 Years Ago Due to 'Human Error'
"We haven't been able to find out who was to blame," Sara Alba, health chief of the northern La Rioja region in Spain, told reporters Tuesday.
Hooded Assailants Beat Gay Man, Carve 'F****t' on His Buttock: Report
The 20-year-old was viciously attacked when the men reportedly forced their way into his home on Sunday afternoon.
Wildfires in Spain Lit With 'Clear Intention' in Multiple Places
"They knew they were going to cause a lot of damage," said José González, the region's minister for rural areas.
Taliban Says 'We Can Control Terrorism,' Blames Kabul Airport Attack On U.S
ISIS-K, the Islamic State's affiliate in Afghanistan, claimed responsibility for that attack, the deadliest for the U.S. military since 2011.
Coastal Town Hit by 'Meteotsunami' As Streets Flooded, Boats Cast Adrift
The Santa Pola coastal community in Spain experienced a sharp rise in water levels, potentially caused by air pressure changes.
Spanish Official Calls for End to Shows After Bull Escapes Ring, Is Killed
The animal, which gored two people, died after it was repeatedly rammed with a car.
Teen to Have Fingers Amputated After Spider Bite Leaves Doctors Baffled
The 19-year-old British man was on holiday in Ibiza, Spain, when he was bitten by a crawling arachnid.
Private Jet Passenger Caught With 24 Suitcases Filled With Cocaine
Federal police discovered at least 50 packets of cocaine in the suitcases, weighing the equivalent of one ton.
Over 2,200 People Catch COVID After Going to Music Festivals
The three festivals, held in Catalonia, Spain, saw tens of thousands of attendees. COVID infections recorded afterwards were higher than expected.
YouTube Star Who Boasted About Buying Aston Martin Crashes It Days Later
Salva unveiled the car to fans declaring "dreams do come true." His dream ended soon after.
Shakira Tax Evasion Charges Explained As Singer Likely to Face Trial
Prosecutors say the Colombian singer has not paid around $16.4 million in taxes over three years in Spain.
Police Attending Noise Complaint Find Cat Had Turned On Stereo When Alone
The owner of the property was away from his residence as the music was loudly played in the early hours of Sunday morning.