'El Gordo' lottery in Spain spreads Christmas riches worth $2.8 billion

In Spain, incessant rain persists with the arrival of Storm Konrad, affecting several provinces with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow. Buying a home in Spain now requires a family's entire income for over 6 years, with prices exceeding net incomes. The Barcelona branch of Spain's Popular Party suggests banning burqas in schools and health centers, while Air France-KLM and Lufthansa compete to acquire a stake in Spain's Air Europa, offering significant investments and debt...

The captain of the Solong container ship has been arrested for gross negligence manslaughter following a collision with the US oil tanker Stena Immaculate in the North Sea. A criminal investigation by Humberside Police and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency is ongoing, with the 59-year-old captain currently in custody. 13 out of 14 Solong sailors have been rescued, with one feared deceased, while concerns arise for marine wildlife due to potential fuel leaks from the...

The heads of US and Russian spy agencies, CIA chief John Ratcliffe and SVR head Sergei Naryshkin, have agreed to maintain regular contact to ease tensions in US-Russia relations, marking the first such communication in years. The call aimed to promote international stability and security while reducing confrontation between Moscow and Washington, coinciding with Ukraine's support for a US-proposed ceasefire and immediate negotiations with Russia. This development follows US President Donald Trump's efforts to end...

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Liverpool boss Arne Slot described their Champions League shootout loss to Paris St-Germain as the best game he has ever been involved in, despite their exit from the competition. The match ended in a 4-1 defeat on penalties after a 1-1 draw on aggregate, with Liverpool missing key chances. Trent Alexander-Arnold is doubtful for the upcoming Carabao Cup final against Newcastle due to a knee injury sustained in the game. Full Article

U.S. President Donald Trump implemented 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, leading to swift counter-measures from the European Union, which will impose tariffs on $28.33 billion worth of U.S. goods in April. The EU's response includes re-imposing suspended tariffs and introducing new measures to protect businesses, workers, and consumers, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stating a willingness to negotiate. The move has sparked criticism from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who...