5 d. ago Bored Brits admit urge to 'live like the Spanish' – and plan to bring siesta to UK

Us Brits are some of the most stressed in Europe - so it's no wonder why the Spanish-style mindset is beginning to be adopted over here. Swapping a sad sarnie for siesta, is it time for spontaneous summer...

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6 d. ago Beautiful Spanish seaside town named best place for expats to live

A city in the Costa del Sol has been named the top destination for expats considering a move to Spain, highlighting its easy-going lifestyle and excellent weather

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1 week ago ‘I quit the UK to live on a Spanish island and now my rent is less than £300’

Olivia Mamode started a new life in Menorca and was amazed at how cheap it is

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2 w. ago Seize Gaza, or make it uninhabitable. That’s Netanyahu’s plan – and either way he wins | Yair Wallach

The talk of a major new offensive may be strategic bluster, but either way it serves a purpose. It shows extremist policy is now mainstreamAfter two months of daily bombings, raids and a total blockade preventing the entry of food and medication to Gaza, Israel approved a military plan on Monday it claims will bring about the final destruction of Hamas. The intensified offensive by the Israel Defense Forces will aim to occupy large parts of the strip and maintain a permanent Israeli presence there. It has been dubbed Operation Gideon’s Chariots – but it might be more accurate to call it the Roadmap to Hell. More of the population would be forced into an ever-shrinking “humanitarian zone”, while Israel explores options for their permanent displacement from the strip altogether.While Israeli officials explain that the renewed onslaught would help to release hostages, it is abundantly clear that intensifying military operations would only put them at greater risk. Hostages’ families ha...

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3 w. ago UK snack scene gets a spicy makeover as Brits embrace Indian

New research has revealed the snacks that Brits are most bored of - and it seems the nation is tucking into a very different kind of flavour instead

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3 w. ago Spain and Portugal power cut live: Spanish PM hopes power will return soon and tells public to minimise travel and not speculate

Electricity consumption in Spain gradually going back up as grid operator restores energy in more parts of the countryExplainer: what happened and what caused it?Have you been affected by the power outages?We are just getting a line from Reuters news agency saying that the Conclave to elect new pope will start on 7 May, according to its source.We have not independently verified this report. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Spain and Portugal power outage live: Spanish electricity supply slowly returning as officials rule out cyber

Electricity consumption in Spain gradually going back up as grid operator restores energy in more parts of the countryHave you been affected by the power outages?We are just getting a line from Reuters news agency saying that the Conclave to elect new pope will start on 7 May, according to its source.We have not independently verified this report. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago What TV channel is Barcelona v Real Madrid? How to watch Copa del Rey final in the UK

Spanish cup final TV and live stream details

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4 w. ago What channel is Barcelona v Real Madrid? How to watch Copa del Rey final in the UK

Spanish cup final TV and live stream details

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