Globo Madrid - The latest news from Madrid, Spain and around the world, 24/7

Madrid -

IN THE NEWS

Morocco quake kills more than 1,000 people

Morocco quake kills more than 1,000 people

Morocco's deadliest earthquake in decades has killed over 1,000 people, authorities said Saturday, causing widespread damage and sending terrified residents and tourists scrambling to safety in the middle of the night.

Read more
Seven-try Italy thrash Namibia in World Cup opener

Seven-try Italy thrash Namibia in World Cup opener

Italy cruised to a seven-try bonus-point 52-8 victory over Namibia in their Rugby World Cup Pool A opener in Saint-Etienne on Saturday.

Read more
'Historic' EU-Mid East-India trade plan launched

'Historic' EU-Mid East-India trade plan launched

A broad alliance of states on Saturday unveiled ambitious plans to create a modern-day Spice Route linking Europe, the Middle East and India, boosting trade ties with potentially wide-ranging geopolitical implications.

Read more
G20 leaders paper over divisions on Ukraine, climate

G20 leaders paper over divisions on Ukraine, climate

G20 leaders papered over deep divisions on the war in Ukraine and tackling climate change Saturday, avoiding direct criticism of Moscow and any concrete pledge to phase out polluting fossil fuels.

Read more
Morocco quake leaves hearts and heritage broken

Morocco quake leaves hearts and heritage broken

Hafida Sahraouia surveyed the rubble after an earthquake ripped through the historic Jewish quarter, part of the old city in Morocco's tourist centre of Marrakesh.

Read more
UK police arrest escaped terror suspect in London

UK police arrest escaped terror suspect in London

UK police on Saturday arrested a terror suspect who escaped from a London prison earlier this week, sparking a nationwide manhunt.

Read more
France avoid 'panic' to show Rugby World Cup credentials

France avoid 'panic' to show Rugby World Cup credentials

Expectations surrounding hosts France before the Rugby World Cup were sky-high and the way they managed to bounce back from a turgid first 50 minutes in Friday's opening game with New Zealand underlined their potential.

Read more
Rescues underway in Greek towns cut off by floods

Rescues underway in Greek towns cut off by floods

Firefighters backed by the army were rescuing hundreds of people Saturday in villages in central Greece blocked off by floods that have claimed at least 10 lives.

Read more
Morocco quake kills more than 800 people

Morocco quake kills more than 800 people

Morocco's deadliest earthquake in decades has killed at least 820 people, officials said Saturday, causing widespread damage and sending terrified residents and tourists scrambling to safety in the middle of the night.

Read more
Martin smashes lap record to claim San Marino MotoGP pole

Martin smashes lap record to claim San Marino MotoGP pole

Jorge Martin will start the San Marino and Rimini Riviera MotoGP in pole position after smashing the lap record at Misano Adriatico in Saturday's qualifying.

Read more