Spanish Wildfire Death Toll Rises to 12 as Evacuation Routes Become "Death Traps"
A devastating wildfire in southern Spain has claimed 12 lives and left 23 people missing, with authorities revealing that many victims perished after taking alternative evacuation routes that turned into deadly traps.
The blaze has been tearing through the bone-dry mountainsides around Los Gallardos and Bedar in the Andalucía region, forcing residents to make split-second decisions between fleeing or sheltering in place — choices that have proven fatal for some.
EU Unblocks €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine as Zelensky Arrives in Cyprus
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed the European Union's formal approval of a €90 billion support loan for Ukraine, after months of deadlock caused by Hungary's veto.
The funding package, which had been stalled by outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, was formally adopted by EU leaders alongside a new sanctions package targeting Russia.
The Mercosur Deal: A Direct Threat to European Farmers and Democratic Accountability
The EU–Mercosur trade deal represents a fundamental threat to European farmers, food standards, and democratic accountability. By opening EU markets to agricultural imports produced under weaker environmental and welfare rules, the agreement creates an uneven playing field that places family farms at risk. The decision to refer the deal to the European Court is a necessary step in challenging a trade policy that many believe sacrifices rural communities and food security in favour of multinational interests.
Aaron Joyce, Newswire, L.T.T Media; January 21, 2026