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Catalonia declares independence from Spain

The Catalan Parliament has voted to declare independence from Spain in a dramatic move that will likely provoke retaliation from Madrid. IMAGE: People react as they watch on giant screens a......

Catalonia puts split from Spain on hold to pursue talks

Catalonia’s leader Carles Puigdemont has called for dialogue with Spain after suspending the formal declaration of the region’s independence. “I propose suspending the effects of......

McAfee antivirus creator dead in Spanish prison

John McAfee, the creator of the McAfee antivirus software, was found dead in a Spanish prison. He was 75. Photograph: John McAfee/Facebook Hours earlier, a Spanish court issued a preliminary......

Should Dahi Handi Be An Adventure Sport?

Given the fiercely competitive political environment, observers naturally associated an element of appeasement with the Shinde government's move, Shyam G Menon points out. IMAGE: A devotee breaks......

2 killed in stabbing spree in Finland

Police in Finland say they have shot a man who reportedly stabbed several people in the south-western city of Turku. Officials said two people have died while six others were injured in the......

Will gold prices bounce back?

Experts advise investors to buy at lower levels in the next few months and sell at the higher end of their range in the second half, reports Rajesh Bhayani. After a subdued Samvat 2073, gold is......

Take heart, all is NOT wrong with the economy

Inflation is down, growth is headed for recovery. RIL and subsidiary Jio are on an upswing. However, stressed loans and impending job losses are the dark clouds, says Devangshu Datta. The Monetary......

Whose Wedding Is Alia Bhatt Attending?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Meghna Goel/Instagram After completing her duties at Cannes, Alia Bhatt jetted off to Costa Brava in Spain to attend a wedding. Social media has a lot of pictures of Alia......

HORROR! HORROR! HORROR On OTT!

Deadly dolls, skeletons in the closet, haunted homes, this is just a warm-up on what to expect on OTT. Sukanya Verma gives us her OTT recommendations for the week. M3GANWhere to watch? Rent......

Footballer Dani Alves acquitted of rape charges

IMAGE: The Catalan high court said the original ruling presented "inconsistencies and contradictions". Photograph: Nacho Doce/Retuters The top court in Spain's Catalonia region said on Friday it......

PIX: Spain's first transgender football team

IMAGE: P.R. Sant Feliu Llobregat C - Fenix (Spain's first federated transgender soccer team to achieve federated status) captain Luck Ibanez speaks to his players before their first official......

Rafael Nadal reveals strong political views on Catalonia

'I don't understand Spain without Catalonia. I don't want to understand or see it' IMAGE: Fans display a banner as the teams and officals line up prior to the UEFA Champions League Group D match......

Catalonia crisis: Barcelona, Iniesta call for dialogue

IMAGE: Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi with Barcelona women’s team. Photograph: FC Barcelona/Twitter Barcelona have joined captain Andres Iniesta in calling for dialogue between the Spanish......

Football Extras: Pique tells off Catalonia supporters for insulting Spain

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: 'I asked for respect above everything, we have to all preach by example, anything that is a lack of respect should not......