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"Anything that happens too fast and too intensely has side effects." RM, the leader of K-pop sensation talks to EL PAÍS about the price of success, the history of his country and collecting art
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Brendan Fraser retreated from cinema after being groped by the ex-president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. While he is nominated for a Golden Globe Award, he will not be attending the ceremony, which is going ahead despite numerous scandals
BREAKING: The Madrid region is once again under a state of alarm. The Spanish Cabinet opted for the measure, which permits for limits on movement, after failing to reach an agreement on coronavirus restrictions with the regional administration
The third and final round of a coronavirus prevalence study has confirmed that 5.2% of residents of Spain have developed antibodies for the virus. The rate was higher for healthcare and emergency service workers, and employees of senior residences
More than 920 people in Spain have been arrested for breaking the rules of the coronavirus lockdown since the state of alarm was declared 10 days ago. Authorities also warned that "dozens" of cyberattacks were tying to take advantage of the crisis
Former president of Brazil, talks to about the threat to democracy in Brazil, and his future plans: "I need to prove that all the processes against me are falsehoods, lies, inventions by the media and the prosecution services" ow.ly/PeNT50xmZ67
Spain has announced that it is going to carry out a mass testing campaign in order to get a more realistic picture of the spread of the coronavirus. According to the Health Ministry, more than 90% of cases have not been registered
Julen Roselló search latest: Rescue teams located the lifeless body of the two-year-old at 1.25am on Saturday morning, after a 13 day mission to reach him in Málaga, southern Spain ow.ly/qZth30nsvVP
The former president of FC Barcelona, Josep Maria Bartomeu, was arrested on Monday as part of the ongoing investigation into a scandal know as “Barçagate,” involving the alleged smearing of players and opponents of the entrepreneur on social media
"Many of the things Assange is accused of – helping a source conceal their identity – are things that most diligent journalists would do." So writes , the former editor-in-chief of The Guardian, in this column for
British nationals traveling to Gibraltar from the UK will have to go through passport control, while Spaniards will be able to enter freely, if a new deal is cinched. The agreement would also give Gibraltarians open access to Spain and the Schengen Area
Have you heard of the Turkish celebrity chef "Salt Bae"? Much of Venezuela no doubt will have by today, after a video of President Nicolás Maduro enjoying a meal at his restaurant went viral, in the midst of the ongoing food crisis back home ow.ly/X72n30lRLbn
Latest coronavirus official updates:
- Deaths in Spain reach 1,720, with 28,572 infections
- Spanish government to ask Congress to approve extending state of alarm for 15 days
BREAKING: Spain saw 605 coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours, the lowest figure since March 24. Infections rose by just 3% day-on-day, the lowest rate since the epidemic began in Spain
"Serena has always been my role model because she transformed tennis. She took the game by storm and turned it into a sport that’s more aggressive, stronger and faster." Former world No.1 shares how Serena Williams has inspired her
Spain is preparing for a historic day. After more than four decades, the body of Francisco Franco will be removed this morning from the Valley of the Fallen and transferred to a cemetery in Madrid #exhumacionFranco ow.ly/PJVP50wSKyE
BREAKING: Spain sees a new daily record of coronavirus deaths, with 950 victims in 24 hours. Total fatalities since the crisis began now exceed 10,000
Spanish investigators have linked an attack on the North Korean embassy in Madrid to the CIA.
At least two of the 10 assailants who broke into the embassy and interrogated diplomatic staff have connections to the US intelligence agency ow.ly/nYtT30o2y4l
BREAKING: Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez announced on Saturday that the government intends to extend the state of alarm, which was declared three weeks ago in a bid to slow the coronavirus outbreak, until April 26
BREAKING: The Spanish Supreme Court has sentenced nine Catalan separatist leaders to between nine and 13 years in prison after finding them guilty of sedition in connection with the unilateral breakaway attempt of October 2017 ow.ly/gBbx50wKnqT
The number of coronavirus deaths in Spain has doubled within the space of three days – a rate not seen in either China or Italy. Spain is also seeing a much wider spread of Covid-19 than Italy, as previously unaffected regions see a rise in cases
Conditions on the Spanish rescue ship ‘Open Arms’ continue to deteriorate with the migrants on board becoming increasingly desperate to reach shore. Spain has offered the vessel two ports but the NGO is insisting on docking in Italy, just 800 meters away ow.ly/HiNV50vBFgi
The much-awaited deescalation of Spain’s coronavirus confinement measures will allow for citizens to recover their freedom of movement, but in stages. This is what will be allowed under each different phase
Spanish police say they have brought down a Russian empire built along the Mediterranean coast in the form of luxury homes, hotels and nightclubs. During the raids into the mafia network, officers found diamonds, a sniper rifle and €300,000 in cash
[1/7] The coronavirus is spread through the air, especially in indoor spaces, and scientists now openly acknowledge the role played by aerosols in the pandemic. EL PAÍS recreated three common settings to see how contagion works, and above all how to prevent it 👇
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The owner of the Spanish security company that allegedly spied on founder Julian Assange had a folder on his computer called "CIA." But these files did not appear in the initial copy made by police in 2019
Spain coronavirus update:
- Infections reach 5,700, with at least 136 deaths
- Seville City Hall cancels Easter processions
- Marbella closes beaches
- Closures of businesses such as cinemas and theaters expected to cost culture sector €3bn in a month english.elpais.com/society/2020-0
Leo Messi at tax fraud trial: “All I did was play soccer; I trusted my dad” ow.ly/ySPI300Q1uO
A Spanish judge has asked the US House Intelligence Committee to provide information regarding the alleged surveillance of Julian Assange and his visitors during his seven-year-long stay in the Ecuadorian embassy in London
Three protected witnesses have testified before a Spanish High Court judge that security company US Global was spying on founder Julian Assange for US intelligence services while he was living in the Ecuadorean embassy in London ow.ly/l8p550y0R5e
Madrid orders restaurants and bars to close from Saturday onward to slow coronavirus spread. There are more than 31,000 bars and restaurants in the Madrid region, according to an association from the sector
The head of the European Parliament has called on the EU to take action to help the 121 migrants aboard the Spanish rescue ship 'Open Arms': “The situation is serious and calls for immediate action” ow.ly/i9S250vsHfC
Mexican President López Obrador has come out in defense of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, and has asked that the US drop the charges against him: “If he is sentenced to the maximum penalty, we must start a campaign to tear down the Statue of Liberty”
- Spain’s daily death toll from the coronavirus stood at 517 on Monday
- The number of new infections rose by 2%, the lowest figure Spain has seen
- Although the figures continue to fluctuate, authorities maintain that the outbreak is on a downward trend
Spain has set a grim new record with 832 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours, up from 769 the previous day. And a study finds that the real number could be even higher.
Coronavirus latest:
- Daily coronavirus deaths fall to 288, the lowest figure since March 18
- Total death toll at 23,190
- Children under the age of 14 allowed out for the first time
- Health Ministry prepares report on lockdown transition
#ICYMI | Of the 35 current and former presidents named in the #PandoraPapers data leak, 14 are from Latin America – including Ecuador's leader, conservative former banker Guillermo Lasso
After 48 days of quarantine, residents of Spain will from Saturday be able to get out of the house for walks and exercise in the open air, but only observing certain timetables and according to age
“I’m in a different place in my life and that influences the character,” says Hayden Christensen, who is reprising his much-maligned 2000s role as Darth Vader in the newly released Disney + miniseries ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’
September is the likely target for getting Spain’s children back into schools, after their closure last month due to the coronavirus crisis. The group advising the government concluded: "It would not be prudent to open schools in the current circumstances"
It's spots instead of stripes at this crosswalk in the Galician city of A Coruña, as dairy farmers come up with a novel idea to connect city folk with the countryside ow.ly/AaPa30lCki0
Spain is the healthiest country in the world, according to a study of 169 nations by Bloomberg. Researchers attribute Spain's top marks to a healthy Mediterranean diet and strong public health system ow.ly/6lg630nPW2w
Spain’s strict coronavirus lockdown measures mean that children have not been able to leave their homes in more than a month. Experts report that
youngsters are suffering from anxiety, stress and weight problems as a result
“Let’s see if we can get rid of this virus.” Those were the words uttered this morning by Araceli Hidalgo, aged 96, the first person in Spain to receive the Covid-19 vaccine
BREAKING: In televised address, Pedro Sánchez announces that there will be a “cautious and progressive” deescalation of confinement measures in Spain from May 11, and that children will be able to leave the home under controlled conditions from April 27
BREAKING: Spain has overtaken China to become the country with the second-highest number of coronavirus fatalities in the world after Italy. The latest figures put the number of deaths at 3,434, above the 3,287 recorded in China
Ahead of his first official visit to Spain US President Barack Obama responds to questions from elpais.com/elpais/2016/07
Spanish tennis champion talks about winning his 13th French Open title: "Most people see me with the trophy here and think: so he’s won again. But the truth is that my daily life is much more difficult than it appears to be"
"Democracy not only has the right to defend itself, but also the obligation to do so" Editorial from ow.ly/HuQ930g2pk5
BREAKING: Spain continues downward trend of coronavirus deaths, with 674 reported in last 24 hours – a fall of 135 compared to Saturday. New infections also saw the lowest daily rise since the health crisis began
. : Alejandro González Iñárritu shares disappointment over Mexican President's meeting with Trump ow.ly/nXjG303QhOP
Spying on Julian Assange? Spanish police are investigating an alleged extortion case involving material taken at the Ecuadorean embassy in London, said WikiLeaks. ow.ly/tlZz50pKjuS
UPDATE: Coronavirus restrictions will be applied under the state of alarm in the municipalities of Alcobendas, Alcorcón, Fuenlabrada, Getafe, Leganés, Madrid, Móstoles, Parla and Torrejón de Ardoz. Alcalá de Henares is off the list thanks to improved data
The conversations between Julian Assange and his lawyers that were illicitly recorded while he was at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London could have been delivered to the CIA, according to the judge overseeing the spying case
How is the coronavirus spread through the air? And how can we stop it? looks at how the virus is transmitted via aerosols in three everyday scenarios. These simulations show that a person can become infected even when social distancing english.elpais.com/society/2020-1
Residente has released an eight-minute song that is a scathing attack of Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin. In the track, the Puerto Rican singer calls the 36-year-old a "racist" and "hair-dyed imbecile," while also criticizing the culture of celebrity
Around half of Spain's residents will find themselves under Phase 1 of the coronavirus deescalation plan on Monday. The government has published the details of this next step. Here are the answers to some of the most common questions about the changes
A total of 190,000 people have been confirmed to have the coronavirus in Spain, thanks to testing. But 10 of Spain’s 17 regions are also tracking at least 419,000 possible cases, who have not had tests but present compatible symptoms
’We would never, ever, translate Pablo Casado as “Paul Married,” nor would Jaime Mayor Oreja ever be referred to as “Jamie Bigger Ear.”’
English Edition editor examines a hoax photo of our front page that spread like wildfire on Twitter
Spain's parliament has approved laws expanding abortion and trans rights for teenagers, while making Spain the first country in Europe entitling workers to paid menstrual leave. The legislation overcame strong resistance from conservatives
Lawfully wedded – First gay union of National Police officers held in Jerez cort.as/WmNx
Spain's transsexual beauty queen @angelaponceof has been inundated with abuse since being named Miss Spain. Her critics joke "men have a representative in Miss Universe" but the model has stood firm, calling for education against "prejudice and violence" ow.ly/aqBW30mBfgF
From the favela to the world. The artist Kdu dos Anjos has been smiling since the prestigious architecture website ArchDaily nominated his home as Building of the Year 2023. His little dwelling is a 66-square-meter brick house located in a narrow alleyway
Starting today, around half of Spain's residents will find themselves under Phase 1 of the coronavirus deescalation plan. Here is an overview of what is allowed under this stage – from travel to second residences to social gatherings
British authorities have agreed to let a Spanish judge question WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange as a witness in a case involving allegations that a Spanish security firm spied on him while he was living in the Ecuadorian embassy in London. ow.ly/qjjT50xnXYA
Spanish people like to drink and smoke, so why will they have the highest life expectancy in the world by 2040? 'The Times' says it comes down to good sex and tapas ow.ly/OZyF30mxB8c
Coronavirus in Spain update:
- Spain registers 462 coronavirus deaths in just 24 hours, deadliest day yet
- Total number of cases in Spain has risen by 16% since Sunday
- Police warn about a massive email campaign aimed at Spanish healthcare workers
Hundreds of thousands take to the streets of Barcelona in favor of the unity of Spain ow.ly/iYNF30fIY9F
The 's Large Hadron Collider, which tries to answer fundamental questions about the universe, is functioning again after a three-year hiatus, and it has already delivered with “three never-before-seen particles”
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez has secured congressional support to extend the state of alarm, implemented on March 14 in a bid to combat the spread of the coronavirus, until May 9: “The general confinement will not be lifted until we are ready”
Spanish fireman Miguel Roldán helped rescue 5,000 migrants as a volunteer on the rescue ship 'Iuventa.' Now he is facing up to 20 years in prison for allegedly helping human traffickers: "Even one minute spent in jail for saving lives would be too much" ow.ly/2IWj30ohSiv
Have you seen the ‘Help Catalonia’ video? The Hechos blog breaks down the inaccuracies contained within ow.ly/BwVa30fVMjI
Spain has reached the main objective that governments from all over the world had set to tackle the coronavirus pandemic: fully vaccinating 70% of its population. This puts the country ahead of Germany (60%), France (59%) and the United States (52%)
Emails from the owner of a security firm employed at the Ecuador Embassy in London show he sold data about Julian Assange's defense strategy to the CIA. The U.S. sent an arrest warrant to the U.K. to foil the activist’s planned escape to continental Europe
Coronavirus latest:
- Daily coronavirus deaths fall to 268, down from 325 on Wednesday
- Three Spanish region reported no fatalities
- Total death toll now stands at 24,543
- A total of 112,050 coronavirus patients have recovered since beginning of crisis
EXCLUSIVE #PandoraPapers | Pep Guardiola held a bank account in Andorra until 2012, using a tax amnesty to regularize the undeclared funds he held there. The account remained open during the four years he was manager at FC Barcelona soccer club
Ecuadorian authorities have given the US permission to search one of the rooms Julian Assange used during his stay at the Ecuadorian embassy in London, and agreed to turn over any documents found in the search, according to a notice seen by ow.ly/szTh50u98zg
In wake of #MeToo Spanish women share shocking stories of sexual abuse with the hashtag #Cuéntalo as anger spreads over judges' ruling in Running of the Bulls gang rape case ow.ly/RizY30jKDwU
The number of overnight deaths from coronavirus in Spain has experienced a slight rise again, even as authorities prepare to ease restrictions for children who have been in confinement since mid-March.
Coronavirus latest:
- Daily fatalities fall to 102, lowest figure seen in two months
- Total deaths in Spain now at 27,563
- 539 new infections registered in 24 hours, but Health Ministry puts this increase down to increased testing
Anyone who reads 'The Oppermann Brothers' today will be shocked by Feuchtwanger’s acute descriptions of how Nazism persistently crept into every corner of life – a lesson that has all too obvious contemporary echoes
From today, the maximum speed on the majority of Spanish streets will be set at 30km/h. The measure is aimed at reducing road deaths – in nine of every 10 incidents where the vehicle speed is more than 50km/h, the victim loses their life
New Spanish animal rights documentary focuses on the bull's experience of a bullfight ow.ly/mmHr30eUYMp
BREAKING: A volcano in La Palma in Spain’s Canary Islands has erupted, sending plumes of smoke and ash into the air. The eruption followed a series of tremors, the largest measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale
BREAKING: After two days of talks with political leaders, Spain’s King Felipe announces that no candidate will be proposed for a fresh investiture vote, taking Spaniards almost certainly to a fourth general election in four years ow.ly/qlvv50wdPFQ
An international panel of forensic experts has concluded that Chilean poet Pablo Neruda was poisoned. That’s according to his nephew, Rodolfo Reyes, who said that tests found a "great quantity" of the powerful toxin 'Cloristridium botulinum' in his body
Weekly coronavirus figures dropped slightly in Spain, but epidemiological experts and the Health Ministry are not ruling out a strong uptick in cases in the coming days, as schools reopen and Spaniards return home from their summer vacation.
BREAKING: Socialist Party wins #SpanishElections, but falls short of absolute majority. With more than 85% of the vote counted, Pedro Sánchez's party has won 123 seats, with leftist parties victorious over right-wing Popular Party, Ciudadanos and Vox ow.ly/oWf650sTPUW
Armed with trash bags, brooms and rubber gloves, a group of Spanish teens on Sunday helped municipal workers clean up after protests against the coronavirus curfew: "My mother is a street sweeper and I know how hard it is to keep the city clean"
Daily coronavirus-related deaths in Spain fall to 143, the lowest figure since March 18
There’s no español without ñ... The character has its origins in the Middle Ages, and is the only one to have been created in Spain. retraces the history of this special letter and examines how it has become an icon of the language english.elpais.com/arts/2021-04-2
The Spanish government is gravely concerned about the migrant crisis in its North African exclave cities. Pedro Sánchez has already flown to Ceuta, and has promised the borders will be defended. He stopped short, however, of openly criticizing Morocco english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2
Zendaya's strong work ethic has made her one of Hollywood's biggest stars. At 14, she hired her own stylist. At 17, she demanded to be a producer on the show 'KC Undercover.' And now, at 26, she is commanding the world stage
France has entered unchartered territory. After five years of undisputed control of parliament, Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Ensemble alliance has lost its absolute majority
On May 10, barring any further extensions to the state of alarm, Spain will begin to ease the coronavirus confinement measures. But experts say this will not happen at the same speed: "There will be a series of small steps that might be faster or slower"
Spain has dethroned Italy to become the healthiest country in the world, according to the Bloomberg index. Four other European countries made it into the top 10: Iceland (third), Switzerland (fifth), Sweden (sixth) and Norway (ninth) ow.ly/m3kU30nQnf2
“The Catalan independence push: a catalogue of violence.” Symbolic intimidation on the streets went hand-in-hand with institutional violence, writes historian Joaquim Coll in this column from ow.ly/xmEG30jgAOv
At least three suspected Russian spies traveled to Barcelona between November 2016 and December 2017, according to information obtained by and . All three belong to an elite military group known as Unit 29155 ow.ly/mCfU50xIytz