The Global Herald News, Analysis & Reflection 
The row over Gibraltar heats up in Brexit talks as Theresa May shuts down claims she’s ready to go to war with Spain over the enclave. Meanwhile, French presidential candidate François Fillon draws scorn over his latest comments that he’s unable to save money on a monthly basis. Finally, there’s controversy in ladies’ golf – tournament leader Lexi Thompson is …
April, 2017
February, 2017
- 27 February
Mobile World Congress opens in Barcelona
Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN The world’s largest mobile conference opens in Barcelona Monday, with both new tech and retro throwbacks on offer. A budget proposal from the Trump administration is expected on his US federal department desks Monday, and British insurer Aviva asks its employees if they …
- 8 February
Airbnb overhauls rules in Barcelona
Airbnb has announced an overhaul of its rules in Barcelona, aimed at reducing the number of professional landlords using the site. From May, users will only be able to advertise a single property on the site. The changes are an effort to appease city authorities, who believe the site is behind a spike in rents. Also today, the French company …
January, 2017
- 16 January
Spanish police seize €10mn worth of vintage black-market arms, including anti-aircraft weapons
Among the 10-12,000 seized weapons some are capable of bringing down aircraft, says Spanish authorities. Among the weapons seized were vintage Smith & Wesson revolvers, CETME, Bergmann, and Beretta rifles, and even heavier anti-aircraft machine guns. Police arrested four men and woman – all Spanish nationals – who had been operating a sophisticated trafficking network under the front of a …
December, 2016
- 6 December
Xabi Alonso: Football’s ultimate winner
Bayern Munich’s Xabi Alonso is the football fan’s ultimate footballer. Alex Thomas speaks to the man who has won it all to find out what’s next.
September, 2016
- 12 September
Spain: Catalonia’s national day, an occasion to call for a referendum on independence
Subscribe to France 24 now : http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN Eduard Salsas, a Spanish lawyer at Madrid and Paris bars, gives us an overview of the political situation in Catalonia, in the light of the political turmoil in Spain. Visit our website : http://www.france24.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel : http://f24.my/youtubeEN Like …
October, 2014
- 2 October
Brownlee Brothers to Attend Opening of Round-the-World Sailing Race
Jonathan and Alistair Brownlee will be welcomed on board the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing boat on Saturday as part of the opening events of the Volvo Ocean Race. An in-port race in Alicante at the weekend will kickstart the nine month sailing race, which is the longest sporting event in the world. The in-port races provide points which count in the event …
June, 2014
- 9 June
FIFA World Cup 2014: Spain 23 Man Squad
Spain coach, Vicente Del Bosque, has selected his 23 man squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The Spanish side, which lifted the tournament in 2010, has a similar looking squad in 2014, with stars like Cesc Fabregas, Andrew Iniesta and David Silva heading up an exciting midfield. (click here for the 2010 squad) There is a place …
- 3 June
2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil: Group Stage Fixtures
There’s excitement building around the world, as the global game prepares for its major event: the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil kick’s off on Thursday 12th June 2014, when the hosts, Brazil, will be taking on Croatia in this year’s Group A curtain raiser. The 2014 Group stages include several eye-catching fixtures, including big European bouts Spain v Holland …
April, 2014
- 29 April
Jenson Button Retires from Fuerteventura Triathlon After Early Lead
Formula 1 driver Jenson Button was forced to retire from a major triathlon competition in Fuerteventura at the weekend, after a promising start against world beating elite athletes. The world champion left the water alongside professional triathletes and competed well in the 90km cycling course before retiring from the run section with a leg issue. Thousands of extra fans turned …
