Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
New 25 percent tax proposed for flipping properties, foreigner deportations decrease, Sabadell bank rejects improved BBVA takeover bid, and more news from Spain on Wednesday October 1st.
Day: October 1, 2025
Dozens killed after powerful earthquake strikes Philippines
The magnitude 6.9 quake killed at least 69 people, and the death toll is expected to rise.
Israel attacks kill at least 17 in Gaza as ceasefire plan hangs in balance
There is no respite for Palestinians bombarded and forced to flee Gaza City under heavy Israeli bombardment.
South Africa’s ambassador to France found dead in Paris
Emmanuel Nkosinathi Mthethwa, known as Nathi Mthethwa, had been reported missing on Monday evening
China replaces senior diplomat as questions persist on his whereabouts
China has named Liu Haixing, a diplomat with experience in European affairs, at the top of its International Department.
John Coustas takes his cue from world’s largest shipowner as China alone delivers on future fuel promise
Major container ship player wonders aloud why China is not investing in LNG as a transitional fuel
Moldova’s vote sets it on EU course but deep political rifts remain
Sunday’s elections in Moldova marked a defining moment in the country’s democratic journey. Amid deep political divisions and heavy foreign interference, the vote offered Moldovans a clear choice between turning east or west. They delivered a decisive…
Permanent layoffs, millions unpaid: US government faces most serious shutdown in six years – here’s why
The US federal government shut down after President Trump and Congress failed to agree on a spending bill, marking the first shutdown since 2019. This critical dispute centers on Democrats’ demands for healthcare subsidies, affecting hundreds of thousa…
Indonesian rescue workers ‘racing against time’ in search for dozens in rubble of collapsed school – AP News
Indonesian rescue workers ‘racing against time’ in search for dozens in rubble of collapsed school AP NewsAt least 91 students remain buried in rubble 2 days after school collapse in Indonesia NBC NewsIndonesia earthquake slows ef…
Australia pulls dozens of sunscreen brands from shelves as SPF scandal deepens
Regulator questions SPF tests conducted by American lab