Spain / Portugal / Morocco: severe storms contrast with extreme cold in north and east Europe

13 Feb 2026
Severe storms across southern Europe and north-west Africa have forced mass evacuations and widespread emergency responses. Storm Leonardo brought intense flooding to Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with rivers reaching record levels and transport…

Cuba: minister resigns after saying there are no beggars in the country

17 Jul 2025
Labour and social security minister Marta Feito Cabrera has resigned following widespread backlash over her comments denying the existence of poverty and homelessness in Cuba. Speaking in the National Assembly, Feito claimed that…

Immigration minister resigns over Rwanda proposals

07 Dec 2023
Robert Jenrick has resigned as the UK's immigration minister due to disagreements about the Government's new proposed Rwanda legislation, which he believes does not offer sufficient protections to end legal challenges that hinder…