Today weather in Madrid
18° Sunny Mild temperatures are expected in Madrid Today, peaking at around 17 °C and dropping to 6 °C by night. It’ll be quite breezy in Madrid Today with average wind speeds of 22 km/h.
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Month: April 2026
Why isn’t Artemis II landing on the Moon?
The most powerful rocket ever built by Nasa is carrying the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years. But it’s not actually landing on the lunar surface. That’s because the Artemis program is using this second mission, Artemis II, to prepare for a potential lunar landing by 2028 – as a […]
Continue ReadingSaharan dust storm turns sky red over holiday island of Crete
A powerful storm front that lashed Greece over the past 24 hours has brought gale-force winds and flooding that left one man dead and turned the sky over Crete a deep red. The sky’s surreal red hues were reminiscent of apocalyptic scenes over Crete where the storm that hit the island with gale-force winds combined […]
Continue ReadingWhat has Trump achieved so far in the Iran war? His goals in check
US President Donald Trump during his “perseverance speech” on April 1st in the White House.Image: keystone analysis The reactions at home and abroad to the US President’s TV address are predominantly negative. Right? April 2, 2026, 8:52 p.mApril 2, 2026, 8:52 p.m follow me His address to the nation lasted just 19 minutes. Expectations of […]
Continue Reading5 ways Trump could destroy NATO – POLITICO
Scenario 2 — Act as a spoiler Trump could also choose to make life difficult for allies inside NATO without going in all guns blazing. That’s already happening in a limited way. The U.S. has exploited the fact that all policy documents in NATO working committees are approved unanimously to block reports on softer issues […]
Continue ReadingFriedrich Merz wants to deport most of the Syrians – Switzerland is following suit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz received Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Berlin earlier this week.Image: keystone / EPA / FILIP SINGER Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa wants most of his compatriots to return from Germany. Switzerland is also planning a return program for Syrian citizens. April 2, 2026, 8:36 p.mApril 2, 2026, 8:36 p.m follow […]
Continue ReadingRos Atkins on…the cost of the Iran war
The US-Israel war with Iran is into its second month – and there’s increased attention on how much money America is spending on the conflict. Recently, the Trump administration signalled it would be requesting further funds. But there are increasing demands for greater transparency over how much the war is costing. The BBC’s Analysis Editor […]
Continue ReadingPope Leo revives traditional Holy Week ritual of washing feet of priests
Pope Leo XIV has washed the feet of 12 priests in the traditional Holy Thursday ritual, restoring a tradition his predecessor had broken by including laypeople and non-Christians in ceremonies at prisons, juvenile detention halls and centres for asylum seekers. The priests included 11 ordained by Leo last year, along with the Rev Renzo Chiesa, […]
Continue ReadingDog rescued in New Zealand after a week in the wild
Lost in New Zealand’s Alps for a week – then a dog is finally rescued. A call for donations made this possible. April 2, 2026, 7:22 p.mApril 2, 2026, 7:22 p.m Anna-Lena Janzen / t-online An article by On Tuesday, Border Collie Molly was rescued in the remote Southern Alps on New Zealand’s South Island […]
Continue ReadingSaharan dust storm turns Greek sky red as winds and flooding leave 1 person dead
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch A powerful storm front that lashed Greece over the past 24 hours brought gale force winds and flooding that left one man dead and turned the sky over Crete […]
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