
Beyond the Diploma: A Nation Seeks to Guard the Gateway to Skills
Spain’s government will limit openings of private vocational training centers via a decree to ensure quality and curb weak or low-value providers.

Spain’s government will limit openings of private vocational training centers via a decree to ensure quality and curb weak or low-value providers.

Manos Unidas warns that lasting peace is impossible while hunger and poverty persist, urging a broader vision of peace rooted in dignity, development, and access to basic needs.

Railway unions confirm strikes at Renfe and Adif on February 9–11 after an initial meeting with Transport Minister Óscar Puente ends without agreement, though talks are set to continue.

On World Cancer Day, the city council reaffirmed its commitment to cancer prevention, focusing on awareness, early detection, and community-based public health efforts.

Spain’s weather agency says Storm Leonardo will weaken soon, while another Atlantic system is expected to bring renewed rain, continuing a familiar winter pattern across the country.

Spain’s new BOE decree sets pension amounts for 2026, raising contributory, minimum, and non-contributory payments while adjusting the maximum pension ceiling in line with inflation and reform goals.

Andalucía is under red alert for heavy rain, prompting authorities to suspend medium-distance trains and cancel classes as preventive measures against flooding and severe weather risks.

Former PM Stephen Harper, at his official portrait unveiling in Ottawa, urged Canadians to cherish independence and unity, highlighting shared stewardship for the country’s future.

B.C. residents report unusual, deep noises from devices called “thumpers.” RCMP urge documentation as communities navigate the balance between technology and neighborhood peace.

Ontario steps in to help Toronto clear heavy snowbanks on major routes, allowing the city to focus its crews on residential streets and sidewalks after record snowfall.

Thousands of parents seek support as children face school closures, navigating education and care with community guidance and shared resilience.

National security units investigate chemicals and firearms in London, highlighting local disruption and broader safety concerns while authorities assess potential threats.

Rare night photography on Mars has revealed faint aurorae, deep surface openings, and distant cosmic visitors, offering a quieter view of the red planet.

Justice Minister Fraser rejects Alberta’s call for a larger role in judicial appointments, upholding the current federal process and reaffirming judicial independence.

DAA CEO Kenny Jacobs has stepped aside temporarily amid suspension and legal challenge, with the airport authority pausing its disciplinary investigation ahead of a High Court hearing.

A 6‑year‑old boy with autism drowned in a pool at a family gathering in Pilar; emergency responders could not save him and authorities are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy.

Almost 200 separatist fighters have been killed in Balochistan after coordinated militant attacks, with the total death toll exceeding 250 amid ongoing security operations.

At least 24 Palestinians, including children and aid workers, were killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, straining a fragile ceasefire and deepening humanitarian concerns.

The New START nuclear treaty between the US and Russia has expired, ending binding limits on their arsenals; UN chief calls it a grave moment for global peace and urges new talks.

The Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant in Matanzas has returned to generate 200 MW for Cuba’s National Electric System, marking a measured step toward improved grid stability.

A cousin of Spain’s king and an Irish fintech director were held over alleged links to a major drug seizure and suspected money-laundering, prompting cross-border investigations.

Iran and the U.S. will hold nuclear talks Friday in Muscat, Oman, amid high tensions and diplomatic uncertainties, as both sides seek dialogue despite recent strains.

President Erdogan’s visit to Saudi Arabia concluded with strengthened cooperation across energy, economy, and regional dialogue, marking new steps in Turkish‑Saudi relations.

President Catherine Connolly’s first official Belfast visit featured warm political greetings, community engagements, and a moment that went viral when she scored a backward basketball shot, though media access was limited.