Spain’s government has imposed a €64 million (about $75 million) fine on Airbnb for listing short-term rental properties without proper authorization, authorities announced on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. The penalty was issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Social Rights and Agenda 2030, which determined that thousands of tourist rental listings lacked required registration numbers or displayed numbers that did…
The Mexican government has imposed new import tariffs on more than 1,400 products from China and other Asian nations, with rates reaching as high as 50%. The move, outlined in the government’s 2025 budget proposal, is designed to protect domestic industries and ease the impact of tariffs placed on Mexico by the United States. Officials said the decision is particularly…
A Long-Awaited Reunion Prince Harry and King Charles have shared their first face-to-face meeting in more than a year, signaling a possible thaw in strained family relations. The Duke of Sussex met his father at Clarence House in London, where they spent nearly an hour together in private. The meeting followed weeks of speculation about whether the two would see…
On September 8, 2025, a freight train operated by Canadian Pacific Kansas City of Mexico collided with a double-decker passenger bus, causing at least 10 deaths and leaving more than 50 people injured. The accident occurred in Atlacomulco, an industrial municipality located about 80 miles (130 kilometers) northwest of Mexico City, at a railroad crossing with no protective barriers or…
Downtown Disruption During Rush Hour Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, was partially evacuated on Tuesday after construction workers unearthed a 500-pound World War II-era bomb in the city center. Authorities quickly sealed off several blocks, including a major bridge spanning the Danube River. Public transportation and traffic were halted during the morning rush hour as a precaution. The explosive was…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reappeared on the international stage with a high-profile trip to China, his first visit to the country in six years. His arrival coincided with a large-scale military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, where he stood beside President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin. The…
Fatal Derailment During Rush Hour Lisbon was shaken by tragedy when the historic Glória Funicular derailed during rush hour, leaving at least 15 dead and 18 injured. Among the injured was a child, according to early reports. The cable-pulled tram, which for generations has carried both locals and visitors, came off its tracks and crashed into a nearby building. Emergency…
