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Local Spain
16-06-2025
- Climate
- Local Spain
'Up to 43 degrees': Spain braces for scorching second half of June
It may still be the last days of spring but Spain is preparing for a scorching week that experts believe will see summer-like temperatures and could last for the rest of the month. A mass of warm air will settle over Spain from Monday, causing the mercury to soar to values more typical of mid-July or August. El Tiempo reporting suggests it could cause the first official heatwave of the summer. 'Temperatures of up to 43 degrees are expected,' Nacho Espinós, an expert at Meteored, told 20 Minutos. 'The data confirms that temperatures are well above average for this time of year.' This follows news that mainland Spain recently recorded its hottest May day ever, with average temperatures over 24C, according to state weather agency Aemet. For at least the rest of the week, the heat will be intense and widespread, except on the Cantabrian coast where sea breezes will mitigate the temperatures. 'Everything seems to indicate that the Cantabrian coast will be spared the extreme heat that will affect the rest of the peninsula, as the breeze will be key to preventing temperatures from soaring,' Meteored sources state, giving San Sebastián as an example, where forecasts indicate the Basque city will more manageable highs of 25 degrees between Wednesday and Thursday. Seville could reach 43 degrees and Cordoba 41, while in other parts of the Guadalquivir valley temperatures could rise even beyond that. In the Guadiana valley, the heat will also be extreme, with temperatures above 40 degrees in many towns and cities in Extremadura. In central Spain, such as in Madrid, temperatures will reach 38 degrees. Though heat will be intense in most areas of the country, the highest temperatures are forecast in the south-west of the peninsula. In eastern Spain along the Mediterranean coast, humidity will make the heat feel much more intense. This heat blast will last at least a week and could stay for the rest of the month, forecasts say. 'Temperatures will be well above normal throughout next week,' Espinós explains. 'The maps point to a very hot second half of the month, but there's still a lot of uncertainty for the last few days.'
eNCA
15-06-2025
- Politics
- eNCA
Woman arrested over alleged links to Colombia presidential candidate shooting
BOGOTA - A woman arrested Saturday in southern Colombia was suspected of being involved in the attempted murder of presidential candidate Miguel Uribe, police said. Uribe, a 39-year-old conservative senator, was shot twice in the head and once in the leg while giving a speech in a park on June 7 in western Bogota. The alleged shooter, a 15-year-old boy, and an accomplice who was accused of participating in the "logistics" of the attack had already been arrested. On Saturday, a police source informed AFP of a woman suspected of having links to the attack who was arrested in the Amazon region of Caqueta. "In the next few hours, they will transfer her to Bogota," the police source said, without providing further details. The other two detainees, heavily guarded in a prosecutor's bunker, are accused of homicide and carrying weapons. The minor, identified as the alleged gunman, pleaded not guilty to the charges on Tuesday. According to a report Saturday in Colombian magazine Semana, he said he was offered 20 million pesos (more than $4,800) to kill the politician. The newspaper El Tiempo also reported that one of the accused named a criminal who lives in Ecuador and controls a drug dealing area in Bogota as the alleged mastermind. Uribe remained hospitalized in intensive care, though he showed some signs of improvement this past week, doctors said Wednesday. President Gustavo Petro said the senator's improving health "cannot be explained by science." "He should be dead... and what's happening is that he's recovering," Petro said Saturday. Uribe's party, the opposition Democratic Center, temporarily suspended its campaign events for the 2026 presidential elections on Friday. Uribe has been a strong critic of Petro, Colombia's first left-wing president, who sought in vain to make peace with the country's various remaining armed groups.
France 24
15-06-2025
- Politics
- France 24
Woman arrested over alleged links to Colombia presidential candidate shooting
Uribe, a 39-year-old conservative senator, was shot twice in the head and once in the leg while giving a speech in a park on June 7 in western Bogota. The alleged shooter, a 15-year-old boy, and an accomplice who was accused of participating in the "logistics" of the attack had already been arrested. On Saturday, a police source informed AFP of a woman -- suspected of having links to the attack -- who was arrested in the Amazon region of Caqueta. "In the next few hours, they will transfer her to Bogota," the police source said, without providing further details. The other two detainees, heavily guarded in a prosecutor's bunker, are accused of homicide and carrying weapons. The minor, identified as the alleged gunman, pleaded not guilty to the charges on Tuesday. According to a report Saturday in Colombian magazine Semana, he said he was offered 20 million pesos (more than $4,800) to kill the politician. The newspaper El Tiempo also reported that one of the accused named a criminal who lives in Ecuador and controls a drug dealing area in Bogota as the alleged mastermind. Uribe remained hospitalized in intensive care, though he showed some signs of improvement this past week, doctors said Wednesday. President Gustavo Petro said the senator's improving health "cannot be explained by science." "He should be dead... and what's happening is that he's recovering," Petro said Saturday. Uribe's party, the opposition Democratic Center, temporarily suspended its campaign events for the 2026 presidential elections on Friday. Uribe has been a strong critic of Petro, Colombia's first left-wing president, who sought in vain to make peace with the country's various remaining armed groups.
Int'l Business Times
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Trump Demands Swift Action As Israeli Strike Claims General Hossein Salami
In a major escalation in the Middle East, Israel launched a sweeping air offensive on June 13 targeting nearly 100 nuclear and military sites across Iran. Among those killed in the strikes was General Hossein Salami, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), marking one of the most significant blows to Iran's military leadership in years. In an interview with ABC News earlier today, former U.S. President Donald Trump praised the Israeli assault, calling it "excellent." He added, "We gave them a chance, and they didn't take it," according to CNN. The airstrikes, aimed at crippling Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities, hit high-value sites including the Natanz nuclear facility. According to a Deutsche Welle report, the strikes killed multiple high-ranking officials, including six researchers and 25 scientists believed to be involved in Iran's nuclear weapons program. Following the attack, Trump issued a stern warning: "Iran must make a deal before there is nothing left." In a statement on Truth Social, he wrote: "I have given Iran chance after chance to make a deal. I have told them, in the strongest of terms: 'Just do it.' But no matter how hard they tried, no matter how close they were, they just couldn't do it." Reiterating his threat of further military action, Trump stated, "I told them it would be much worse than anything they ever knew, expected, or heard. The U.S. makes the best and most deadly military equipment in the world, and Israel has a lot of it—and will have even more. They know how to use it," according to Deutsche Welle. Later, referencing the expired ultimatum he gave Iran earlier this year, Trump added, "They should have done it! Today is day 61. I told them what they had to do, but they didn't get it. Now they have, perhaps, a second chance," according to RBC. Trump's statements come after months of diplomatic efforts. In March, he sent a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, offering to begin negotiations while warning of "serious consequences" if Tehran continued to enrich uranium beyond acceptable limits. The 60-day window he set for compliance has now passed without any agreement. Despite stalled talks, both nations had engaged in at least five rounds of discussions aimed at persuading Iran to halt its uranium enrichment, according to El Tiempo. Iran, however, has held firm that its enrichment—currently at 60% purity—is non-negotiable. This level far exceeds the 3.67% limit imposed by the 2015 nuclear deal but is still below the 90% threshold needed for weapons-grade material. Another meeting between the U.S. and Iran is expected this coming Sunday in Muscat, Oman, where Iran plans to submit a new proposal after rejecting the latest U.S. draft, citing a failure to address its core interests, El Tiempo reports. Global concern over the deteriorating situation is growing. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, speaking in Stockholm, stressed, "It is very important for Israel's allies to work together to reduce tensions," calling the situation the "number one priority of the day," according to Deutsche Welle. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also expressed alarm, describing the situation as "deeply concerning" and calling on all parties to de-escalate and avoid further retaliation. In a particularly pointed message, Trump condemned Iran's hardliners, stating, "Some hardline Iranians spoke bravely about their intentions to continue with their nuclear program, but they didn't know what was about to happen. All of them are dead now," according to Deutsche Welle. He went on to warn of more destruction if Iran fails to cooperate: "There has already been great death and destruction, but there is still time to end this massacre. The next attacks will be even more brutal. Iran must reach an agreement before there is nothing left, and save what was once known as the Persian Empire. No more death, no more destruction—JUST DO IT, BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE," he declared, according to El Tiempo. The June 13 Israeli strike followed an earlier attack this month that targeted IRGC headquarters in Tehran and additional nuclear research facilities. El Tiempo reports that Israel views Iran as one of its most dangerous regional adversaries. Several previous attempts at dialogue have broken down, as Iran vowed to increase uranium enrichment in defiance of Western pressure—angering both Washington and Tel Aviv. In its analysis, the Tribune de Genève warned of the wider implications of the escalating conflict. "Trump skillfully positioned his pieces on this new explosive chessboard of the Middle East," the paper wrote, adding that the restrained official response from Washington was more symbolic than strategic. "Which of the two risks is worse?" it asked, cautioning of an increasingly volatile path ahead.
Vancouver Sun
30-05-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Canadian man who disappeared after going swimming in Mexico washes up dead
A 31-year-old Canadian man has been found dead at Mexico's Zicatela Beach in Puerto Escondido. Braydon Bretzer was reportedly with American citizen Chris Ankele when the pair were last seen swimming in the water on Sunday, May 25, according to Mexican publication Ahora Oaxaca Noticias . Authorities said witnesses saw a current pulling them away and they drifted out to sea before disappearing, Daily Mail reported . Ankele has been missing since Sunday, Mexican publication Milenio reported . Search and rescue efforts began later that evening . Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The beach is a well-known surfing spot, per travel website Lonely Planet's review of the location. 'Nonsurfers beware: the waters here have a lethal undertow and are not safe for the boardless, or beginner surfers either,' the site warns. According to authorities, Zicatela is not suitable for swimming, 'especially during swells, which cause dangerous currents and waves up to three meters high,' local publication El Tiempo reported . In a statement to National Post, Global Affairs Canada spokesperson Charlotte MacLeod said the agency 'is aware of the death of a Canadian citizen in Mexico' and 'extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.' 'Consular officials are in contact with local authorities and are providing consular assistance,' said MacLeod, adding that no more information can be disclosed at this time due to privacy considerations. On May 26, Puerto Escondido Lifeguards said there were two people missing at sea in a social media post. They cautioned beach-goers against walking along Zicatela Beach and said to avoid getting into the water. Videos shared by the account on Instagram showed white-capped waves slamming down onto the shore. A post shared by SalvavidasLifeguard PuertoEscondido (@salvavidas_lifeguard_puertoesc) The Municipal Government of San Pedro Mixtepec said a search for the tourists was underway in the area, in a post on Facebook on May 27 around noon. It urged 'tourist service providers to stay informed about the weather conditions.' It also said that locals should 'avoid entering the sea' and listen to instructions from lifeguards. Later on May 27, Mexican publication El Tiempo reported that the body of Bretzer was found at the beach. A video circulating online showed the moment his body was located by a search team, per Daily Mail . Local authorities said search efforts for Ankele are ongoing. Graeme Bouvier organized a GoFundMe on behalf of the Bretzer family. 'Braydon's sudden passing has left a deep hole in the hearts of all who knew and loved him,' says the webpage. 'Braydon lived life to the fullest. He had a contagious energy, and a heart that made space for everyone. He was loved by many — he made people feel seen, valued, and cared for.' Bouvier did not immediately respond to National Post's request for comment. Funds are being raised to help support Bretzer's family, going towards costs such as travel and memorial expenses. On May 30, more than $20,000 had been donated. The family said that excess funds will go to charities that Bretzer loved, such as Street Cat Rescue Program Inc., the webpage says. A LinkedIn page for a Canadian man from Saskatoon with the same name as Bretzer shows that he was working as a marketing consultant. He attended Athabasca University, earning a bachelor's of business degree in 2016. In his bio, he said his interests included soccer, basketball, golf and hiking. Another interest he listed was travelling, having been to '25 countries and counting.' He also said he was a 'huge cat guy.' Under a section for water activities, the Canadian federal government's travel advisory for Mexico states: 'Coastal waters can be dangerous. Riptides are common and powerful waves make swimming and water sports dangerous. Several drownings occur each year. Many beaches don't have warning flags to indicate unsafe conditions and they don't always have lifeguards on duty.' There have been other fatalities at the popular Puerto Escondido beach. In April, Miguel Angel Robles, 22, drowned there, Daily Mail and news site reported . In 2019, Brazilian bodyboarder and kitesurfer Rafael Piccoli died while surfing the waves during a large swell, Surfline reported . He reportedly hit the bottom of the ocean floor, which knocked him unconscious before he drowned. Similarly, in 2021, Spanish surfer Oscar Serra also died while surfing after reportedly falling from a top wave and hitting the bottom of the sea, per Duke Surf . In 2023, 33-year-old Romanian tourist Andra Kitsu drowned, The U.S. Sun reported . Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
