Spain’s sleek,Ferrari-red iryo trains.

When a country’s trains are this good,why would you rent a car?

Spain has one of the best rail networks in Europe:ditch the rental car and enjoy a hassle-free holiday.

  • Kerry van der Jagt

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French President Emmanuel Macron holds a meeting in Paris on Thursday with representatives of industries affected by the US tariffs.

‘Brutal’:Macron vows to protect Europe after US lands shock trade blow

The French president has called on EU nations to stop all investment in the United States after Donald Trump announced a 20 per cent tariff on European imports.

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The tropical forest inside the train station of Atocha. It is the largest railway station in Madrid.

Inside the world’s most interesting metro network

More than a century old,this underground labyrinth includes museums,art installations and a station that feels like something from Jurassic Park.

  • Kerry van der Jagt
Autumnal foliage lines La Rambla in Barcelona.

Barcelona to shut down holiday rentals after court backs Airbnb ban

One of Spain’s top courts has backed a plan to shut down short-term holiday accommodation in Barcelona,as a way to address rising rents.

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The Wittmore lounge contains curated books for guests to borrow.

No kids,no cars at this fun,hidden Barcelona hotel

The only clue to the entrance to this boutique hotel down a dead-end alley is the discreet doorman outside.

  • Jane Richards
Spain’s High Court said on Thursday it had found former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent,but acquitted him of coercion.

Former Spanish soccer boss guilty of sexual assault over World Cup kiss

Spain’s High Court has found Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent,but acquitted him of charges of coercion.

  • Emma Pinedo
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Eucalyptus trees are a fire risk around the world.

The Australian species spreading all over the world and exacerbating bushfires

Eucalyptus trees are grown in plantations in nearly 100 countries and planted as city trees on every continent besides Antarctica.

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Rescue workers pull a small boat in the village of Guipry Messac,western France,after the Storm Herminia has unleashed downpours on the region.

Residents rescued from ‘worst flooding in 40 years’ as Herminia hits France

In Brittany,Residents have been told to expect waters to rise to 1.5 metres inside their homes.

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Megan found an ideal mix of money and lifestyle. Many more will be following her

Megan Hamill moved to Australia chasing sunshine and better wages. Thousands of other nurses like her will soon be fast-tracked to address workforce shortages.

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Models pose backstage during the Seyit Ares Fashion Show in Dusseldorf,Germany.
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World of photos,January 18,2025

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.