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18 hours ago
- Business
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'Unreasonable, counterproductive': Spain's Sánchez rejects push to increase Nato defence spending to 5%
Spanish PM Sánchez has told Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte that the proposed increase in the alliance's defence spending target to 5% of GDP would be 'not only unreasonable, but also counterproductive', according to a report read more Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has told Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte that the proposed increase in the alliance's defence spending target to 5% of GDP would be 'not only unreasonable, but also counterproductive,' according to a report. According to The Guardian report, citing Spanish newspaper El País, in a letter responding to Rutte's proposals for next week's Nato summit in the Hague, Sánchez declared his opposition for the proposed change arguing 'it is not necessary to fulfil our commitments to the alliance.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Sánchez reportedly argued that the proposed 5% GDP defence spending target 'has nothing to do with the level of commitment to collective defence,' asserting that Spain remains confident in its ability to meet Nato obligations with lower spending levels. He warned that adopting such a target would negatively impact the Spanish economy, potentially requiring tax hikes, cuts to public services, and delays in the country's green transition plans. 'We choose not to make those sacrifices,' The Guardian quoted Sánchez to have told Nato Rutte. According to the report, the new Nato defence spending goal had been expected to pass unanimously, but Spain's opposition could now prompt further discussions among member states. A Spanish government source told El País that while Madrid does not intend to 'veto anything' for other countries, it wants to be clear that it 'can't commit to it.' Spain's national broadcaster RTVE also reported on Sánchez's stance. The latest Nato data shows Spain's defence spending at just 1.3% of GDP — the lowest among all alliance members. In April, the Spanish government announced tentative plans to raise that figure to 2%. With inputs from agencies
New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Bad Bunny blasts ICE agents as ‘sons of bitches' after filming operations in Puerto Rico: ‘Look, those motherf—rs'
Latin music mega-star Bad Bunny expressed outrage while witnessing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Puerto Rico on Tuesday. In a clip shared to his Instagram story, the artist recorded several law enforcement vehicles stopped on the side of the road, while officers appeared to interrogate several unidentified individuals. Bad Bunny could be heard insulting the ICE agents over the recording in Spanish. 'Look, those motherf——s are in these cars, RAV-4s. They're here in Pontezuela,' he said in Spanish, mentioning ICE working on the Avenida Pontezuela in Carolina, a city east of Puerto Rico's capital, San Juan. 'Sons of b——, instead of leaving the people alone and working there,' he added. ICE has ramped up operations in the U.S. territory since President Donald Trump's inauguration. Spanish newspaper El País reported on June 1 that 445 people have been detained on the island since Jan. 26. 'The vast majority are men, and nearly 72% of those detained are Dominican citizens, followed by Haitians, Venezuelans and Mexicans,' the outlet stated. 3 Bad Bunny took to social media to criticize the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in Puerto Rico on Tuesday. Jonah Elkowitz / New York Post The report described the city as being 'under siege' thanks to the federal government's raids. Puerto Rico's governor, Jenniffer González-Colón – a Republican who supported Trump in the 2024 election – has stated that she will not get in the way of ICE operations, even those done in churches and hospitals. González-Colón stated that she 'cannot afford' to risk losing federal funds by interrupting deportations operations. The subject of illegal immigration enforcement has reached a fever pitch in the United States in recent weeks. Protests against Trump's immigration crackdown turned violent in Los Angeles last week, with the president calling in the National Guard and several hundred U.S. Marines to quell the chaos. 3 The Instagram story posted by the Latin music mega-star showed law enforcement vehicles stopped on the side of the road as officers appeared to interrogate several unidentified individuals. Instagram/@badbunnypr The artist, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is the latest to join the growing chorus of celebrities decrying Trump's immigration agenda. Kim Kardashian, whose sister Kendall Jenner dated Bad Bunny in 2023, made waves on social media earlier this month by denouncing the Los Angeles ICE raids as 'inhumane.' 'When we're told that ICE exists to keep our country safe and remove violent criminals — great. But when we witness innocent, hardworking people being ripped from their families in inhumane ways, we have to speak up. We have to do what's right,' she wrote in an Instagram story. 'Scream' actress Jenna Ortega similarly encouraged her 37.2 million Instagram followers to 'be angry' over ICE operations in an Instagram story last weekend. 3 445 people in Puetro Rico have been detained since January, according to Spanish newspaper El País. AP 'The world is crying all over. People in Los Angeles are being torn away from their everyday lives & love… The ones they've built so tirelessly over the years, just like you… Innocent civilians in Iran are caught in the middle of warfare. Palestinian cries are still being buried in every day [sic] media. My thoughts are heavy, my heart follows.' She added, 'Listen to one another & love, but be angry too. Educate yourself as best you can. To say this doesn't concern you, or that it isn't your problem, is a privilege under abuse.'
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
Park rangers issue warning after making unexpected discovery nearly 30 miles from ocean: 'There are indeed changes in behavior'
A park ranger and their group of tourists recently found something completely unexpected in the middle of the Chilean Patagonia: a fur seal. And not just a little off course: The marine animal was spotted nearly 30 miles from the ocean. According to El País, the South American fur seal was discovered by a park ranger with a group of tourists at Torres del Paine National Park, wandering alone in a place where it didn't belong. These animals usually live by the sea, where they hunt fish and rest on rocky shores. So finding one far from water, out in the dry open land, was a big surprise. Thankfully, the seal wasn't injured. It was a bit dehydrated and confused, but otherwise pretty good. Still, experts are concerned. "There are indeed changes in behavior," said Mauricio Ruiz, regional director of the National Forest Corporation, per El País. This is the first time a fur seal has been found so far inland in this part of Argentina. And it's raising some serious questions. When animals suddenly start showing up in strange places, it's usually not by accident. While some movements are part of natural patterns (animals tend to go where the food is), there's growing concern that rising temperatures, changing water conditions, and shifting food sources are pushing animals to explore new areas. These types of changes don't just affect animals: When ecosystems start falling apart, it can lead to food shortages and more extreme weather, which are problems that hit closer to home for all of us. While you may not live near Patagonia or the ocean, there are still meaningful ways you can support wildlife and protect ecosystems close to home. One of the most effective steps you can take is to support local conservation efforts. A lot of communities have organizations working to protect the environment, and these groups often rely on volunteers, donations, or public support to keep their programs going. Should the government be paying people to hunt invasive species? Definitely Depends on the animal No way Just let people do it for free Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. You can also make your outdoor space more wildlife-friendly. If you have a yard, consider replacing traditional grass lawns with native plants. Native species require less water, support local pollinators like bees and butterflies, and provide shelter for birds and small animals. Even small changes (like planting a few wildflowers or letting part of your yard grow naturally) can help create mini-refuges for wildlife in your neighborhood. Finally, stay informed and speak up. Learn about how climate change and habitat loss affect the species around you, and keep talking about it. It might be just one seal this time, but it's a reminder: Nature is trying to tell us something. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Colombian presidential hopeful's shooting stirs echoes of past political violence
An assassination attempt on a Colombian senator and presidential hopeful Saturday stirred echoes of a dark period in the country's history Miguel Uribe Turbay, a right-wing politician and critic of current President Gustavo Petro, remained in serious condition Sunday after being shot in the head at a campaign event by a 15-year-old hitman. The attack has 'revived a nightmare from 35 years ago,' El País wrote: Three presidential candidates were assassinated in the runup to Colombia's 1990 election as cartel-driven violence gripped the country. Whoever ordered Uribe's shooting 'had the intention of throwing gas onto a fire' ahead of next year's presidential vote, one expert said, 'trying to be incendiary in an electoral context that is already deeply polarized.'
The Sun
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Spain cancels purchase of Israeli anti-tank missiles: reports
MADRID: Spain, which has strongly criticised Israel's offensive in Gaza, has cancelled a contract to buy 168 firing posts and 1,680 anti-tank missiles from Israeli defence company Rafael, Spanish media reported Wednesday. The deal was worth 287.5 million euros ($327 million), according to top-selling daily Spanish newspaper El País, which cited unnamed government sources. The equipment was to be manufactured in Spain under licence from Rafael. Spanish defence ministry sources told AFP that the government 'has begun a process to revoke licences of Israeli origin' and was working to redirect its procurement programmes 'with the goal of achieving greater technological independence and autonomy'. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's criticisms of the offensive in Gaza infuriated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government last year by recognising a Palestinian state. In late April, Spain cancelled a contract to buy bullets from another Israeli company, IMI Systems, following pressure from the Socialist-led government's far-left coalition partner Sumar -- a move swiftly condemned by Israel. Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz, the founder of Sumar, said at the time that Spain could not engage in 'business with a genocidal government... that is massacring the Palestinian people'. Sanchez's government said it halted weapons transactions with Israel after the start of the war following Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. But according to Centre Delas, a Barcelona-based think tank specialising in security and defence, the government has granted 46 contracts worth more than 1 billion euros to Israeli companies based on data published on a public tenders platform.
