Lava is destroying much of La Palma but the last eruption in the Canaries appears to have ‘fertilised’ the surrounding seasThe eruption of the volcano on La Palma in the Canary Islands is a vivid reminder of the destructive power of nature but, as it l…
Judge delays ruling on Spain’s extradition request for Puigdemont
Former Catalan separatist leader says he is ‘very happy’ after walking free from Sardinian courtCatalonia’s former separatist leader Carles Puigdemont has walked out of a Sardinian courthouse after a judge delayed a decision on Spain’s extradition requ…
Canary Islands volcano ‘much more aggressive’ as new fissures erupt
More lava spews out on to La Palma island as scientists record eight earthquakes up to magnitude 3.5The erupting volcano on Spain’s Canary Islands has blown open two more fissures, with authorities reporting “intense” activity in the area.The new fissu…
Al Gore puts $600M into UK Green energy-tech startup Octopus Energy Group
Former Vice President Al Gore has invested $600 million of equity into UK energy startup Octopus Energy Group via his Generation Investment Management vehicle, taking a stake of approximately 13% in the business. The investment means Octopus has attained a valuation of around $4.6 billion. Octopus has made a name for itself in energy circles […]
Canary Islands lava peninsula in the Atlantic doubles in size
Volcano on La Palma has been steadily spewing molten rock into the sea, enlarging the size of the islandLava from the volcano in Spain’s Canary Islands that began cascading into the ocean two days ago has already covered an area bigger than 25 football…
Flamenco chime: Spanish town’s clock rings out star’s song
Algeciras honours Paco de Lucía by using music from Entre dos aguas to mark the hour twice a daySeven years after his sudden death, the birthplace of the pioneering flamenco guitarist and songwriter Paco de Lucía is honouring one of its most famous and…
Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont arrested in Sardinia
The former head of the autonomous government to appear in court on Friday to hear Spanish case for extradition for seditionThe former Catalan government head Carles Puigdemont has been detained by Italian police in Sardinia, his office said in a statem…
Canary Islands ‘miracle home’ stands alone against volcano’s lava flow
Eruption on La Palma has destroyed hundreds of homes, but one escaped the devastation all aroundLike a cartoon house with its own raincloud, a Canary Islands home has survived rivers of lava flowing from the volcanic eruption on La Palma, with images s…
Old Peak Blows
On Sunday, the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma erupted. The hot, thick, fast-moving lava is flowing to the sea, slowly but surely. There’s a lot in its way. Thousands have been evacuated, many homes have been destroyed, more des…
Spanish Canary Island volcano erupts after weeks of earthquakes
About 40 people were evacuated from near the volcano on La Palma Island before the eruptionA volcano erupted on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma on Sunday after a week of building seismic activity.A huge column of smoke rose up after the eruption …