As Heat Wave Hits Southern Europe, Wildfires Kill 2

Firefighters were battling blazes in France, Spain and Portugal. Forecasters warned that temperatures would soar above 104 degrees Fahrenheit in some places.

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Spain Is Reluctant to Spend More on Security Despite NATO Pressure

Spain was the only NATO ally not to commit to a large increase in military expenditures. Its embrace of a social safety net is a key reason.

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NATO Agrees to a Big Increase in Military Spending, Pleasing Trump

President Trump has long pushed the European allies to be more self-sufficient on defense, relying less on American protection. NATO committed to a major increase over the next decade.

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Mushy Wording Lets NATO Commit to Trump’s Military Spending Demand

President Trump has pressed members of the alliance to spend 5 percent of their gross domestic products on defense. Leaders agreed that “allies” — but not “all allies” — would meet that figure.

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Spain Searches for Answers on What Caused Power Blackout

The country’s top officials are trying to figure out the cause of a power outage that stranded tens of millions of people across the Iberian Peninsula.

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What We Know About the Power Outages in Spain and Portugal

Millions on the Iberian Peninsula were left without power for hours on Monday afternoon into the evening.

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With Trump’s Tariffs, Europe Fears a Flood of Cheap Goods From China

President Trump’s tariffs on China could lead to a hazardous scenario for European countries: the dumping of artificially cheap products that could undermine local industries.

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Spain Seeks to Curb Short-Term Rentals Amid Growing Housing Crisis

The country is at the forefront of a wider crunch spreading across Europe, and its prime minister has proposed a 100 percent tax aimed at foreign real estate investors.

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