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After three decades on Spain's tax haven blacklist, Gibraltar has been officially cleared thanks to proven tax cooperation and transparency reforms. The move recognizes real progress in international tax standards and marks a turning point in relations between the two territories.
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Wild macaques in Gibraltar have discovered an unusual remedy for junk food stomachaches: eating soil. Scientists say it's a clever survival trick in our human-dominated world.
Wild monkeys in Gibraltar are intentionally eating soil to soothe stomach problems caused by tourists feeding them chips and candy. Scientists say it's the first time this self-medicating behavior has been documented in Europe's only wild monkey population.
Joseph Vecino collapsed at a Gibraltar pool with his heart stopped and head bleeding, but a lifeguard's six-minute CPR battle brought him back. After 22 days in a coma and four months relearning to walk and talk, he's sharing his story to thank his rescuers and warn others about the silent killer: stress.
Archaeologists just uncovered a massive underwater museum beneath Gibraltar's waters: over 150 shipwrecks spanning 2,400 years of human history. The discovery reveals one of the largest maritime graveyards in the Mediterranean, with vessels from ancient Phoenician traders to 18th-century warships.
Spanish archaeologists found over 150 shipwrecks in the Bay of Gibraltar, some dating back 2,400 years. Before 2019, only four underwater sites were known in the area.
Spanish archaeologists have documented 34 shipwrecks spanning 2,500 years in the Bay of Gibraltar, revealing a treasure trove of maritime history from Phoenician vessels to World War II planes. The discovery offers an unparalleled window into centuries of human exploration, trade, and cultural exchange.
Archaeologists have discovered over 150 shipwrecks spanning 2,500 years in Spain's Bay of Gibraltar, creating an "underwater museum" that chronicles human maritime history from ancient Phoenician vessels to World War II planes. Now they're racing to protect and share these treasures before time runs out.
A six-year archaeological project has uncovered more than 150 shipwrecks in the Bay of Gibraltar, creating an underwater museum that spans 2,500 years of human history. The team is racing to document these treasures before they disappear forever.
A London surgeon successfully removed a patient's prostate cancer while controlling a robot from 1,500 miles away in Gibraltar. The breakthrough surgery means patients could soon receive specialized care without leaving their local hospitals.
Scotland just became the first UK nation to require special bird bricks in every new building, giving endangered swifts a fighting chance after a 60% population crash. While England spent four years debating, Scotland made it law in just one month.
Three countries preparing to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup just signed a groundbreaking agreement to strengthen their legal systems together. It's the first time the tournament will span two continents, and these nations are building bridges that go far beyond the pitch.
A monkey in Staffordshire just became the first of her endangered species to have her complete genetic code decoded. The breakthrough gives scientists a powerful new tool to fight poaching and protect Barbary macaques from extinction.
David Olvera swam 53 miles from Cozumel to Cancún in under 17 hours, setting Mexico's longest solo open-water swimming record. The 31-year-old conquered strong currents and darkness on his third attempt at the grueling Caribbean crossing.
Morocco and Portugal are moving forward with plans for an undersea highway connecting Africa to Europe, with a budget exceeding €800 million. The ambitious tunnel project enters concrete planning as the two nations prepare to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain.
Morocco is exporting renewable electricity to Spain through underwater cables, marking a major win for clean energy cooperation between Africa and Europe. This groundbreaking partnership shows how nations can work together to build a sustainable future.
Morocco just secured $35 billion in green hydrogen investments, transforming the North African nation into a global leader in clean energy production. The country is turning its world-class solar and wind resources into a functioning industrial reality.
Spanish researchers discovered the country's coastline could host enough floating solar panels to power nearly one-tenth of the nation's electricity needs. The breakthrough study maps exactly where ocean-based solar farms could work alongside offshore wind energy.
A German YouTuber will drive an electric Mercedes semi truck around the world this fall, crossing 38 countries and 25,000 miles to prove heavy-duty EVs work anywhere. He'll complete the journey in just 80 charges with his dog riding shotgun.
Scotland just became the first UK nation to require swift bricks in all new buildings, a simple design feature that could save endangered birds from extinction. The move addresses a 60% population crash since 1995 caused by modern construction sealing off nesting sites.