Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider, announces free access to Venezuelans until early February Credit : Mijansk786, Shutterstock Elon Musk’s SpaceX has announced that Venezuela will receive free internet service until early February. The announcement comes in the wake of a turbulent night marked by US action against the Caribbean nation and the reported arrest of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. …

Civil Protection sent an ES-Alert to residents in dozens of municipalities as AEMET raised the rain warning to red in parts of Málaga province. Then, a second message followed at 10.23 pm, repeating the same blunt advice: avoid unnecessary journeys, do not cross flood zones, and keep away from riverbeds and channels. A region on standby, and a plan still …

Residents of Mijas are encouraged to use extreme caution, as Storm Francis continues bringing torrential rainfall to the Costa del Sol. This is causing flooding along local rivers and stream. Mijas Town Hall activated former Hipódromo Costa del Sol (Costa del Sol Racecourse), a temporary shelter to protect animals from extreme weather. Reuse of abandoned facilities The facility was repurposed …