Gibraltar

Barbary macaques on the Rock of Gibraltar have been observed eating soil, a behaviour scientists believe helps counteract the effects of junk food fed by tourists. Researchers found that monkeys with the most contact with tourists consumed the most soil, with consumption peaking during the holiday season.

A draft Brexit treaty for Gibraltar creates a 'fluid border' with Spain, sparking controversy over whether Spain will have the final say on UK travellers entering the territory.

The EU and UK have agreed on Gibraltar's post-Brexit future, set to provisionally apply from July 15, 2026. The deal abolishes the border checkpoint with Spain and introduces new travel requirements for British visitors.