Police in Barcelona clash with Catalan national day activists

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Spanish police charged at left-wing protesters in Barcelona on Catalonia's National Day.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:06:05 UTC.

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