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Violent protests erupt in Spain after Malian asylum seeker accused of rape (Video)

Police clashed with demonstrators outside an asylum centre near Madrid following the rape of a young woman by a man of Mali origin. Anti-migrant protesters...

Legendary San José shipwreck confirmed, unleashing global battle over NZD $28b treasure

Historians have confirmed the identity of the long-lost Spanish galleon San José, sunk in 1708 during a fierce naval battle with the British off...

Portugal defeat Spain on penalties to claim Second Nations League title

Portugal triumphed over Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout to win their second UEFA Nations League title after a 2-2 draw in regulation time. Cristiano...

Lawson impresses with Top-10 practice finishes at Spanish GP

Liam Lawson continued his strong recent form with sixth and tenth place finishes in Spanish Grand Prix practice sessions, adapting well to F1’s new...

Ex-Ukrainian presidential adviser shot dead in Spain – reports

News outlets have identified the victim as lawyer and former lawmaker Andrey Portnov, once an aide to Viktor Yanukovich. Former Ukrainian lawmaker and presidential adviser...

Greece, Spain and France seek mandatory social media age checks

France, Spain, and Greece are reportedly pushing for bloc-wide restrictions "to protect children from harmful content". France, Spain, and Greece are advocating for mandatory age...

Gaddafi warned them. Now the EU is living out his grim prophecy

Europe is trying to solve migration problems of their own making by shifting the burden to Africa. The migration crisis on Europe’s southern borders has...

Spain declares state of emergency after nationwide blackout

The declaration allows for deploying the military to maintain public order. Spain declared a state of emergency on Monday after a massive power outage plunged...

Massive blackout hits Spain and Portugal

Spain and Portugal have been paralysed by a widespread power outage on Monday. A huge power outage struck Spain and Portugal at around noon on...

Spanish ex-military officer who spied on Assange for CIA investigated for falsifying evidence

David Morales, a former Spanish military officer and owner of security firm UC Global S.L., is under investigation by a Madrid court for allegedly...

Spanish government blames ‘climate change’ for Valencia floods despite its own study showing no increase in extreme rainfall

A recent study analysing over a century of rainfall data in Spain has found no increase in extreme precipitation events over the past 50...

EasyJet passenger’s drunken antics spark urination incident

An intoxicated member of a stag party, nicknamed "Choffers" urinated through his miniskirt onto British journalist Sally Howard and her seat during an easyJet...

Spain plans 100% property tax on non-EU buyers to tackle housing crisis

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced a plan to impose a tax of up to 100% on properties purchased by non-residents from outside...

Beatrice Chebet breaks 5,000m world record to cap golden year

Kenyan double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet shattered the women’s 5,000m world record at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona, clocking an astonishing...

Court of Appeal rules kids can stay with dad in NZ in international custody battle

In a landmark decision, the Court of Appeal has ruled that two New Zealand-born children, known as Andrew and Sophia, can remain in New...

Fashion billionaire falls to his death

The 71-year-old founder of fashion chain Mango and one of the richest men in Spain, Isak Andic, has died in a hiking accident. Isak Andic,...

Violence erupts during protests over handling of Spanish floods

Some 130,000 in Valencia have demanded the resignation of the head of the local government. Clashes between protesters and police broke out in Valencia and...

Spanish royals face anger and mud projectiles from protesters in flood-ravaged Valencia

During a visit to flood-stricken Paiporta in Valencia, Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia faced a hostile crowd, who threw mud and shouted accusations...

Spain faces deadliest flooding in decades

Eastern Spain is grappling with its worst flooding in over 30 years, following torrential rains that inundated the region from Malaga to Valencia. In just...

Rodri wins Ballon d’Or

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has won his first Ballon d'Or, awarded annually to the world's best footballer, after a remarkable season with...

Anti-tourism protests erupt on Tenerife beach

Holiday-makers in Tenerife were taken by surprise as hundreds of anti-tourist protesters stormed Troya Beach, chanting slogans like “more tourists, more misery” and “the...

Team NZ clinches third consecutive America’s Cup victory

Emirates Team New Zealand has triumphed over Ineos Britannia with a 7-2 victory to defend the America's Cup, claiming their third consecutive title and...

Two athletes die during World Triathlon Championships

Two athletes, one from Mexico and one from Great Britain, tragically died while competing in the sprint category of the World Triathlon Championships held...

DNA breakthrough set to unravel the mystery of Christopher Columbus’ origins

After more than two decades of research, a forensic team is set to reveal groundbreaking findings about the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. Long believed to...

Arsenal set to sign Euro 2024 champion Mikel Merino in £32.6m deal

Arsenal have agreed a deal worth up to £32.6 million to sign Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad. The 28-year-old, who played a key...

Spain edges England in Euro 2024 final

England's quest to end 58 years of pain and disappointment ended in failure as they were beaten by Spain in the Euro 2024 final...

Hosts Germany knocked out: Merino’s Last-Minute Header Propels Spain to Euro 2024 Semi-Finals

Spain edged out hosts Germany at the Stuttgart Arena with a dramatic 119th-minute goal from Mikel Merino, advancing to the semi-finals of Euro 2024. The...

Spain introduces ‘porn passports’

Spain has moved to crack down on minors accessing online smut. Residents of Spain who wish to access online pornography will soon have to use...

Majorcans protest against mass tourism, block beach access for holidaymakers

Protests erupted at Caló des Moro beach in Majorca as locals blocked tourists from accessing the idyllic spot due to frustration with mass tourism. Demonstrators,...

Spanish drug gangs fighting police with Ukrainian weapons – media

Officers have been attacked with military-grade firearms during raids, local media reports. Criminal gangs in southern Spain have obtained modern military-grade weapons which were said...

Sex with minors is part of gypsy culture, Spanish court rules

The court has acquitted a 20-year-old man charged with alleged continuous sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl. The Provincial Court of Ciudad Real in central...

Spain formally recognises Palestine

Israel has blasted the move, which was first announced last week in coordination with Norway and Ireland. The Spanish government officially recognised Palestinian statehood during...

Colombia to begin exploration of the San José Galleon – the ‘Holy Grail of Shipwrecks’

Colombia authorities have embarked on an exploration project of the San José, an 18th-century Spanish galleon, often referred to as the 'holy grail of...

Spain to end golden visa programme

The initiative attracted thousands of foreign investors since 2013, with most buying real estate. Spain is planning to scrap its so-called ‘golden visa’ programme, which...

Spanish authorities seek jail term for ex-football chief over World Cup kiss

Spanish legal authorities have called for a prison sentence of two and a half years for Luis Rubiales, the former leader of the Spanish...

Spanish farmers join protests over EU regulations

The agricultural producers joined farmers in several EU states in protest over restrictive red tape. Spanish farmers blocked several major highways nationwide on Tuesday in...

Spanish Grand Prix moving to Madrid from 2026 to reduce ‘greenhouse gas emissions’

Madrid will host the Spanish Grand Prix starting in 2026, replacing Barcelona, which has been the venue since 1991. The race will take place on...

Real Madrid lead La Liga following win over Mallorca

Real Madrid secured a hard-fought victory against Mallorca with Antonio Rudiger's late header being the decisive goal. Despite Mallorca hitting the woodwork twice, Rudiger found...

Spanish aristocrat arrested on US warrant

Alejandro Cao de Benos has been accused of helping North Korea evade sanctions by using cryptocurrency. A Spanish man accused of helping North Korea use...

Shakira pays $7 million to dodge jail risk

Shakira has reached a settlement in her tax fraud case. Pop singer Shakira has chosen to settle the €14.5 million ($15.7 million) tax fraud case...

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