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Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup encourage donations for Spanish flood recovery efforts
Read full article: Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup encourage donations for Spanish flood recovery effortsWith the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup set to be played in Malaga, Spain, this month, the International Tennis Federation is making a donation to the Spanish Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts for the recent catastrophic flooding in the country.
A week after Spain's floods, families hold out hope that loved ones are not among the dead
Read full article: A week after Spain's floods, families hold out hope that loved ones are not among the deadOne week after catastrophic flooding devasted eastern Spain, Marรญa Murgui still holds out hope that her father is alive and among the missing.
Spain's king stood his ground under a mud barrage. What will the iconic moment mean for his reign?
Read full article: Spain's king stood his ground under a mud barrage. What will the iconic moment mean for his reign?Spainโs royals, prime minister and other politicians were greeted by crowds hurling mud and debris on Sunday when they tried to visit Paiporta, where over 60 people perished.
'It is all in ruins.' The shattered lives of Paiporta at the epicenter of Spain's floods
Read full article: 'It is all in ruins.' The shattered lives of Paiporta at the epicenter of Spain's floodsFour days have passed since tsunami-like floods swept through the southern outskirts of Valencia city, covering many communities with sticky, thick mud.
Climate change is making extreme downpours in Spain heavier and more likely, scientists say
Read full article: Climate change is making extreme downpours in Spain heavier and more likely, scientists sayHuman-caused climate change made Spainโs rainfall about 12% heavier and doubled the likelihood of a storm as intense as this weekโs deluge of Valencia, according to a rapid but partial analysis Thursday by World Weather Attribution, a group of international scientists who study global warmingโs role in extreme weather.
Flood survivors say regional Spanish officials waited too long to warn them of the danger
Read full article: Flood survivors say regional Spanish officials waited too long to warn them of the dangerMoments after rushing waters burst through the door to her home, Mari Carmen Pรฉrez received a text message alert from regional Spanish authorities warning her of the possibility of flash floods.
Spain's horrific flooding another nasty hit in a fall where climate extremes just keep coming
Read full article: Spain's horrific flooding another nasty hit in a fall where climate extremes just keep comingThe deadly flooding in Valencia Spain is just the latest in a spate of climate extremes that seem to have shifted into overdrive, especially in rain-weary Europe.
Atletico trying to raise awareness of fans with disabilities in Champions League game
Read full article: Atletico trying to raise awareness of fans with disabilities in Champions League gameAtletico Madrid is trying to bring a record number of spectators with disabilities to a Champions League match to raise awareness about inclusion and the need to promote better access to sport for disabled fans in venues across Europe.
Mbappรฉ's representatives dismiss Swedish reports of a rape claim
Read full article: Mbappรฉ's representatives dismiss Swedish reports of a rape claimFrench soccer star Kylian Mbappรฉโs representatives have rejected as โfalse and irresponsibleโ reports in Swedish media saying he is the subject of a rape investigation in the Nordic country.
Ronaldo scores again in Nations League win for perfect Portugal. Spain finds replacement for Rodri
Read full article: Ronaldo scores again in Nations League win for perfect Portugal. Spain finds replacement for RodriCristiano Ronaldo has scored his record-extending 133rd international goal to keep Portugal perfect in the Nations League with a 3-1 win over Poland while Spain struck late to edge Denmark 1-0.
Rafael Nadal gave his all until he simply couldnโt anymore and had to retire: Analysis
Read full article: Rafael Nadal gave his all until he simply couldnโt anymore and had to retire: AnalysisRafael Nadalโs tennis career will be remembered because of the numbers, yes โ the 14 French Open trophies, the 22 Grand Slam titles overall, the nearly two decades in the top 10, and so on โ and, without a doubt, because of his riveting rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
Awareness of 'Latinx' increases among US Latinos, and 'Latine' emerges as an alternative
Read full article: Awareness of 'Latinx' increases among US Latinos, and 'Latine' emerges as an alternativeOver the last few years, various terms have emerged to describe those in the U.S. with roots in Latin America and Spain.
Man City's Rodri says top soccer players close to going on strike because there are too many games
Read full article: Man City's Rodri says top soccer players close to going on strike because there are too many gamesManchester City midfielder Rodri says top soccer players are close to going on strike because of the number of games they are having to play.
France foiled 3 attack plots targeting the Paris Olympics, prosecutor says
Read full article: France foiled 3 attack plots targeting the Paris Olympics, prosecutor saysFrance's counterterrorism prosecutor says authorities foiled three plots to attack the Olympic Games in Paris and other cities that hosted events this summer.
Roglic protects lead on final day to win Spanish Vuelta for a record-equaling 4th time
Read full article: Roglic protects lead on final day to win Spanish Vuelta for a record-equaling 4th timePrimoz Roglic has won a record-equaling fourth Spanish Vuelta title after protecting his lead in the individual time trial that closed the three-week Grand Tour race.
Nuggets star Jamal Murray agrees to a 4-year, $208M max contract extension, AP source says
Read full article: Nuggets star Jamal Murray agrees to a 4-year, $208M max contract extension, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that star point guard Jamal Murray has agreed to a four-year, $208 million maximum contract extension with the Denver Nuggets.
No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round at the US Open; Alcaraz, Osaka eliminated
Read full article: No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round at the US Open; Alcaraz, Osaka eliminatedIga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner have flashed their No. 1 form with powerful performances that moved them into the third round of the U.S. Open.
Spain's leader starts West Africa tour with agreements to combat people smuggling
Read full article: Spain's leader starts West Africa tour with agreements to combat people smugglingSpainโs prime minister has announced a series of agreements with the West African nation of Mauritania to stem a surge in migrants making the dangerous Atlantic journey to the Canary Islands.
Hundreds of migrants attempt to swim from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta
Read full article: Hundreds of migrants attempt to swim from Morocco to the Spanish territory of CeutaOfficials in Spain say thousands of migrants have attempted to cross the border from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in the last few days, including hundreds of youth who tried to swim their way around controls.
Novak Djokovic gets why tennis players have questions about Jannik Sinner's steroids case
Read full article: Novak Djokovic gets why tennis players have questions about Jannik Sinner's steroids caseNovak Djokovic says he understands why Jannik Sinnerโs lack of a suspension despite two positive drug tests has some tennis players questioning whether thereโs a double standard in the sport.
Spain's prime minister visits Canary Islands to discuss irregular migration and unaccompanied minors
Read full article: Spain's prime minister visits Canary Islands to discuss irregular migration and unaccompanied minorsSpainโs leader has met with the regional president of the Canary Islands to discuss irregular migration as the archipelago struggles to care for thousands of unaccompanied minors who made it there.
Report: Father of Spain forward Lamine Yamal hospitalized after being stabbed near Barcelona
Read full article: Report: Father of Spain forward Lamine Yamal hospitalized after being stabbed near BarcelonaSpanish newspaper La Vanguardia says the father of 17-year-old Spain soccer star Lamine Yamal has been hospitalized after being stabbed near Barcelona.
Paris Olympics Day 10: Biles closes out with her 11th career medal โ a silver in floor exercise
Read full article: Paris Olympics Day 10: Biles closes out with her 11th career medal โ a silver in floor exerciseSimone Biles wrapped up her final day of the Paris Olympics with more hardware for the greatest gymnast of her generation.
Spanish journalist or Russian spy? The mystery around Pablo Gonzรกlez's double life
Read full article: Spanish journalist or Russian spy? The mystery around Pablo Gonzรกlez's double lifeAmong the Russians freed in this week's historic exchange of prisoners between Russia and the West was a Russian-born freelance journalist from Spain who had been based in Poland since 2019.
Uzbekistan loses the match but wins over crowd as soccer competition kicks off Paris Olympics
Read full article: Uzbekistan loses the match but wins over crowd as soccer competition kicks off Paris OlympicsUzbekistan lost the match but won over the crowd as competition at the Paris Olympics officially began with soccer matches in Paris and Saint-Etienne.
England manager Gareth Southgate leaves his future open for now after a Euro 2024 final loss
Read full article: England manager Gareth Southgate leaves his future open for now after a Euro 2024 final lossGareth Southgate is leaving his future as England manager open for now after his teamโs 2-1 loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
England's Harry Kane and Spain's Dani Olmo end Euro 2024 in a 6-way tie for Golden Boot top scorer
Read full article: England's Harry Kane and Spain's Dani Olmo end Euro 2024 in a 6-way tie for Golden Boot top scorerEngland striker Harry Kane finished Euro 2024 in a six-way tie for the Golden Boot top scorer.
Spain wins record fourth European Championship title by inflicting another painful loss on England
Read full article: Spain wins record fourth European Championship title by inflicting another painful loss on EnglandSpain has won a record fourth European Championship title after Mikel Oyarzabalโs 86th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory as England's painful decades-long wait for a major trophy goes on.
Spain phenom Lamine Yamal has electrified Euro 2024. In hometown, family and friends not surprised
Read full article: Spain phenom Lamine Yamal has electrified Euro 2024. In hometown, family and friends not surprisedSpain's teenage phenom Lamine Yamal has taken the European Championship by storm by helping his team reach Sunday's final against England.
Princess of Wales set to attend Wimbledon men's final on Sunday in rare public appearance
Read full article: Princess of Wales set to attend Wimbledon men's final on Sunday in rare public appearanceThe Princess of Wales is set to attend the Wimbledon menโs final on Sunday in a rare public appearance after her cancer diagnosis.
Spain and England meet in Euro 2024 final but it isn't a classic, deep-rooted international rivalry
Read full article: Spain and England meet in Euro 2024 final but it isn't a classic, deep-rooted international rivalrySpain against England is hardly a classic and deep-rooted international rivalry but back-to-back title matches in the space of 11 months at major tournaments could yet usher in the start of one.
Even after ditching the mask, Mbappรฉ's Euro 2024 comes to a disappointing end with loss to Spain
Read full article: Even after ditching the mask, Mbappรฉ's Euro 2024 comes to a disappointing end with loss to SpainEven without the mask Kylian Mbappรฉ was outclassed by a 16-year-old wonderkid at Euro 2024.
Spain beats France 2-1 to reach Euro 2024 final. Yamal sets the mark as youngest-ever scorer
Read full article: Spain beats France 2-1 to reach Euro 2024 final. Yamal sets the mark as youngest-ever scorerSpain has reached the European Championship final with a 2-1 victory over France with 16-year-old Lamine Yamal becoming the youngest-ever scorer in the history of the tournament.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece beat Luka Doncic, Slovenia to advance to Olympic qualifying final
Read full article: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece beat Luka Doncic, Slovenia to advance to Olympic qualifying finalThomas Walkup had 19 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 13 points in 21 minutes and Greece moved one victory from the Paris Games, eliminating Luka Doncic and Slovenia 96-68 from the semifinals of the Olympic qualifying tournament.
Spain's Pedri ruled out of rest of Euros and Kroos apologises for tournament-ending tackle
Read full article: Spain's Pedri ruled out of rest of Euros and Kroos apologises for tournament-ending tackleSpain midfielder Pedri has been ruled out of the rest of the European Championship following a hefty challenge from Toni Kroos, who has apologised to the youngster.
Tearful Germany coach lauds his team's example for German society at Euro 2024
Read full article: Tearful Germany coach lauds his team's example for German society at Euro 2024Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has struggled to hold back tears as he talked about his teamโs exit from the European Championship.
Actor Dustin Hoffman and Super Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes among celebrities at Wimbledon
Read full article: Actor Dustin Hoffman and Super Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes among celebrities at WimbledonActor Dustin Hoffman and Super Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes were among the celebrities watching Carlos Alcaraz play Frances Tiafoe in the third round on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
Merino last-gasp goal sends Spain to Euro 2024 semis after dramatic extra-time win over Germany
Read full article: Merino last-gasp goal sends Spain to Euro 2024 semis after dramatic extra-time win over GermanySubstitute Mikel Merino has headed Spain into the semifinals at the European Championship as his goal in the final minute of extra time saw La Roja snatch a 2-1 win over Germany and brought an end to Toni Kroosโ career.
Antetokounmpo, Greece strong in opener; Doncic, Slovenia still have chance to qualify for Olympics
Read full article: Antetokounmpo, Greece strong in opener; Doncic, Slovenia still have chance to qualify for OlympicsGiannis Antetokounmpo was dominant with 32 points in 19 minutes during Greece's 109-82 win over the Dominican Republic in the Olympic qualifying tournament in Piraeus, Greece.
Spain beats Georgia 4-1 to reach Euro 2024 quarterfinals. It next plays host Germany
Read full article: Spain beats Georgia 4-1 to reach Euro 2024 quarterfinals. It next plays host GermanySpain has recovered from conceding an early own-goal to beat Georgia 4-1 for a spot in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals.
Spain eliminates sales tax on olive oil to help consumers cope with skyrocketing prices
Read full article: Spain eliminates sales tax on olive oil to help consumers cope with skyrocketing pricesSpain's government says it will temporarily eliminate the sales tax on olive oil to help cushion skyrocketing prices.
Much-changed Spain beats Albania 1-0 at Euro 2024 to finish perfect group stage
Read full article: Much-changed Spain beats Albania 1-0 at Euro 2024 to finish perfect group stageSpain changed almost its entire lineup but kept up its victorious start to Euro 2024 with a 1-0 win over Albania, which is eliminated from the tournament.
Mercedes boss says anonymous accusation that team is sabotaging Hamilton is groundless 'abuse'
Read full article: Mercedes boss says anonymous accusation that team is sabotaging Hamilton is groundless 'abuse'Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says police are investigating an email sent to motorsport journalists and Formula 1 teams claiming Mercedes is sabotaging the performances of Lewis Hamilton following his decision to leave for Ferrari.
Spain advances to knockout round at Euro 2024 with statement win over defending champion Italy
Read full article: Spain advances to knockout round at Euro 2024 with statement win over defending champion ItalySpain has advanced to the round of 16 at Euro 2024 after a 1-0 win against defending champion Italy.
2 political outliers claim seats in European Parliament by leveraging social media's viral power
Read full article: 2 political outliers claim seats in European Parliament by leveraging social media's viral powerOne is a wildly popular, seemingly happy-go-lucky YouTuber with no political experience from Cyprus.
Ferrari overcomes late drama to hang on for second consecutive 24 Hours of Le Mans victory
Read full article: Ferrari overcomes late drama to hang on for second consecutive 24 Hours of Le Mans victoryFerrari has made it two in a row as it outlasted Toyota to win a weather-affected 24 Hours of Le Mans with the trio of Nicklas Nielsen, Antonio Fuoco and Miguel Molina crossing the line in the No. 50 car 14 seconds ahead of the No. 7 of Nyck de Vries, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez.
Spain's David Puig rallies after first round to make US Open cut, secure spot at the Paris Olympics
Read full article: Spain's David Puig rallies after first round to make US Open cut, secure spot at the Paris OlympicsSpain's David Puig rallied after a poor first round at the U.S. Open with a second-round 68 on Friday, which allowed him to make the cut and earn one of his nation's two spots at the Paris Olympics.
Valencia fans who insulted Vinรญcius are first to be convicted for racism abuse in Spanish soccer
Read full article: Valencia fans who insulted Vinรญcius are first to be convicted for racism abuse in Spanish soccerThree Valencia fans have been handed eight-month prison sentences after pleading guilty to racially insulting Real Madrid forward Vinรญcius Jรบnior.
Carlos Alcaraz owns 3 Grand Slam titles at age 21 and his Wimbledon title defense starts July 1
Read full article: Carlos Alcaraz owns 3 Grand Slam titles at age 21 and his Wimbledon title defense starts July 1Carlos Alcaraz plans to continue his tradition of celebrating Grand Slam titles with tattoos by getting ink of the date he won his first French Open championship and a drawing of the Eiffel Tower.
The Latest | Israeli strike kills 33 in a Gaza school filled with displaced families
Read full article: The Latest | Israeli strike kills 33 in a Gaza school filled with displaced familiesAn Israeli airstrike in central Gaza killed at least 33 people overnight when it hit a United Nations-run school sheltering displaced Palestinian families.
Spain proposes law to improve online safety for children, including virtual restraining orders
Read full article: Spain proposes law to improve online safety for children, including virtual restraining ordersSpainโs government has proposed a law to protect children from online threats that includes virtual restraining orders for felons and a higher age for opening social media accounts.
Real Madrid celebrates another Champions League title with its fans on streets of Spanish capital
Read full article: Real Madrid celebrates another Champions League title with its fans on streets of Spanish capitalFor the second time in three seasons Real Madrid has been celebrating a Champions League title with its fans on the streets of the Spanish capital.
Sabalenka and Rybakina reach French Open fourth round while Medvedev and Zverev also advance
Read full article: Sabalenka and Rybakina reach French Open fourth round while Medvedev and Zverev also advanceGrand Slam winners Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka have reached the fourth round of the French Open in straight sets.
FIFA adopts new protocols to support players during pregnancy, following the birth of their children
Read full article: FIFA adopts new protocols to support players during pregnancy, following the birth of their childrenSoccerโs international governing body is introducing new measures designed to further support the well-being of players and coaches during pregnancy and after the birth of their children.
Slovenia's government endorses recognition of a Palestinian state, sends to parliament for approval
Read full article: Slovenia's government endorses recognition of a Palestinian state, sends to parliament for approvalSloveniaโs government has endorsed a motion to recognize a Palestinian state and sent it to parliament for approval.
Spain's parliament gives final approval to amnesty law for Catalonia's separatists
Read full article: Spain's parliament gives final approval to amnesty law for Catalonia's separatistsSpainโs lower house of parliament has given final approval to a contentious amnesty law for hundreds of Catalan separatists involved in the illegal and unsuccessful 2017 secession bid.
The building that collapsed on Mallorca, killing 4 people, lacked permits, authorities in Spain say
Read full article: The building that collapsed on Mallorca, killing 4 people, lacked permits, authorities in Spain saySpanish authorities say that a building housing a bar and restaurant that collapsed on Mallorca lacked the proper authorization.
T-Mobile to buy almost all of U.S Cellular in deal worth $4.4 billion with debt
Read full article: T-Mobile to buy almost all of U.S Cellular in deal worth $4.4 billion with debtT-Mobile is buying U.S. Cellularโs wireless operations and certain spectrum assets in a deal valued at $4.4 billion, and further consolidating the industry.
Why did the French Open cancel a farewell ceremony for Rafael Nadal? And why is he unseeded?
Read full article: Why did the French Open cancel a farewell ceremony for Rafael Nadal? And why is he unseeded?The French tennis federation has decided to put off holding a ceremony to celebrate Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros this year.
Excess weight on terrace of Spanish building may have led to collapse that killed 4, officials say
Read full article: Excess weight on terrace of Spanish building may have led to collapse that killed 4, officials sayOfficials in Spain say excess weight on a first-floor terrace may have contributed to the collapse of a building housing a bar and restaurant club on the island of Mallorca that killed four people.
Louis Vuitton pays homage to Barcelona architect Antoni Gaudรญ in 2025 Cruise Collection
Read full article: Louis Vuitton pays homage to Barcelona architect Antoni Gaudรญ in 2025 Cruise CollectionLouis Vuitton has unveiled its latest fashion designs at Barcelonaโs Park Gรผell in an homage to one of Antoni Gaudรญโs architectural masterpieces.
FIFA wants global standard for punishing racist abuse and urges players to use crossed hands sign
Read full article: FIFA wants global standard for punishing racist abuse and urges players to use crossed hands signFIFA will urge all 211 national federations to make racist abuse a disciplinary offense.
De Ligt says linesman apologized for late 'mistake' in Bayern's loss to Madrid in Champions League
Read full article: De Ligt says linesman apologized for late 'mistake' in Bayern's loss to Madrid in Champions LeagueBayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt has said the linesman apologized to him for raising the flag for offside before he scored what would have been a late equalizer in the Champions League semifinal against Real Madrid.
Gnabry substituted because of an injury in first half of Champions League semifinal against Madrid
Read full article: Gnabry substituted because of an injury in first half of Champions League semifinal against MadridBayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry has been replaced because of an injury in the first half of the Champions League semifinal against Real Madrid.
Spanish prosecutors recommend 2nd investigation into Shakira's taxes be thrown out
Read full article: Spanish prosecutors recommend 2nd investigation into Shakira's taxes be thrown outSpanish state prosecutors have recommended that an investigating judge shelve a probe into another alleged case of tax fraud by pop star Shakira.
More and faster: Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total
Read full article: More and faster: Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global totalA record 30% of global electricity was generated from renewables in 2023, according to a report released by Ember, a think tank based in London.
FIFA report rates Brazil bid higher than Germany/Netherlands/Belgium to host 2027 Women's World Cup
Read full article: FIFA report rates Brazil bid higher than Germany/Netherlands/Belgium to host 2027 Women's World CupBrazilโs bid for the 2027 Womenโs World Cup has been ranked higher than the bid submitted by Germany, Netherlands and Belgium in an evaluation report released by FIFA.
FBI lays out detailed case against Florida man accused in wife's disappearance in Spain
Read full article: FBI lays out detailed case against Florida man accused in wife's disappearance in SpainThe FBI has laid out a detailed case showing why agents believe a Florida man is behind his estranged wife's disappearance in Spain, but gave no indication about what they believe happened to her.
Spain's Prado Museum confirms rediscovery of lost Caravaggio. Painting will be unveiled May 27
Read full article: Spain's Prado Museum confirms rediscovery of lost Caravaggio. Painting will be unveiled May 27Spainโs Prado Museum has confirmed that a painting that was due to be auctioned in Madrid in 2021 is in fact a work by Italian Baroque master Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio that was considered lost.
Rublev overcomes fever and praises doctors after winning Madrid Open for the 1st time
Read full article: Rublev overcomes fever and praises doctors after winning Madrid Open for the 1st timeAndrey Rublev has rallied to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in three sets and win the Madrid Open for the first time.
Swiatek returns to Madrid Open final by beating Keys. Medvedev retires in quarterfinal with injury
Read full article: Swiatek returns to Madrid Open final by beating Keys. Medvedev retires in quarterfinal with injuryIga Swiatek has cruised to a straight-sets win over Madison Keys to reach the Madrid Open final for the second consecutive year.
Activist who fought for legal rights for Europe's largest saltwater lagoon wins 'Green Nobel'
Read full article: Activist who fought for legal rights for Europe's largest saltwater lagoon wins 'Green Nobel'A professor who helped save Europe's largest saltwater lagoon is one of this year's winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize, known as the โGreen Nobel."
Here's why Spain's leader is mulling his future while denouncing a 'smear campaign' against his wife
Read full article: Here's why Spain's leader is mulling his future while denouncing a 'smear campaign' against his wifeSocialist Prime Minister Pedro Sรกnchez has left Spain in suspense after announcing he may step down because of what he called an โunprecedentedโ smear campaign against his wife.
Defending champion Lilia Vu withdraws from Chevron Championship with back injury before 1st round
Read full article: Defending champion Lilia Vu withdraws from Chevron Championship with back injury before 1st roundDefending champion and world No. 2 Lilia Vu withdrew from the Chevron Championship before the first round because of a back injury.