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A New Zealander studied for a year to win the Spanish world Scrabble title. He doesn’t speak Spanish
Read full article: A New Zealander studied for a year to win the Spanish world Scrabble title. He doesn’t speak SpanishA New Zealand man playing his first-ever competitive Scrabble game in Spanish, a language he doesn’t speak, has won the board game’s Spanish-language world title.
China's CATL forms joint venture with Stellantis to build electric vehicle battery factory in Spain
Read full article: China's CATL forms joint venture with Stellantis to build electric vehicle battery factory in SpainChinese electric battery company CATL and automaker Stellantis say they will build a major battery factory in northern Spain.
Snack judgment: Spanish court slaps supermarket that fired a worker for eating a croquette
Read full article: Snack judgment: Spanish court slaps supermarket that fired a worker for eating a croquetteA Spanish court has upheld a ruling that a supermarket worker was unlawfully fired for having eaten a croquette that was going to be thrown away after not having been sold from the store’s deli section.
Spanish regional leader admits mistakes made in flood response, but refuses to step down
Read full article: Spanish regional leader admits mistakes made in flood response, but refuses to step downThe Spanish regional leader under fire for his handling of the catastrophic Valencia floods last month has defied calls to step down but conceded that mistakes were made.
At least 10 people were killed in a fire at a nursing home in northeastern Spain
Read full article: At least 10 people were killed in a fire at a nursing home in northeastern SpainAuthorities say at least 10 people have died and others were injured in a fire at a nursing home near the northeastern Spanish city of Zaragoza.
New storms and flooding threaten Spain's hard-hit Valencia again
Read full article: New storms and flooding threaten Spain's hard-hit Valencia againNew storms in Spain have caused school closures and train cancellations two weeks after flash floods in Valencia and other areas killed more than 220 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service as troops search for more flood victims in Valencia
Read full article: Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service as troops search for more flood victims in ValenciaContinuing storms in eastern Spain that led to massive flooding last week and killed over 200 people, mostly near Valencia, are dumping rain on Barcelona.
Spain flood survivors hurl mud at the royals and top government officials
Read full article: Spain flood survivors hurl mud at the royals and top government officialsA crowd of enraged flood survivors pelted the Spanish royal couple with mud and rocks during their first visit to the center of the nation’s deadliest natural disaster in living memory.
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 Pérez received a text message alert from regional Spanish authorities warning her of the possibility of flash floods.
In Amharic, Karen and Spanish, worship is like home for migrants in heartland town
Read full article: In Amharic, Karen and Spanish, worship is like home for migrants in heartland townAt noon on Sundays in Worthington, Minnesota, an overflow crowd is still swaying to the Guatemalan band at Spanish-language Catholic Mass, Ethiopian Orthodox Christians are wrapping up their six-hour-long service, and at town’s edge among the cornfields, refugees from Southeast Asia gather to pray and sing in Karen at the Baptist church founded by Swedish farmers.
Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 158 lives
Read full article: Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 158 livesCrews are searching for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings as residents salvage what they can from ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain that claimed at least 158 lives, with 155 people killed in one region alone.
Copa del Rey games and other sporting events postponed after deadly floods devastate southern Spain
Read full article: Copa del Rey games and other sporting events postponed after deadly floods devastate southern SpainThe Copa del Rey matches involving Valencia and Levante have been postponed following floods that have killed at least 95 people and caused havoc in southern Spain.
Spaniards Rodri and Bonmatí win Ballon d'Or award as Real Madrid snubs ceremony
Read full article: Spaniards Rodri and Bonmatí win Ballon d'Or award as Real Madrid snubs ceremonySpanish midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí won the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or award on Monday as the world’s best soccer players, while Real Madrid snubbed the star-studded ceremony in Paris in apparent protest.
The leaders of India and Spain launch India's first private military aircraft plant
Read full article: The leaders of India and Spain launch India's first private military aircraft plantIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez have inaugurated India’s first private military aircraft plant.
They came to America looking for better lives — and better schools. The results were mixed
Read full article: They came to America looking for better lives — and better schools. The results were mixedThe school system in Aurora, Colorado, is striving to accommodate more than 3,000 new students mostly from Venezuela and Colombia.
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.
Language, lack of money and fear are matters of life and death with Milton approaching Florida
Read full article: Language, lack of money and fear are matters of life and death with Milton approaching FloridaHurricane Milton is expected to unleash its greatest force over hundreds of thousands of immigrants who don’t speak English.
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.
Opposition presidential candidate González flees Venezuela for asylum in Spain
Read full article: Opposition presidential candidate González flees Venezuela for asylum in SpainFormer Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González has fled into exile after being granted asylum in Spain, delivering a major blow to millions who placed their hopes in his upstart campaign to end two decades of single-party rule.
A Spanish YouTube chef gets life in prison for murder in Thailand
Read full article: A Spanish YouTube chef gets life in prison for murder in ThailandA court in Thailand has found Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, a member of a famous Spanish acting family, guilty of premeditated murder and sentenced him to life in prison in a lurid case that involved the victim being dismembered.
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.
Police arrest 4th man accused of participating in stabbing of Lamine Yamal's father near Barcelona
Read full article: Police arrest 4th man accused of participating in stabbing of Lamine Yamal's father near BarcelonaPolice in Barcelona have detained a fourth man accused of participating in the stabbing of the father of 17-year-old Spain soccer star Lamine Yamal.
Fugitive ex-Catalan leader plans return to Spain despite threat of arrest over failed secession bid
Read full article: Fugitive ex-Catalan leader plans return to Spain despite threat of arrest over failed secession bidFormer Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont says he plans to return to his country on Thursday despite the likelihood of being arrested on his return.
On 'incredible day,' Kylian Mbappé welcomed by Real Madrid fans at packed Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
Read full article: On 'incredible day,' Kylian Mbappé welcomed by Real Madrid fans at packed Santiago Bernabeu StadiumKylian Mbappé has finally put on a Real Madrid jersey to fulfill his childhood dream in front of a packed Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
The Trump campaign opens a new outreach office in a heavily Latino part of Pennsylvania
Read full article: The Trump campaign opens a new outreach office in a heavily Latino part of PennsylvaniaPresident Donald Trump’s campaign has teamed up with the Republican National Committee and the Pennsylvania GOP to open a “Latino Americans for Trump” office in Reading.
Valencia fans who insulted Vinícius are first to be convicted for racism abuse in Spanish soccer
Read full article: Valencia fans who insulted Vinícius 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 Vinícius Júnior.
Spain applies to join South Africa’s case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide
Read full article: Spain applies to join South Africa’s case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocideSpain says it will ask a United Nations court for permission to join South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.
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 separatistsSpain’s 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.
Palestinian prime minister visits Madrid after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognize Palestinian state
Read full article: Palestinian prime minister visits Madrid after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognize Palestinian stateSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and leading officials from several Middle Eastern countries in Madrid a day after Spain, Ireland and Norway recognized a Palestinian state.
Colombia's congress votes to ban bullfights, dealing a blow to the centuries-old tradition
Read full article: Colombia's congress votes to ban bullfights, dealing a blow to the centuries-old traditionColombia’s congress has voted to ban bullfights in the South American nation, delivering a serious blow to a centuries-old tradition that has inspired songs and novels but has become increasingly controversial in the countries where it is still practiced.
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.
Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognize a Palestinian state as EU rift with Israel widens
Read full article: Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognize a Palestinian state as EU rift with Israel widensSpain, Norway and Ireland have formally recognized a Palestinian state in a coordinated effort that adds more pressure on Israel to soften its devastating response to last year’s Hamas attack.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy gets more air defense missiles from Spain to fight deadly Russian glide bombs
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy gets more air defense missiles from Spain to fight deadly Russian glide bombsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has secured from Spain a pledge of additional air defense missiles to help fight the about 3,000 bombs that he says Russia launches every month at Ukraine.
Relations between EU and Israel plummet as Spain, Ireland prepare to recognize a Palestinian state
Read full article: Relations between EU and Israel plummet as Spain, Ireland prepare to recognize a Palestinian stateRelations between the European Union and Israel are in a nosedive on the eve of the diplomatic recognition of a Palestinian state by EU members Ireland and Spain.
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.
Spain withdraws its ambassador to Argentina over President Milei's insults, escalating crisis
Read full article: Spain withdraws its ambassador to Argentina over President Milei's insults, escalating crisisSpain says it is pulling its ambassador from Argentina in response to comments made by Argentine President Javier Milei, who accused the Spanish prime minister’s wife of corruption and described socialism as “cursed and carcinogenic.”.
Europe's far right groups launch unofficial campaign for the European Union elections
Read full article: Europe's far right groups launch unofficial campaign for the European Union electionsEurope’s far right political parties have unofficially launched their campaign for the European Union elections in Spain with strong messages against illegal migration and the bloc’s climate policy.
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.
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.
How an injury-hit Real Madrid rode Bellingham boom to Spanish league success
Read full article: How an injury-hit Real Madrid rode Bellingham boom to Spanish league successIt wasn't supposed to be this comfortable for Real Madrid to win the Spanish league after Karim Benzema left for Saudi Arabia and its defense was badly hit by injuries.
Biden administration says 100,000 new migrants are expected to enroll in 'Obamacare' next year
Read full article: Biden administration says 100,000 new migrants are expected to enroll in 'Obamacare' next yearRoughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance next year.
Spain's prime minister says he will consider resigning after wife is targeted by judicial probe
Read full article: Spain's prime minister says he will consider resigning after wife is targeted by judicial probeSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has denied corruption allegations against his wife but says he will consider resigning after a judicial investigation was launched into accusations by a right-wing legal platform that she used her position to influence business deals.
Supreme Court allows soccer promoter's antitrust suit over FIFA policy on league matches to proceed
Read full article: Supreme Court allows soccer promoter's antitrust suit over FIFA policy on league matches to proceedThe Supreme Court is allowing a soccer promoter’s antitrust lawsuit to go forward against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation over the world governing body’s policy of not permitting a country to host league matches involving teams from other countries.
Dubious claims about voting flyers at a migrant camp show how the border is inflaming US politics
Read full article: Dubious claims about voting flyers at a migrant camp show how the border is inflaming US politicsA humanitarian organization in northeastern Mexico is saying it did not create flyers urging border-bound migrants to vote for President Joe Biden.
Spanish police arrest ex-soccer federation head Rubiales on return to country amid corruption probe
Read full article: Spanish police arrest ex-soccer federation head Rubiales on return to country amid corruption probeSpanish police have arrested former soccer federation president Luis Rubiales on his return to the country amid an ongoing corruption probe.
Dani Alves released from prison after paying bail while awaiting appeal of rape conviction in Spain
Read full article: Dani Alves released from prison after paying bail while awaiting appeal of rape conviction in SpainBrazilian soccer star Dani Alves has been released from prison after paying 1 million euros in bail to be set free while appealing a rape conviction.
Rubiales tells Spanish court he will return from Caribbean, cooperate with corruption probe
Read full article: Rubiales tells Spanish court he will return from Caribbean, cooperate with corruption probeFormer Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales has told an investigating judge he will return to Spain to face a judicial probe into the business deal to hold the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.
Spain approves amnesty for Catalan separatists, but adiós to hopes it would bolster weak government
Read full article: Spain approves amnesty for Catalan separatists, but adiós to hopes it would bolster weak governmentSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has kept his part of a bargain struck last year with Catalonia’s separatists to keep him in power by pushing through a divisive amnesty bill.
Catalonia calls an early regional election that could add to Spain’s political uncertainty
Read full article: Catalonia calls an early regional election that could add to Spain’s political uncertaintyThe regional president of Catalonia has called an early election for May 12 after his minority government failed to pass a budget for Spain’s wealthy northeast region that includes Barcelona.
At least 7 are dead and 38 are rescued after a migrant boat was found near Spain's Canary Islands
Read full article: At least 7 are dead and 38 are rescued after a migrant boat was found near Spain's Canary IslandsSpanish maritime rescuers and the Red Cross say two bodies have been found in a migrant boat making the risky but increasingly popular voyage from West Africa toward Spain’s Canary Islands.
Spanish and European officials mark the 20th anniversary of the Madrid train bombings
Read full article: Spanish and European officials mark the 20th anniversary of the Madrid train bombingsKing Felipe VI of Spain says victims of terror attacks are a symbol of the constant need to guard freedom and the rule of law against threats.
Spanish prosecutors accuse Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti of tax fraud and seek jail sentence
Read full article: Spanish prosecutors accuse Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti of tax fraud and seek jail sentenceSpanish state prosecutors have accused Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti of tax fraud during his first stint at the club, claiming he used shell companies to hide parts of his income.
Gang rape of a tourist in India highlights its struggle to curb sexual violence against women
Read full article: Gang rape of a tourist in India highlights its struggle to curb sexual violence against womenPolice in India have arrested three men in the alleged gang rape of a foreign tourist, in a case that has highlighted the country’s long-standing problem of sexual violence against women.
Spain women celebrate another soccer title. This time without the distractions
Read full article: Spain women celebrate another soccer title. This time without the distractionsSpain’s women’s soccer team is finally getting attention for its play on the field, rather than the behavior of its officials.
Forensic police find a 10th body in the charred remnants of a Spanish apartment building
Read full article: Forensic police find a 10th body in the charred remnants of a Spanish apartment buildingThe death toll in a fire that engulfed an apartment block in the Spanish city of Valencia has risen to 10 after forensic police found one more body inside the charred building Saturday.
Colombia will send deep-water expedition to explore 300-year-old shipwreck thought to hold treasure
Read full article: Colombia will send deep-water expedition to explore 300-year-old shipwreck thought to hold treasureColombia’s government has announced an underwater exploration more than 600 meters deep to investigate and try to raise objects from the mythical galleon San José.
Fire engulfs 2 buildings in Spanish city of Valencia, killing at least 4 people. Nearly 20 missing
Read full article: Fire engulfs 2 buildings in Spanish city of Valencia, killing at least 4 people. Nearly 20 missingA fire has engulfed two residential buildings in the eastern Spanish city of Valencia, killing at least four people and injuring at least 13 others.
Spain’s prime minister meets with Morocco’s king and discusses migration and the Israel-Hamas war
Read full article: Spain’s prime minister meets with Morocco’s king and discusses migration and the Israel-Hamas warSpain's prime minister has visited Morocco as the two nations reckon with a spike in migration to the Canary Islands and a Europe-wide debate and protests about agricultural regulations and imports.
Spanish police suspect bullet-riddled body may be Russian who defected with army helicopter
Read full article: Spanish police suspect bullet-riddled body may be Russian who defected with army helicopterSpanish police say they suspect the bullet-riddled body of a man found in a town in eastern Spain is that of Russian defector Maksim Kuzminov, who flew a Russian army helicopter on his escape across the Ukrainian front lines last year.
Getafe complains to Spanish league that Madrid’s Bellingham allegedly called Greenwood ‘rapist’
Read full article: Getafe complains to Spanish league that Madrid’s Bellingham allegedly called Greenwood ‘rapist’The Spanish league says that it will look into a complaint filed by Getafe that Real Madrid player Jude Bellingham allegedly called Getafe forward Mason Greenwood a “rapist” during a game.
Argentinian court overturns Milei's labor rules, in a blow to his reform plans
Read full article: Argentinian court overturns Milei's labor rules, in a blow to his reform plansAn Argentine court has overturned labor rules proposed by President Javier Milei that would make it easier to fire workers, in a new blow to the leader’s efforts to shake up regulations that he says have hampered the country’s struggling economy.
Spain soccer outcast Rubiales facing trial for unwanted kiss at Women's World Cup
Read full article: Spain soccer outcast Rubiales facing trial for unwanted kiss at Women's World CupA Spanish investigating judge says former Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales will face trial for kissing forward Jenni Hermoso without her consent at the Women’s World Cup.
Spain's top court says the government broke the law when it sent child migrants back to Morocco
Read full article: Spain's top court says the government broke the law when it sent child migrants back to MoroccoSpain’s Supreme Court has ruled that Spanish authorities acted illegally when they sent unaccompanied child migrants back to Morocco in 2021.
Spain forward Jenni Hermoso says former coach Jorge Vilda made players feel uncomfortable
Read full article: Spain forward Jenni Hermoso says former coach Jorge Vilda made players feel uncomfortableSpain forward Jenni Hermoso has led the fight against sexism in Spanish soccer after finding herself in the global spotlight when she was kissed on the lips by former federation president Luis Rubiales without her consent after the Women's World Cup final.
'Obamacare' sign-ups surge to 20 million, days before open enrollment closes
Read full article: 'Obamacare' sign-ups surge to 20 million, days before open enrollment closesThe Biden administration says 20 million people have enrolled for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, with still a few days left for signing up.
Spain investigates contamination of Atlantic shore by countless plastic pellets spilled from ship
Read full article: Spain investigates contamination of Atlantic shore by countless plastic pellets spilled from shipCountless tiny plastic pellets are washing up on the shores of northern Spain and local authorities have declared an environmental emergency after a shipping container fell off a transport vessel last month.
Argentine court suspends labor changes in a blow to President Milei's economic plan
Read full article: Argentine court suspends labor changes in a blow to President Milei's economic planA court in Argentina has delivered a blow to labor rule changes announced by President Javier Milei as part of sweeping deregulation and austerity measures aimed at reviving the country’s struggling economy.
Proposed merger of New Mexico, Connecticut energy companies scuttled; deal valued at more than $4.3B
Read full article: Proposed merger of New Mexico, Connecticut energy companies scuttled; deal valued at more than $4.3BOfficials with New Mexico’s largest electric utility say a proposed multibillion-dollar merger with a U.S. subsidiary of global energy giant Iberdrola has been scuttled.
Hermoso testifies in sexual assault case after kiss at Women’s World Cup
Read full article: Hermoso testifies in sexual assault case after kiss at Women’s World CupThe Spanish player who was kissed on the lips by the soccer president after the Women’s World Cup final has appeared in court to testify in the sexual assault case against the former official.
No room at the inn? As holidays approach, migrants face eviction from New York City shelters
Read full article: No room at the inn? As holidays approach, migrants face eviction from New York City sheltersIt could be a cold and grim New Year for thousands of migrant families living in New York City’s emergency shelter system.
A Spanish official says spotter planes are helping curtail the number of West African migrant boats
Read full article: A Spanish official says spotter planes are helping curtail the number of West African migrant boatsA senior Spanish official says the deployment of two Spanish surveillance planes to watch for migrant boats heading on the treacherous route from West Africa to Spain’s Canary Islands has enabled authorities to stop 59 canoes from Senegal and Gambia.
Spanish police arrest 14 airport workers after items go missing from checked-in luggage
Read full article: Spanish police arrest 14 airport workers after items go missing from checked-in luggageSpanish police say they have arrested 14 workers at one of the country’s main tourist airports on suspicion of stealing items from checked-in luggage.
Fashion retailer Zara yanks ads that some found reminiscent of Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza
Read full article: Fashion retailer Zara yanks ads that some found reminiscent of Israel's war on Hamas in GazaThe Spanish fashion brand Zara has pulled advertising images that appeared to some to reference Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza.
Spanish newspaper association files multimillion-euro suit against Meta over advertising practices
Read full article: Spanish newspaper association files multimillion-euro suit against Meta over advertising practicesA Spanish association representing more than 80 newspapers has filed a lawsuit against Facebook parent Meta accusing it of unfair competition in online advertising by allegedly ignoring European Union rules on data protection.
4 migrants who were pushed out of a boat die just yards from Spain's southern coast
Read full article: 4 migrants who were pushed out of a boat die just yards from Spain's southern coastFour migrants have died yards from shore in southern Spain after being forced out of the boat they were traveling in.
Barcelona and Madrid among teams hit by 'FIFA virus' as players get injured on international duty
Read full article: Barcelona and Madrid among teams hit by 'FIFA virus' as players get injured on international dutyThe latest international break is proving costly for European clubs like Spanish powerhouses Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Ex-federation president ruled unfit to hold job in Spanish soccer for 3 years after kissing player
Read full article: Ex-federation president ruled unfit to hold job in Spanish soccer for 3 years after kissing playerThe former president of the Spanish soccer federation has been ruled unfit to work in the sport in Spain for three years after he kissed a player on the lips without her consent at the Women’s World Cup final.
Spanish far-right politician shot in the face suspects a link to his work with Iranian opposition
Read full article: Spanish far-right politician shot in the face suspects a link to his work with Iranian oppositionA Spanish right-wing politician is recovering in a hospital after being shot in the face on a street in central Madrid.
Spain's Socialists will grant amnesty to Catalan separatists in return for support of new government
Read full article: Spain's Socialists will grant amnesty to Catalan separatists in return for support of new governmentSpain’s Socialist Party has struck a deal with a fringe Catalan separatist party to grant an amnesty for potentially thousands of people involved in the region’s failed secession bid in exchange for its key backing of acting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to form a new government.
Caravan of 3,000 migrants blocks highway in southern Mexico
Read full article: Caravan of 3,000 migrants blocks highway in southern MexicoAbout 3,000 migrants from Central America, Venezuela, Cuba and Haiti have blocked traffic on one of Mexico’s main southern highways to demand transit or exit visas to reach the U.S. border.
Protests turn ugly as pressure mounts on Spain's acting government for amnesty talks with Catalans
Read full article: Protests turn ugly as pressure mounts on Spain's acting government for amnesty talks with CatalansClashes have erupted in Spain for a second night between police and protesters who oppose the acting government's negotiations with Catalan separatist parties over a possible amnesty for thousands of secessionists in the northeastern region.
Ballon d'Or winner Bonmatí helped get a win over sexism in Spain. Now it's time to 'focus on soccer'
Read full article: Ballon d'Or winner Bonmatí helped get a win over sexism in Spain. Now it's time to 'focus on soccer'It’s been a whirlwind last few months for newly crowned Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí with memorable victories on and off the field.
Spanish soccer official who kissed unwilling star player is banned for three years
Read full article: Spanish soccer official who kissed unwilling star player is banned for three yearsThe Spanish soccer official who provoked a players’ rebellion and a reckoning on gender when he kissed an unwilling star player on the lips is banned for three years by the sport’s global governing body.
Xavi coy on whether Lewandowski and other Barcelona players are fit enough to face Real Madrid
Read full article: Xavi coy on whether Lewandowski and other Barcelona players are fit enough to face Real MadridBarcelona has been playing without leading scorer Robert Lewandowksi and regular starters Frenkie de Jong, Pedri González and Jules Koundé for the past month because of injuries.
Vinícius is targeted again as Sevilla ejects fan for 'racist behavior' at Real Madrid game
Read full article: Vinícius is targeted again as Sevilla ejects fan for 'racist behavior' at Real Madrid gameSevilla ejected a fan from its Spanish league match against Real Madrid and filed a complaint with police after the spectator allegedly displayed “xenophobic and racist behavior,” with Vinícius Júnior once again the target.
Spain's royals honor Asturias prize winners, including Meryl Streep and Haruki Murakami
Read full article: Spain's royals honor Asturias prize winners, including Meryl Streep and Haruki MurakamiSpain's royal family have presided over the presentation of this year's Princess of Asturias awards that are among the most important in the Spanish-speaking world.
Doncic returns to Spain to warm welcome from former club Real Madrid in preseason game with Mavs
Read full article: Doncic returns to Spain to warm welcome from former club Real Madrid in preseason game with MavsLuka Doncic has returned to Spain to a warm reception from former club Real Madrid in a preseason game with the Dallas Mavericks.
Nearly 50 European leaders stress support for Ukraine at a summit in Spain. Zelenskyy seeks more aid
Read full article: Nearly 50 European leaders stress support for Ukraine at a summit in Spain. Zelenskyy seeks more aidAlmost 50 European leaders are using a summit in southern Spain’s Granada to stress that they stand by Ukraine at a time when Western resolve appears somewhat weakened.
Luis Rubiales was suspended by FIFA to prevent witness tampering in his Women's World Cup kiss case
Read full article: Luis Rubiales was suspended by FIFA to prevent witness tampering in his Women's World Cup kiss caseFIFA moved to block potential witness tampering by Luis Rubiales when its disciplinary committee suspended the now-ousted Spanish soccer president.
Officials say 2 are still missing after a Spanish nightclub fire killed 13. The club lacked a permit
Read full article: Officials say 2 are still missing after a Spanish nightclub fire killed 13. The club lacked a permitAuthorities in the southern Spanish city of Murcia say two people believed to have been in a nightclub where 13 others died in a fire are still missing.