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November 8, 2023

Statue of Native American leader replaces toppled monument of Spanish missionary in California

A statue depicting Native American leader William J. Franklin Sr. has been unveiled in California, replacing one of St. Junípero Serra.

November 5, 2023

Spain's Canary Islands see record numbers of African migrants seeking better lives

The number of migrants leaving west Africa and reaching Spain's Canary Islands, nearly 60 miles from the west coast of Morocco, has passed record levels set in 2006.

October 8, 2023

'Prehistoric footwear' was discovered in Spanish cave by miners, scientists reveal in new study

A cave in Spain was the site of a find by miners of prehistoric shoes dating back 6,200 years and other woven objects dating back 9,500 years, according to a new study in Science Advances.

October 5, 2023

Spanish migrant rescue ship reportedly impounded for Italian maritime violation

Italy has reportedly impounded Open Arms, a Spanish charity rescue ship, for violating the nation's ban on making multiple rescues at sea.

October 5, 2023

Russian strike on Ukrainian café leaves at least 51 dead as Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits Spain

Russia's military destroyed a café in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, killing at least 51 people as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was traveling abroad for international help.

October 4, 2023

Criminal sports betting ring busted after making 'significant' winnings off shocking hi-tech method

Spanish police and Interpol collaborated on a yearlong bust that has seen 47 bank accounts closed and 28 payment gateways used to carry out the scheme.

October 4, 2023

Over 500 migrants arrive at Spanish Canary Islands in 24 hours

More than 500 migrants have arrived at the Spanish Canary Islands within a single day. Compared to 2022, the islands have recorded a 20% increase in incoming migrants this year.

October 2, 2023

13 dead, 24 injured in nightclub fire in Murcia, Spain

A Spanish official reported on Monday that the five individuals who were initially missing and feared to have perished in a nightclub fire in Murcia have been located.

October 1, 2023

Murcia firefighters share video of nightclub fire that killed at least 13 in Spain

Spain is observing three days of mourning following a deadly nightclub fire early Sunday morning in Murcia that claimed the lives of at least 13 people.

October 1, 2023

Scientists say pair of sandals discovered in Spanish bat cave are 6,000 years old, Europe's oldest shoes

A team of scientists have found what they believe are Europe’s oldest pair of shoes in a Spanish cave dating them at over 6,000 years old.