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May 26, 2023

Killer whales damage boat in latest attack off Spain

In an incident captured on video, killer whales severely damaged a sailboat off the coast of Spain. It is the latest in a series of attacks this month.

May 23, 2023

7 people arrested in Spain for allegedly racially abusing Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior

At least seven people were arrested in Spain for racially taunting Real Madrid Black soccer player Vinícius Júnior, who arrived in the country five years ago.

May 22, 2023

Madrid museum to open new gallery next month with 5 centuries of Spanish royal collections

A museum in Madrid, Spain, will unveil a new gallery next month called The Royal Collections Gallery which will feature items Spanish monarchs collected over 500 years.

May 22, 2023

Animal rights activists in Madrid protest against plans for a large-scale octopus farm

Animal rights activists in Madrid, Spain, have gathered to protest against the construction of an octopus farm that is scheduled to be built next year in the Canary Islands.

May 22, 2023

Support for Spanish soccer player Vinícius Júnior continues to grow after more racial abuse

Vinícius Júnior, a Spanish soccer player, was subjected to racial abuse once again during a match. He considered leaving the field after being insulted by fans.

May 19, 2023

Spanish towns evacuated as intentional wildfire tears through western part of country

Towns in western Spain were evacuated as a wildfire tore through the region. Authorities suspect the fire started intentionally since two separate blazes erupted simultaneously.

May 12, 2023

Spain's Supreme Court upholds 135-year prison sentence for British teacher, nanny who created child porn

A 135-year prison sentence for a British teacher and nanny who created and distributed child pornography of children who were in his care has been upheld by Spain's Supreme Court.

May 11, 2023

Madrid Open issues apology to women’s doubles finalists amid accusations of sexism

The Madrid Open apologized for not giving the women’s doubles finalists the opportunity to address fans following last weekend's final. The apology comes amid other accusations of sexism.

May 10, 2023

Madrid Open takes heat over ball crew outfits among other issues

The Madrid Open was the source of some controversy in the tennis world last week. The event took place a few weeks before the start of the French Open.

May 8, 2023

Spain experienced hottest, driest April on record in the country

Last month was the hottest April on record for Spain since records began in 1961. The average daily temperature in April was 58.8 Fahrenheit.