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Tennis champ Garbiñe Muguruza engaged to fan who asked for selfie during 2021 US Open

May 31, 2023

Tennis champ Garbiñe Muguruza engaged to fan who asked for selfie during 2021 US Open

Garbiñe Muguruza announced she is engaged to Arthur Borges and explained to a Spanish media outlet how she met the model while she was in New York City.

Paris Saint-Germain's Sergio Rico 'fighting to recover' after being hit by a horse in Spain

May 29, 2023

Paris Saint-Germain's Sergio Rico 'fighting to recover' after being hit by a horse in Spain

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico suffered an apparent head injury after being in an accident in Spain involving a horse, his representatives revealed Sunday.

Damaged yacht among 2 dozen vessels targeted by rogue orca whale pod this year

May 26, 2023

Damaged yacht among 2 dozen vessels targeted by rogue orca whale pod this year

A British-owned yacht immobilized by a pod of orcas has found itself the latest victim of about 35 whales known to ram boats along the Iberian Peninsula's Atlantic coast.

Mediterranean destination tells tourists to get lost amid push from liberal mayor

May 26, 2023

Mediterranean destination tells tourists to get lost amid push from liberal mayor

Locals in Barcelona are saying no more to mass tourism and are calling on officials to take counter measures as the number of visitors to the city once again surges.

Killer whales damage boat in latest attack off Spain

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.