Spain

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Legal complaint filed over video revealing identity of alleged assault victim of Dani Alves

The attorney representing the woman who accused Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves of sexual assault has filed a legal complaint with Spanish authorities over a video.

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Spanish man returns home to Madrid after spending 15 months in Iranian prison

Santiago Sánchez Cogedor, a Spanish man who spent 15 months in an Iranian prison after visiting the tomb of Mahsa Amini, has returned to his home in Madrid.

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World's richest lottery 'El Gordo' dishes out $2.8B in prizes

The world’s largest lottery took place in Spain Friday morning with a staggering total of $2.86 billion being shared among the lucky ticket holders who bought tickets for 20 euros each.

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Centuries-old Advent tradition, Las Posadas, shares faith-filled 'opportunities for peace'

Las Posadas is an annual nine-day observance in the days before Christmas Eve. During Las Posadas, children dress up and reenact Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem.

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14 airport workers arrested in Spain after allegedly stealing $2 million in luggage items

Fourteen workers at Tenerife South airport in Spain were arrested for allegedly stealing items from checked-in luggage. The seized stolen goods were valued at $2 million.

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Missing British boy found alive in France after 6 years: report

An British boy, 11, who went missing while traveling with family members in Spain six years ago and was thought to have been abducted by them has reportedly been found alive in France.

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3 arrested in connection with assassination attempt on right-wing Spanish politician

Three suspects were arrested Tuesday in connection with the Nov. 9 shooting of Alejandro Vidal-Quadras, a politician associated with Spain's right-wing Vox party.

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Ex-federation President Luis Rubiales banned from holding job in Spanish soccer for 3 years

Luis Rubiales, the former leader of the Spanish soccer federation, is prohibited from working in the sport in Spain for the foreseeable future.

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Spain re-elects Socialist PM Pedro Sánchez

Leftist Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been re-elected to his post after brokering a controversial amnesty deal to garner key support from Catalan separatists.

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Spain's Sánchez defends controversial amnesty deal brokered with Catalan separatists

Spain's left-wing acting Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, defended Wednesday his amnesty deal with Catalan separatists as the Iberian nation prepares to form a new government.

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Iran may be linked to assassination attempt on Spanish politician: police

Spanish right-wing politician Alejo Vidal-Quadras was shot in the face by an unknown assassin and is now speculating the Iranian government is behind the attack.

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Center-right politician shot in the face in Spain

A former Spanish politician was shot in Madrid Thursday afternoon. Police are searching for two suspects who allegedly shot Alejo Vidal-Quadras before leaving the scene on a motorbike.

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Denmark scores win in legal battle with Islamist fighter who claims he spied on country's behalf

Danish intelligence agencies on Wednesday won a case against a Syrian-born Islamic State fighter who claimed to have spied on Copenhagen's behalf.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Acting Spanish PM gets second chance at power as conservatives struggle to set up new government

Acting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who once held the position outright, may have a chance to reclaim power as conservatives struggle to gain support for a new government.

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Bull gores, kills man at festival in Spain

A bull in Spain gored a man, who later died, during a running festival on Saturday, according to local officials. The man suffered four wounds from the bull’s horns.

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A travel guide to Barcelona: Food, sites and more in the European city

Barcelona is a city packed with tourist attractions and experiences for everyone. Visit Sagrada Família and the Gothic Quarter, among other places, in Barcelona.

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Spain leads way with task force as governments rush to regulate AI

A new policy task force will establish a framework through which Spain can develop and implement its use of artificial intelligence technologies across all sectors.

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A travel guide to Spain: Visit any of these locations in the Iberian nation

When traveling to Spain, consider incorporating beaches, mountains, nightlife, architecture and history into your Iberian nation travels.

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Luis Rubiales resigns as Spanish soccer president amid kiss controversy

Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales resigned Sunday after his controversial kiss with Jenni Hermoso during the Women's World Cup celebration.

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Spain's Jenni Hermoso files legal complaint accusing Luis Rubiales of sexual assault

Spanish prosecutors announced Jenni Hermoso filed a legal complaint against football federation president Luis Rubiales for sexual assault after kissing her at Women's World Cup.

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Spain soccer federation fires Women's World Cup-winning head coach amid president's controversy

Spain's soccer federation fired women's coach Jorge Vilda weeks after the team's Women's World Cup victory on Monday. Luis Rubiales