Spain

World 17 hours ago

Venezuelan ex-spy chief, Chávez confidant, extradited to US on drug trafficking charges

Retired Maj. Gen. Hugo Carvajal of Venezuela, once a close advisor to Hugo Chávez, has been extradited to New York from Spain over decade-old drug trafficking charges.

World 17 hours ago

Americans should remain 'ultra conscious' if traveling to Europe due to serious heat wave: expert

The record highest temperature in Europe occurred in 2022 as Sicily recorded near-120 degrees Fahrenheit, but temperatures this week have already reached close to that point.

World 17 hours ago

Vacationers turned away from beach oasis after stomach-churning discovery made in water

Officials on the Spanish island of Ibiza shut down the Playa Es Pinet beach after discovering an alarming amount of fecal matter in the water.

World 17 hours ago

Spain fines Apple, Amazon for alleged collusion to block competition

The Spanish Government has levied a fine of about $218 million against Apple and Amazon for agreements that allegedly limited the "free competition" of rival sellers.

Sports 17 hours ago

Spain star Alexia Putellas quits training, raising concerns about availability for Women's World Cup

Spain star Alexis Putellas quit training on Monday, raising doubts she will be able to play against Costa Rica in their opening match of the Women's World Cup on Friday.

World 17 hours ago

6 men arrested for alleged gang rape of teen tourist at European vacation hotspot

Six German tourists were arrested for allegedly gang-raping an 18-year-old woman vacationing on Spain's vacation destination island Mallorca.

World 17 hours ago

Southern Europe prepares for heat wave Cerberus, expects temperatures to reach 113 degrees Fahrenheit

Countries such as Spain, Germany, and Poland are preparing emergency measures as they brace for a heat wave that may bring temperatures up to 113 degrees Fahrenheit.

World 17 hours ago

Pilot asks 20 passengers leaving Spanish vacation hotspot to deplane over flight being 'too heavy'

An EasyJet pilot was heard on video asking passengers departing the Canary Islands to volunteer to deplane, as the flight was "too heavy" and weather conditions were unfavorable.

World 17 hours ago

UK PM Sunak, Spain warn against Biden's decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine ahead of NATO summit

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles oppose President Biden's decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine.

Sports 17 hours ago

UEFA removes Spanish club Osasuna from Europa Conference League due to former club officials fixing matches

UEFA removed Spanish club Osasuna from the Europa Conference League on Wednesday due to former club officials being implicated in fixing matches from a decade ago.

Science 17 hours ago

Report suggests people with disabilities are disproportionately affected by extreme heat

A report from Human Rights Watch said people with disabilities are disproportionately affected by extreme heat. Staying home due to heat can also lead to social isolation.

Sports 17 hours ago

Sailboat endures orca encounter during international race: 'Dangerous moment'

The Team JAJO sailboat encountered three orcas during The Ocean Race VO65 Sprint on Thursday. The encounter occurred in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar.

Sports 17 hours ago

Spain wins Nations League final beating Croatia in shootout

Spain ended their 11-year drought with their victory over Croatia on Sunday to secure the Nations League title as goalie Unai Simon saved two penalty shots in the shootout.

Sports 17 hours ago

Jude Bellingham unveils new number with Real Madrid

Jude Bellingham has officially signed a six-year deal with Real Madrid as takes former iconic Real Madrid player Zinedine Zidane's jersey number

World 17 hours ago

Video shows killer whale near Spain biting rudders off boat

A person on a catamaran traveling through the Strait of Gibraltar near Spain has captured on video another incident of a killer whale damaging a boat.

World 17 hours ago

Man attacked, beaten with bottle by squatters who took over vacation home

Squatters in Spain allegedly beat a U.K. man with a bottle after he confronted them over taking over his vacation home while he was not there, European outlets report.

World 17 hours ago

Spanish leftist party unity may improve Socialist PM Sánchez’s re-election odds

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, leader of the nation's Socialist Party, may see improved re-election odds as smaller leftist parties agree to run on a joint ticket.

World 17 hours ago

Record-breaking heatwave, drought plague Spain, threatening ecosystems and agriculture

A record-breaking heatwave and drought has plagued Spain, making it the country's second driest year ever. The rising temperatures are threatening ecosystems and agriculture.

World 17 hours ago

A look at Spain's clam-digging 'farmers of the sea'

Before clams become expensive dishes in restaurants in Spain, they’re first collected by a group of women who call themselves “the peasant farmers of the sea."

World 17 hours ago

Spanish Catholic bishops find evidence of more than 700 sexual abusers, 900 victims since 1945

A bishops’ conference in Spain reported that there were at least 728 sexual abusers and 927 victims within the country's Catholic Church since 1945, according to found evidence.

Sports 17 hours ago

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.

Sports 17 hours ago

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.

World 17 hours ago

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.

World 17 hours ago

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.

Science 17 hours ago

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.

World 17 hours ago

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.

World 17 hours ago

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.

World 17 hours ago

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.

U.S. 17 hours ago

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.

World 17 hours ago

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.

World 17 hours ago

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.