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16 Aug 2023
Spanish police said Wednesday they have arrested five French tourists and a Swiss holidaymaker on suspicion of sexually assaulting a young British woman on the holiday island of Mallorca.
16 Aug 2023
Olga Carmona struck late to lift Spain to a thrilling 2-1 semi-final win over Sweden yesterday, sending the Iberians into a first Women’s World Cup final, as the tournament signed off in New Zealand with a flurry of goals, writes scmp.com.
15 Aug 2023
First-time semi-finalists Spain face a more seasoned Sweden at the Women's World Cup on Tuesday, with a final against England or co-hosts Australia the prize. Spain and Sweden kicked off at 0800 GMT at Eden Park in Auckland in the first semi-final, before European champions England go into battle with Australia in Sydney on Wednesday.…
14 Aug 2023
Spain's first Women's World Cup semi-final in their history on Tuesday is reward for years of sacrifice, veteran forward Jennifer Hermoso says, admitting to "goosebumps" at the thought of reaching the final. Opponents Sweden are regulars at this stage of the World Cup -- without ever going on to lift the trophy -- but for…
14 Jul 2023
In southern Spain, a team of archaeologists is racing to search for the remains of some 200 people executed by firing squad at the start of the Spanish civil war.
7 Jul 2023
The Executive Governor Of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has held a meeting with the Ambassador of Spain to Nigeria, Juan Sell, in order to boost businesses in the state.
7 Jul 2023
Six people were injured early on Friday, none of them seriously, in the first bull running race of Spain's San Fermin festival, medics said.
13 Jun 2023
The Spanish and Brazilian football federations presented their plan on Tuesday for a friendly match at the Santiago Bernabeu in March 2024 to combat racism, after global outrage at the abuse of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior.
30 Apr 2023
Two ultralight aircraft collided near an aerodrome in northeastern Spain on Sunday, killing four passengers, regional authorities said.
30 Apr 2023
Summer is the perfect time to explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories. Whether you're looking to soak up the sun on a beach, hike through breath-taking landscapes or indulge in delicious cuisine, there are plenty of destinations around the world that offer the ultimate summer experience. Here are the top five destinations to have…
30 Apr 2023
Spain's Pablo Larrazabal won the DP World Tour's Korea Championship on Sunday, overcoming interruptions in play due to rain and fog at the tournament.
20 Apr 2023
Spain's ruling Socialists on Thursday secured parliamentary approval to amend a landmark law aimed at fighting sexual violence to fix a loophole that has allowed some offenders to reduce their sentences. Known as "Only yes means yes", that law came into force in October, reforming the criminal code to define all non-consensual sex as rape.…

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