British tourist, 23, could be left paralysed after waterpark accident in Spain
A young British holidaymaker could face being left paralysed for life after an accident at a Spanish waterpark.
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Spanish judge rules 43-year-old is son of singer Julio Iglesias
A judge in Spain has found there is sufficient evidence to rule that a 43-year-old man is the biological son of Julio Iglesias even though the singer refused to have a DNA test.
Five injured on second day of bull runs at festival in Spain
Five people have been injured during the second day of bull runs at the famous San Fermin festival in Spain.
Thousands mark start of running of the bulls festival in Spain
The blast of a firework has opened nine days of uninterrupted partying in Pamplona’s famed running of the bulls festival.
Half-naked activists lie in Pamplano square to protest over Running of the Bulls
Dozens of half-naked protestors have laid bare in a Pamplona square in a call to end the annual Running of the Bulls.
Spain midfielder Rodri completes Manchester City move
Spain international Rodri has become Manchester City’s second summer signing after completing his move from Atletico Madrid.
In Pictures: Revellers paint Spanish town red in annual wine battle
Getting drenched with red wine might not be everyone’s idea of fun, but it is the idea behind one of Spain’s most popular — and unusual — fiestas.
Spanish skipper accused of stabbing his first mate at Scrabster Harbour faces trial later this year
A date has been fixed for the trial of a Spanish skipper accused of stabbing his first mate on board their trawler at Scrabster harbour last year.
Heatwave puts Italy and France on highest weather alert
France’s national weather service issued its highest-level danger alert as it warned that parts of the country could expect temperatures to reach an “exceptional peak” on Friday amid a record-setting heatwave in Europe.
Fernando Torres – a career in pictures
Former Liverpool and Chelsea striker Fernando Torres is set to call time on his 18-year playing career.
Luis Enrique leaves Spain role for personal reasons
Luis Enrique has stepped down as head coach of Spain after just 11 months in the job.
Spain assistant Moreno insists Euro 2020 qualifying win over Sweden went to plan
Assistant coach Robert Moreno said Spain’s performance had gone to plan as their flawless Euro 2020 qualifying campaign continued with a 3-0 win over Sweden.
Two penalties help Spain take all three points against Sweden
Spain maintained their perfect start to Euro 2020 qualifying as two penalties helped them to a 3-0 win over Sweden in Madrid.
28 people hurt after fair ride ‘falls apart’ near Seville
A total of 28 people have been hurt in an accident involving a fair ride in a town near Seville.
Santi Cazorla relishing ‘dream’ return to Spain squad
Santi Cazorla hailed captaining Spain in the 4-1 win over the Faroe Islands as a “dream”.
Jesus Navas rolls back the years to help Spain beat Faroe Islands
Jesus Navas fired his first international goal in six years as Spain thrashed the Faroe Islands 4-1 to stay top of their Euro 2020 qualifying group.
Spain would not block independent Scotland from joining EU, diplomat insists
The Spanish government would not block an independent Scotland from joining the European Union if the country’s exit from the UK was “legally achieved”, a senior diplomat has declared.
Kepa Arrizabalaga happy to bide his time in battle for Spain number one jersey
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is happy to bide his time as he battles with David De Gea for the Spain number one jersey.
Spain’s former king Juan Carlos wants to retire from public life
Spain’s former monarch, Juan Carlos I, has said he wants to completely retire from public life on June 2, five years after abdicating the throne.
Catalan separatists hope to promote cause from European Parliament
Three jailed or fugitive Catalan politicians hope to use their freshly won seats in the European Parliament as loudspeakers for their separatist cause in northeastern Spain although actually being sworn will be the first obstacle they have to overcome.
Community in shock as body of Aberdeenshire man found off Spanish coast
A community was in shock last night after the body of an Aberdeenshire man who went missing off the coast of Spain was discovered 170ft beneath the sea.
Breeding restrictions in Barcelona spark debate on role of zoos
Animal rights activists in Barcelona are celebrating a victory after the Spanish city ordered its municipal zoo to restrict the reproduction of captive animals unless their young are destined to be reintroduced into the wild.
British woman dies on Edinburgh-bound Ryanair plane in Majorca
A British passenger has died on a Ryanair flight as it was due to take off from Majorca.
Jailed Catalan separatists allowed to collect credentials at Spanish parliament
The five separatist leaders on trial for Catalonia’s 2017 secession attempt who were elected to the Spanish Parliament last month have picked up their official credentials under police escort.
Cazorla call-up is reward for a fine season, says stand-in Spain coach Moreno
Santi Cazorla’s recall to the Spain squad is reward for his fine season with Villarreal, according to stand-in coach Robert Moreno.
Santi Cazorla recalled to Spain squad for first time in four years
Villarreal’s Santi Cazorla has been recalled to Spain’s squad after four years ravaged by injury.
Basque militant separatist arrested in French Alps after 17 years as fugitive
A long-time chief of the Basque militant separatist group Eta has been arrested on the street of a French Alps town after being on the run for 17 years, Spain’s interior ministry said.
Shakira cleared of plagiarism after complaint from Cuban singer
A Spanish court has cleared Colombian singers Shakira and Carlos Vives of a plagiarism claim after rejecting a lawsuit brought against them by a Cuban-born singer and producer.
Spain plays down removal of frigate from US fleet approaching Persian Gulf
Spain’s decision to remove a frigate on training exercises from a US combat fleet that is approaching the Persian Gulf was taken purely for “technical reasons”, the country’s defence minister has said.
Holiday tragedy as trawlerman Steven dies at sunshine resort
A trawlerman has died while on holiday with his family in Spain.
Spain’s Socialists open to deals with rivals after election victory
Spain’s Socialist party is ready to negotiate deals with rival parties on certain issues after it won a general election but failed to obtain a parliamentary majority, a senior Socialist official has said.
Socialists win Spain election as far-right makes breakthrough
Spain’s governing Socialists won the country’s election on Sunday but must seek backing from smaller parties to maintain power, while a far-right party rode an unprecedented surge of support to enter the lower house of parliament for the first time in four decades.