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May 19 2026SPORTS

King's trip shows soccer fixing old rivalries

Spain’s top leader will watch his country play in Mexico later this month, a trip that comes just after he admitted Spain’s colonial past caused real harm. The Mexican president had refused to invite him to her swearing-in earlier this year because Spain’s king didn’t say sorry fast enough. Now, aft

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Spain’s Leader Picks China Over U. S. Again—Is It Smart Trade or Risky Bet?

Spain’s prime minister is packing his bags for Beijing once more, marking his fourth trip to China in just a few years. While many European leaders follow America’s lead on China, he’s sticking to his own path, even when it clashes with U. S. President Trump. Spain sees China as a key partner for gr

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Spain blocks US war planes from its skies

Spain has decided to shut its airspace to U. S. military aircraft that are part of strikes against Iran. This move follows earlier statements that Spain would not allow its bases to be used for the conflict. The restriction means U. S. jets must fly around Spain on their way to targets in the Middle

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Spain’s Housing Tax Plan Hits Political Roadblocks

Spain’s government wanted to slap a 100% tax on non-EU property buyers to cool off a red-hot housing market. The idea was simple: make it too expensive for outsiders to buy homes, so locals could compete again. But after a year of headlines and political speeches, the plan hasn’t even reached a vote

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Spain Opens Old Files About 1981 Coup

Spain is set to release documents about a failed coup in 1981 that almost toppled its young democracy. The move follows many people asking for more information. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the files will be declassified. He called it a way to pay back a historical debt and let citizens see th

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Feb 16 2026SPORTS

England vs Italy: A Clash of Titans in Kolkata

England is in a tight spot. They lost to the West Indies and now sit fourth in their group. Their net run rate is not good. They need to win this match to stay in the race for the Super 8. Italy, on the other hand, is on fire. They crushed Nepal by 10 wickets and now sit above England in the points

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Spain's Rail Safety Under the Spotlight

Spain's rail network has been in the headlines recently, and not for good reasons. Two serious accidents in January have put the government's spending on railways under scrutiny. A high-speed train crash in the south killed 45 people, and just two days later, a derailment in Catalonia took the life

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Jan 27 2026BUSINESS

Spain's Swift Response to Train Tragedy: A Closer Look

Spain is stepping up to help those affected by a recent high-speed train crash. The government has set aside 20 million euros, which is about 24 million dollars, to support the victims. This tragic event happened near Cordoba on January 18th. It's one of the deadliest train crashes in Europe in a wh

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Jan 22 2026POLITICS

Spain's Spyware Saga: A Tale of Unanswered Questions

Spain's High Court has once again shut down its investigation into the use of Pegasus spyware. This time, the reason is clear: Israel has not cooperated. The court had been looking into how this powerful software was used to spy on Spanish politicians. The investigation started after it was revealed

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Scotland's Next Move: Independence on the Horizon?

Scotland's political scene is heating up. John Swinney, the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has made it clear: if his party secures a majority in the upcoming Scottish parliament elections in May, he will push for another independence referendum. This move could have significant implica

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