Stuck in Spain, Wuhan soccer team gets to watch Madrid-Barça
MADRID (AP) — It’s been a tough journey for the first-division soccer club from Wuhan, the city at the epicenter of the ...
Spain takes first European moves against Plácido Domingo
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish government canceled upcoming performances by Plácido Domingo in Madrid on Wednesday following ...
Messi demands calm after chaotic 2 months for Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona has been hit recently by a series of setbacks on the field and conflicts inside the cl...
AP PHOTOS: Spanish towns embrace peculiar old festivals
ACEHUCHE, Spain — Spain has a rich tradition of colorful, and sometimes bizarre, festivals.
Spain-Venezuela encounter by tarmac unleashes speculation
MADRID — A secretive meeting this week by the tarmac of Madrid's international airport between two prominent officials from Spain and Venezuela trigge...
Valverde questioned after another late collapse by Barcelona
Barcelona had once again played great, led through goals by Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann, yet still managed to let it slip away.
Police, protesters clash outside Barcelona-Real Madrid game
BARCELONA, Spain — Riot police clashed with protesters in the streets Wednesday night outside a soccer match between Barcelona and Real Madrid, as aut...
Disappointment as marathon climate talks end with slim deal
MADRID — Marathon U.N. climate talks ended Sunday with a slim compromise that sparked widespread disappointment, after major polluters resisted calls ...
Disagreement drags UN climate talks into a 2nd extra day
MADRID — U.N. climate talks in Madrid dragged into a second day of extra time Sunday, with officials from almost 200 countries unable to break the dea...
Activists cheer for “Greta!”, urge climate action in Madrid
MADRID — Activists of all ages and from all corners of the planet demanded concrete action Friday against climate change from leaders and negotiators ...
Tenor Domingo blames accusations on cultural differences
MADRID — Plácido Domingo has sought to blame the allegations of sexual harassment against him on cultural differences between countries, adding that t...
EU climate leadership in doubt as bloc set to miss 2030 goal
MADRID — The European Union said Wednesday that it will likely miss its target for reducing greenhouse gases by 2030, dealing a blow to the bloc’s eff...
The Latest: Greta Thunberg ‘energized’ after Atlantic voyage
MADRID — The Latest on the U.N. Climate Talks in Madrid (all times local):
The Latest: UN chief disappointed by climate action so far
MADRID — The Latest on the COP25 climate summit in Madrid (all times local):
UN chief urges countries not to surrender on climate fight
MADRID — U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres urged countries Monday not to give up in the fight against climate change, as representatives from ne...
Science warnings, US retreat add urgency to UN climate talks
MADRID — Mass protests, a last-minute venue change and talk of climate tipping points are adding some unplanned drama to this year’s international tal...
‘Generation Greta’: Angry youths put heat on climate talks
BERLIN — It’s safe to say that anyone flying to this year’s global climate conference in Madrid had better have a watertight excuse if they meet Greta...
Nadal, grieving Bautista Agut lead Spain to Davis Cup title
MADRID — Rafael Nadal gave all he had on the Caja Mágica center court in Madrid.
Spain beats Britain to face Canada in Davis Cup final
MADRID — The revamped Davis Cup will reach its climax on Sunday, with Canada celebrating a historic first title or Spain lifting the trophy for the si...
Russia and Britain reach semifinals of new Davis Cup Finals
MADRID — Novak Djokovic played singles and doubles but couldn’t prevent Serbia from losing to Russia 2-1 in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Friday, whi...
US eliminated from Davis Cup Finals despite win over Italy
MADRID — Not even some late heroics — some very, very late ones — were enough to keep the United States from being eliminated from the Davis Cup Final...
After 15 losses, Canada beats US for 1st time in Davis Cup
MADRID — Canada beat the United States in the Davis Cup for the first time on Tuesday, defeating the Americans 2-0 on the second day of the revamped t...
Old traditions persevere as new Davis Cup begins in Madrid
MADRID — Costume-wearing fans, boisterous crowds, exciting matches.
New Davis Cup era begins with revamped format, new features
MADRID — The famous face behind the biggest overhaul in Davis Cup history can’t hide his anxiety.
Spain says ex-Venezuelan spy chief wanted by US is missing
MADRID — Spanish police said Wednesday they have been unable to locate a Venezuelan former spymaster wanted by the United States for extradition on ch...
Poll brings Spain no respite from political uncertainty
MADRID — A general election called to end political deadlock in Spain has only deepened uncertainty about the future of the European Union's fifth-lar...
The Latest: Spanish interim PM seeks support to end deadlock
MADRID — The Latest on Spain's election (all times local):
Villarreal to showcase its flair _ and ceramics _ in US
VILLARREAL, Spain — A short drive through the narrow streets of Villarreal can give you an idea about what matters most in this small city in eastern ...
Spain repeats election as Catalan crisis boosts far right
MADRID — Spain is holding its fourth general election in as many years — and the second this year — amid voter distrust and a renewed Catalan independ...
In Spain, thousands protest verdict in sex crime case
MADRID — Thousands of Spaniards, mostly women of all ages, took to the streets Monday to demand changes in the law after a ruling in a sex-crime case ...