Madrid

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 ...
12:03 28 February 2022

Spain takes first European moves against Plácido Domingo

MADRID (AP) — The Spanish government canceled upcoming performances by Plácido Domingo in Madrid on Wednesday following ...
20:58 26 February 2022

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...
11:30 20 February 2022

AP PHOTOS: Spanish towns embrace peculiar old festivals

ACEHUCHE, Spain — Spain has a rich tradition of colorful, and sometimes bizarre, festivals.
9:55 26 January 2022

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...
23:48 23 January 2022

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.
12:18 10 January 2022

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...
22:35 18 December 2021

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 ...
18:21 15 December 2021

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...
0:08 15 December 2021

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 ...
21:31 6 December 2021

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...
13:09 4 December 2021

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...
9:50 4 December 2021

The Latest: Greta Thunberg ‘energized’ after Atlantic voyage

MADRID — The Latest on the U.N. Climate Talks in Madrid (all times local):
14:16 3 December 2021

The Latest: UN chief disappointed by climate action so far

MADRID — The Latest on the COP25 climate summit in Madrid (all times local):
14:19 2 December 2021

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...
11:03 2 December 2021

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...
16:44 30 November 2021

‘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...
8:30 28 November 2021

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.
3:22 25 November 2021

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...
1:21 24 November 2021

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...
21:17 22 November 2021

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...
3:42 21 November 2021

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...
22:53 19 November 2021

Old traditions persevere as new Davis Cup begins in Madrid

MADRID — Costume-wearing fans, boisterous crowds, exciting matches.
21:21 18 November 2021

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.
12:26 15 November 2021

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...
11:41 13 November 2021

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...
17:30 11 November 2021

The Latest: Spanish interim PM seeks support to end deadlock

MADRID — The Latest on Spain's election (all times local):
23:32 10 November 2021

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 ...
10:27 8 November 2021

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...
7:49 8 November 2021

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 ...
21:30 4 November 2021