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More than 100 Catalan performers stacked themselves into a breathtaking 10-meter-high human tower to honor Pope Leo XIV's arrival in Barcelona. The centuries-old tradition thrilled 40,000 spectators with a stunning display of trust, teamwork, and cultural pride.
After struggling through her lowest world ranking in 11 years, Daria Kasatkina just won her first tournament as an Australian citizen in a dramatic three-set comeback. The Russia-born tennis pro's victory at the Catalonia Open marks a fresh chapter after switching allegiance to Australia.
Bruna Vall Galán scaled a living tower of 130 people in Barcelona to wave at Pope Leo XIV from 33 feet in the air. The breathtaking Catalan tradition brought 40,000 spectators to their feet in celebration.
A Colombian chocolatier in Barcelona is transforming traditional Catalan Easter cakes into vibrant, modern works of art that honor heritage while delighting new generations. Her contemporary "monas" prove centuries-old traditions can evolve without losing their heart.
In a stunning display of Catalan tradition, performers built a towering human castle to welcome Pope Leo XIV to Barcelona, where 40,000 young people gathered for a vigil focused on mental health and solidarity. The Pope addressed loneliness, anxiety, and violence facing younger generations before blessing the world's tallest church. #
A skull that sat in storage for 20 years turned out to be an entirely new species of prehistoric bear-dog, revealing secrets about life 15.9 million years ago. The discovery helps scientists understand how ancient carnivores thrived together in tropical Spain.
While wildfires scorched Europe during recent heat waves, one Spanish national park stayed safe thanks to an unlikely hero: grazing donkeys. These gentle firefighters are now spreading across Spain, proving nature's oldest workers might be the key to modern wildfire prevention.
Spain has built one of the world's most advanced networks of climate shelters, offering free refuge in libraries, museums, and public buildings as extreme heat becomes Europe's deadliest environmental threat. Now other European countries are following their lead.
Barcelona residents packed the streets to welcome Pope Leo XIV in a joyful display of community and faith. The pontiff blessed the Sagrada Familia's newest tower at the world's tallest church.
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Spanish and French authorities just dismantled Europe's biggest counterfeit perfume operation, seizing over $111 million in fake products. The international collaboration shows how working together protects both consumers and legitimate businesses across borders.
Manchester City's manager delivered a powerful message about immigration and cultural diversity ahead of his team's FA Cup match. The celebrated coach, who has lived and worked across four continents, says accepting people from different backgrounds creates stronger communities.
Spain welcomed 9.1 million international visitors in April, a surge that puts the country on track to hit an unprecedented 100 million tourists in 2026. The boost comes as travelers seek stable destinations during uncertain times.
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After 144 years of construction, Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família basilica just completed its tallest tower with a giant glowing cross. Pope Leo XIV will visit this June to celebrate the milestone at the church architect Antoni Gaudí never lived to see finished.
Spain's World Cup winners returned home to a hero's welcome as two million fans flooded Madrid's streets in red and gold. The celebration marked the nation's second world title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in dramatic fashion.
A Brussels cooperative is rescuing beautiful doors, tiles, and fixtures from buildings headed for the wrecking ball, proving that construction waste doesn't have to be trash. Their work is part of a growing movement that could cut the building sector's emissions by 40% by 2050.
Spain just crossed a major milestone with 50,000 public electric vehicle charging points nationwide, doubling its high-speed charging network in a single year. The expansion is projected to pump €11 billion into the economy while making electric travel easier than ever.
Lionel Messi just became owner of Cornella, a fifth-tier Spanish club that helped launch the careers of Arsenal keeper David Raya and Barcelona legend Jordi Alba. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is investing in local Catalan talent, strengthening his lifelong connection to the region where he became a global icon.
A 20-year-old Lionel Messi posed with a five-month-old baby in a Barcelona charity photoshoot. That baby grew up to be Lamine Yamal, and now they're meeting again in the World Cup final.
Spain just crossed a major milestone in its clean energy revolution with 262 community-led energy projects now up and running nationwide. Over 111,000 people are directly involved in these citizen-powered initiatives that are bringing solar panels, electric vehicle charging, and energy savings to neighborhoods across the country.
Astronomers have finally figured out what's causing strange radio bursts from space that repeat every few hours. The discovery could unlock secrets about dozens of similar cosmic mysteries.
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