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After losing ten ornamental palm trees to thieves, Seville installed tracking chips in its remaining Cuban palms. The Spanish city became the first in the country to protect public trees with GPS technology.
Two 17th-century paintings vanished after a 1929 exhibition in Spain and were nearly auctioned off before police stepped in. Thanks to careful detective work and cooperation, the masterpieces are finally back where they belong.
World champion Oblique Seville blazed to a stunning 9.82 seconds in the 100 meters at Jamaica's national championships, finally claiming the domestic title that had eluded him. The victory came alongside a breakthrough performance from 19-year-old Gary Card, who shattered the national youth record.
A Spanish city is beating extreme heat by reviving ancient underground water systems, creating cool public spaces for 30,000 daily visitors without air conditioning. The blend of millennia-old design and solar power is turning scorching plazas into comfortable gathering spots.
After two years sidelined by injuries, Mohammed El Yamani ran a 2:28:28 marathon in Seville, breaking the 60-64 age group world record. His comeback story proves that setbacks don't define our limits.
Andrés Hurtado thought he was rescuing a nice picture frame from a Seville street. When he discovered the painting inside was worth €150,000, he immediately returned it to its rightful owners.
After being assaulted abroad in 2013, Gabrielle Vega turned her pain into action, conducting her own investigation that united 50 survivors and led to her attacker's conviction. Netflix's "The Predator of Seville" shows how one woman's courage sparked a movement of healing and justice.
A Finnish marathon runner shattered her own national record three times in five months, breaking through barriers that eluded her for nearly a decade. Alisa Vainio's remarkable streak proves that breakthrough moments can happen at any stage of an athletic career.
After a disappointing Paris 2024 Olympics with just one medal, Jamaica's legendary sprint team is roaring back with their strongest lineup in years. Olympic and world champions head to Botswana this weekend to reclaim their "powerhouse" status.
Spanish researchers have cracked the code on growing food and clean energy in the same space while slashing water use in half. The breakthrough combines solar panels with smart irrigation to make every acre and every drop count.
After two years unable to run due to severe injuries, 61-year-old Mohammed El Yamani just broke the world record for his age group with a stunning 2:28:28 marathon. His comeback proves it's never too late to chase your dreams.
Scientists in Spain created a solar panel that generates power from both sunlight and rain, solving one of renewable energy's biggest problems. The breakthrough could power millions of sensors in remote places without batteries.
Real Sociedad goalkeeper Unai Marrero became the hero his team needed, saving two penalties to secure their fourth Copa del Rey title in a thrilling shootout against Atletico Madrid. The Basque club's comeback victory capped off an incredible turnaround season under American manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.
Two-time Olympic medalist Avalon Wasteneys is back on Canada's national rowing team after taking a year off, bringing veteran experience to a rebuilding squad. The 28-year-old gold and silver medalist will compete in a new event as Canada works toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Nigeria's national soccer team players bounced back from a heartbreaking semifinal loss to score winning goals across Europe's top leagues. Just one week after claiming bronze at the Africa Cup of Nations, Super Eagles strikers proved their mental toughness with clutch performances.
Southern Spain's Malaga province just hit a record high for March employment, adding over 14,000 jobs and cutting unemployment by nearly 2,000 people. Three Andalusian provinces now lead Spain's unemployment decline, proving the region's economy is bouncing back strong.
Four European film archives are joining forces to piece together Orson Welles's unfinished Don Quixote, a passion project the legendary director pursued for 30 years across the Spanish countryside. The ambitious reconstruction aims to finally realize the vision of one of cinema's greatest filmmakers.
Scientists in Spain created solar panels that harvest energy from both sunlight and raindrops, producing over 100 volts from a single raindrop's impact. The breakthrough solves a major problem with renewable energy: keeping devices powered when clouds roll in.
As Europe faces record May heat, air-to-air heat pumps are surging as a green alternative to traditional air conditioning. Sales jumped 25% in early 2026 while offering both heating and cooling in one climate-friendly system.
A major Spanish hydrogen organization just signed partnerships with five countries to speed up the world's shift to clean energy. The agreements connect industries, governments, and researchers across Europe and the Americas to share knowledge and build the infrastructure needed for hydrogen power.
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