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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.
In a jaw-dropping first for track and field, every single sprinter in a men's 100-meter final crossed the finish line in under 10 seconds. Jamaica's Oblique Seville led the historic charge with a blazing 9.83 seconds.
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.
Former "Dancing with the Stars" host Samantha Harris nearly crushed Tom Cruise with a Ducati during a wild 2010 promotional shoot in Spain. The actor caught the falling 500-pound motorcycle with both arms and got her safely back on for an unforgettable ride through Seville.
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.
At 21, Kayinsola Ajayi just beat the world champion for the second time this month while matching Nigeria's 100-meter record again. His breakthrough season is rewriting Nigerian sprinting history and putting him on track for global medals.
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.
Nigeria's Kayinsola Ajayi, just 21, blazed past Jamaica's reigning world champion to win the 100m at London's Diamond League. The young champion clocked 9.84 seconds, equaling his season best and proving speed has no borders.
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.
FC Barcelona midfielder Gavi is investing €1.3 million to build 150 apartments for about 300 vulnerable people in the Spanish town where he grew up. The project offers stable housing for homeless residents and those struggling to find affordable places to live.
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.
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