BARCELONA, Spain—Some 42 migrants, including 30 women and eight children, are believed to have died when their boat capsized in rough seas shortly after setting sail from the coastal town of Dakhla, in Western Sahara, a Spanish migrants rights activist said. Helena Maleno, founder of the NGO Walking Borders, tweeted late Thursday that she had…
US Men’s Basketball Tops Rival Spain in Olympics, Advance to Semifinals
Team USA advanced to the semifinals in the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday, defeating Spain in men’s basketball in a close match. The Americans fell behind in the first quarter but won the next three splits, finishing 95–81 and topping its longtime rival and the No. 2 team in the world. Kevin Durant led the Americans…
US Men’s Basketball Tops Rival Spain in Olympics, Advances to Semifinals
Team USA advanced to the semifinals in the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday, defeating Spain in men’s basketball in a close match. The Americans fell behind in the first quarter but won the next three splits, finishing 95–81 and topping its longtime rival and the No. 2 team in the world. Kevin Durant led the Americans…
Nestlé and Other Brands Recall Ice Cream Contaminated With Carcinogenic Substance
By Entrepreneur Staff A statement from FACUA-Consumidores en Acción reported that the Froneri ice cream factory in Spain—responsible for Nestlé, Milka, Toblerone, Nuii, Oreo, Princesa, La Lechera, and Smarties products—accidentally contaminated several batches with ethylene oxide, a gas used as an antifreeze that is flammable and has carcinogenic effects. From the Swiss multinational brand, there are…
Rider, 14, Dies in Crash During Motorcycle Race in Spain
MADRID—A 14-year-old Spanish rider died after being struck by another rider in a motorcycle race in Spain on Sunday, organizers said. Hugo Millán was run over after going down in the middle of the track on the second lap of the European Talent Cup race at the MotorLand Aragón Circuit. Although a few riders were…
Ronda: Spain’s Little Gem
Sometimes, you know in an instant that you are going to really like a place. That’s how my wife and I feel as we gaze over the Andalusian plains up toward a towering plateau and, for the first time, feast our eyes upon the small Spanish town of Ronda. We don’t remember ever hearing of…
Car Rams Into Restaurant Patrons, Injures 10 in Spanish City
MADRID—Authorities in southern Spain’s city of Marbella say they have ruled out terrorism as the motive for a driver plowing a car into a sidewalk filled with outdoor restaurants and injuring at least 10 people on Monday. While most of the injured were seen at a local hospital, two people had to be taken to…
Curfews Return in Spain as Infections Soar in Young People
MADRID—Spanish regions are bringing back curfews as well as restrictions on socializing and nightlife after a sharp rise in coronavirus infections. Catalonia and Valencia, two Mediterranean coast regions with major virus outbreaks, are limiting social gatherings to 10 people and restoring late night restrictions on all activities, while the northern region of Asturias on Monday…
Spanish Police Arrest 2 for Migrant Tragedy in Atlantic
BARCELONA, Spain—Spanish police said Wednesday that they have arrested two people for their alleged responsibility in the deaths of more than 20 migrants who perished last month while trying to cross the Atlantic Ocean to the Canary Islands. Police said in a statement that they detained the suspected human trafficker and the suspected captain of…
Spain, Italy Take Unbeaten Runs Into Euro 2020 Semifinals
LONDON—Luis Enrique thought for a couple of seconds, looked straight back at the questioner, and gave the curtest of replies. “No,” said the Spain coach, with the blankest of looks on his face, after being asked if he had seen a better team than his at the European Championship. An answer out of blind loyalty?…
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