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Seat in Spain used 'tampered' VW diesel engines

Reports from Spain say Volkswagen’s subsidiary Seat may have equipped over half a million cars with tampered diesel engines. According to the

Spain

'More important than football': Catalonia's elections explained

Sunday September 27 could mark the beginning of the end of Spain as we know it. The northeastern region of Catalonia will hold local elections, which

Spain

Catalonia split from Spain 'inevitable' without referendum, says Mas

Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region holds local elections on Sunday (September 27). Many national parties see it as a proxy vote on breaking away

Sport

Fiesta in Madrid as basketball champs celebrate

Spain’s basketball team have returned to Madrid to a heroes welcome after winning Eurobasket 2015. The side depleted by the loss of a number of its

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World

Why students cheat, and how to fight it

This edition of Learning World looks into why students cheat in exams or on their homework, and what can be done to curb academic fraud.

Spain

Refugee tripped up in Hungary gets football job in Spain

Spain

Migrant tripped up in Hungary gets Spanish football job

A Syrian refugee who was filmed being deliberately tripped up by a camerawoman as he fled police in Hungary with his young son has been offered a job

Spain

Angry scenes at Spanish bull-running event

There have been angry scenes at a controversial annual festival in a town in Northern Spain. In the town of Tordesillas in the province of

Sport

Aru seals debut Grand Tour win in Vuelta

There was a debut Grand Tour win for Fabio Aru in the Tour of Spain. The Italian coasted over the line on the final day’s ceremonial ride into Madrid

Sport

Aru holds Vuelta lead going into final stage

Fabio Aru is poised to win the Vuelta a España after the Italian claimed the race leader’s red jersey on the penultimate stage, a 176-kilometer trek

Spain

Barcelona buzzing as region celebrates Catalonia's national day

More than one million people crammed the streets of Barcelona to celebrate Catalonia’s national day. The throngs called for Catalonia to break away

Spain

Taxi drivers latest anti-Uber demos hit Madrid

Thousands of taxi drivers have protested in the Spanish capital,Madrid. Drivers from France and across Spain joined in the demonstration against

Sport

Dumoulin extends Vuelta lead after stage 19

Dutch rider Tom Dumoulin took yet another step towards his first Grand Tour title after extending his lead in the Vuelta following stage 19. Dumoulin

Spain

Huge crowds pack Barcelona for Catalonia Day

Huge crowds lined the boulevards of Barcelona on Friday for Catalonia’s National Day, which also marked the start of campaigning for the September 27

Sport

Keeper De Gea signs new four-year deal with Man Utd

Spain goalkeeper David De Gea has signed a new four-year contract to stay with Manchester United only a week after his dream move to Real Madrid

Spain

Catalan National Day may mark start of road to independence from Spain

Catalonia marks its national day and the start of election an campaign, which secessionists hope will open the door to independence from Spain.

Sport

Dumoulin retains Vuelta lead as Roche wins stage 18

Dutchman Tom Dumoulin took a step closer to winning his first Grand Tour title by holding on to his slim overall lead in the Vuelta following Stage

Sport

Dumoulin takes Vuelta lead after dominating time trial

As predicted Tom Dumoulin took over the race lead at the Vuelta after dominating Stage 17’s individual time trial. The Dutch rider started the day

Sport

Vuelta GC is red-hot ahead of final straight to Madrid

The Vuelta a Espana peloton enjoyed a much needed rest day on Tuesday. But heading down the final straight to Madrid, it’s hotting up at the top of

Economy

Spain house prices rise at fastest rate since property crash

House prices in Spain rose at their fastest annual rate for eight years in the second quarter, according to official data. The country’s National