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Today at Euro 2020: One of the favourites will go out in quarterfinals

Spain take on Switzerland and Italy face Belgium.

Spain

Barcelona's finances holding up new Messi contract

Barcelona’s finances have made it difficult to get Lionel Messi to sign another contract, according to club president Joan Laporta.

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MWC 2021: Spain looking to become leader in AI, says digital minister

Spain is "lagging behind" when it comes to addressing a skills shortage but its progress with digitalisation is turning this around.

Spain

Spain’s government approves draft law on transgender rights

The Spanish government has approved the first draft of a bill that would allow citizens over the age of 14 to legally change gender without a medical diagnosis or hormone therapy.

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Today at EURO 2020: England take on Germany, Sweden face Ukraine

The last two quarter-final places are up for grabs as England's Wembley showdown with Germany recalls past dramas, while Sweden take on Ukraine at Hampden.

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Euro 2020: Spain beat Croatia in eight-goal thriller to progress

Spain’s two goals in extra time saw them knock out Croatia and progress to the quarter-finals of the European Championship.

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How have the Balearic Islands avoided mass tourism?

After being labelled the party islands for years on end, the Balearics have taken back control and are using taxes to help rebuild.

Spain

McAfee's wife orders 'thorough investigation' into his death

“His last words to me were ‘I love you and I will call you in the evening,’” Janice McAfee told reporters outside the Brians 2 prison

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Bizarre own-goal helps Spain advance to last 16 at Euro 2020

The victory allowed Spain to advance in second place in Group E with five points, two fewer than Sweden. The result eliminated Slovakia, which needed at least a draw to guarantee its place in the next round.

Spain

Pardoned Catalan pro-independence leaders leave prison in Spain

Nine separatists pardoned by the Spanish government walked free from prison on Wednesday, where they were serving lengthy terms for organising a bid for an independent northeastern Catalonia region nearly four years ago.

Spain

Spain violated free speech rights of ETA politician, court rules

The former politician has been sentenced to prison in Spain for honouring a deceased ETA activist in a speech in 2008.

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Pro-independence protesters demonstrate outside Barcelona's opera

Pro-independence protesters demonstrate outside Barlcelona's Opera house as PM Sanchez delivers major speech inside

Spain

'Abandon unilateralism', Spanish FM tells Catalan separatists

Spain's top diplomat urged Catalan separatists to "abandon unilateralism" after Madrid pardoned pro-independence politicians and activists jailed for their part in a 2017 secession push.

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Spain's Jon Rahm wins first major golf title at US Open

The 26-year-old became the first Spanish golfer to win the US Open, and also returned to No. 1 in the world.

Spain

Protesters in Spain demand autonomy for Western Sahara

Protesters in Madrid end a month-long campaign to demand recognition for the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic as tensions rise between Morocco and Spain

Spain

Migrant tragedy: 3 dead, 4 missing as boat capsizes off Spain

The boat was approaching the shore of Órzola on the island of Lanzarote on Thursday night when it flipped a few metres from land, throwing the passengers into the water

Spain

Sweden hold Spain to a goalless draw in Seville

Spain controlled possession but couldn't convert any of their chances as Sweden held them to a 0-0 draw in Seville.

World News

Europe in grip of first heatwave of season, but what are the records?

According to weather service severe-weather.eu, the current episode of heat across Western Europe should expand east towards central Europe around the middle of the week.

Spain

Spain searches for girl after sister found dead near Canary Islands

Authorities suspect the two sisters were taken by their father, who is also missing.

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EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to Spain

Spain won the European Championships in 1964, 2008, and 2012. They will be aiming for a fourth title this summer.