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Shakira reaches €7.8M deal to settle Spain tax fraud case
Colombian superstar Shakira will pay millions of euros in fines as part of a settlement announced Monday with Spanish prosecutors to settle her tax fraud case and avoid trial.
Shakira in the dock for tax fraud case in Spain
Colombian superstar Shakira goes on trial in Barcelona on Monday in a tax fraud case, with Spanish prosecutors seeking a jail term of over eight years for the Grammy-winning singer.
Thousands protest Spain's separatist amnesty law
Mass demonstrations took place in the Spanish capital on Saturday after Prime Minister struck a deal with Catalan separatists to stay in power.
Pedro Sánchez sworn in as Spanish PM, amid right-wing protests
Pedro Sánchez has been sworn in again as Spain's Prime Minister after striking a deal to grant amnesty to Catalan separatists - a move that has angered the country's right.
Divided Spain awaits vote that's set to make Sánchez PM again
Pedro Sánchez is poised to win the backing on Thursday of Spain's parliament for another term as prime minister, with the country divided over his decision to grant Catalan separatists an amnesty in exchange for their crucial support in a vote of confidence.
New York's Met stages Spanish opera for first time in nearly a century
For the first time in nearly a century, the Metropolitan Opera in New York City will stage a performance in Spanish on Thursday, as the company works to expand its appeal to wider audiences.
'It'll heal wounds': Spain's PM defends Catalan amnesty
Pedro Sánchez defended Wednesday his controversial amnesty deal for Catalonia's separatists needed to secure another term in office, telling parliament the measure is needed to "heal the wounds" opened by the region's failed 2017 secession bid.
Spain's PM urges Israel to end 'indiscriminate killing' in Gaza
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday urged Israel to end the "indiscriminate killing of Palestinians" in Gaza, in his sharpest criticism of Israel since war against Hamas broke out over a month ago.
Sánchez to face Spanish parliament on Wednesday to seek a new term
Pedro Sánchez will seek a new term as Spain's prime minister in parliament Wednesday, after securing the backing of Catalan separatists in exchange for a controversial amnesty.
Why Spain's financial pact with Catalans is another source of resentment
Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, already under fire for promising to pardon Catalan separatists, is also clashing with opposition parties over how to share spending and revenue with the country's regions.
Sánchez set to be Spain's PM again after Thursday vote in parliament
The Spanish parliament will vote Thursday to confirm the new government of Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who is assured of a majority after securing the support of Catalan separatists.
Barcelona's Sagrada Familia lights up its new towers
A celebratory light show graced the newest towers of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica on Sunday as the iconic attraction moves closer to completion 141 years after construction started.
Spain: Sánchez's risky bet of a Catalan alliance
Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has taken a big risk allying with Catalan separatists, opening up a breach in Spanish society and even within his own political family.
Spain's PM strikes key deal with Catalan separatists to keep him in power
Spain's Socialist Party has clinched a controversial deal with Catalan separatists that will enable Pedro Sánchez to form a government and remain in power.
Spain probes X (Twitter) over cryptocurrency ads
Spain's stock market regulator said on Wednesday that it had opened an investigation into whether social media site X, formerly Twitter, flouted rules on cryptocurrency advertising.
Spain's man of the moment Puigdemont faces fresh probe
Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont is the target of a new investigation into unrest that occurred after leaders of a failed independence push in 2017 received prison sentences, a Spanish court said Monday.
Four migrants die, hundreds rescued off Spain's Canaries
Spanish emergency services have rescued hundreds of migrants off the coast of the Canary Islands since Saturday. This year the islands have seen an unprecedented surge in migrant arrivals.
Catalan separatist keeps Spain waiting on government deal
Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont emerged as kingmaker after an inconclusive general election in Spain earlier this year. Without his support, acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is unable to form a government.
IN PICTURES: Spain's crown princess comes of age in boost for monarchy
Princess Leonor, heir to the Spanish crown, swore loyalty to the constitution on Tuesday, her 18th birthday, a legal milestone on the path to inheriting the crown from her father King Felipe VI.
Spain's Catholic bishops apologise after report of 200,000 abused
Spain's bishops apologised on Monday after a report estimated more than 200,000 minors had been sexually abused by the country's Roman Catholic clergy since 1940.
Leonor turns 18: What you need to know about Spain's crown princess
Princess Leonor, heir to the Spanish crown, will swear loyalty to the constitution Tuesday on her 18th birthday, a milestone that will help turn the page on the scandal-tainted reign of her grandfather, Juan Carlos.
Fugitive rapper returns to Spain after years on the run
A rapper who fled Spain after he was sentenced to jail for praising terrorism in his songs returned to the country on Sunday after spending years on the run.
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters demand ceasefire at Madrid march
Waving flags and banners, thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched through the streets of Madrid on Sunday to demand an immediate ceasefire in the deadly war between Israel and Hamas.