Spain and Turkey call on the international community to act to stop the war in Gaza

MADRID (AP) — Spain and Turkey called on the international community Thursday to stop “looking the other way” and press for the end of Israel's attack on Gaza to crush Hamas, following a bilateral summit focused on strengthening economic cooperation between the Mediterranean countries. ...

Three Valencia fans handed 8-month prison sentences after pleading guilty to racist insults against Vinícius Júnior

Kylian Mbappé has signed a contract to join Real Madrid

David Levy, Moroccan-born ex-foreign minister of Israel, dies at 86

JERUSALEM (AP) — David Levy, an Israeli politician born in Morocco who fought tirelessly against deep-seated racism against Jews from North Africa and went on to serve as foreign minister and hold other senior governmental posts, has died. He was 86. Levy moved at age 20 from...

Real Madrid plot a 16th Champions League triumph. Kylian Mbappe would make Europe's best even better

LONDON (AP) — Real Madrid had barely begun celebrating a record-extending 15th Champions League title when coach Carlo Ancelotti started to plot a 16th. The all-time kings of Europe have no intention of releasing their grip on the trophy - and by the start of next season, the best...

Champions League final: Real Madrid seals 15th European Cup after 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund

LONDON (AP) — In an explosion of gold and silver confetti, Real Madrid held aloft the Champions League trophy for a record-extending 15th time on Saturday. The most familiar sight in European club soccer’s greatest competition felt as fresh as ever after a 2-0 win against...

Champions League final: Real Madrid's European kings are so good, Ancelotti wants them to be studied

LONDON (AP) — Whatever you call it, just don't call it luck. Real Madrid has dominated European club soccer's biggest prize like no other. Coach Carlo Ancelotti was asked on the eve of the Champions League final if he could explain it. “There is something special...

Spain's parliament gives final approval to amnesty law for Catalonia's separatists

MADRID (AP) — More than six years since Catalonia’s separatist movement took Spain to the brink of rupture, the nation’s lawmakers gave their final approval Thursday to a contentious amnesty for hundreds of secessionists in hopes of putting a definitive end to the traumatic episode. ...

Spanish lawmakers give final approval of amnesty law for Catalonia's separatists

Palestinian prime minister visits Madrid after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognize Palestinian state

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and leading officials from several Middle Eastern countries in Madrid on Wednesday after Spain, Ireland and Norway recognized a Palestinian state. The diplomatic move...