Takeaways from AP's investigation into DEA corruption, agent accused of rape

MIAMI (AP) — Thousands of secret law enforcement documents obtained by The Associated Press offer a never-before-seen window into a culture of corruption among U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents who parlayed the agency's shadowy money laundering operations into a worldwide pursuit of...

Banco Santander: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

MADRID (AP) — MADRID (AP) — Banco Santander SA (SAN) on Wednesday reported net income of $3.45 billion in its second quarter. The Madrid-based bank said it had earnings of 22 cents per share. The financial holding company posted revenue of $16.87 billion in the...

Court sentences man over explosive parcels sent to Ukrainian, US and Spanish offices in Madrid

MADRID (AP) — A Spanish court handed an 18-year prison sentence Tuesday to a man found guilty of sending six parcels containing explosives to Spain’s prime minister and other government, military and diplomatic targets, including the U.S. and Ukrainian embassies. The 76-year-old...

AP PHOTOS: Madrid hosts high heels race to celebrate Pride Week

Participants delighted the crowds as they raced in high heels through Madrid’s Chueca neighborhood during Pride Week. In the heart of the city’s gay district, competitors in vibrant footwear elicited cheers and applause as they crossed the finish line. ____ Follow...

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...