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Bernd Wiesberger rallies to win China Open for first European title since returning from LIV Golf
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (201+ words) Bernd Wiesberger is finally a winner again on the European tour SHANGHAI -- Bernd Wiesberger of Austria played bogey-free Sunday and closed with a 4-under 67 to overcome Adrian Otaegui of Spain and win the China Open, his first victory since returning…...
Barcelona closes in on La Liga title without the injured Yamal
23+ hour, 55+ min ago (526+ words) BARCELONA, Spain -- Barcelona closed in on a second consecutive La Liga title after Ferm'n L'pez and Marcus Rashford scored to help earn its first win at Getafe in six seasons on Saturday. Ferm'n dedicated his 45th-minute opener to the injured…...
Spain heads to World Cup with its image battered by cases of racism, sexism
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (1083+ words) First came the racist abuse against Vin'cius J'nior MADRID -- First came the racist abuse against Vin'cius J'nior. Then the unwanted kiss by the nation's top soccer official. And now Spain is dealing with the fallout of anti-Muslim chants during a…...
S'nchez sidesteps a Spain-US dispute at NATO, brushing off reported Pentagon email
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (678+ words) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro S'nchez is refusing to engage in a dispute with the U. S. over reports that the Pentagon is considering punishing NATO members who don't support U. S. operations in the Iran war NICOSIA, Cyprus -- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro S'nchez on…...
Massachusetts student dies in Bahamas after falling from balcony
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (234+ words) Gaurav Jaisingh was on a Bentley University senior class trip. A Massachusetts college senior has died in the Bahamas after accidentally falling from a balcony days before graduation, according to Bentley University. Gaurav Jaisingh died while on Bentley University's annual…...
Trump's 'gold card' visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, White House says
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (519+ words) President Donald Trump's "gold card" visa program, which allows foreigners to live and work in the U. S. for at least $1 million, has approved just one person since December, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced this Thursday President Donald Trump's "gold card" visa,…...
Slovenia TV says it won't air Eurovision song contest after pulling out
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (173+ words) LJUBLJANA, Slovenia -- Slovenia's national broadcaster RTV Slovenia said on Thursday it won't air the Eurovision Song Contest this year after the small European country previously pulled out of the event over Israel's participation. This year's main competition with 35 competing countries…...
Turkish parliament passes bill to restrict social media access for under-15s
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (460+ words) State-run media says Turkish lawmakers have passed a bill that includes restricting access to social media platforms for children under 15 ISTANBUL -- Turkish lawmakers passed a bill late Wednesday that includes restricting access to social media platforms for children under 15, state…...
Spain making major investment in public housing and subsidies so people can afford homes
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (356+ words) Spain's government has approved a major plan to tackle the country's housing crisis MADRD -- Spain's government on Tuesday approved a sweeping plan to alleviate the country's housing problem, one of Prime Minister Pedro S'nchez "s main political vulnerabilities ahead of…...
US women to face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in September FIBA World Cup group play
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (322+ words) The U. S. women's basketball team will face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in the women's FIBA World Cup in September, looking to win its fifth consecutive title. The World Cup will be held Sept. 4-13 in Berlin, with the WNBA taking…...