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A United Airlines flight to Spain turns back to Newark after a possible security threat
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (242+ words) A United Airlines flight bound for Spain from Newark Liberty International Airport turned around midflight Saturday due to a possible security threat. The flight departed around 6 p. m. for Palma de Mallorca, Spain, but landed back at Newark at 9: 37 p. m. , according to the…...
Mexican designer blends soccer and pre-Hispanic culture ahead of the World Cup
14+ hour, 54+ min ago (583+ words) MEXICO CITY " It's no coincidence that Hugo Rosas' jersey designs ahead of the World Cup resemble some of Mexico's most iconic decorations. His work fuses soccer and Mexican identity to showcase his country's culture beyond its borders. His latest collection…...
Pop star Shakira is acquitted in a Spanish tax fraud case
1+ week, 6+ day ago (423+ words) The decision follows years of tax troubles in Spain for the Colombian superstar. The ruling relates to a dispute over the 2011 tax year in which Spanish authorities failed to prove that the singer was a resident of Spain, the Madrid-based…...
The Latest: The grand final in this year's Eurovision Song Contest gets underway in Vienna
2+ week, 1+ day ago (488+ words) The final of the Eurovision Song Contest got underway Saturday with tight security and rainy weather failing to dent the enthusiasm of the fans " or that of the critics who think Israel shouldn't have been invited to the party. After…...
Spain's Eurovision boycott over Israeli participation leaves contest fans torn
2+ week, 1+ day ago (905+ words) MADRID " No special menu, no themed decorations and no shared suspense over which musician's flamboyant performance proves victorious. For the first time in seven years, Silvia D'az won't get together with friends to watch the Eurovision Song Contest finals on…...
The Eurovision Song Contest reaches its grand final in Vienna with pop and protests
2+ week, 1+ day ago (703+ words) VIENNA " The final of the Eurovision Song Contest arrives Saturday, with tight security and rainy weather failing to dent the enthusiasm of fans, or the opposition of critics who think Israel shouldn't be invited to the party. After a week's…...
Israeli minister criticizes Barcelona star Lamine Yamal for waving Palestinian flag
2+ week, 3+ day ago (261+ words) BARCELONA " Israel's defense minister has criticized Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal for his waving of a Palestinian flag during celebrations of the Spanish league title win, saying the act "incites hate." "Lamine Yamal chose to incite hate against Israel while…...
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during title parade
2+ week, 5+ day ago (306+ words) BARCELONA " Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waved a Palestinian flag during an open top bus parade as the team celebrated winning the Spanish title. The 18-year-old winger, who is already widely regarded as one of the best soccer players in the…...
Spain reports new hantavirus case in passenger evacuated from cruise ship as outbreak grows to 11
2+ week, 5+ day ago (129+ words) THE HAGUE " A Spanish passenger evacuated from the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus, Spain's health ministry announced Tuesday. The World Health Organization said it has confirmed 11 cases, including three people…...
Eurovision song competition starts with the first semifinal after boycott over Israel
2+ week, 5+ day ago (503+ words) VIENNA " Competition starts Tuesday at the Eurovision Song Contest, with divisions over Israel's participation hanging over the 70th birthday of the over-the-top pop music extravaganza. Host city Vienna has been bedecked in hearts and the contest's "United by Music" motto for…...