spainnews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for spainnews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page spainnews.net http://www.spainnews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:20:22 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:20:22 +1100 3600 <![CDATA["Winning the trophy means a lot because I overcame....": Alcaraz following Indian Wells Open title win]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274178099/winning-the-trophy-means-a-lot-because-i-overcame-alcaraz-following-indian-wells-open-title-win Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:18:51 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274178099/winning-the-trophy-means-a-lot-because-i-overcame-alcaraz-following-indian-wells-open-title-win <![CDATA[Analysis: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 29]]> MADRID, March 18 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona blew away Atletico Madrid in the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday night to climb into second place in La Liga. Here are some things we learned this weekend in Spain.

1. Barca back on form against exhausted Atletico

FC Barcelona produced one of their best displays of the season to thrash Atletico Madrid 3-0 in the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday night. It was the fi]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274177474/analysis-four-things-we-learned-in-spain-matchday-29 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:30:02 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274177474/analysis-four-things-we-learned-in-spain-matchday-29 <![CDATA[Chelsea defender Cucurella replaces injured Gaya in Spain squad]]> MADRID, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has made a change to his squad for the forthcoming friendly games against Colombia and Brazil, with Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella replacing Valencia's Jose Luis Gaya.

Gaya suffered a muscle injury to his right thigh during Valencia's 1-0 defeat in Villarreal on Sunday.

Cucurella returned to the squad after scoring the opening goal in Chelsea's ]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274177448/chelsea-defender-cucurella-replaces-injured-gaya-in-spain-squad Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:18:01 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274177448/chelsea-defender-cucurella-replaces-injured-gaya-in-spain-squad <![CDATA[Fuentes, Puerta earn Colombia call-up for friendlies]]> BOGOTA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Uncapped pair Gabriel Fuentes and Gustavo Puerta have been drafted into Colombia's squad for friendlies against Spain and Romania, the South American country's football federation said on Sunday.

They replace Sheffield Wednesday forward Ian Poveda and Braga left-back Cristian Borja, who were ruled out after suffering unspecified muscle injuries with their respective clubs.

"[W]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274177019/fuentes-puerta-earn-colombia-call-up-for-friendlies Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:18:02 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274177019/fuentes-puerta-earn-colombia-call-up-for-friendlies <![CDATA[Kenya's Rutto, Lagat win Rome Marathon amid climate protests]]> ROME, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan runner Asbel Rutto broke the course record at the 29th edition of the Rome Marathon on Sunday in a race disrupted by climate protesters.

Rutto, only 22 years old, improved the previous record set two years ago by 24 seconds, crossing the finish line at 2 hours 6 minutes and 24 seconds.

Rutto's compatriot, Ivyne Lagat, won the women's race in 2 hours 24 minutes and 35 seco]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274175212/kenya-rutto-lagat-win-rome-marathon-amid-climate-protests Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:44:03 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274175212/kenya-rutto-lagat-win-rome-marathon-amid-climate-protests <![CDATA[Barca beats Atletico to move second, Almeria ends winless run]]> MADRID, March 17 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona moved into second place in La Liga with a dominant 3-0 win away to Atletico Madrid on Sunday night.

Barca was the better team from start to finish and took the lead through striker Joao Felix, who is on loan from Atletico.

FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez was sent off for protesting before halftime, and Atletico brought on Memphis Depay and Antoine Griezmann at h]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274175163/barca-beats-atletico-to-move-second-almeria-ends-winless-run Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:30:02 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274175163/barca-beats-atletico-to-move-second-almeria-ends-winless-run <![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz goes back-to-back at Indian Wells]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274175080/carlos-alcaraz-goes-back-to-back-at-indian-wells Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:40:12 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274175080/carlos-alcaraz-goes-back-to-back-at-indian-wells <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Red Sox use 9-run first to bully Yankees]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:19:06 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees <![CDATA[Spanish Farmers Stage Fresh Protests in Madrid]]> Madrid - Hundreds of farmers paraded through the Spanish capital on foot and by tractor on Sunday in the latest protest over the crisis facing the agricultural sector.

The farmers marched from the Ministry of Ecological Transition to the Ministry of Agriculture after the European Union proposed legislative changes to drastically ease the environmental rules of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Friday.

Ra]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274174562/spanish-farmers-stage-fresh-protests-in-madrid Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:06:30 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274174562/spanish-farmers-stage-fresh-protests-in-madrid <![CDATA[Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz lock horns in 2023 Indian Wells Open rematch]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274174555/daniil-medvedev-carlos-alcaraz-lock-horns-in-2023-indian-wells-open-rematch Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:55:57 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274174555/daniil-medvedev-carlos-alcaraz-lock-horns-in-2023-indian-wells-open-rematch <![CDATA[Suarez brace fires Inter Miami past D.C. United]]> WASHINGTON, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Luis Suarez came off the bench to score twice as Inter Miami secured a 3-1 victory at D.C. United in their Major League Soccer (MLS) clash here on Saturday.

The hosts went ahead in the 14th minute through Jared Stroud, who received Mateusz Klich's through ball with his back to goal before turning nimbly and lashing an unstoppable effort into the far corner.

Ecuadorean forw]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274174159/suarez-brace-fires-inter-miami-past-dc-united Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:05 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274174159/suarez-brace-fires-inter-miami-past-dc-united <![CDATA[La Liga: Real Madrid on top, Girona loses, Bilbao moves fourth]]> MADRID, March 16 (Xinhua) --- Real Madrid held an 11-point lead at the top of La Liga with a 4-2 win away to Osasuna on Saturday, while second-placed Girona lost 1-0 in Getafe.

Vinicius Jr scored Real Madrid's first and fourth goals of the game, with the first coming after a defensive error and the second with a shot from a narrow angle.

Ante Budimir had cancelled out Vinicius' fourth minute opener with a]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274174138/la-liga-real-madrid-on-top-girona-loses-bilbao-moves-fourth Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:18:19 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274174138/la-liga-real-madrid-on-top-girona-loses-bilbao-moves-fourth <![CDATA[Plenty to play for as Atletico takes on Barcelona]]> MADRID, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona go head-to-head in the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday night in a game that is vital for both sides' qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League, as well as the race for this season's La Liga title.

Both Atletico and Barca gave themselves a massive morale boost in midweek as they booked their places in the quarterfinals of this season's Cham]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274174084/plenty-to-play-for-as-atletico-takes-on-barcelona Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:05:03 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274174084/plenty-to-play-for-as-atletico-takes-on-barcelona <![CDATA[Sharjah Press Club announces 13th Sharjah Ramadan Majlis featuring sessions on religion, sports, art, entrepreneurship]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274173911/sharjah-press-club-announces-13th-sharjah-ramadan-majlis-featuring-sessions-on-religion-sports-art-entrepreneurship Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:37:31 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274173911/sharjah-press-club-announces-13th-sharjah-ramadan-majlis-featuring-sessions-on-religion-sports-art-entrepreneurship <![CDATA[Tvesa Malik picks up Top-10 finish in Cape Town]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274173538/tvesa-malik-picks-up-top-10-finish-in-cape-town Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:28:33 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274173538/tvesa-malik-picks-up-top-10-finish-in-cape-town <![CDATA[Abdollah Veisi Named Foolad Coach: IPL]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Abdollad Veisi was named the new head coach of the Foold football club on Saturday.

- Sports news -

He replaced Spanish coach Juan Ignacio Martinez, who parted company with Foolad in February.

Veisi started his coaching career as Foolad assistant coach in 2007 and has also worked as head coach in Esteghlal Khuzestan, Paykan, Sanat Naft and Sepahan.

Foolad sits 12th in the 2023-]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274173267/abdollah-veisi-named-foolad-coach-ipl Sun, 17 Mar 2024 06:37:09 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274173267/abdollah-veisi-named-foolad-coach-ipl <![CDATA[Dozens killed as Israeli air strike hits shelter for displaced Gazans]]> More than 30 people were killed in an air strike that hit a house sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza's centrally located refugee camp Nuseirat, a spokesman for the Hamas-ruled territory's health ministry said on Saturday. Israel's security cabinet is set to meet Sunday to discuss the "mandate" of a delegation due to travel to Doha for talks on a truce in Gaza, the prime minister's office said.

Summary:]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274171274/dozens-killed-as-israeli-air-strike-hits-shelter-for-displaced-gazans Sat, 16 Mar 2024 22:37:07 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274171274/dozens-killed-as-israeli-air-strike-hits-shelter-for-displaced-gazans <![CDATA[Bill outlines protection formentalprivacy intheage ofneurotech]]> A proposed amendment to the Constitution presented by senators from different parties seeks to protect the integrity and privacy of the mental data of users of neurotechnology-methods or devices used to record or modify brain activity.

The group is preparing a second boat of 240 tonnes of food to set sail from Cyprus, the]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274170369/all-cargo-offloaded-from-first-aid-ship-to-reach-gaza-ngo Sat, 16 Mar 2024 11:47:06 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274170369/all-cargo-offloaded-from-first-aid-ship-to-reach-gaza-ngo <![CDATA[Iran Drops Two Spots in FIFA World Rankings]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's women's football team moved down two places in the FIFA World Rankings.

- Sports news -

Team Melli Banovan moved down two spots to 61st in the latest ranking released on Friday.

Japan moved up one spot to seventh in the Ranking.

Iraq, meanwhile, made its entry on the ranking list at 172nd spot.

World champion, Spain retain its lead in the global rankings, followed ]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274169971/iran-drops-two-spots-in-fifa-world-rankings Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:37:08 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274169971/iran-drops-two-spots-in-fifa-world-rankings <![CDATA[Netanyahu approves plan for operation in Gaza's packed Rafah]]> Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday he had approved the military's plan for an operation in Rafah, where most of war-battered Gaza's population has sought refuge. His statement came after Israel rejected Hamas's latest proposals for a six-week truce and a hostage deal as "unrealistic". Follow our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.

This live blog is no longer being updated. Fo]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274169944/netanyahu-approves-plan-for-operation-in-gaza-packed-rafah Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:08:06 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274169944/netanyahu-approves-plan-for-operation-in-gaza-packed-rafah <![CDATA[First Ship to Use New Humanitarian Corridor Delivers Aid to Gaza]]> The Israeli military says a ship carrying 200 tons of humanitarian supplies for Gaza reached the enclave Friday and unloaded its cargo, inaugurating a sea route from Cyprus meant to help ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The ship, Open Arms, was the first to sail the new maritime corridor from Cyprus, departing three days ago.

It carried food provided by World Central Kitchen, the charity founded by che]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274169927/first-ship-to-use-new-humanitarian-corridor-delivers-aid-to-gaza Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:06:24 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274169927/first-ship-to-use-new-humanitarian-corridor-delivers-aid-to-gaza <![CDATA[Netanyahu approves plan for operation in Gaza's packed Rafah]]> Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday he had approved the military's plan for an operation in Rafah, where most of war-battered Gaza's population has sought refuge. His statement came after Israel rejected Hamas's latest proposals for a six-week truce and a hostage deal as "unrealistic". Follow our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.

This live blog is no longer being updated. Fo]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274169611/netanyahu-approves-plan-for-operation-in-gaza-packed-rafah Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:37:07 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274169611/netanyahu-approves-plan-for-operation-in-gaza-packed-rafah <![CDATA[First aid ship via Cyprus maritime corridor reaches Gaza]]> GAZA, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The first aid ship, traveling through the Cyprus-Gaza humanitarian maritime corridor, reached the coast of the Palestinian enclave on Friday and began offloading its cargo, Palestinian sources said.

The 200 tonnes of humanitarian aid onboard the ship was received by workers with the World Central Kitchen (WCK), who who will facilitate its distribution to the local population grappling ]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274169360/first-aid-ship-via-cyprus-maritime-corridor-reaches-gaza Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:26:46 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274169360/first-aid-ship-via-cyprus-maritime-corridor-reaches-gaza <![CDATA[Live: Netanyahu approves plan for operation in Gaza's packed Rafah]]> Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday he had approved the military's plan for an operation in Rafah, where most of war-battered Gaza's population has sought refuge. His statement came after Israel rejected Hamas's latest proposals for a six-week truce and a hostage deal as "unrealistic". Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments in the Israel-Gaza war.

Summary: http://www.spainnews.net/news/274168260/live-netanyahu-approves-plan-for-operation-in-gaza-packed-rafah Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:37:10 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274168260/live-netanyahu-approves-plan-for-operation-in-gaza-packed-rafah <![CDATA["Bit like a tradition": Manchester City manager Guardiola on facing Real Madrid in UCL]]> Manchester [UK], March 15 (ANI): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola feels that playing against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League is a "bit like tradition" after the defending champions drew the 14-time champions in the knockout stage for the third consecutive season.

On Friday, the UCL quarter-final draw concluded in Nyon, Switzerland and produced some mouth-watering fixtures.

This will be the thi]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274167812/bit-like-a-tradition-manchester-city-manager-guardiola-on-facing-real-madrid-in-ucl Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:55:38 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274167812/bit-like-a-tradition-manchester-city-manager-guardiola-on-facing-real-madrid-in-ucl <![CDATA[Blinken: 'Possibility, Urgency' in Hostage and Cease-Fire Talks]]> U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday the United States is working intensively with Israel, Qatar and Egypt to reach an agreement for a deal for the release of hostages held by Hamas and for an extended cease-fire in the fighting between Israel and Hamas.

"We have conversations that are happening now as we speak here. I am convinced that they will go on into the coming days," Blinken told reporters a]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274167518/blinken-possibility-urgency-in-hostage-and-cease-fire-talks Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:36:04 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274167518/blinken-possibility-urgency-in-hostage-and-cease-fire-talks <![CDATA[Global sports stars to grace Laureus World Sports Awards]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274167416/global-sports-stars-to-grace-laureus-world-sports-awards Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:18:48 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274167416/global-sports-stars-to-grace-laureus-world-sports-awards <![CDATA[Macron faces backlash over U-turn on rape law]]> French leader has promised to incorporate ?consent? into new legislation on sexual assault, having opposed its inclusion in EU directive

The President of France Emmanuel Macron has come under fire after saying he was in favor of incorporating the notion that a sexual act without consent should fall under the country's criminal definition of rape.

The statement came as a surprise for the pub]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274166819/macron-faces-backlash-over-u-turn-on-rape-law Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:13:04 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274166819/macron-faces-backlash-over-u-turn-on-rape-law <![CDATA[Live: Israel says new Hamas hostage proposals are unrealistic]]> Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's office described Hamas's latest proposals for a hostage deal as "unrealistic" on Friday but said a delegation would leave for Qatar to discuss Israel's position on a potential agreement. The Islamist movement's proposition included a six-week truce in Gaza and an exchange of several dozen Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the late]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274166351/live-israel-says-new-hamas-hostage-proposals-are-unrealistic Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:08:09 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274166351/live-israel-says-new-hamas-hostage-proposals-are-unrealistic <![CDATA[VOA Immigration Weekly Recap, March 9-16]]> Editor's note: Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week. Questions? Tips? Comments? Email the VOA immigration team: ImmigrationUnit@voanews.com.

Advocates call on Co]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274165973/voa-immigration-weekly-recap-march-9-16 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:08 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274165973/voa-immigration-weekly-recap-march-9-16 <![CDATA[Inter Miami visit D.C. United, likely without Lionel Messi]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274165866/inter-miami-visit-dc-united-likely-without-lionel-messi Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:25:17 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274165866/inter-miami-visit-dc-united-likely-without-lionel-messi <![CDATA[Ancelotti: Winning Champions League requires beating the best]]> MADRID, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted his side has a tough task ahead of them if they want to reach the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League, after they were drawn to play reigning champions Manchester City in the last eight.

The tie is a repeat of last year's semifinal, which saw Manchester City emerge victorious with a 1-1 draw in Madrid and a 4-0 demolition in the return l]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274165797/ancelotti-winning-champions-league-requires-beating-the-best Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:08:32 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274165797/ancelotti-winning-champions-league-requires-beating-the-best <![CDATA[Barca youngster Cubarsi earns debut Spain call-up]]> MADRID, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has handed a debut call-up to FC Barcelona's 17-year-old central defender Pau Cubarsi for Spain's forthcoming friendlies against Colombia and Brazil.

De la Fuente has also called up Athletic Bilbao defender Daniel Vivian for the first time, while forwards Gerard Moreno and Pablo Sarabia are recalled after a spell on the sidelines.

De la Fuente exp]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274165795/barca-youngster-cubarsi-earns-debut-spain-call-up Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:08:31 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274165795/barca-youngster-cubarsi-earns-debut-spain-call-up <![CDATA[UCL quarter-finals draw announced: Manchester City to face Real Madrid]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274165367/ucl-quarter-finals-draw-announced-manchester-city-to-face-real-madrid Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:18:39 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274165367/ucl-quarter-finals-draw-announced-manchester-city-to-face-real-madrid <![CDATA[First aid boat unloads in Gaza as Hamas proposes new truce]]> PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES (AFP) - A first aid ship plying a new maritime corridor from Cyprus began unloading its cargo of desperately needed food in Gaza Friday as Hamas proposed a new six-week truce in the war.

AFP footage showed the Open Arms, which set sail from Cyprus on Tuesday, towing a barge that the Spanish charity operating it says is loaded with 200 tons of food for Gazans threatened with famine aft]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274167406/first-aid-boat-unloads-in-gaza-as-hamas-proposes-new-truce Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:46:59 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274167406/first-aid-boat-unloads-in-gaza-as-hamas-proposes-new-truce <![CDATA[PSG to face Barcelona in Champions League quarters]]> French league leaders Paris Saint-Germain were on Friday drawn to meet Barcelona in the last eight of the Champions League.

The French club - who are led by the former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique - lost in the 2020 final to Bayern Munich and have not featured in the quarter-finals since 2021 when then coach Mauricio Pochettino steered them to the semi-finals where they lost to Manchester City.

City lost the]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274165291/psg-to-face-barcelona-in-champions-league-quarters Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:16:08 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274165291/psg-to-face-barcelona-in-champions-league-quarters <![CDATA[Analysis: Four things to look out for in Spain's Matchday 29]]> MADRID, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The last round of matches before the international break sees one key game in the battle for the top four and increasing nerves around the relegation zone. Here are some things to look out for in Spain's Matchday 29.

1. Atletico and Barca go head-to-head after Champions League success

FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will measure their morale when they play in the Metropolitan]]> http://www.spainnews.net/news/274165242/analysis-four-things-to-look-out-for-in-spain-matchday-29 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:08:07 GMT http://www.spainnews.net/news/274165242/analysis-four-things-to-look-out-for-in-spain-matchday-29 <![CDATA[Live: Spanish aid vessel Open Arms sighted off Gaza's coast]]> The Spanish aid vessel Open Arms, which is carrying 200 tonnes of food destined for Gaza, became visible off the besieged territory's coast on Friday morning, a journalist reported. The aid comes as the United Nations has repeatedly warned of famine in the area. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments in the Israel-Gaza war.

Summary: