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The latest news, updates and features on Spain, a large country in Southwestern Europe. The capital city is Madrid, with other major cities including Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, Malaga, Alicante and Zaragoza. It has two major archipelagos: the Balearic and Canary Islands.

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epa12699922 Carmen, the first person in the world to receive a face transplant from a euthanized donor, poses at Hospital Vall d'Hebron in Barcelona, Spain, 02 February 2026. EPA/Quique Garc?ia

Woman who suffered flesh-eating disease after insect bite receives a face transplant

World 8 hours ago By Sarah Hooper

A woman looking out over the colourful, mosaic-tiled Park Güell and the Barcelona skyline in Spain.

The 3 destinations now eclipsing Spain for UK holidaymakers, according to Jet2's boss

Travel 5 days ago By Eleanor Noyce

British mother-of-three Victoria Hart, 33, pictured, was stabbed to death at her home in Spain yesterday / re: British mother-of-three, 33, stabbed to death at her home in Spain as her ex is held on suspicion of her murder

British mum 'stabbed to death by ex in Spain' before 'son, 11, fled to call for help'

World January 25, 2026 By Luke Alsford

A three year old girl dancing on the shoulders of an adult in a crowd, facing a stage in Ibiza.

I went to Ibiza to rave with my toddler — you should, too

Travel January 25, 2026 By Rosy Shearman

Is this the cause of the fatal Spain train collision which killed at least 45 people?

World January 24, 2026 By Ryan Prosser

A comp showing the latest train crash near Cartagena, Spain.

Spain suffers fourth train crash in days after crane is hit on tracks

World January 22, 2026 By Noora Mykkanen

Police officers inspect the damage after a commuter train derailed as a retaining wall collapsed onto the tracks in Gelida, near Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Joan Mateu Parra)

Spain suffers second deadly train crash days after high speed collision killed 40

World January 21, 2026 By Luke Alsford

An aerial view of a beach and ocean in Spain, with palm trees and tourists on sun loungers

17 holiday destinations with gloriously warm weather in February

Travel January 20, 2026 By Anushka Suharu

(Left) Cristina Alvarez and (Right) Pepe Zamorano, 12, and cousin Felix Zamorano.

Girl, six, is family's sole survivor after Spanish train crash after Lion King trip

World January 20, 2026 By Gerard Couzens

Plane takes off without dozens of passengers who were left stranded in stairwell

UK January 20, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

In this still image from video taken and released on January 19, 2026 by the Spain's Guardia Civil, emergency workers are seen at the site where a high-speed Iryo train derailed and was hit by another train as rescue efforts continue in Adamuz, southern Spain, on January 19, 2026. At least 39 people died and more than 120 injured in the deadliest train accident in Spain in over a decade. The crash happened on Sunday evening when a train operated by rail company Iryo travelling from Malaga to Madrid derailed near Adamuz, crossing onto the other track where it crashed into an oncoming train, which also derailed. (Photo by Handout / Guardia Civil / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / GUARDIA CIVIL" - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Bodies found 'hundreds of metres away' after two high-speed trains crash in Spain

World January 19, 2026 By Luke Alsford

A composite image of dozens of performers sat on wheelchairs and dressed as Stephen Hawking during a parade

Performers dressed as Stephen Hawking parade in wheelchairs at carnival

World January 17, 2026 By Sarah Ping

Footage taken by passenger showing Turkish Airlines plane landed at Barcelona airport.

Passenger plane 'swarmed by police' after being 'escorted by warplanes'

World January 15, 2026 By Noora Mykkanen

British man arrested after 7kg of cocaine found in car near Benidorm

World January 8, 2026 By Molly Lee

A dusk view of a red and blue train riding over a bridge over the Douro river in Porto, Portugal, with houses lining along the riverside.

Spectacular train journey that spans 3 European countries now starts in London

Travel January 7, 2026 By Sophie-May Williams

Inside Premier Suites with terrace at The Artist hotel in Bilbao, Spain. The tones are yellow and beige, with two green armchairs. The Guggenheim is in the background.

Spain’s ‘masterpiece’ art hotel has 5 stars and lots of buzz – here’s my verdict

Travel January 4, 2026 By Martina Andretta

Gang of burglars ?used motorhome? to steal from tourists across Spain Police arrest four suspects thought to be responsible for at least 25 thefts, including ?52,000 from an armoured van

Gang of burglars ‘used motorhome’ to steal from tourists across Spain

UK December 31, 2025 By Josh Layton

An elevated panorama of València in Spain, with buildings surrounding the the round Plaza Redonda landmark.

UK gets £19 flights to 'glorious' European city voted world's best place to live

Travel December 30, 2025 By Sophie-May Williams

A high-angle view over colourful city buildings and greenery in Santander, Spain, on a bright sunny day.

5 reasons to visit Santander 2026 – and why it’s called the ‘Ireland of Spain’

Travel December 30, 2025 By Olivia Ter-Berg

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British man's bullet-riddled body found in Costa Blanca home

World December 30, 2025 By Gerard Couzens