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Footballer's brother pressured to downplay kiss, court hears
'If she did not cooperate, there was no way of knowing what would happen.'

Spanish coach says he was ‘unaware’ of forced kiss scandal backlash
The scandal forced Luis Rubiales to resign in disgrace.

NZ opens doors to digital nomads amid tourism push
New Zealand joins 66 countries offering visas for digital nomads.

Hamilton crashes during Ferrari test
Hamilton lost control of the 2023 car at the Circuit de Catalunya.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe splits with Ben Ainslie as America’s Cup boat row erupts
Billionaire committed to funding bid to win 38th America’s Cup without Ainslie.

What scientists are learning about potential lava flows in Auckland
A recent eruption in Spain's Canary Islands yields important new insights for Auckland.

'People went flying': 30 injured after ski chairlift fails at Spanish resort
Some chairs on the chairlift fell directly to the ground due to a cable fault.

Spain announces new measures to tackle housing crisis
Some landlords targeted in tax move, while many affordable new homes sought.

Tourist gored to death while bathing elephant in Thailand
Elephant stress blamed for fatal attack on Spanish tourist in Thailand.

Tug-of-love: Court rules on whether kids stay in NZ with dad or move to Spain with mum
The Court of Appeal has taken the siblings' wishes into account in making its decision.

Billionaire founder of fashion giant dies after falling 150m into ravine
Mango founder Isak Andic has died in a hiking accident near Barcelona, aged 71.

Fifa World Cup hosts to be revealed
Fifa will confirm the hosts of the 2030 and 2034 World Cups.

Eurostar is Europe’s worst-ranked rail operator – study
Eurostar ticket prices do not correlate with higher service quality, study says.

Raging waters were headed their way. Why did nobody tell them?
New York Times: Authorities failed to alert Valencia residents of the danger.

'Pretty awesome': Rising star on joining Black Foils
Sailor Takahashi eyes a bright future with New Zealand's SailGP team, the Black Foils.

‘Murderers!’: Protesters demand resignations after deadly Valencia floods
Local people are furious about the lack of warning.

Is it okay to undertake the famed Camino de Santiago by car?
Sacrilegious or sensible? A world-renowned pilgrim walking route can also be a road trip.

How to make the perfect paella
Discover the steps to creating a flavour-packed paella with authentic Spanish flair.

Does Air New Zealand stock emergency period products?
A Herald investigation reveals what airlines provide menstrual products for travellers.

Watch: Influencer's 'despicable' act at scene of fatal flooding
The video was shared on social media and met with scorn.

Spain floods: Army bolsters rescue efforts as death toll hits 217
Spain reinforces efforts to recover bodies and clear debris after the tragic floods.