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Damselflies in distress forced back to UK by climate change

Spain reveals Cuba's plan to free all political prisoners

The Spanish Foreign Minister yesterday told his country's parliament that Cuba would soon release "all" political prisoners.

Spain rejects burqa ban

Yachting: Kiwis aim for clean start

Team New Zealand are desperate to ensure they will not be hamstrung by a poor start again when the third round of the MedCup circuit starts.

Syria bans 'destabilising' Islamic veil

Connery in tax probe

Pamplona bulls hurt Aucklander

The reign of Spain

As a nation celebrates World Cup victory, Simon Calder explains why the British love affair with Spain is more passionate than ever.

Soccer: Nelsen named in World Cup's 'Best 11'

All Whites skipper Ryan Nelsen has been named in a sports channel's "World Cup Best 11".

FIFA World Cup: Paraguay v Spain

Photos from the match between Argentina and Germany at the soccer World Cup.

Barcelona: Rail tunnel near Gaudi's masterpiece delayed

There are fears Spain's top tourist site could be endangered by a plan to build a high-speed rail tunnel just 4 metres away.

Motorsport: Webber in horror crash as Vettel takes the win

European Grand Prix

Motorsport: Spanish drivers eager to please home fans

Fernando Alonso is determined to repay his Spanish fans with a good performance in the European Grand Prix in Valencia on Sunday.

Skiing: Freeskier moves closer to Games

Barcelona: Prankster draws a line with tourists

A mystery graffiti protester is dividing Barcelona's old quarter streets into separate lanes for the tourists and the "normal" Barcelonans.

<i>Stuart Dye:</i> 'That's a handball. That'll be a red card. What a twat'

Commentators, pitch invaders, media conferences and even the All Whites feature in Stuart Dye's off-field WC highlights.

<i>Stuart Dye:</i> Science* reveals we're better than Spain