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The Palestinian national football team played their first match in Europe since 2023, at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, with 50,000 spectators. The game was a political statement supporting Palestinian rights, with many fans waving flags and paying tribute to slain players, amid ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza.
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An outbreak of African swine fever in wild boar near Barcelona has prompted containment measures and export restrictions. Authorities suspect contaminated food as the source, with no farms affected so far. The outbreak threatens Spain's pork industry and international trade, with EU and global responses underway.
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Two recent train crashes in Spain, one in Andalusia killing 42 and another in Catalonia injuring 37, have prompted questions about rail safety. Authorities attribute the incidents to weather and track issues, with investigations ongoing. The accidents highlight longstanding concerns over underfunded rail infrastructure.