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Soccer superstar Kylian Mbappe is all set to move to Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). This has been revealed by Javier Tebas who is the President of the La Liga. The president of the top Spanish football championship league said this in an interview to Argentine sports newspaper 'Ole', as per a report on Forbes. Last week, 25-year-old Mbappe had stated that he would be leaving PSG when his contract with the club expires in June. Though, he had not named Real Madrid, it was widely believed that he would be moving to Real Madrid. This has now been confirmed by the President of La Liga.

European carmaker Stellantis says it will begin selling electric vehicles from its Chinese partner Leapmotor in nine European countries later this year

Spanish rail authorities say commuter rail service serving Barcelona and northeastern Spain has suffered major disruption because of the theft of copper cables from a train installation

Spanish real estate group Colonial reported a doubling in first-quarter net profit on Monday supported by inflation-linked rental income and high occupancy rates. The Barcelona-based firm posted a net profit of 54.5 million euros ($58.9 million) versus 27.8 million a year earlier.

Balearic Islands, including popular destinations like Mallorca and Ibiza, are taking decisive action to address issues of excessive drinking and rowdiness in holiday hotspots. According to reports from the Sun, the local government has voted to impose a complete ban on alcohol sales from 9.30pm to 8am, aiming to tackle problems associated with tourism. Effective immediately, this prohibition seeks to mitigate the impact of excessive tourism, with specific measures targeting areas like Llucmajor, Palma, Calvia (Magalluf), and Sant Antoni in Ibiza. Alongside the alcohol ban, party boats are prohibited from operating within one nautical mile of these towns or picking up passengers from them. These new regulations supplement previous measures implemented in 2020, which restricted activities such as happy hours, pub crawls, and two-for-one drink promotions. Jaime Martínez, the mayor of Palma, expressed hope that these laws would address inappropriate behavior.

monsoon season that begins in June. "A transition from El Niño to ENSO-neutral is likely in the next month. La Niña may develop in June-August (49% chance) or July-September (69% chance)," NOAA said.

election on Sunday whose outcome will reverberate in Spain's national politics. The ballot will be a test both for the strength of the separatist movement in the wealthy northeastern part of Spain and for the policies of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

GenAI platform", Hanooman, available in 98 global languages, including 12 Indian languages, was launched on Friday. The 12 Indian languages are Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Kannada, Odia, Punjabi, Assamese, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Sindhi. Additionally, Hanooman will support a host of global languages, including English, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, and 80 other languages worldwide. The AI tool has been developed by generative AI business SML India in partnership with 3AI Holding, an Abu Dhabi-based investment company. The app is now available for download in India and can be accessed through the web and mobile application for Android users on Play Store.

In a latest response, Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin, has vehemently criticized Deutsche Bank’s statement, which questioned the sustainability of stablecoins and Tether’s solvency.

Bayern Munich had subjected the Spanish champions to the sort of experience Real Madrid have done to so many. They dug in, they frustrated, they scored a crucial goal out of nothing amid favourable refereeing decisions. Real Madrid then threw it all in, including a supposed stand-in.

Madrid, May 09, 2024 -Australian actress Cate Blanchett will receive a lifetime achievement award at Spain's San Sebastian film festival in September, organisers said Thursday. The 54-year-old will also feature on the main poster of the 72nd San Sebastian film festival, the highest-profile movie event in the Spanish-speaking world, which takes place from September 20 to 28. Blanchett has won two Academy Awards: best actress for her performance in Woody Allen's 2004 drama 'Blue Jasmine' and best supporting actress for her striking appearance as Katherine Hepburn in Martin Scorsese's «The Aviator».

Sweden is hosting Eurovision for the seventh time this year after singer Loreen won the contest last year for her song 'Tattoo'. Swedish comedian and 2016 presenter Petra Mede has also returned alongside Hollywood actress Malin Akerman. An estimated 160 million viewers watch the contest on television sets and 37 acts representing countries will take place this year. The competition kicked off on May 7 and it will be followed by events on May 9 and May 11, reports the 'New York Times'.

Hindustan Times. Her resignation comes days after Noelia Voigt resigned as Miss USA. “After months of grappling with this decision, I have made the choice to resign from the title of Miss Teen USA 2023," wrote Srivastava in a statement on her personal Instagram account. ALSO READ: 'Not only physical beauty...': 60-year-old lawyer makes history, wins Miss Universe Buenos Aires “I look forward to the rest of the year as I finish 11th grade as part of the National Honor Society and start the college application process, knowing that my academic career has been defined by my hard work, and my hard work alone," she added.

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HBO has revealed that Lady Gaga's concert special, Gaga Chromatica Ball, will premiere on Saturday, May 25, at 8 pm. The special will air on HBO and stream on Max. Where to Watch

Universal's 'Fall Guy', 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' is expected to collect $50 million opening at domestic box offices and $130 million worldwide. This is a sequel that takes 300 years after the events of War of the Planet of the Apes'. Wes Ball, known for 'Maze Runner' has directed it. The movie will hit the theaters on May 10, 2024. 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' will be released simultaneously in 100% of its offshore footprint this week, beginning Wednesday in France, Italy, Germany and Korea. It will open on Thursday in the UK, Brazil, Australia and Mexico. China, Spain and Japan follow on Friday, reports 'Collider'.

NEW DELHI : The popularity of Indian gherkins – pickled baby cucumbers – is growing across Europe, the US, South Korea and Brazil. In Europe, imports have surged in Germany, Spain, the UK, Netherlands, France, Italy and Greece. Exports surged 10% to $218.76 million in 2022-23 from $199.38 million in 2021-22.

Stocks made small gains in holiday-thinned trading as traders turned their attention to a line-up of central bank speeches this week. 

₹3 lakh. It is the world’s most expensive spice, about four times costlier than the second-most expensive spice, vanilla. So, I treasure my little box and use it sparingly.

Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday received delivery of the second of the 56 C295 aircraft, which are set to replace its ageing Avro-748 fleet, the officials said. In September 2021, India formalised the acquisition of 56 Airbus C295 aircraft to replace the legacy Avro fleet of the IAF at a cost of Rs 21,935 crore. In a statement, Airbus Defence and Space said that of the total 56 aircraft ordered by the Indian customer, 16 will be produced by Airbus in Seville, Spain.

Sixth Street, the investment firm that owns a 20% stake in the San Antonio Spurs, is planning to raise its first fund dedicated to the sports ecosystem, according to people with knowledge of the matter.