Madrid: Quick Facts

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Nov. 11, 2026

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Housing protests sweep Madrid and Barcelona after Spain’s workers strike, with clashes erupting • Nov. 11, 2026, 5:20 PM ET (AP)

Burrow powers Bengals past the Falcons in Madrid for their 4th straight win • Nov. 8, 2026, 3:32 PM ET (AP)

Spain's women's flag football team seeks Olympic spot as NFL helps boost the sport • Nov. 7, 2026, 6:00 AM ET (AP)

Stefanski prepares Falcons for Bengals' offense in Madrid after struggles in Florida rain • Nov. 4, 2026, 10:38 AM ET (AP)

Spain's transport minister steps down 6 days after fatal high-speed rail crash • Nov. 3, 2026, 4:47 PM ET (AP)

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