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It's the economic history, stupid
Oped, Iker Saitua, Published on 14/01/2026
» Every year, I walk into a first-year lecture hall in Bilbao at the University of the Basque Country (EHU) and watch shoulders slump. The title of the course I'm teaching -- "Economic History" -- draws a similarly dejected reaction from my students: "Meh." "Boooring." "What's this even for?" Some call it "the history class", as if it belonged to another century.
Pope marks month in hospital as footballers send messages
AFP, Published on 14/03/2025
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis marked a month in hospital Friday, with football players sending him messages of support for his recovery from pneumonia, including the captain of his favourite team, San Lorenzo.
Spain's Rodri wins Ballon d'Or for best player in the world
Reuters, Published on 29/10/2024
» PARIS: Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri won the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world on Monday, beating Brazil's Vinicius Jr and England's Jude Bellingham, both of Real Madrid, to the prestigious prize.
Startups eye post-pandemic 'tele-health' revolution
AFP, Published on 07/11/2021
» LISBON: From mental health apps to a helmet that can shock a patient's brain remotely, startups at this year's Web Summit are betting on a major shift towards "tele-medicine" as the world emerges from the pandemic.
Villarreal edge Man Utd in epic shootout to win Europa League
AFP, Published on 27/05/2021
» GDANSK: Villarreal defeated Manchester United 11-10 on penalties to win their first major trophy after a 1-1 draw in the Europa League final as goalkeeper David de Gea missed the decisive spot-kick in a remarkable shootout.
Record-setting Bagnaia takes first MotoGP pole of season in Qatar
AFP, Published on 28/03/2021
» DOHA: Italian Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati grabbed the first pole position of the new MotoGP season in Qatar on Saturday after edging Frenchman Fabio Quartararo of Yamaha in qualifying.
Messi double gives Barca renewed hope in La Liga title chase
AFP, Published on 07/01/2021
» MADRID: Ronald Koeman said Barcelona can still win La Liga after Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday in a 3-2 win over Athletic Bilbao.
Real Madrid and Zidane brace for crucial European night
AFP, Published on 08/12/2020
» MADRID - Real Madrid value success in the Champions League above all else, but the 13-time champions head into Wednesday's game against Borussia Moenchengladbach with their qualification hopes hanging by a thread.
Marcelo takes knee as Madrid return with win over Eibar
AFP, Published on 15/06/2020
» MADRID: Marcelo celebrated by taking a knee as Real Madrid returned from three months away following the coronavirus suspension by beating Eibar 3-1 on Sunday.
'Live' and slightly dangerous, stars on their sofas compete for fans
AFP, Published on 27/04/2020
» PARIS - Across social media, sports stars denied the chance to play in front of a crowd are increasingly going "live" in sometimes surprising ways to connect with an audience.