Stories from Madrid · Spain

Haley Baptiste secured her largest career victory by defeating world number one Irina Sabalenka at the Madrid Open. Baptiste is scheduled to play world number eight Mirra Andreeva in the semifinals on Thursday. The athlete described the victory as a special moment shared with her brothers. The victory occurred in Spain during the WTA 1000 tournament. The victory allows the American player to advance in the tournament. Baptiste expressed confidence in her current form following the match. Haley Baptiste is scheduled to face world number 8 Mira Andreva in the semi-final round on Thursday. 1 tennis player Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated in the quarterfinals in Madrid. The Belarusian player lost to American player Hailey Baptiste, who is ranked 30th in the world.

Police arrived at Raquel's home with a detention order. She is accused of several crimes ranging from minor abuse to fraud. The source did not specify Raquel's surname or the exact location of the arrest.

Mayors are participating in the Bloomberg City Lab Summit in Madrid, Spain, to exchange ideas on urban development. Discussions focus on tackling issues such as affordability and the integration of artificial intelligence into city needs.

Energy grid expert Antonio Turiel stated that a blackout in Spain was most likely caused by too much energy in the grid. The blackout resulted in power being unavailable for nearly a day.

Technicians at the Reina Sofia Museum described the conservation state of the Guernica painting as very precarious. The painting has undergone over 30 transfers and numerous rollings throughout its history.

Social Rights Minister Pablo Bustinduy stated that his ministry will continue to defend housing as a right following a legislative defeat. The minister's comments came after a vote failed to extend rental protections. Housing Minister Isabel Rodríguez defended the government's housing policies following protests and calls for organization from activists. There are ongoing questions regarding thousands of individuals who requested lease extensions during the month the decree was in effect. The decree was signed by the Council of Ministers on March 22. Landlords may still appeal these extensions in court, according to the report.

Flavio Cobolli defeated Daniel Medvedev in three sets to reach the quarterfinals of the Madrid Masters. Yannick Sinner also advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Norrie. The results were reported during the evening broadcast in Madrid. Flavio defeated Medvedev in a match, winning the second set after Medvedev committed unforced errors. The match included a break by Cabello in the second set, though Medvedev regained the score in the eighth game. Medvedev's performance declined in the final set as opponents appeared fatigued. Zverev performed at a high level, particularly during the first set. This victory follows a recent loss to Cobelli during a tournament in Munich. The Madrid tournament is currently ongoing despite the absence of Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic due to injuries.

Real Madrid plans to present a comprehensive dossier covering three decades of Spanish football, specifically addressing refereeing and the Negreira case. The club believes it has been disadvantaged by referees in Spain in recent years.

Colonel Álvaro Fernández Heredia testified before the Transport Commission that he never received orders from the Interior Ministry regarding the management of reserved funds. The testimony occurred following a transport incident involving 46 fatalities.

Lead investigator Manuel Montalvo is scheduled to make a statement tomorrow regarding the Gurtel case. Commentators noted that political leaders' claims regarding police operations to locate Barcelona funds lack a judicial mandate.