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Foul play? Seve Ballesteros statue vanishes from hometown in Spain

Par :Reuters
20 janvier 2026 à 17:22
  • Life-size statue disappears in golf legend’s hometown

  • ‘Everything indicates that it was a theft,’ says council

Spanish authorities have launched an investigation into the disappearance of a statue commemorating Seve Ballesteros from his hometown of Pedrena, near Santander in northern Spain’s Cantabria region.

The Marina de Cudeyo Town Council confirmed the incident on Sunday through their social media accounts, describing the disappearance as “an unfortunate event” and suggesting foul play. “Everything indicates that it was a theft,” the council stated.

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© Photograph: David Benito/Getty Images

© Photograph: David Benito/Getty Images

© Photograph: David Benito/Getty Images

Portugal presidential election: Socialist party’s Seguro to face far-right leader in runoff

Par :Reuters
19 janvier 2026 à 01:52

Moderate socialist Antonio Jose Seguro came out on top in the first round, followed by Andre Ventura of the far-right Chega party

Moderate socialist Antonio Jose Seguro came out on top in the first round of Portugal’s presidential election on Sunday, followed by the far-right leader Andre Ventura, and the two will face off in a runoff on 8 February.

In the five decades since Portugal threw off its fascist dictatorship, a presidential election has only once before required a runoff – in 1986 – highlighting how fragmented the political landscape has become with the rise of the far right and voter disenchantment with mainstream parties.

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© Photograph: Pedro Nunes/Reuters

© Photograph: Pedro Nunes/Reuters

© Photograph: Pedro Nunes/Reuters

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