Benidorm

Ukraine's 3-1 loss to Sweden in a World Cup playoff semifinal was compounded by a robbery at their hotel in Benidorm, Spain, where thieves stole valuables worth thousands of euros from players' rooms while the team was away, according to reports.

Two British tourists were arrested in Benidorm, Spain, for allegedly staging a fake kidnapping to extort money from a relative, prompting Spanish police to mobilize extensive resources before calling off the operation.

Harry Poulton visited the Duke of Wellington pub and Ray's Chippy in Benidorm to sample their fish and chips, offering a review and travel tips for the region.