Gibraltar and Spain end border customs checks, opening a new chapter in post-Brexit relations

The land border between Gibraltar and Spain entered a new era on Wednesday as customs checks were officially abolished, marking the implementation of a landmark free movement agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom. The change, which took effect at midnight, allows people and vehicles to cross freely between the British......

Spain wildfire death toll reaches 13 as authorities identify mostly foreign victims

Spanish authorities have confirmed the identities of the 13 people who died in the devastating wildfire that swept through Andalusia, revealing that 12 of the victims were foreign nationals in one of the country's deadliest forest fire disasters in recent years. According to Spain's Victim Identification Centre (CID), the victims......

San Fermín festival in Spain records 57 injuries during traditional bull runs

The 2026 San Fermín celebrations in Pamplona, northern Spain, ended with 57 reported injuries, including four cases involving bull horn wounds during the famous “encierros,” the traditional bull runs that attract thousands of participants from around the world. The regional government released the final figures on Tuesday,......

Luis de la Fuente hails Spain as the world's best team after World Cup final qualification

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente praised his players after their impressive victory over France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, describing his squad as "the best team in the world" following a performance that secured a place in the tournament's final. Speaking after the match, De la Fuente credited his players for......

Spain ends France's World Cup dream with historic semi-final victory

France's bid to reach a third consecutive FIFA World Cup final came to an end after a 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-finals, a result that marked the end of several remarkable records for Les Bleus. Spain produced a disciplined and clinical performance to secure a place in the World Cup final, while France was left to compete in the......

Spain's EU-harmonised inflation holds at 3.6% in June as core price growth eases

Spain's annual inflation rate, measured under the European Union's Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), remained unchanged at 3.6% in June, according to final figures released by the National Statistics Institute (INE). The reading matched both the preliminary estimate published earlier this month and the consensus forecast......

Fake Lamine Yamal video about Morocco goes viral on TikTok in Spain

A manipulated video falsely claiming that Lamine Yamal would choose to represent Morocco if Spain failed to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup has gone viral on TikTok, sparking widespread discussion across Spanish social media. According to Spanish media reports, the circulating clip was digitally altered by adding audio or subtitles that do not......

Spain coach expects closely contested World Cup semi-final against France

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente believes his side's FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against France will be a tightly contested encounter between two of the world's strongest national teams. Speaking at a pre-match press conference in Dallas, De la Fuente described the upcoming clash as a balanced contest featuring two footballing......

Mbappé and Yamal set for blockbuster World Cup 2026 semi-final showdown

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches the semi-final stage, global attention is focused on a highly anticipated clash between France and Spain. Beyond the battle between two football powerhouses, the match is expected to showcase a fascinating duel between two of the sport's biggest stars: Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. Mbappé......

Spain confirms identities of wildfire victims as Almería tragedy claims 13 lives

Spanish authorities have formally identified six victims of the catastrophic wildfire that swept through Almería Province, while forensic specialists continue DNA testing to establish the identities of six additional victims, following one of the deadliest wildfire disasters in the country's recent history. The blaze, which devastated......

Pedro Sánchez to visit Algeria as Spain and Algeria move to restore diplomatic ties

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is scheduled to travel to Algeria on July 20 for an official visit aimed at reinforcing the gradual normalization of relations between Madrid and Algiers after several years of diplomatic tensions. The visit will mark Sánchez’s first official trip to Algeria in four years and is expected......

Paris deploys 7,000 police officers for Bastille Day celebrations and France–Spain World Cup semi-final

French authorities are deploying an extensive security operation across Paris and its surrounding metropolitan area as Bastille Day celebrations coincide with France's highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final against Spain. The operation will bring together 7,000 police officers and gendarmes, supported by 2,000 firefighters,......

France unfazed by Lamine Yamal’s comments ahead of World Cup semi-final against Spain

France's national team has played down comments made by Spain star Lamine Yamal ahead of their highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final, insisting that confidence—not fear—will define their approach to one of the tournament's biggest matches. Speaking before the squad departed for Dallas, defenders Ibrahima Konaté......

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