Spain battles major wildfire as more than 12,000 hectares burned in Aragon

A major wildfire in northeastern Spain has destroyed more than 12,000 hectares of land and continues to pose a significant threat as strong winds increase the risk of further spread, regional authorities warned on Friday. The blaze, which began on Wednesday near Zaragoza in the Aragon region, remained highly active despite a large-scale emergency......

Spanish prime minister's wife to stand trial over influence and public funds allegations

A court in Madrid has ordered Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to stand trial on charges of alleged influence peddling and the misappropriation of public funds, marking a new chapter in one of Spain’s most closely watched political and judicial cases. The court has not yet announced......

World Cup 2030: Morocco Denies Rumors About Hosting the Final

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has rejected statements attributed to the former president of the Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, claiming that Morocco had agreed for the 2030 World Cup final to be held in Spain. These assertions, reported by a Spanish media outlet, suggest a supposed agreement reached during initial......

From a charity photo to the World Cup final: Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal’s extraordinary journey

One of football’s most remarkable stories is set to come full circle as Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal prepare to face each other in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Nearly two decades after a charity photoshoot brought them together for the first time, the two stars will meet on the sport’s biggest stage. In December 2007, Messi,......

EU court upholds Spain’s Catalan amnesty law in boost for Sánchez government

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that Spain’s controversial amnesty law for Catalan independence supporters does not violate European Union law, delivering a major legal victory for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Luxembourg-based court said that EU legislation......

Moroccan defender Moha Dahmouni signs with Real Sporting de Gijón until 2028

Moroccan right-back Moha Dahmouni has joined Real Sporting de Gijón, signing a contract that will keep him at the Spanish club until 2028. The Segunda División side announced the arrival of the young defender, who will initially join Sporting Atlético, the club’s reserve squad, as part of his continued development......

Spain records its hottest start to summer since weather records began in 1961

Spain has experienced its hottest start to summer since national weather records began in 1961, following two intense heatwaves that pushed temperatures well above seasonal averages, according to the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). Meteorological officials reported that nearly every day since the beginning of June 2026 has recorded......

Attempted burglary reported at Lamine Yamal's home after Spain reaches World Cup final

An attempted burglary was reportedly carried out at the home of Spain international Lamine Yamal in Barcelona just hours after the national team secured its place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final with a 2–0 victory over France. According to local reports, two individuals allegedly attempted to enter the property by climbing the perimeter......

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......

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