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Liverpool and Portugal players join family in mourning Diogo Jota and his brother at funeral
Read full article: Liverpool and Portugal players join family in mourning Diogo Jota and his brother at funeralPlayers from Liverpool and Portugal’s national team joined family and friends for the funeral of their teammate Diogo Jota and his brother.
Wimbledon: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz extends winning streak to reach 4th round
Read full article: Wimbledon: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz extends winning streak to reach 4th roundCarlos Alcaraz kept his Wimbledon three-peat campaign chugging along by beating Jan-Lennard Struff 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court to reach the fourth round.
Spanish wildfire kills 2 people as parts of Europe bake in severe heat wave
Read full article: Spanish wildfire kills 2 people as parts of Europe bake in severe heat waveSpanish authorities say two people have died in northeastern Spain in a wildfire that spread quickly before firefighters brought it under control.
Aitana Bonmatí rejoins Spain squad after being hospitalized with viral meningitis
Read full article: Aitana Bonmatí rejoins Spain squad after being hospitalized with viral meningitisThe Spanish Football Federation says midfielder Aitana Bonmatí has rejoined the Spain squad in Switzerland ahead of the team's opener in the Women’s European Championship on Thursday.
US skips global UN meeting aimed at raising trillions of dollars to combat poverty
Read full article: US skips global UN meeting aimed at raising trillions of dollars to combat povertyMany of the world’s nations, but not the United States, gathered on Monday in Spain to tackle the growing gap between rich and poor nations.
Aitana Bonmatí leaves hospital and is expected to rejoin Spain squad for Euro 2025
Read full article: Aitana Bonmatí leaves hospital and is expected to rejoin Spain squad for Euro 2025The Spanish soccer federation says midfielder Aitana Bonmatí has left the hospital and is expected to rejoin the Spain squad in the next few days to try to play in the Women’s European Championship.
Severe heat wave hits southern Europe and raises wildfire risks
Read full article: Severe heat wave hits southern Europe and raises wildfire risksMajor heat waves have pushed temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius or 104 degrees Fahrenheit in southern European countries including Italy, Spain and Greece.
Spain star Aitana Bonmatí hospitalized with meningitis less than a week before Euro 2025
Read full article: Spain star Aitana Bonmatí hospitalized with meningitis less than a week before Euro 2025Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí, the two-time Ballon d’Or holder, has been hospitalized with viral meningitis less than a week before the Women’s European Championship begins.
The Latest: Key Medicaid provision in Trump’s big bill found to violate Senate rules
Read full article: The Latest: Key Medicaid provision in Trump’s big bill found to violate Senate rulesThe Senate parliamentarian has advised that a Medicaid provider tax overhaul central to President Donald Trump’s tax cut and spending bill does not adhere to the chamber’s procedural rules, delivering a crucial blow as Republicans rush to finish the package this week.
NATO leaders agree to hike military spending and restate 'ironclad commitment' to collective defense
Read full article: NATO leaders agree to hike military spending and restate 'ironclad commitment' to collective defenseNATO leaders have agreed on a massive hike in defense spending after pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump and expressed their “ironclad commitment” to come to each other’s aid if attacked.
Trump wraps up a NATO summit far chummier than the tense meetings of his first term
Read full article: Trump wraps up a NATO summit far chummier than the tense meetings of his first termU.S. President Donald Trump has wrapped his participation in the annual NATO summit, a gathering far chummier than the tense meetings of his first term.
F1 owner Liberty Media finally set to seal deal to take control of MotoGP after European approval
Read full article: F1 owner Liberty Media finally set to seal deal to take control of MotoGP after European approvalFormula 1 owner Liberty Media says it is finally set to complete a deal to take control of motorcycle racing series MotoGP after receiving approval from the European Commission.
NATO leaders are set to agree on a historic defense spending pledge, but the hike won't apply to all
Read full article: NATO leaders are set to agree on a historic defense spending pledge, but the hike won't apply to allNATO leaders are expected to agree by Wednesday that member countries should spend 5% of their gross domestic product on defense.
Spain reaches deal with NATO ahead of summit to be excluded from 5% defense spending goal
Read full article: Spain reaches deal with NATO ahead of summit to be excluded from 5% defense spending goalPrime Minister Pedro Sánchez says that Spain reached a deal with NATO to be excluded from a 5% of GDP defense spending target.
Spain rejects NATO’s anticipated 5% defense spending proposal as 'unreasonable'
Read full article: Spain rejects NATO’s anticipated 5% defense spending proposal as 'unreasonable'Spain has rejected a NATO proposal to spend 5% of gross domestic product on defense needs that’s expected to be announced next week.
Carlota Ciganda wins Meijer LPGA Classic for her first LPGA Tour victory in more than 8 1/2 years
Read full article: Carlota Ciganda wins Meijer LPGA Classic for her first LPGA Tour victory in more than 8 1/2 yearsCarlota Ciganda birdied the final two holes to win the Meijer LPGA Classic on Sunday for her first LPGA Tour victory in more than 8 1/2 years, while Lexi Thompson had two late bogeys to dash her bid to end a long drought of her own.
Simone Biles apologizes for heated exchange with Riley Gaines over trans athlete participation
Read full article: Simone Biles apologizes for heated exchange with Riley Gaines over trans athlete participationGymnastics superstar Simone Biles has apologized to former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines following a heated online exchange.
Yamal outshines Ballon d’Or contenders as Spain beats France 5-4 in Nations League semifinal
Read full article: Yamal outshines Ballon d’Or contenders as Spain beats France 5-4 in Nations League semifinalLamine Yamal has won the battle of Ballon d’Or contenders by scoring twice as Spain eclipsed France 5-4 in their Nations League semifinal.
Israel signed a record $14 billion in defense deals last year despite Gaza war criticism
Read full article: Israel signed a record $14 billion in defense deals last year despite Gaza war criticismIsrael says it signed defense contracts worth nearly $15 billion last year, surpassing its all-time record.
Half of world's population endured extra month of extreme heat due to climate change, experts say
Read full article: Half of world's population endured extra month of extreme heat due to climate change, experts sayScientists say 4 billion people, about half the world’s population, experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat because of human-caused climate change from May 2024 to May 2025.
French Open: Naomi Osaka exits in the first round with a loss to Paula Badosa
Read full article: French Open: Naomi Osaka exits in the first round with a loss to Paula BadosaFour-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has lost in the French Open’s first round to 10th-seeded Paula Badosa 6-7 (1), 6-1, 6-4.
Alex Palou makes history as 1st Spanish driver to win the Indianapolis 500
Read full article: Alex Palou makes history as 1st Spanish driver to win the Indianapolis 500Alex Palou has become the first driver from Spain to win the Indianapolis 500 by holding off former Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Marcus Ericsson over the closing laps at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
An adviser to an ex-Ukrainian president is killed near an American school in Spain, officials say
Read full article: An adviser to an ex-Ukrainian president is killed near an American school in Spain, officials saySpanish authorities say an adviser to former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych was killed outside the American School of Madrid.
Tottenham beats Man United 1-0 for Europa League title and ends long trophy drought
Read full article: Tottenham beats Man United 1-0 for Europa League title and ends long trophy droughtTottenham beat Manchester United 1-0 to win the Europa League final and lift its first European trophy in more than four decades.
Spain orders Airbnb to block nearly 66,000 holiday rental listings over rule violations
Read full article: Spain orders Airbnb to block nearly 66,000 holiday rental listings over rule violationsSpain’s government says it has ordered Airbnb to block more than 65,000 holiday listings on its platform for having violated rules.
Struggling Sergio Garcia says he'd decline playing for European Ryder Cup team right now if invited
Read full article: Struggling Sergio Garcia says he'd decline playing for European Ryder Cup team right now if invitedSergio Garcia has appeared in 10 Ryder Cups and amassed more points than any other European player.
Palou and Penske set pace in 1st stage of Indy 500 qualifying. Andretti in danger of missing race
Read full article: Palou and Penske set pace in 1st stage of Indy 500 qualifying. Andretti in danger of missing raceIt was three familiar faces at the top of the Indianapolis 500 qualifying board after the first round of time trials.
No pilot for 10 minutes during a Lufthansa flight in 2024 because of fainting incident, report says
Read full article: No pilot for 10 minutes during a Lufthansa flight in 2024 because of fainting incident, report saysGerman news agency dpa has reported that a Lufthansa flight to Spain last year went without a pilot for 10 minutes after the co-pilot fainted while he was alone in the cockpit.
NATO's procurement agency under investigation for alleged corruption linked to military contracts
Read full article: NATO's procurement agency under investigation for alleged corruption linked to military contractsNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the organization’s procurement agency is cooperating with police investigating corruption and fraud allegations involving the purchase of military equipment.
Spain will limit access to Madrid's airport to try to prevent homeless camping
Read full article: Spain will limit access to Madrid's airport to try to prevent homeless campingSpain’s airport authority will begin limiting access to Madrid’s airport during some parts of the day as a preventive measure to stop more homeless people from sleeping in terminals.
Dolphins release 2025-26 schedule, set for 5 prime time games
Read full article: Dolphins release 2025-26 schedule, set for 5 prime time gamesThe Miami Dolphins’ 2025-26 regular season schedule was leaked on Wednesday, with five prime time games and an international matchup in Spain highlighting the slate.
It’s official: Dolphins, Commanders to play in Spain’s first-ever NFL game
Read full article: It’s official: Dolphins, Commanders to play in Spain’s first-ever NFL gameThe Miami Dolphins will host the Washington Commanders in unfamiliar territory this season, marking the first time an NFL regular-season game will be played in Spain.
DeVonta Smith of the Eagles visits Spain as NFL ambassador ahead of 2025 game in Madrid
Read full article: DeVonta Smith of the Eagles visits Spain as NFL ambassador ahead of 2025 game in MadridDeVonta Smith enjoyed his first international game experience last September when the Philadelphia Eagles opened what became a Super Bowl championship season by beating the Green Bay Packers in Brazil in the NFL’s first game in South America.
Spanish bill to cut workweek to 37.5 hours heads to parliament after receiving government approval
Read full article: Spanish bill to cut workweek to 37.5 hours heads to parliament after receiving government approvalWorkers in Spain may soon have 2.5 more hours of weekly rest after the government approved a bill that would reduce the workweek from 40 hours to 37.5 hours.
Champions League semifinals: Inter and Barcelona evenly poised, PSG holds a narrow lead over Arsenal
Read full article: Champions League semifinals: Inter and Barcelona evenly poised, PSG holds a narrow lead over ArsenalScoring three away goals should make Inter Milan feel confident heading into the return leg of its Champions League semifinal against Barcelona.
Copper cable theft in Spain delays thousands of high-speed rail passengers
Read full article: Copper cable theft in Spain delays thousands of high-speed rail passengersSpanish authorities say that thousands of rail passengers in Spain have been hit with delays after copper cables used in the signaling system of a high-speed line traveling south from Madrid to Seville were stolen at five locations.
Ruud beats Draper in Madrid Open final to win his first Masters 1000 title
Read full article: Ruud beats Draper in Madrid Open final to win his first Masters 1000 titleCasper Ruud has become the first Norwegian to win a Masters 1000 title after beating Jack Draper 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 in the Madrid Open final.
Former No. 1 Naomi Osaka takes first title in 4 years and her first on clay
Read full article: Former No. 1 Naomi Osaka takes first title in 4 years and her first on clayFour-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has claimed her first WTA title since triumphing at the 2021 Australian Open and on her seemingly worst surface.
Swiatek recovers from 0-6 start to beat Keys and set up Madrid semifinal vs. Gauff
Read full article: Swiatek recovers from 0-6 start to beat Keys and set up Madrid semifinal vs. GauffIga Swiatek has recovered from losing the first six games of the match to defeat Madison Keys 0-6, 6-3, 6-2 and stay on track to defend her title at the Madrid Open.
What we know about Monday's sweeping power outage in Spain and Portugal
Read full article: What we know about Monday's sweeping power outage in Spain and PortugalThe sweeping power outage that hit Spain and Portugal this week has raised questions about the electricity grid in a region not normally known for blackouts.
Power outages across Spain and Portugal affected millions. How to prepare for a major blackout
Read full article: Power outages across Spain and Portugal affected millions. How to prepare for a major blackoutA widespread blackout across Spain and Portugal upended the lives of millions of people across the Iberian Peninsula.
Tennis players in the dark at Madrid Open as matches suspended due to major power outage
Read full article: Tennis players in the dark at Madrid Open as matches suspended due to major power outagePlay at the Madrid Open has been suspended Monday due to a major power outage reported in Spain and Portugal.
Massive power outage in Spain and Portugal leaves thousands stranded and millions without light
Read full article: Massive power outage in Spain and Portugal leaves thousands stranded and millions without lightA blackout has brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill, affecting millions of people.
WHO member countries agree on a draft 'pandemic treaty' to try to avoid COVID-19 mistakes
Read full article: WHO member countries agree on a draft 'pandemic treaty' to try to avoid COVID-19 mistakesThe World Health Organization's member countries have agreed on a draft pandemic treaty that sets guidelines for how the international community might face the next global health crisis.
Spain’s prime minister visits China to strengthen ties with Trump's top tariff target
Read full article: Spain’s prime minister visits China to strengthen ties with Trump's top tariff targetSpain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is visiting China, the top target of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Carla Bernat Escuder leans on her Spanish roots to win Augusta National Women's Amateur
Read full article: Carla Bernat Escuder leans on her Spanish roots to win Augusta National Women's AmateurCarla Bernat Escuder has won the Augusta National Women's Amateur by coming from two shots behind with a 68 at the home of the Masters.
Cyprus to fund desalination plants at hotels to reduce impact of water shortages on tourism
Read full article: Cyprus to fund desalination plants at hotels to reduce impact of water shortages on tourismCyprus says it will make money available to subsidize construction of private desalination plants at hotels on the tourism-reliant island nation as dwindling fresh water reserves in 108 dams are reaching alarmingly low levels.
FIFA details Club World Cup prize money with $125M target for the winner in $1BN fund
Read full article: FIFA details Club World Cup prize money with $125M target for the winner in $1BN fundThe winner of FIFA’s first 32-team Club World Cup in the United States could earn $125 million as details of a $1 billion prize money fund were finally published.
Carlos Alcaraz doesn't support the lawsuit from the tennis players' group Novak Djokovic founded
Read full article: Carlos Alcaraz doesn't support the lawsuit from the tennis players' group Novak Djokovic foundedFour-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz says he was unaware there would be a class-action lawsuit filed in U.S. federal court against some of the groups that run tennis and made clear that he does not back the effort by the players’ association co-founded by Novak Djokovic.
Flash floods in southern Spain prompt officials to evacuate homes. Couple missing in rising waters
Read full article: Flash floods in southern Spain prompt officials to evacuate homes. Couple missing in rising watersEmergency services in southern Spain are searching for a married couple after flash floods swept away their vehicle as rising waters prompted the evacuation of hundreds of homes.
Archaeologists uncover the oldest known partial face fossil of a human ancestor in western Europe
Read full article: Archaeologists uncover the oldest known partial face fossil of a human ancestor in western EuropeScientists report that a fossil of a partial face from a early human ancestor in Spain is between 1.1 and 1.4 million years old.
Real Madrid beats Atletico on penalties in Champions League. Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund also advance
Read full article: Real Madrid beats Atletico on penalties in Champions League. Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund also advanceReal Madrid beat Atletico Madrid in a Champions League penalty shootout — again — to keep its title defense alive Wednesday and advance to the quarterfinals.
Man United draws 1-1 at Real Sociedad in Europa League and Tottenham loses to AZ Alkmaar
Read full article: Man United draws 1-1 at Real Sociedad in Europa League and Tottenham loses to AZ AlkmaarManchester United settled for a 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad in the first leg of the Europa League round of 16.
Ref reports 'Die' chants made at Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio in Copa semifinal
Read full article: Ref reports 'Die' chants made at Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio in Copa semifinalA referee says Real Sociedad fans chanted “Die” at Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio during the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals.
Ex-Spain soccer boss Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault and fined for World Cup kiss
Read full article: Ex-Spain soccer boss Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault and fined for World Cup kissFormer Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso for kissing her after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final.
Former coach Vilda denies pressure on Hermoso to downplay kiss after Women's World Cup final
Read full article: Former coach Vilda denies pressure on Hermoso to downplay kiss after Women's World Cup finalJorge Vilda, the former coach of Spain women’s soccer team, has told a judge that ex-soccer federation president Luis Rubiales did not ask him to put pressure on Jenni Hermoso following the outcry that erupted after Rubiales kissed the player.
Rubiales tells judge that Hermoso gave him consent for kiss after 2023 Women's World Cup
Read full article: Rubiales tells judge that Hermoso gave him consent for kiss after 2023 Women's World CupFormer Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has reiterated before a judge that forward Jenni Hermoso gave him consent for a kiss at the 2023 Women’s World Cup final presentation ceremony.
Spain women's coach says she was not punishing Hermoso by omitting her after the Rubiales kiss
Read full article: Spain women's coach says she was not punishing Hermoso by omitting her after the Rubiales kissSpain women’s coach Montse Tomé has told a judge she was not trying to punish Jenni Hermoso by omitting her from the national team in the fallout of the kiss by former soccer federation president Luis Rubiales.
Hermoso's teammate and brother say in court the Spain player was pressured to downplay Rubiales kiss
Read full article: Hermoso's teammate and brother say in court the Spain player was pressured to downplay Rubiales kissThe brother of Jenni Hermoso and one of her teammates have told a judge there were attempts to pressure the player into downplaying the unsolicited kiss by former Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales in the awards presentation ceremony following the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Spain men's coach De la Fuente distances himself from Hermoso kiss case at Rubiales trial
Read full article: Spain men's coach De la Fuente distances himself from Hermoso kiss case at Rubiales trialSpain men’s coach Luis de la Fuente has told a judge in the Luis Rubiales trial in Madrid that he did not get involved in discussions related to Jenni Hermoso following her World Cup kiss from the former Spanish soccer boss.
'I felt disrespected' Hermoso says after World Cup kiss from former Spain soccer boss
Read full article: 'I felt disrespected' Hermoso says after World Cup kiss from former Spain soccer bossSpain forward Jenni Hermoso has testified at Luis Rubiales’ trial in Madrid that she did not consent to being kissed by the country’s former top soccer official after winning the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
What to know as former Spain soccer official Rubiales goes on trial for unsolicited kiss of player
Read full article: What to know as former Spain soccer official Rubiales goes on trial for unsolicited kiss of playerThe former president of the Spanish soccer federation goes on trial Monday for an unsolicited kiss of forward Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup final in 2023.
Where could the NFL hold an international Super Bowl? The pros and cons of potential hosts
Read full article: Where could the NFL hold an international Super Bowl? The pros and cons of potential hostsIt’s a question Roger Goodell gets when he’s in London: Would the NFL stage a Super Bowl internationally.
Study projects millions of European heat deaths as world warms
Read full article: Study projects millions of European heat deaths as world warmsA new study finds that extreme temperatures — mostly heat — are projected to kill as many as 2.3 million people in Europe by the end of the century unless countries get better at reducing carbon pollution and adapting to hotter conditions.
Women's soccer has its first million-dollar player. Here's a look at how the record fee has grown
Read full article: Women's soccer has its first million-dollar player. Here's a look at how the record fee has grownUnited States defender Naomi Girma has become women’s soccer’s first million-dollar player.
Prosecutors won’t seek death penalty for David Knezevich, accused of killing wife in Spain
Read full article: Prosecutors won’t seek death penalty for David Knezevich, accused of killing wife in SpainFederal prosecutors won’t seek the death penalty for a Fort Lauderdale businessman accused of killing his wife in Spain, according to court documents.
Prosecutors won’t seek death penalty for David Knezevich, accused of killing wife in Spain
Read full article: Prosecutors won’t seek death penalty for David Knezevich, accused of killing wife in SpainFederal prosecutors won’t seek the death penalty for a Fort Lauderdale businessman accused of killing his wife in Spain, according to court documents.
Pope dissolves Peru-based conservative Catholic movement after abuses uncovered by Vatican
Read full article: Pope dissolves Peru-based conservative Catholic movement after abuses uncovered by VaticanPope Francis has taken the remarkable step of dissolving a Peruvian-based Catholic movement, the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae.
Miami Dolphins to play in NFL's first game in Spain at home of Real Madrid
Read full article: Miami Dolphins to play in NFL's first game in Spain at home of Real MadridThe Miami Dolphins will play in the NFL’s first-ever regular-season game in Spain when Madrid hosts a matchup next season at iconic Bernabéu Stadium.
Barcelona subway recycles energy from braking into power to charge electric cars
Read full article: Barcelona subway recycles energy from braking into power to charge electric carsBarcelona's subway system is using regenerative braking to help power both its convoys but also recharge electric cars at street level.
Rafael Nadal says he thought about taking a mental health break a few years ago
Read full article: Rafael Nadal says he thought about taking a mental health break a few years agoRafael Nadal says in an essay posted online that he thought about taking a mental health break from tennis a few years ago.
Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?
Read full article: Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday.
Mbappé speaks to French TV station for first time about reports of a rape investigation in Sweden
Read full article: Mbappé speaks to French TV station for first time about reports of a rape investigation in SwedenKylian Mbappé says he reacted with disbelief when he saw media reports from Sweden two months ago that he was the subject of a rape investigation.
Regional Spanish leader who botched flood response faces another big march demanding his resignation
Read full article: Regional Spanish leader who botched flood response faces another big march demanding his resignationTens of thousands of Spaniards have marched in the streets of Valencia a month after devastating floods to demand the resignation of the regional officials who bungled the emergency response.
Jannik Sinner leads Italy past the Netherlands for its second consecutive Davis Cup title
Read full article: Jannik Sinner leads Italy past the Netherlands for its second consecutive Davis Cup titleJannik Sinner clinched Italy's second consecutive Davis Cup title and capped his breakthrough season at the top of tennis by beating Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (2), 6-2 for a 2-0 win over the Netherlands in the final of the team competition in Malaga, Spain.
Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony was based on what he wanted, tennis official says
Read full article: Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony was based on what he wanted, tennis official saysRafael Nadal’s relatively low-key retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup has been defended by the head of the International Tennis Federation as being dictated by the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s wishes.