- 13h ago
Spanish court upholds arrest warrant for ETA fugitive found alive in Venezuela earthquake rubble
Luis María Olalde, alias 'Txistu', a former ETA member wanted for a 1979 attack that killed two Spanish Civil Guards, was rescued from the debris of his collapsed building in Caracas after the 25 June earthquakes. Spanish authorities have now moved to extradite him.
- 3d ago
Spain U19 wins record tenth European title with 2-0 final win over Germany, completing a tournament without conceding a single goal
Goals from Hugo López and Mario Rivas gave Spain a 2-0 victory over Germany at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, Wales, securing their tenth U19 European Championship and a clean-sheet record across the entire tournament.
- 3d ago
Spain face France in World Cup semifinal on Bastille Day with history and revenge on the line
On Bastille Day, Kylian Mbappé's France seeks revenge against Lamine Yamal's Spain in a blockbuster World Cup semifinal (21:00). Spain won their last two semifinal meetings, but France arrives unbeaten with Mbappé topping the scoring charts on eight goals.
- 4d ago
San Fermín's fourth bull run leaves nine injured as bulls outpace steers in chaotic dash through Pamplona
The Álvaro Núñez bulls broke ahead of the steers from the Santo Domingo corrals, setting a furious pace that caused pile-ups in Estafeta and a dangerous crash at the Mercaderes curve.
- 4d ago
Spain's High Court orders BBVA and former chairman to stand trial in Villarejo corporate spying case
Judge Antonio Piña opened oral proceedings against Spain's second-largest bank and its former chairman Francisco González for bribery and disclosure of secrets linked to the Villarejo affair.
- 5d ago
Getafe sign Ramón Terrats on permanent deal from Villarreal through 2029
Getafe announced the signing of midfielder Ramón Terrats from Villarreal on a three-year contract, securing a player who impressed during a previous loan spell.
- 5d ago
Audio of ex-police chief begging subordinate for sex leads judge to open summary proceedings for sexual assault
A Madrid judge has escalated the case against José Ángel González, the former deputy operational director of Spain's National Police, after an audio recording captured him pleading with a subordinate inspector to have sex and admitting he brought her to his home.
- Jul 6
Spanish government slams judge's 'arbitrary' ban on PM's wife attending NATO summit, insists zero flight risk
Justice Minister Félix Bolaños accused a substitute judge of an 'arbitrary' distinction after Begoña Gómez was barred from the Ankara NATO summit but allowed to attend her daughter's graduation in London.
- Jul 6
Germany's coalition softens health insurance reform, shifting burden to pharma and federal budget
Health Minister Nina Warken adjusts her savings package for statutory health insurance, reducing planned surcharges for families and co-payments while increasing contributions from the federal government and pharmaceutical industry.
- Jul 5
Nigel Farage's Clacton by-election becomes two-man race against comedy candidate Count Binface as all main parties boycott
Nigel Farage's triggered by-election in Clacton has turned into a one-on-one contest with satirical candidate Count Binface after Labour, the Conservatives, and other main parties refused to field candidates, calling it a farce.
- Jul 5
US demands Nicaragua free bishop detained after mass; Managua places him under house arrest
The United States demanded the immediate release of Bishop Juan Abelardo Mata, 80, detained after a mass in Estelí. Hours later, Nicaraguan authorities placed him under house arrest.
- Jul 4
Antonelli takes Silverstone pole as Russell and Verstappen struggle for speed
Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the British Grand Prix after a dramatic qualifying session at Silverstone, while Max Verstappen warned he might not race if Red Bull cannot fix a speed deficit.
- Jul 4
Wildfires force 12,000 evacuations in southern France as heatwave grips Europe
A wildfire in the Pyrénées-Orientales has burned 4,900 hectares and forced more than 12,000 people to flee their homes. The Tour de France closed a stage to spectators as EU countries sent firefighting aircraft.
- Jul 3
US blocks María Corina Machado's return to Venezuela after twin earthquakes kill more than 2,500
The Trump administration forced a private jet carrying Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado to turn back mid-flight, fearing her return could destabilize the country after the June 24 twin earthquakes that killed over 2,500 people and injured 12,400.
- Jul 3
Cape Verde push Argentina to the brink before exiting World Cup in extra time
The tournament debutants held the reigning champions to a 3-2 thriller after extra time, having drawn with Spain and Uruguay in the group stage.
- Jul 3
Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 4,490 as 19,500 shelter in camps and aid efforts intensify
National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez confirmed the updated toll on Sunday, 18 days after two powerful tremors struck the coastal state of La Guaira and Caracas, leaving nearly 18,000 homeless.
- Jul 3
Rosalía, Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem cheer Spain to World Cup last 16 as 'Despechá' rings out at SoFi Stadium
Spain's 3-0 win over Austria at SoFi Stadium secured a last-16 spot, but the real spectacle was in the stands where Rosalía, Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem led the celebrations.
- Jul 2
England face Argentina in World Cup semi-final as Bellingham-Tuchel tension and Spence redemption shape the narrative
England meet Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday for a place in the 2026 World Cup final, with Jude Bellingham's public disagreement with manager Thomas Tuchel and Djed Spence's resurgence as an impact substitute dominating the buildup.
- Jul 1
Guardia Civil commander confirms Leire Díez offered him a top post in exchange for damaging UCO intel, citing orders from 'the one'
Rubén Villalba told a Madrid court that former PSOE militant Leire Díez promised to make him an advisor to the Guardia Civil chief if he supplied compromising information on the anti-corruption unit, claiming she acted on behalf of 'the one' in government.
- Jul 1
Colorado primary: socialist Melat Kiros defeats 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette, extending Democratic insurgent wave
A 29-year-old democratic socialist toppled 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado's 1st District Democratic primary Tuesday, part of a left-wing insurgency that has now claimed multiple House seats.
