- 38m ago
Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz premiere Florian Zeller drama Bunker at Venice Film Festival
Spanish actors Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz presented Florian Zeller's drama Bunker at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday, portraying a couple torn over an apocalypse shelter.
- 1h ago
Alex Gibney premieres four-hour documentary on Elon Musk at Venice Film Festival
The Oscar-winning filmmaker presented his film investigating the tech billionaire's business history, political connections, and corporate claims during an out-of-competition screening on the Lido.
- 4d ago
Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder case after jury deadlock
Massachusetts Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial on Friday after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict across seven days of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial.
- 4d ago
Sporting CP face CD Nacional in Lisbon following extensive squad overhaul
Sporting CP host CD Nacional at Estádio José Alvalade on Saturday as head coach Rui Borges integrates ten new summer signings and navigates key departures.
- 4d ago
Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder case after 11 to 1 jury deadlock
Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan dissolved the jury after seven days of deliberations produced an unresolvable 11 to 1 split, leaving prosecutors to decide whether to retry the case.
- 6d ago
Danny Boyle opens 83rd Venice Film Festival with Rupert Murdoch drama 'Ink'
The Oscar-winning director premiered 'Ink' on the Lido on Wednesday night, while star Guy Pearce revealed Rupert Murdoch's positive reaction to his casting.
- Sep 1
Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder trial after 11-1 jury deadlock
Judge William F. Sullivan declared a mistrial in Plymouth County after jurors deadlocked following six days of deliberations, leaving prosecutors to decide whether to retry the case.
- Aug 30
Trump threatens NBC host Kristen Welker with FCC complaint over midterm coverage
Donald Trump called for the FCC to punish NBC anchor Kristen Welker after she reported mixed results for his candidate endorsements ahead of the 2026 midterms.
- Aug 23
Concacaf leader asks Gianni Infantino to stay away from Caribbean youth tournament
Concacaf president Victor Montagliani requested that FIFA president Gianni Infantino avoid an under-14 tournament in the Dominican Republic, pointing to internal governance tensions.
- Aug 14
Spain extends Almaraz nuclear plant to 2030, citing Iran war fossil fuel risks and splitting governing coalition
Spain extended the Almaraz nuclear plant's two reactors to June 2030, overriding planned 2027-2028 shutdowns, citing the Iran war's impact on fossil fuel prices and splitting the governing coalition.
- Aug 8
Kanye West performs in Algarve despite Israeli ambassador's call to cancel over antisemitic statements
Thousands filled Estádio do Algarve in Loulé on Friday for Kanye West's first Portugal show in 15 years, despite Israeli ambassador Oren Rozenblat demanding its cancellation over the rapper's past antisemitic and Nazi-apologizing statements.
- Aug 8
Tírig wildfire forces evacuation of Catí as burned area reaches 684 hectares in Castellón
A lightning-sparked wildfire in Tírig, Castellón, has burned approximately 684 hectares and forced the evacuation of the town of Catí, with 250 firefighters working overnight as humidity rises to 90%.
- Aug 5
Guardia Civil agent shoots ex-partner dead at Llanes barracks before dying in shootout with colleagues
A Guardia Civil agent shot and killed his ex-partner, also a fellow agent, inside the Llanes barracks in Asturias on August 5, 2026, before dying in a shootout with colleagues. The victim was registered in Spain's gender violence monitoring system.
- Aug 2
Nationals trade NL slugging leader Luis García Jr. to Yankees for four right-handed pitchers
The Washington Nationals held out first baseman Luis García Jr. on Sunday as a trade to the New York Yankees neared completion, with four right-handed pitchers heading back to Washington.
- Aug 2
Benfica confirms season opener against Académico de Viseu will be played without fans after pyrotechnics sanction
The Estádio da Luz will be empty for Benfica's first Liga match of 2026/27 against promoted Académico de Viseu on 9 August, after the club exhausted all appeals against a sanction for fan pyrotechnics.
- Jul 27
La Promesa returns to La 1 schedule after sports disruptions; palace turmoil intensifies with secret parentage and a stolen kiss
After days of disrupted programming due to the Tour de France, Spanish public TV channel La 1 will air a new episode of 'La Promesa' at its usual afternoon slot on Monday, July 27. Meanwhile, the series' plot plunges into chaotic intrigue, with a long-hidden paternity, an intimate encounter, and a conspiratorial toast.
- Jul 24
IL demands urgent parliamentary hearing for interior minister over Construbarcelos contracts
Iniciativa Liberal demands that Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves appear before parliament's Permanent Commission urgently, as controversy over contracts with construction firm Construbarcelos deepens.
- Jul 24
ECB opens public vote on new euro banknote designs, first full redesign since 2002
Ten designs across two themes, European culture and rivers & birds, are up for public consultation until 21 September 2026, ahead of the first full redesign since the euro's launch in 2002.
- Jul 14
Spain's PM brother handed 9-year public office ban in Badajoz prevarication case, court cites nepotism
A Spanish court sentenced the brother of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to nine years of disqualification from public office, triggering a wave of appeals and fierce political reactions. The ruling condemned the creation of a tailor-made job at a provincial council.
- Jul 11
NOS Alive 2026 closes with 160,000 attendees, sets 2027 dates and features Buraka Som Sistema reunion
The 18th edition of the NOS Alive festival in Algés, Portugal, wrapped up on 11 July 2026 with a sold-out final day, revealing a total attendance of 160,000 and confirming the 2027 dates as 8, 9 and 10 July.
