- 1h ago
Moroccan footballer Faten Ben Amar El Azizi among 67 dead in Ceuta border crossing
Faten Ben Amar El Azizi, 20, a player for Maghreb Atlético Tetuán, was identified among the victims of the mass attempt to cross from Morocco into the Spanish enclave, which saw 60,000 people surge the border in 24 hours.
- 2h ago
EU erupts in diplomatic row as 22 nations demand border crackdown after 50,000 migrants enter Ceuta
A diplomatic firestorm has erupted after 50,000 migrants crossed into Spain's African exclave of Ceuta, with Italy and Denmark rallying 22 EU nations to demand a border crackdown while Madrid accuses them of political exploitation.
- 2h ago
Spanish police arrest 17-year-old leader of extremist online group 764 for death threats against MEP Irene Montero
A 17-year-old Spanish national was detained in Gipuzkoa on 16 July as the main domestic figure of the transnational extremist network 764, accused of sending death threats to Podemos MEP Irene Montero and hundreds of hoax shooting warnings to schools and public buildings.
- 6h ago
Spain installs floating barrier off Ceuta after 60,000 migrants cross from Morocco, 67 dead
Spanish authorities began installing a 500-metre floating barrier between Morocco and the Ceuta beach of Tarajal on Saturday, days after 50,000 to 60,000 people crossed into the North African exclave in a surge that left at least 67 dead.
- 8h ago
Lorena Wiebes wins Tour de France Femmes opener in Lausanne, takes first yellow jersey
The Dutch sprinter powered up the Côte de Saint-François to beat Kim Le Court and Demi Vollering, while Paula Blasi claimed the white jersey amid team-role tensions.
- 8h ago
Feijóo denounces 'premeditated occupation' as 60,000 migrants enter Ceuta, blames Sánchez
The PP leader visits Ceuta after 50,000 to 60,000 people crossed from Morocco, accusing the government of inaction and demanding to know if it had prior intelligence.
- 9h ago
Trump hails Morocco's king as 'pillar of stability', reaffirms Western Sahara claim and calls Spain's Ceuta response a 'catastrophe'
While Washington hails Rabat as its oldest ally, the White House has sharply criticised Madrid over the entry of tens of thousands of migrants into Ceuta, exposing a widening rift in US policy towards the western Mediterranean.
- 11h ago
Sánchez shares summer playlist on Instagram as Ceuta reels from mass border crossing
The Spanish prime minister's Instagram video, featuring 31 songs from artists like Charli XCX and Quevedo, drew sharp criticism as authorities worked to return thousands of migrants who crossed from Morocco.
- 11h ago
National Lottery's August extraordinary draw leaves first prize of 1.5 million euros in Onda, Castellón
The number 52,035 took the top prize in the National Lottery's extraordinary August draw, with all winning tickets sold at a single administration in Onda, Castellón.
- 12h ago
Spain's wildfire pact deadlocked as experts warn 'our future depends on it' and state aerial fleet shrinks 38%
As wildfires have burned more than 67,000 hectares in Madrid and continue to devour forests in Valencia, experts are pleading for a state pact that rises above party politics, while the government and opposition remain locked in a dispute over whether the agreement should be framed as a climate emergency pact or a narrower firefighting plan.
- 14h ago
Jessica Pegula to face Alexandra Eala in Washington Open final after semifinal wins
Top seed Jessica Pegula rallied from 5-2 down to beat Diana Shnaider, while Alexandra Eala ousted Naomi Osaka to reach Sunday's WTA 500 title match.
- 16h ago
Thirteen dead as tourist plane crashes near Peru's Nazca Lines, seven Italians among victims
A Cessna Caravan C-208 operated by Aerodiana came down shortly after takeoff from Pisco on Saturday, killing all 11 tourists and two crew on board; strong winds had disrupted flights the day before.
- 16h ago
La Picota urbanization evacuated after Burgohondo wildfire reactivates in Ávila
A reactivation of the Burgohondo wildfire, already the most severe in Spanish history with nearly 50,000 hectares burned, prompted the evacuation of the La Picota urbanization in La Adrada on Saturday evening.
- 18h ago
Three killed, 21 injured in bomb attack at Moscow restaurant; general may have been target
An improvised explosive device detonated at the entrance to the Balzi Rossi restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square, killing the carrier, a security guard, and a patron. Unconfirmed reports suggest the private event inside was a birthday celebration for a senior Russian military officer.
- 18h ago
Real Madrid squanders two-goal lead in 2-2 preseason draw with Fiorentina as Endrick and Ciria score
Real Madrid opened its preseason with a 2-2 draw against Fiorentina in Klagenfurt, Austria, after Endrick and Alexis Ciria gave Mourinho's side a 2-0 first-half lead that evaporated after the break.
- 20h ago
King Felipe VI says state must 'ensure security' as EU calls crisis meeting over Ceuta arrivals
Over 50,000 people swam into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco within two days, leaving dozens dead. Spain's King expressed indignation and Ireland announced a Tuesday videoconference of EU interior ministers.
- 20h ago
Iris Tió wins two artistic swimming silvers on one day at European Championships in Paris
At the Olympic Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis, Spain's Iris Tió and Dennis González claimed mixed duet free silver with 257.9733 points, just 0.265 behind Great Britain; hours later Tió returned with Lilou Lluis to grab women's duet free silver (315.6442), 0.6 shy of Greece.
- 21h ago
Remco Evenepoel storms to record fourth Clasica San Sebastian win, beating Carapaz after a puncture
Six days after finishing second in the Tour de France, Remco Evenepoel overcame a late puncture to win the Clasica San Sebastian for the fourth time, setting a new event record.
- yesterday
French holiday gridlock peaks at 1,041 km of jams as black-alert Saturday grips motorways
Cumulative traffic jams across France hit 1,041.2 km at 11:50 on Saturday 1 August, the peak of a day rated black for departures nationwide during the great summer crossover weekend.
- yesterday
Arsenal reach personal terms with Vinicius Junior as Real Madrid issues contract ultimatum
Arsenal have agreed an outline of personal terms with Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, who is entering the final year of his contract, as the Spanish club presents a take-it-or-leave-it renewal offer.
