Eclipse craze grips Spain, Iceland as millions get set for 'event of the century'
World 15:45 12/08/2026Millions of people across Spain and Iceland geared up to witness a total solar eclipse on Wednesday, packing their protective glasses and travelling to areas where the rare astronomical event can be observed in full.
Spain checks 200 Italy arrivals in border controls after migration row
World 19:57 09/08/2026Spain checked around 200 travellers arriving from Italy at the country's six largest airports on the first day of border controls reintroduced following a dispute with Italy over irregular migration.
Ho Chi Minh City, Catalonia seek deeper investment ties
Ho Chi Minh City 17:12 29/07/2026The southern Vietnamese hub and Spanish autonomous region are seeking to deepen investment and business ties by turning their cooperation potential into specific projects and long-term partnerships, while strengthening connectivity between the two sides.
Thousands flee wildfires in France, Spain
World 18:41 24/07/2026Luggage-laden residents and tourists fled a French peninsula by boat and the smell of smoke drifted into parts of Madrid on Friday as wildfires swept France and Spain, triggering states of emergencies and calls for EU help.
Fires in Spain and France, hail in Balkans; Europe's erratic weather persists
World 10:37 22/07/2026Firefighters struggled on Tuesday to contain Spain's largest wildfire of the year, while two firefighters were killed battling a fire in southwestern France, as an extreme heatwave continued to fuel dangerous conditions across Europe, bringing drought and forecasts of severe hailstorms.
Scores celebrate Spain's 'Kings of the World' win in exhilarated Madrid
World 11:37 21/07/2026Dancing and chanting on an open-top bus that read 'Kings of the World' and showed two large stars, Spain's national football team celebrated the country's second World Cup win on Monday along Madrid's streets packed with exhilarated fans.
Substitute Torres rescues grim final to make Spain world champions
World 09:39 20/07/2026EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - Spain climbed again to the summit of world football on Sunday when substitute Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute to prise the World Cup from holders Argentina with a 1-0 victory that crowned a new era but brought precious little beauty.
Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
World 17:50 19/07/2026Lionel Messi's battle-hardened Argentina take on silky Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday as the first 48-team tournament in history reaches a climax in New Jersey.
Spain’s anaconda grip crushes French World Cup dream
World 09:50 15/07/2026ARLINGTON, Texas - Spain suffocated France deep in the heart of Texas on Tuesday, powering into their first World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 2010 with an utterly dominant 2-0 victory that left the tournament’s most feared attack gasping for air.
Airbus workers in Spain strike over working conditions
World 15:00 10/07/2026Employees of aircraft maker Airbus have gone on strike across most of Spain until the end of July over what unions describe as deteriorating working conditions.
Spain, Portugal step up scrutiny of soaring property markets
World 17:37 06/07/2026MADRID - Spain and Portugal are stepping up scrutiny of their soaring property markets amid early signs of overheating, but supervisors are unlikely to intervene heavily yet, with the market some way from resembling past boom and busts.
Lamine effect restores Spain's bite as teenager bends Austria to his rhythm
World 11:36 03/07/2026For a country that has long worshipped the collective, Spain are discovering the delicious awkwardness of having an 18-year-old who keeps making individual brilliance look like a team principle, with Lamine Yamal shining as they beat Austria 3-0.
