Spain ready for World Cup opener after Peru victory, but Uruguay threat awaits in Group H
Spain head into the World Cup on a positive note after rounding off their preparations with a convincing 3-1 victory over Peru in Puebla, Mexico,...
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Pope Leo calls for respect for migrants, end to rearmament in historic speech to Spanish parliament
Pope Leo XIV used the first papal address ever delivered to Spain’s parliament on Monday to warn that the world is facing a ‘profound spiritual...
Guardia Civil arrest FBI-wanted suspect in Tenerife over $650 million global pyramid scheme
Spain’s Guardia Civil police have arrested in Tenerife (Canary Islands) a fugitive wanted by US authorities over his alleged role in OmegaPro, a global investment...
DR Congo World Cup warm-up match in Spain called off over Ebola concerns
A planned World Cup warm-up match involving the Democratic Republic of Congo has been cancelled after the mayor of the Spanish town due to host...
Spain stands alone as EU backs tougher deportation rules and overseas return centres
Spain is set to remain the only European Union member state opposing a major overhaul of EU migration policy after Brussels reached a deal on...
Goldman Sachs model tips Spain to win 2026 World Cup ahead of France and Argentina
Spain are the favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a new Goldman Sachs forecasting model that places the European champions ahead...
US ambassador warns Spain over China while defending Trump’s criticism of Sánchez
The United States’ ambassador to Spain, Benjamin León Jr., has warned Madrid to tread carefully as it strengthens ties with China, urging the Spanish government...
Spain suspends Polymarket and Kalshi over gambling licence concerns
Spain has blocked access to prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi while authorities investigate whether the companies breached Spanish gambling laws by operating without the...
Spain defends hantavirus response after new cruise ship infections
Spanish authorities said on Monday that they had taken ‘all measures’ necessary to stop hantavirus spreading among passengers evacuated from a cruise ship linked to...
Gaudí centenary and migration crisis to shape Pope Leo XIV’s Spain visit in June
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain from 6-12 June, in a high-profile visit that will include major religious ceremonies, political meetings, and a focus...
