- Jul 8
Feijóo's 'cancer' remark on sick leave ignites political firestorm in Spain
Alberto Núñez Feijóo's description of absenteeism as a 'cancer' and his questioning of full pay for sick workers have drawn sharp rebukes from government ministers, unions, and even some within his own party.
- Jul 1
Arrest warrant against far-right agitator Vito Quiles lifted after he appears at Madrid court
A Spanish judge cancelled the detention order on Friday after the far-right media figure appeared at the Plaza de Castilla courts. Quiles, wanted for two days, is now cited for 20 July in a defamation case involving a Treasury official.
- Jul 1
Sumar replaces more than half its leadership as Yolanda Díaz and Lara Hernández depart
The Spanish left-wing party Movimiento Sumar will replace 34 of its 65 executive members at an extraordinary assembly on July 11, after founder Yolanda Díaz and coordinator Lara Hernández both quit the leadership amid a toxic internal feud.
- Jun 28
Russell wins Austrian GP as Verstappen holds off Antonelli for second
George Russell led from pole to flag in the Austrian Grand Prix, securing his second win of the season while championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli limited the damage with a third-place finish after a late-race duel with Max Verstappen.
- Jun 14
Hamilton takes first Ferrari win at Spanish GP, 30 years after Schumacher
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari at the Spanish Grand Prix, 30 years after Michael Schumacher's first win with the team at the same track, reigniting the 2026 F1 title fight.
- Jun 7
Antonelli wins chaotic Monaco GP as Russell's title hopes fade with point-less finish
Kimi Antonelli extended his perfect 2026 season with a fifth consecutive victory in a chaotic Monaco Grand Prix, while teammate George Russell saw his championship challenge take a severe hit after a drive-through penalty left him 13th.
- Jun 6
Antonelli snatches Monaco pole from Verstappen as Leclerc and Russell struggle in qualifying
Kimi Antonelli secured a stunning pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen by 0.043 seconds, while home favourite Charles Leclerc could only manage fourth after hitting the wall.
- Jun 6
Antonelli takes Monaco pole by 0.043s from Verstappen, becomes youngest ever pole-sitter at Monte Carlo
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix with a 1:12.051 lap, beating Max Verstappen and becoming the youngest driver to take pole at the circuit.
- Jun 6
Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur hospitalised in Monaco, will miss qualifying for the Grand Prix
Frédéric Vasseur, the 58-year-old team principal of Scuderia Ferrari, has been admitted to a local medical facility in Monaco and will be absent from the circuit for Saturday's qualifying session.
- Jun 5
Antonelli shrugs off Russell's mind games and names Ferrari favourite for Monaco Grand Prix
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli arrives at the Monaco Grand Prix with a 43-point cushion, calling Ferrari the weekend favourite while batting away teammate George Russell's claim that the title is 'his to lose'.
- Jun 3
Leo Messi receives 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for sporting excellence and low‑key charity work
The Princess of Asturias Foundation names the Argentine star its sports laureate for 2026, citing his record‑breaking career, exemplary conduct, and ongoing support for children’s education and health.
- Jun 1
Villarejo Claims Rajoy 'Took Advantage' of Kitchen Operation to Seize Sensitive Information, Sparking Courtroom Drama
Former commissioner José Manuel Villarejo testified that ex-PM Mariano Rajoy exploited a legitimate police operation to intercept information that could affect him, claiming other officials were deceived by Rajoy's 'genius.'
