- yesterday
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win second World Cup as Trump and Infantino booed at trophy ceremony
Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute at New York New Jersey Stadium as Spain overcame Argentina, who finished with ten men after Enzo Fernandez's late red card. U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino were met with boos when they entered the field for the trophy presentation.
- yesterday
Reyes Maroto defeats Enma López by 204 votes in PSOE Madrid primary, set to challenge Almeida in 2027
The former industry minister secured 1,045 votes to Enma López's 841, maintaining the party leadership's preferred ticket for the 2027 municipal elections.
- 4d ago
Ex-deputy AG admits briefing García Ortiz on secret meetings with PSOE's 'plumber' over Repsol and PP claims
Testimony in Spain's National Court details two March 2025 encounters where prosecutor Diego Villafañe and lawyer Jacobo Teijelo discussed hydrocarbon fraud complaints and alleged PP-Repsol links, with then-attorney general Álvaro García Ortiz later dismissing the affair.
- 5d ago
American League blanks National League 4-0 in All-Star shutout, Cody Bellinger wins MVP; Jordan Walker captures Home Run Derby in walk-off finish
The American League pitching staff combined on a three-hitter to blank the National League 4-0 in the 96th MLB All-Star Game, while Jordan Walker's walk-off Home Run Derby victory electrified Philadelphia.
- 6d ago
Spain's workplace absenteeism hits 7.6% in 2025, costing the economy a record €59.1 billion
The rate of hours lost to sick leave and other absences reached a new peak in 2025, driven by a surge in temporary incapacity claims that now account for 78% of all absenteeism.
- 6d ago
Spain and Britain dismantle Gibraltar border fence, ending 116 years of land controls and opening Schengen access
The metal barrier known as 'la verja,' in place since 1909, was lifted by crane at midnight on 15 July 2026, hours after Brussels and London signed a treaty aligning the British Overseas Territory with the Schengen zone six years post-Brexit.
- 6d ago
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.
- 6d ago
UCO finds PSOE paid 43,225 euros to Leire Díez via shell companies, lawyer denies bribe plot
New UCO report traces payments through companies of Gaspar Zarrías and Ismael Oliver; Leticia de la Hoz weeps before judge and denies bribe offer from Carmen Pano.
- Jul 12
RTVE president apologises to Marta Gómez Montero as she returns to 'Malas Lenguas' after live breakdown
Marta Gómez Montero rejoined Jesús Cintora on La 2's 'Malas Lenguas' on Monday afternoon, hours after RTVE president José Pablo López publicly apologised in Congress and announced her return following the Saturday night incident in which she left the set in tears.
- Jul 11
Rajoy's 'no Frenchmen' column on France's World Cup team ignites cross-border political storm before Spain-France semifinal
Former Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy's column saying France's World Cup squad plays 'without Frenchmen' has been condemned as racist by both French and Spanish officials, overshadowing tonight's Spain-France semifinal.
- Jul 11
Spain U19 wins record tenth European title with 2-0 final win over Germany, completing a tournament without conceding a single goal
Goals from Hugo López and Mario Rivas gave Spain a 2-0 victory over Germany at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, Wales, securing their tenth U19 European Championship and a clean-sheet record across the entire tournament.
- Jul 11
Reyes Maroto and Enma López both clear 823-signature hurdle, setting up July 19 PSOE primary for Madrid mayor
The two city councillors submitted their endorsements to PSOE-Madrid headquarters on Saturday morning, beating the noon deadline. A first round of voting by roughly 5,400 party members will now take place on 19 July, with a possible runoff on 26 July.
- Jul 11
Óscar López secures PSOE nod, will challenge Ayuso for Madrid presidency in 2027
The Socialist minister and Madrid party chief gathered more than 2,092 endorsements on Saturday, eliminating the need for a primary vote. His lone challenger, activist Silvia López Quivira, failed to collect the required backing from PSOE members.
- Jul 9
Spain's Guardia Civil implicates Pedro Sánchez's former chief of staff in PSOE corruption probe
A Guardia Civil report alleges Juanma Serrano, once Pedro Sánchez's closest aide, helped place a party operative in the state postal service and steered public contracts to a law firm that funnelled money back to PSOE-linked figures.
- Jul 9
Erdogan gifts NATO leaders personalized revolvers with ammunition, sparking diplomatic confusion
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave each NATO leader a personalized revolver and ammunition at the Ankara summit, forcing governments across Europe to navigate customs, police, and legal hurdles to handle the unusual diplomatic gift.
- Jul 8
Jon Sistiaga reveals Telecinco refused to pay him for Kosovo kidnapping on 'La Revuelta'
During a sobering interview on La Revuelta, war correspondent Jon Sistiaga recounted his 1999 kidnapping in Kosovo and Telecinco's refusal to compensate him, while promoting his new Netflix documentary on Miguel Ángel Blanco.
- Jul 7
Cardinal López Romero steps aside after five women accuse him of sexual misconduct
The Archbishop of Rabat temporarily withdraws from public ministry after at least five women accused him of sexual violence, triggering a Vatican investigation.
- Jul 6
Vox boycotts Blas Infante commemoration as Moreno defends coalition pact with the far-right in Andalusia
The new PP-Vox government in Andalusia faced its first public rift as Vox refused to attend the annual tribute to the region's founding father, while president Juanma Moreno used the occasion to argue that Blas Infante's ideals of pluralism justify the coalition.
- Jul 6
Djokovic breaks Federer's Wimbledon wins record but labours past qualifier Safiullin
Novak Djokovic earned his 106th Wimbledon match win, surpassing Roger Federer's men's record, but had to overcome a tough challenge from qualifier Roman Safiullin and his own frustrations on Centre Court.
- Jul 4
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York, Adam Sandler officiates ceremony
The pop star and the NFL tight end tied the knot in a private Madison Square Garden ceremony on Friday, with actor Adam Sandler leading the vows and over 1,000 guests celebrating.
