- 6h ago
Lisbon's Ponte 25 de Abril marks 60 years with drone show and EUR 1.6M annual upkeep
The Ponte 25 de Abril, linking Lisbon and Almada across the Tagus, celebrates six decades on August 6, 2026, with a 500-drone show as Infraestruturas de Portugal defends its safety record after a Chega politician raised concerns.
- 12h ago
Spain's King Felipe VI meets Ceuta leader as Morocco publishes protocol message amid migration crisis
Morocco's official news agency published a protocol congratulation from Felipe VI to Mohammed VI sent before the Ceuta migration crisis, as the Spanish monarch prepares to receive Ceuta's president Juan Jesús Vivas at Marivent Palace.
- 2d ago
Princess Eugenie gives birth to a daughter in Lisbon, the first British royal born in Portugal this century
The princess, niece of King Charles III, delivered a healthy girl on 3 August at 18:20 in a Lisbon hospital. The newborn becomes 15th in line to the British throne.
- 2d ago
UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento dies at 34 after apparent heart attack in his sleep
The Brazilian flyweight, a UFC competitor since 2021, was found unresponsive on Monday and could not be revived by medical personnel. He compiled a 22-7 professional record with 16 submission wins.
- 2d ago
Ceuta migrant surge leaves at least 88 dead as Morocco faces internal backlash and Spain braces for next crisis
More than 70,000 people crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week in a surge that Moroccan and Spanish officials now blame on misinformation, while independent tallies put the death toll at 88 and rising.
- 6d ago
Spider-Man: Brand New Day sets Spanish box office record with €3.2m opening day
The fourth Tom Holland-led Spider-Man film earned €3.2 million on its first day in Spain, the highest single-day debut in the country's history, ahead of its US opening on 31 July.
- Jul 30
Labour readmits Diane Abbott and Joani Reid after suspensions under new leader Andy Burnham
Diane Abbott, the longest-serving female MP, and Joani Reid have had the Labour whip restored following independent disciplinary processes, just weeks after Andy Burnham became prime minister.
- Jul 20
Rodri named best player as Spain dominate 2026 World Cup awards; Mbappé wins Golden Boot
Spain's captain Rodri claimed the Golden Ball after leading his team to a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the final at East Rutherford. Kylian Mbappé secured the Golden Boot with 10 goals, becoming the all-time World Cup top scorer with 22.
- Jul 20
FIFA's first World Cup final halftime show runs 27 minutes, draws mixed reactions for Madonna, Bieber and BTS
The FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina featured the tournament's first halftime show, a Super Bowl-style production at MetLife Stadium that ran more than 27 minutes and generated over $100 million for education programmes.
- Jul 18
Spain prepares for first total solar eclipse in over a century on 12 August
A total solar eclipse will sweep across northern Spain on the evening of 12 August 2026, with the path of totality stretching from Galicia to the Balearic Islands. Authorities are urging viewers to use certified eye protection to avoid irreversible retinal damage.
- Jul 17
Pele's 1958 World Cup final shirt sells for $4.9 million at Sotheby's, second-highest football jersey ever
The blue number 10 shirt worn by a 17-year-old Pele when Brazil beat hosts Sweden 5-2 in the 1958 World Cup final sold at a Sotheby's auction in New York to an anonymous buyer, becoming the most valuable piece of memorabilia linked to the Brazilian legend.
- Jul 16
Messi's last World Cup chance meets Yamal's first as Argentina and Spain contest 2026 final
Argentina and Spain meet in New York on Sunday for the 2026 World Cup final, pitting Lionel Messi, 39, against 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, the Barcelona prodigy he once bathed as a baby for a UNICEF calendar.
- Jul 14
Six ears and three gorings close San Fermín 2026: Jandilla bulls deliver a frantic final run and a controversial corrida
The last running of the bulls left three men gored and 12 injured, while the afternoon bullfight saw Tomás Rufo cut four ears and Juan Ortega deliver the day's finest artistry.
- Jul 10
Mbappé scores eighth World Cup goal as France beats Morocco 2-0 in quarterfinal
Kylian Mbappé's curling strike and Ousmane Dembélé's solo effort secured a 2-0 victory for France over Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinal at a sweltering Boston Stadium.
- Jul 3
Ronaldo and Ramos inspire Portugal's comeback win over Croatia, sister says World Cup is his last
Portugal came from behind to defeat Croatia in the World Cup last 16, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonçalo Ramos playing decisive roles. Ahead of the match, Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro said the tournament would be his final international competition.
- Jul 2
FIFA investigates Argentina players' Falklands banner after World Cup semi-final win over England
Argentina's 2-1 comeback victory over England in Atlanta was overshadowed by a political banner reading 'Las Malvinas son argentinas', prompting UK calls for sanctions and a FIFA disciplinary review.
- Jul 1
Spain issues heat alerts as temperatures set to hit 40°C across multiple regions
Spain's meteorological agency AEMET has issued yellow and orange warnings for extreme heat on Tuesday, with temperatures forecast to reach 40°C in inland areas including Ourense and Ciudad Real.
- Jun 27
Uruguay players revolt against coach Bielsa as Spain lead 1-0 at halftime; Cape Verde hold Saudi Arabia 0-0
Spain lead Uruguay 1-0 at halftime in a fractious Group H finale, overshadowed by an open revolt of Uruguayan players against coach Marcelo Bielsa. Cape Verde remain goalless against Saudi Arabia but are on the brink of a historic round-of-16 spot.
- Jun 24
Deschamps rejoins France squad after mother's death as Dembele hat-trick secures group win
France coach Didier Deschamps rejoined the World Cup squad in Boston on Saturday after the death of his mother, the French football federation said. The move came a day after Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick in a 4-1 win over Norway that confirmed Les Bleus as Group I winners.
- Jun 24
Neymar available for Brazil against Scotland as Scots chase first-ever World Cup knockout spot
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Neymar is fit and available for the Group C decider in Miami, while Scotland hope to reach the Round of 32 for the first time.
