- 20h ago
European Parliament approves associate EU membership proposal for Canada
European lawmakers endorsed a plan to grant Canada associate member status following addresses by Mark Carney and Ursula von der Leyen in Strasbourg, responding to deteriorating trade ties with the United States.
- 23h ago
Spain moves under-20 Mexico friendly from Ceuta to Madrid over security concerns
The Royal Spanish Football Federation has shifted the 30 September match to the capital after the National Police warned that border pressures in the North African exclave prevent adequate security deployment.
- yesterday
Iva Jovic and Peyton Stearns advance to Guadalajara Open tennis final
Defending champion Iva Jovic defeated Cristina Bucsa in straight sets on Friday to secure a spot in the Guadalajara Open final against Peyton Stearns.
- 2d ago
Real Madrid leadership visits Ceuta to show institutional support amid regional crisis
Club president Florentino Pérez and honorary president José Martínez 'Pirri' met local officials in Ceuta on Friday following a pre-match shirt dispute.
- 3d ago
Jürgen Klopp names 44-man Germany squad and calls for positive patriotism
Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp introduced a 44-man split roster for four Nations League matches while urging the public to reclaim national symbols from political extremists.
- 4d ago
Axel Witsel retires from Belgium national team after 140 caps and 18 years
The 37-year-old OGC Nice midfielder announced his permanent international retirement on Wednesday after registering 140 appearances and 12 goals across seven international tournaments for the Red Devils.
- 4d ago
Israel and Morocco agree to open embassies and expand air links during New York talks
Foreign ministers from Israel and Morocco met in New York under United States mediation to upgrade their diplomatic liaison offices to full embassies and finalize economic treaties before the end of 2026.
- 4d ago
Rachida Dati stands trial in Paris over 900,000-euro Renault-Nissan fees
Former French minister Rachida Dati appeared before the Paris Criminal Court on 16 September 2026, facing charges of passive corruption and influence peddling tied to 900,000 euros in fees from Renault-Nissan.
- 4d ago
Von der Leyen offers Canada EU associate status and unveils border emergency rules in address
In her annual Strasbourg address, the Commission president detailed a European Security Council, trade ties with Ottawa, and expedited migrant returns following the Ceuta surge.
- 5d ago
Florentino Pérez visits Ceuta as Mbappé t-shirt protest triggers political fallout in Spain and France
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez travelled to Ceuta on Friday to calm tensions after Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Ibrahima Konaté folded pre-match shirts supporting the Spanish enclave, prompting criticism across Spain and France.
- 5d ago
Italy and Spain extend mutual air and sea border controls for 15 days
Rome and Madrid have prolonged air and sea border checks on travellers arriving from each other's territories, citing security concerns following migration pressures in Ceuta.
- Sep 13
Portugal beats Costa Rica 3-0 to reach Under-20 Women's World Cup knockout stage
A brace from Anna Marques and a solo goal by Carolina Tristão secured Portugal's first tournament victory and second place in Group E in Sosnowiec.
- Sep 13
Feijóo labels Ceuta crisis a hybrid attack and calls it the epitaph of Sánchez
Spanish opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo accused Morocco of carrying out a hybrid aggression in Ceuta and urged government allies to end Pedro Sánchez's administration early.
- Sep 11
Former Italian foreign minister and civil rights leader Emma Bonino dies at 78
Emma Bonino, former Italian foreign minister, European Commissioner, and veteran Radical Party leader, died on Friday at age 78 in a Rome clinic, prompting the government to prepare a state funeral.
- Sep 11
Overnight fires in Ceuta destroy over 40 migrant shacks and multiple vehicles
Emergency services in Ceuta extinguished a series of overnight fires that destroyed 42 informal migrant shacks at the Naves del Tarajal settlement and damaged vehicles across the city.
- Sep 11
Navarre takes first migrant minors from Ceuta as Spain begins mainland relocations
Navarre has begun receiving five unaccompanied Moroccan girls from Ceuta under a bilateral deal with Spain's youth ministry, 42 days after tens of thousands crossed into the North African enclave.
- Sep 10
Morocco denies involvement in Ceuta crossing of 70,000 migrants as Spain declassifies intelligence files
Morocco rejected allegations that its security forces allowed more than 70,000 migrants to cross into Ceuta in late July, responding to 40 declassified Spanish intelligence files detailing prior border warnings.
- Sep 10
Spain's Congress approves citizenship bill for Sahrawis born under colonial rule
The Spanish Congress of Deputies passed legislation granting nationality to Sahrawis born before September 1977 and their descendants, sending the measure to the Senate.
- Sep 10
FIFA and Moroccan prime minister reject claims that 2030 World Cup final is decided
FIFA and Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch pushed back after Moroccan federation chief Fouzi Lekjaa claimed the 2030 World Cup final would take place in Benslimane near Casablanca.
- Sep 10
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with United Arab Emirates and shuts airspace
Algiers summoned UAE Ambassador Yousef Saif Khamis Subaa Al-Ali, ordering him to leave within 48 hours and banning Emirati aircraft from Algerian airspace from 11 September.
