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Spain sets global audience records after World Cup win

Millions of fans followed Spain's national team throughout the FIFA World Cup via the media and social networks, pushing its audience to record levels.

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Wildfire emergency near Madrid forces over 10,000 to flee as Spain sounds alarm

Civil Guard officers, firefighters and the Military Emergency Unit battle fierce wildfires near Madrid, with more than 10,000 people evacuated amid extreme heat.

Lifestyle

Divorces in Spain fall 2.7% in 2025 as shared custody becomes the norm

Spain recorded 83,683 marital break-ups in 2025, 2.7% fewer than a year earlier. Shared custody of children has now overtaken sole custody awarded to mothers.

Europe News

Southern Europe continues to battle growing wildfires

Spain has declared a national emergency as wildfires threaten the Madrid region, while France seeks EU help and Italy battles blazes across Sicily.

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Sport

Spain coach slams Argentina's World Cup behaviour as 'unacceptable'

Argentina's antics following the final whistle in the World Cup final have prompted FIFA to launch a disciplinary investigation.

Travel News

World Cup boosts Chinese tourists' interest in Spain

Spain’s World Cup triumph has sparked a surge in flight searches from China to Barcelona, Tenerife and Malaga, with increases of up to 33-fold.

Climate

Spanish coastline in "unprecedented fragility": areas most threatened by climate change

Greenpeace warns that urban development and climate change have pushed Spain's coastline to breaking point and urges a shift from beach regeneration models to nature-based solutions.

Culture news

Morrissey urges Sánchez to end bullfighting on return to Spain

The British singer and veteran animal rights activist has sent a letter to Pedro Sánchez calling for an end to bullfights and bull runs.

Sport

More than 80,700 sign petition calling for World Cup final replay

The petition alleges that Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic delivered a "controversial and corrupt" performance and calls on FIFA to review several of his decisions during the match.

Travel News

An aircraft abandoned at Seville Airport could be yours for just €10

A Piper PA-23 Apache aircraft has been sitting at Seville Airport since at least 2018. Now up for auction, the new owner could walk away with it for a very low price, although don’t expect it to fly you home…

Travel News

This new Spanish cycle route spans 2,180km across 168 municipalities

Castilla La-Mancha has launched a new cycling network for travellers to explore the region’s array of national parks and UNESCO Global Geoparks across 168 municipalities.

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Spanish police evacuate residents as wildfire threatens homes near Madrid

Guardia Civil officers evacuate residents in Villa del Prado, central Spain, as a fast-moving wildfire threatens homes near Toledo with flames and smoke.

Europe News

Wildfires rage across parts of France, Spain and Italy

Two firefighters died in France, and another died in Italy while working to tackle wildfires that have devastated Europe this week.

Lifestyle

Did German-made boxer shorts help Spain's Lamine Yamal win World Cup?

Spain’s World Cup winning striker Lamine Yamal may not have scored during Sunday's final in New Jersey, but pictures of him sporting 6PM boxer shorts have hit the target for the trendy German brand which belongs to a Frankfurt influencer.

Sport

Torres and the controversy over his 'Make Spain Great Again' cap

The striker walked around Madrid wearing a red cap with Donald Trump’s slogan, tweaked for Spain, hours after scoring La Roja’s World Cup winner. Cucurella has faced criticism from Argentina over a song.

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Aerial footage reveals the scale of Spain’s La Mierla wildfire

Aerial footage shows the scale of the La Mierla wildfire in Guadalajara, Spain, as firefighters battle a blaze that has burned up to 30,000 hectares.

Economy

Resale homes in Spain rise 17.2% to the highest level in 21 years

The asking price of resale homes in Spain reached €3,133 per square metre in June, up 4% in the second quarter and 17.2% from June 2025 levels.

Europe News

Julio Iglesias sues Spain's deputy PM Yolanda Díaz, demands €50,000

The singer has filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court against the deputy prime minister, alleging a violation of his right to honour and seeking €50,000 over remarks she made about sexual abuse allegations brought by two former employees.

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Firefighters battle major wildfire as thousands of hectares burn in central Spain

Firefighters battle a major wildfire in Spain's Guadalajara province as flames destroy thousands of hectares and force more than 1,200 people to flee.

Health news

New anti-smoking law in Spain: where smoking will be banned

The bill extends smoke-free areas, bans under-18s from smoking, treats vapes like tobacco and tightens rules on their sale, advertising and sponsorship.