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Spain and Gibraltar end border checks, easing daily crossings

Routine border checks between Spain and Gibraltar have ended, allowing thousands of daily commuters to cross more easily. While many welcome shorter journeys and greater freedom, others remain cautious about the long-term impact.

Sport

Rajoy pens new column after Spain beat France and refuses to apologise

The former president has published a new column in 'El Debate' after Spain’s win over France in the semi-finals, refusing to retract his remarks about the French side and hitting back at criticism from Pedro Sánchez and the French authorities.

Economy

Inflation steady at 3.2% in June despite rising electricity prices

INE confirms June annual inflation at 3.2%. Dearer electricity after the end of reduced VAT offset cheaper fuel, while core inflation fell to 2.9%.

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Gibraltar enters Schengen as border fence comes down under EU-UK treaty

Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar removed their border fence on 15 July 2026 under a landmark EU-UK treaty. Residents celebrated as passport checks moved to the airport and port.

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Spanish PM says Gibraltar border removal closes 'open wound'

Gibraltar, a self-governing British territory at the southernmost tip of the Iberian peninsula, is home to only about 40,000 people but relies on some 15,500 workers who cross from Spain every day.

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Los Gallardos wildfire: Spain confirms 12 foreigners among 13 victims

Flames fanned by high winds ripped through forests and scrubland made tinderbox dry by extreme high temperatures, turning picturesque rural settlements into ghost towns.

Sport

Spain knock out France to reach 2026 World Cup final

Spain beat France 2-0 with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro and will contest the World Cup final against the winner of England v Argentina.

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French and Spanish fans pack Texas streets ahead World Cup semi-final

French and Spanish fans flooded Arlington’s streets ahead the World Cup semi-final, with the winners to meet England or Argentina.

Europe News

Albares hails Gibraltar deal despite mounting domestic criticism

The new deal officially brings to an end the final chapter of the UK's exit process from the EU in a deal set to boost cooperation and freedoms in the disputed territory.

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Spanish PM's brother banned from public office for nine years

David Sánchez, a composer and orchestra director whose career has included training and stops in Saint Petersburg, Toulouse, Tokyo and Madrid, was tried with 10 other defendants.

Business

France and Spain meet in the most expensive World Cup semi-final ever

Tuesday's clash between France and Spain in Texas is not just a footballing spectacle, it is also, by market value, the costliest semi-final the World Cup has staged, with the two squads worth a combined $3.2 billion (€2.8bn).

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Almost 60 gored or bruised during Spain's San Fermín bull runs

Sixteen people have been killed in the bull runs since records started in 1911. The last death was in 2009 when a bull gored a 27-year-old Spaniard in the neck, heart and lungs.

Europe Today

Tensions high in the Middle East as Trump vows 20% Hormuz shipping fee

The tensions in the Persian Gulf remain high. US President Trump said the United States would take over the Strait of Hormuz and charge a fee of 20% for all cargo shipped through the waterway. Earlier, Trump declared the strait will remain open, “with or without Iran”.

Earth News

Solar met 25% of EU power needs in June thanks to quick installations

Solar was ahead of coal, gas, nuclear, wind and hydropower.

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Rajoy’s remark on France's football team sparks racism row

The phrase “eso sí, sin franceses” in a column by Mariano Rajoy has sparked criticism from the Spanish government and French politicians, who call it racist. The former prime minister insists his words have been taken out of context.

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Spanish PM urges better prevention after deadly wildfire

The Prime Minister visited the southern municipality of Turre to meet the emergency services as they work to extinguish the fire.

Economy

Renting in Spain less profitable: 71% now prefer to buy

Seven in ten Spaniards now think it’s more worthwhile to pay a mortgage than to rent, as fears of a new housing bubble grow and the Housing Law is judged a failure.

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Drone footage shows devastation after deadly Spain wildfire

Drone footage shows the devastation left by a deadly wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12 people and burned around 7,000 hectares. Authorities say the blaze has now been brought under control.

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Europe records 10,000 excess deaths during June heatwaves, data shows

The June heatwaves would have been "virtually impossible" without climate change, the World Weather Attribution group of scientists said.

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Spain wildfire: Firefighters gain ground as Almería evacuees return home

Firefighters gained the upper hand on the deadly Almería wildfire after days of battling the flames, as the blaze that killed 12 people and burned 66 square kilometres began to ease, allowing some of the nearly 1,500 evacuees to return home.

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