Spain sets up national network of climate shelters as heatwaves become ‘the new normal’ In 2025, the country experienced its hottest summer on record. Euronews · Dec 18, 2025
EU set to ease 2035 combustion-engine ban amid auto industry pressure Europe’s plan to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is under fresh scrutiny, as Brussels prepares changes that could reshape the pace and direction of the continent’s shift to electric vehicles – and expose deep divisions between governments, carmakers and climate campaigners. Radio France Internationale · Dec 16, 2025
Ghost of Franco still haunts Spanish politics, 50 years on In Spain, far-right parties such as Vox have reiterated their allegiance to the dictator Francisco Franco, who died 50 years ago on 20 November, 1975. In a bid to counterbalance this, the country's leftist government has announced hundreds of events throughout the year to mark the restoration of democracy. Radio France Internationale · Nov 20, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Romania and Poland scramble jets after Putin’s forces pound western Ukraine Explosions heard as Russia targets western Ukrainian cities of Lviv and Ternopil The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025
France's Macron and Ukraine's Zelensky pave way for jets and air defence deal President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky signed a letter of intent on Monday for Ukraine to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets and other air defence hardware from French companies, the French presidency said. Radio France Internationale · Nov 17, 2025
Spain's Breast Cancer Screening Scandal Sparks Public Fury — Here's What Happened The unreleased results oof breast cancer screening made thousands furious in the region of Andalucia, Spain. International Business Times UK · Oct 27, 2025
Trump suggests Spain should be 'thrown out' of NATO over defence expenditure disagreements The US president’s clash with Spain began in June ahead of the NATO summit, where just days before leaders convened in The Hague, Spain announced that it would not comply with Trump’s demands of raising defence spending to 5% of GDP. Euronews · Oct 10, 2025
'Extraordinary news': World breathes sigh of relief at Israel-Hamas peace deal Much of the international community has called on all parties involved to respect the deal and its terms in their entirety, working to achieve a lasting peace that will bring an end to more than two years of fighting. Euronews · Oct 9, 2025
Why are so many countries backing Gaza peace plan? Experts explain DONALD Trump’s Gaza peace plan has been backed by numerous countries since it was announced, including Spain, despite its president Pedro Sanchez… The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2025
Right royal welcome for PM Albanese on British visit Australia's prime minister has continued to talk up the future of the AUKUS submarine pact, before meeting with King Charles in Scotland. AAP · Sep 26, 2025
PM flies into friendlier territory with like minds Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has swapped the US for the UK, landing in London for a conference of global progressive leaders. AAP · Sep 26, 2025
Spanish PM calls for Israel’s ban from sporting events over Gaza genocide Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says Israel must face the same sporting sanctions as Russia did after Ukraine war. Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2025
Spanish PM Calls For Israel To Be Barred From International Sport Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called Monday for Israel to be barred from international sport over the Gaza war, as it emerged his government had also cancelled an $825 million military contract with the country. International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025
World cycling’s governing body condemns Spanish government over pro-Palestine protests at Vuelta The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) released an explosive statement accusing the Spanish government of ‘exploitation of sport for political purposes’ The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Sep 15, 2025 Politicians trade barbs as Madrid protests curtail La Vuelta's final fiesta Political fall-out continued in Spain on Monday after more than 100,000 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Madrid, forcing organisers to crop Sunday's final stage of La Vuelta. It was just the latest in a series of interruptions to one of world's most prestigious cycling races after the Tour de France.
International Business Times · Sep 14, 2025 Spain's Political Class Spars Over Chaotic Vuelta Finale Spain's political class clashed over chaotic pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid that brought the Vuelta to a premature end Sunday, with the opposition accusing the leftist government of permitting an "international embarrassment".
Euronews · Sep 14, 2025 Final stage of Spanish Vuelta cycling race abandoned after disruption by pro-Palestine protesters The last stage of Spain's Vuelta cycling race was called off just moments before it was due to end as pro-Palestine protesters flooded the roads of Madrid.
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025 Spain to teach schoolchildren disaster survival skills after deadly floods and wildfires More than eight million children across 25,000 schools to receive training on what to do during floods, wildfires, earthquakes, and nuclear accidents
Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2025 Spain PM Sanchez imposes arms embargo on Israel to ‘stop Gaza genocide’ Socialist PM Pedro Sanchez announces nine measures that need to be approved by the cabinet then ratified by parliament.
International Business Times · Sep 6, 2025 Colombia 'Committed' To Drug Fight, Minister Says, As US Deadline Looms Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez has insisted that his country is "absolutely committed" to combatting drug trafficking, as the United States mulls whether to blacklist the country for failing to curb cocaine exports.
Latin Times · Sep 4, 2025 Soldiers Doused With Gasoline, Set on Fire During Drug Raid In Colombia Two Colombian soldiers were doused with gasoline and set on fire as the military attempted to destroy a cocaine laboratory.
Al Jazeera · Sep 3, 2025 Hamas calls for UN action as Israel escalates brutal bombardment of Gaza Hamas says it is ready to accept a comprehensive Gaza ceasefire, but Israel continues its offensive to seize Gaza City.
Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025 Starmer and Spanish PM both condemn ‘terrible’ situation in Gaza as they meet The two leaders also signed a new bilateral deal as they met at Downing Street on Wednesday afternoon.
The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025 Leaders of UK and Spain meet to sign deal that eases trade and travel in Gibraltar The British and Spanish leaders are meeting in London to sign a deal to ease cross-border trade and travel in Gibraltar after years of post-Brexit wrangling over the contested territory at the tip of the Iberian peninsula
The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025 European Prime Minister calls continent’s Gaza response a ‘failure’ IN FULL