Fiba Women’s Basketball World Cup final: USA 97-79 France – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: The Americans clinched their fifth consecutive title after an early scare against France The Guardian - US · Sep 13
US beats spirited France to win 12th women's basketball World Cup The United States defeated a spirited France 97-79 in the 12th women's basketball World Cup final in Berlin on Sunday, winning for a record-extending 12th time. Playing in their first ever World Cup final, France lost their composure as the Americans turned on the afterburners in the second half. France 24 · Sep 13
Pressure builds in Spain to deny US extradition request for leftwing donor Key government meeting this month will consider US bid to try James ‘Fergie’ Chambers over alleged support for Hamas The Guardian - US · Sep 13
Olympic rematch: US and France to meet for women's FIBA World Cup title France won against host Germany in the women's FIBA World Cup semifinals Saturday and will now face the United States in the final Sunday after the four-time defending champion and tournament favorite defeated Spain in the other semifinal. France 24 · Sep 13
Director warns social media is rewriting fascism's history ahead of film screening IT SCARES Catalan director Judith Colell that many people now appear to believe that Spanish dictator Francisco Franco and even the Nazis were… The National (Scotland) · Sep 13
USA survive Spain scare to set up Olympic final rematch with France at Fiba World Cup USA survive a major scare from Spain to reach a fifth straight World Cup final, where they will face France in a rematch of the 2024 Olympic final The Guardian - US · Sep 12
F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Spanish GP Here's how things stand in the 2026 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix Motorsport · Sep 12
‘Major Issue’—The Dispute Surrounding the 2030 World Cup Final The 2030 World Cup will be jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Sports Illustrated · Sep 12
Diesel in Portugal hits record high, Spain introduces new discount Many Portuguese already cross the border to fill up; the trend is now even clearer, as Spain's government adds a 20-cent-per-litre discount, making Spanish diesel the second cheapest in the EU. Euronews · Sep 12
Fox reigns in Spain to secure another world canoe title Jessica Fox has continued another remarkable season by claiming her sixth K1 World Cup crown after winning the latest round in Spain. AAP · Sep 12
World Cup final tug-of-war escalates as Morocco PM rebukes FA head, Spain stakes claim Morocco's Prime Minister urged his football chief to halt World Cup final hosting promises. The Spanish FA president believes Spain should host the 2030 World Cup final. FIFA has not yet decided which co-host will stage the prestigious final match. Morocco's proposed stadium for the event is currently under construction.… The Economic Times · Sep 11
‘Incredible progress’: Inside the €682bn drive to turn the Mediterranean into a renewable powerhouse More than 552 GW of utility-scale solar and wind projects have been announced, or are already under development, across the Mediterranean. Euronews · Sep 11
The Netherlands, Spain push for EU-wide minimum age on social media The European Commission is expected to announce a social media ban for minors next week. The Netherlands and Spain want it harmonised, EU-enforced, and extended to video games and AI chatbots. Euronews · Sep 11
A rollicking statue, Beryl’s buddies and a swimming pool in a roundabout – the week in art A blue lady strides across the fourth plinth, Beryl Cook and friends gather in Bicester, and Spain repurposes a traffic junction The Guardian - UK · Sep 11
The Conversation · Sep 11 Populists claim to speak for ‘the people’ – but who are they actually talking about? As support for populist movements surges around the world, the term has become something of a buzzword. It is used to describe very different movements and public figures in very different political contexts. These range from rightwing figures like Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil and Narendra Modi in India, to leftists…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11 ‘I never imagined such pleasure could be had from the simple sardine’: readers’ favourite foodie experiences in Europe Your top culinary discoveries, from Bled cake in Slovenia to sardines in Portugal and seafood soup in Spain
AAP · Sep 10 Opals' basketball World Cup dream ended by Spain Injury-hit Australia have been knocked out of the women's basketball World Cup, defeated in Berlin by a ruthless Spanish side.
Euronews · Sep 10 Spanish parliament backs granting citizenship to Western Saharans born during Spanish rule Although the exact number of beneficiaries is unknown, around 80,000 Sahrawis are believed to be eligible, with some estimates reaching almost 200,000 when including descendants.
France 24 · Sep 10 'No facts': Morocco denies involvement in deadly Ceuta migrant rush Moroccan authorities said on Thursday there were "no facts" establishing its involvement in the migrant rush into Spain's North African exclave of Ceuta in July. It was the kingdom's first official response to a Spanish police report accusing its security forces of "total permissiveness" when the mass crossing took place.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 10 Why Rodri Was Forced to Issue Groveling Apology After Barcelona Rout The Spain international faced his first bit of controversy in a Blaugrana shirt.
The Independent UK · Sep 10 Morocco and Spain joust over which will host 2030 World Cup final amid border crisis Morocco and Spain are jousting over the right to host the 2030 World Cup final
Sports Illustrated · Sep 10 Ballon d’Or 2026: Ranking the Favorites to Win, Latest Odds There are some familiar faces—and a few surprise contenders—in the race to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
Euronews · Sep 10 World Suicide Prevention Day: what do latest EU and Spain data show Suicide deaths in the EU fell slightly in 2023 and are below levels a decade ago. Three in four victims are men. In Spain, figures show a fall, as the WHO calls to end stigma.
Euronews · Sep 10 These are the best airports in the world, according to a new ranking Spain’s Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport and Germany’s Düsseldorf Airport were named the best airports in the world.
The Times of India · Sep 10 Spanish caves reveal repeated cannibalism, from violence to skull cups Ancient human remains from three caves in southern Spain are revealing a disturbing but complex chapter in Europe’s prehistoric past. Researchers examined nearly 1,000 human bones from Malalmuerzo, Carigüela and Majolicas caves in Granada, finding evidence that people cut, fractured, chewed and deliberately modified human remains during different periods of…