World Cup final match-winner Ferran Torres makes big-money move to PSG The Spain forward has completed a €50m switch from Barcelona to the two-time reigning Champions League winners The Independent UK · Aug 15
Rodri: Barcelona take big step towards agreeing fee with Man City after £42.7m transfer is confirmed Good news for Barcelona, potentially, in pursuit of Man City and Spain midfielder Evening Standard · Aug 15
5.0-magnitude earthquake shakes Spain’s tourist hotspot Granada A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck Granada, Spain, causing damage to buildings. The tremor occurred early Saturday morning, waking residents and prompting many calls. Isolated damage is being assessed, especially in vulnerable structures across the region. Emergency services urged citizens to remain calm and avoid damaged facades. Images showed rubble on… The Economic Times · Aug 15
Hockey World Cup 2026 schedule: Check full men’s and women’s matches, timings and where to watch in India India's men's and women's hockey teams commence their World Cup journeys on August 15 and 16. Both squads compete in Pool D, facing strong international opposition in their opening matches. Captain Harmanpreet Singh leads the men's team, aiming for a historic World Cup victory. The women's team, under Salima Tete,… The Economic Times · Aug 15
London City Lionesses’ Mapi León: ‘It is a club created for women. It is beautiful and exciting’ Spain defender talks to Tom Garry about swapping Barcelona for Bromley, embracing the contrasting style of the WSL – and her newfound love for beans and crumpets The Guardian - UK · Aug 15
DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province In tonight's edition: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading, with the virus now confirmed in a sixth province, raising fresh concerns about new infections and the challenges facing health teams. Meanwhile, the migration crisis between Morocco and Spain continues, as Moroccan authorities step up security… France 24 · Aug 14
Four more belugas arrive at Chicago aquarium from shuttered Canadian theme park Four more belugas have arrived at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago as part of a plan to move the last remaining captive whales from a shuttered theme park in Canada to aquariums in the United States and Spain The Independent UK · Aug 14
La Liga kicks off tonight, but Barcelona and Real Madrid willhave to wait another week to begin their campaigns La Liga kicks off this weekend, even as several matches have been pushed back. The defending champions, Barcelona, along with Real Madrid, will launch their seasons next week. Celta Vigo faces a delay for their home opener due to a fungal issue on the pitch. In the meantime, Atletico Madrid… The Economic Times · Aug 14
Why Barcelona and Real Madrid Are Not Playing on La Liga’s Opening Weekend The two biggest clubs in Spain do not have scheduled opponents. Sports Illustrated · Aug 14
88 Pieces Of Architecture You Might Love If Modern Buildings Aren’t Your Thing There was once a time when we could only put together simple shelters from materials like mud and stone. But as the centuries passed, we developed better tools, learned new skills, and became much more ambitious with what we could make. At some point, architecture became a real art form.… Bored Panda · Aug 14
Fuel prices: study says there is no "profiteering by operators" An ERSE study found that in the first seven months of 2026 domestic prices broadly followed international costs, with no "evidence of profiteering by operators". Fuel prices are set to soar again next week. Euronews · Aug 14
Ranked: These are the world’s best countries for retirees to travel to Europe dominates the list of the best countries for retirees to travel to for offering transport discounts available to visitors, lots of age-rewarding experiences and Michelin-backed spots to dine at. Euronews · Aug 14
Unprotected minors and alleged illegal returns: NGOs warn of Ceuta humanitarian crisis Thousands of minors remain unprotected in overwhelmed Ceuta as Spain weighs moving them to the mainland or sending them back to Morocco. Five organisations tell Euronews about the limits of humanitarian aid and warn of possible human rights violations. Euronews · Aug 14
Spain extends Almaraz nuclear plant operations to 2030, delaying closure by three years Almaraz will remain in operation until 2030 after a decision by Pedro Sánchez's Government, a move warmly welcomed in the Extremadura region, which was hit by a major blackout in April last year and where the plant employs some 4,000 people. Euronews · Aug 14
Euronews · Aug 14 Battery-only electric cars on the rise in Europe: Which countries lead? The share of newly registered battery-only electric passenger cars is rising significantly in many European countries, but their share of the total car fleet remains very low in many countries.
France 24 · Aug 14 Spain's World Cup final hero Ferran Torres closes in on PSG transfer Paris Saint-Germain have reached an agreement with Barcelona to sign Ferran Torres, according to reports in French and Spanish media outlets on Thursday evening. The forward, who scored the match-winner for Spain in the World Cup final, is expected to sign with the European champions for around €50 million.
Euronews · Aug 14 Black Forest coolcation: tourism in Germany surges in 2026 In Spain and Italy, the Black Forest is an extremely popular holiday destination. But Germany has set a different record with other visitors.
BANG Premier · Aug 13 Madelyn Cline confused by cops as 'fearless leader' of a sex ring Madelyn Cline was visited by police in Spain on numerous occasions while filming Day Drinker because they thought she was running a "sex ring".
Digital Camera World · Aug 13 Shot from nearly a mile away with two stacked 600mm lenses, the photographer had just 84 seconds to nail this eclipse shot after nine months of planning This photograph of a Red Bull wingsuit crossing in front of the solar eclipse in Spain took two lenses, nine months of planning, and 600 hours of practice runs
TechRadar · Aug 13 9 of the best photos from Europe's 2026 solar eclipse, including that viral shot of an Olympic skateboarder's rad ollie Missed photographing the 2026 solar eclipse? Here are some of my favorite images from the celestial event.
The Independent UK · Aug 13 Sir Brian May left blown away by ‘eerie and strange’ solar eclipse in Spain Sir Brian May has captured the "moment of totality" after watching the solar eclipse during a trip to Spain.
The Economic Times · Aug 13 La Liga launches big European domestic leagues without Barcelona and Real Madrid La Liga begins its new season this weekend with some matches postponed. Defending champions Barcelona and Real Madrid will start their campaigns later. Atletico Madrid faces uncertainty regarding a key forward's potential departure. The league will introduce new "connected ball" technology for enhanced data. Three teams have been promoted to…
The Conversation · Aug 13 Wildfire-damaged historic buildings may not be as ruined as they appear, but saving them means acting fast In a summer of wildfires severe enough to trigger Spain’s first-ever national emergency for a forest fire, a historic stone structure called the Nevera de Castro stands in a landscape burned bare in the Castellón region. Its walls are blackened by smoke and heat. A local news outlet noted that…
Euronews · Aug 13 Azerbaijan bets on the pomegranate as its next big export Azerbaijan is turning pomegranates, a fruit with 2,000 years of cultural history, into a global brand, with €48.2 million in exports and more than 200 cultivated varieties putting it in direct competition with Iran, Turkey and Spain
Radio France Internationale · Aug 13 Morocco steps up border security over fears of new mass crossing into Ceuta Morocco has stepped up security along its borders with the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla after fresh calls appeared on social media urging migrants to attempt another mass crossing, weeks after tens of thousands rushed the frontier.