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Total solar eclipse plunges Iceland, Spain into darkness
A total solar eclipse swept across the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, plunging parts of Iceland and northern Spain into daytime darkness in what was mainland Europe's first total eclipse in 27 years and Spain's first in over a century.
Millions gather across Spain for first total solar eclipse in over a century
Millions of people gathered across northern Spain on Wednesday to witness the country's first total solar eclipse in more than a century, as the moon's shadow swept from Greenland and Iceland across the Atlantic before reaching the Iberian Peninsula in…
Total solar eclipse sweeps Iceland, Spain into darkness
A total solar eclipse is crossing Greenland, Iceland, and Spain on Wednesday, plunging millions into brief darkness in what is mainland Europe's first total eclipse since 1999 and Spain's first since 1905.
Ceuta residents force far-right leaders out amid migration crisis
A surge of mass migration into the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta last week handed Europe's far-right parties a fresh rallying cry — but their attempts to capitalize on the crisis met fierce resistance from the city's own residents, who…
Total solar eclipse to cross Spain on Aug. 12, a first in over a century
A total solar eclipse will sweep across eastern Greenland, western Iceland, and mainland Spain on Wednesday, Aug. 12 — the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Spain in over a century. The event has mobilized space agencies, research teams,…
Ceuta migrant crisis death toll reaches 72 as EU tensions mount
The death toll from last Thursday's mass migrant crossing into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta reached at least 72 on Sunday after five more bodies were recovered along the city's coastline, officials confirmed. The unprecedented surge, which saw more…
Death toll reaches 67 in Spain-Morocco border crisis
Moroccan security forces clashed with hundreds of people attempting to storm the border into the Spanish enclave of Melilla on Saturday, marking a second consecutive day of violence at the Beni Ansar crossing as the broader migration crisis along Spain's…
60,000 migrants surge into Spain’s Ceuta; at least 57 dead
About 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta within a single 24-hour period beginning Thursday, overwhelming the tiny territory's population of 83,000 and triggering a humanitarian crisis that left at least 57 people dead, according…
Spain returns over 37,500 migrants to Morocco as Ceuta crisis deepens
More than 37,500 migrants who entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta have returned to Morocco, representing roughly 75% of those who crossed during the unprecedented mass border surge, according to Spain's Interior Ministry. The returns, occurring at a rate…
Spain, Morocco halt Ceuta crossings after 49,000 breach border in a day
Spain and Morocco reinforced the border fence surrounding the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on Friday after an estimated 49,000 migrants crossed into the tiny territory by sea and land in a single day, leaving at least 19 dead bodies in…
Climate change made Spain wildfire weather 20 times more likely, study finds
Human-caused climate change made the extreme weather fueling wildfires in southwestern France at least twice as likely and made the conditions driving blazes in central Spain at least 20 times more likely, scientists said on Friday, July 31, in a…
Spain deploys military to Ceuta as thousands breach border
Thousands of migrants from Morocco streamed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta on Thursday, overwhelming border forces by swimming around barriers, scaling fences, and rushing through unguarded gates. Spain announced it would deploy military units to reinforce police at…
NASA sets coverage for Aug. 12 total solar eclipse
Two weeks from now, a total solar eclipse will sweep across the North Atlantic and northern Spain, marking the first time mainland Spain has experienced totality since 1905. The August 12 event will also deliver a deep partial eclipse across…
France evacuates 220,000 as wildfire nears Bordeaux
A massive wildfire in France's Gironde region has burned an area four times the size of Paris, displacing 220,000 people in that region alone, while Spanish authorities warned they faced "absolutely decisive days" to control blazes west of Madrid before…
Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires force 325,000 to flee in France and Spain
Unprecedented wildfires tearing through southwestern France and central Spain have forced the evacuation of more than 325,000 people, with flames advancing to within 15 kilometers of Bordeaux and a new heat wave expected to worsen conditions this week.
Scaloni calls Argentina players ‘warriors’ after World Cup final loss to Spain
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni issued an emotional public statement on Sunday defending his players as "warriors" following their 1-0 extra-time loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, pushing back against criticism of the team's conduct and apologizing to…
Wildfires close in on Bordeaux as 300,000 flee in France and Spain
Wildfires raging across southwestern France and central Spain have forced more than 300,000 people to evacuate or shelter in place, in what French authorities have called the country's largest peacetime evacuation. As of Sunday, flames had advanced to within 15…
Wildfires force Bordeaux suburb evacuations as 250,000 flee across France, Spain
Massive wildfires raging across southwestern France and central Spain have forced more than 250,000 people from their homes, with flames advancing toward the cities of Bordeaux and Madrid in what officials are calling an unprecedented crisis.
Massive evacuations across Spain and France as 80,000 flee record-heat wildfires
Raging wildfires driven by scorching heat forced the evacuation of more than 80,000 people across southwestern France and central Spain on Friday, as Madrid declared its first-ever national wildfire emergency and Paris turned to the European Union for help.
France evacuates 40,000 from Cap Ferret as wildfires sweep southern Europe
French authorities ordered the complete evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula on Friday as a wildfire burning in southwestern France threatened the popular tourist destination, while Spain declared a state of emergency in the Madrid region amid its own devastating…
Spain coach blasts Argentina brawl after World Cup final
Tens of thousands of Argentina supporters have signed an online petition demanding FIFA replay the 2026 World Cup final after Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, while Spain coach Luis de la Fuente…
Martinez hits back at critics after Argentina’s World Cup final loss
Lisandro Martinez broke his silence this week following Argentina's 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, posting a lengthy message on social media that both defended his teammates and took aim at critics who reveled…
Argentina fans petition FIFA to replay World Cup final
Tens of thousands of Argentina supporters have signed an online petition demanding FIFA replay the 2026 World Cup Final after Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The campaign, created by Gisela…
Ford and Geely form joint venture to build EVs in Spain
Ford Motor Company and Geely Automobile announced on Thursday an agreement to form a Europe-focused manufacturing joint venture at Ford's Almussafes plant near Valencia, Spain, aiming to revive a factory that has been running well below its potential for years.
Nike, Google, and others rush to celebrate Spain’s World Cup win
Hours after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Nike Football was among the brands that moved quickly to mark the occasion, posting a tribute video centered on…
Messi posts emotional message after World Cup final loss
Lionel Messi posted an emotional message to Argentina fans on Monday, one day after Spain ended his country's bid to become the first back-to-back men's World Cup champions since Brazil in 1962. "The pain is immense, and it will take…
Milei mocked for ‘victory’ post after Argentina’s World Cup final loss
Argentine President Javier Milei became the target of widespread ridicule on social media after posting a celebratory message on X declaring a "WORLD CELEBRATION" and a national holiday following Argentina's 1-0 extra-time loss to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World…
FIFA, Spain leave Trump out of World Cup victory photos
After Spain claimed their second World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina on Sunday, the post-match trophy ceremony at MetLife Stadium became an unexpected spectacle when President Donald Trump lingered on stage during the celebrations — and…
Clashes erupt in Buenos Aires after Argentina’s World Cup final loss to Spain
Violent clashes broke out near Buenos Aires' iconic Obelisk monument on Sunday night after Argentina's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, as thousands of heartbroken fans turned on police in scenes reminiscent of the unrest…
Spain installed as 2030 World Cup favorite after title win
Less than 24 hours after lifting the World Cup trophy in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Spain has been installed as the betting favorite to repeat as champions in 2030. DraftKings Sportsbook opened its 2030 World Cup futures market on Saturday…