Jul 20 Watch 7:10 The highlights and controversies of the 2026 World Cup By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig There was a hero’s welcome for the Spanish soccer team as they arrived in Madrid, where throngs of fans cheered their triumphant World Cup win. Spain’s victory ended Argentina and its star Lionel Messi’s reign, and caps off a tournament… Continue watching
Jul 19 PHOTOS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title in what he has indicated would be his final World Cup match, Torres came off the bench and scored in the 106th minute and Spain ended Argentina’s reign with a 1-0 win on… Continue reading
Jul 17 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to attend World Cup final against Argentina By Associated Press Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez plans to attend Sunday’s World Cup final against Argentina, his office said Friday. Continue reading
Jul 14 Spain scores 2-0 win over France, advancing to World Cup final By Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Continue reading
Jul 14 France and Spain have dominated this World Cup, but only one can reach the final By Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press France and Spain play Tuesday in the first of two powerhouse semifinal matches. France has outscored its opponents 14-2, Spain has outscored opponents 10-1. Continue reading
Jul 10 Wildfire devastates southern Spain expat community, killing at least 12 with 23 missing By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press The blaze, one of Spain's deadliest wildfires, broke out late Thursday in a semi-arid area near the Sierra de Los Filabres mountains in Almeria province, as the country has been dealing with soaring temperatures. Continue reading
Jul 06 NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets By Lorne Cook, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Monday demanded that members put forward “clear, concrete and credible plans” to reach the organization’s defense spending targets at its annual summit in Ankara. Continue reading
Jul 06 Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career ends after Mikel Merino's late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals By Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press Spain advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time since winning its only World Cup title in 2010. La Roja will play either the United States or Belgium on Friday in Inglewood, California. Continue reading
Jul 05 Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press Authorities urged residents in parts of Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, to remain indoors and shut their windows and doors due to toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant that was engulfed by a wildfire. Continue reading
Jun 23 Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records 40 drowning deaths By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Temperatures will remain high around the clock in France, the European nation the most affected so far by the early summer heat wave. Continue reading