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Ukraine dropped three places and 8. 08 points after the Nations League matches. The Russian national team remained 35th despite being suspended from FIFA and UEFA.
Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina, scoring a goal and providing two assists in a 3–0 victory over Benin. He said goodbye to the national team after a 21-year career.
Beijing plans to nominate Sun Li for the position of WHO Director-General at a late stage. China seeks to strengthen its influence after the United States' withdrawal from the organization.
Pau Cubarsí has become the leading favorite for the 2026 Golden Boy award, while Lamine Yamal is not in contention for the win because of a previous award. The winner will be announced in November.
Marco Rubio said that the US is independently assessing the security of its embassy in Kyiv. For now, Washington does not plan to change its operations.
More than a thousand migrants from the camp in Ceuta were taken to reception centers. The operation took place nine days before the royal couple’s visit.
Pedro Sánchez has called early elections in Spain for November 29 following protests over the housing crisis. Polls predict an advantage for the center-right.
The diplomatic missions of Italy, Spain, Sweden, Germany and other countries said they would remain in Kyiv. Russia threatened new strikes.
Protests took place in around 50 cities across Spain, with 70,000 people gathering in Madrid. Clashes with police broke out in the capital and Valencia.
Spanish law enforcement is investigating Shariy’s ties to Russia’s intelligence services. During the search, they seized gold, a Glock 19, and cryptocurrency.
In Madrigueres, 142 liters of precipitation fell per square meter, flooding homes and prompting around 90 rescue operations. A 102-year-old woman was killed.
Portuguese prosecutors are investigating the authorization granted to the United States to use Lajes Air Base during the conflict with Iran. The complaint was filed by the Left Bloc.
The floor of a bar in northern Spain collapsed, followed by the ceiling. Twelve people received medical assistance, and police are investigating the cause of the collapse.
17 EU countries demand that nearly €900 billion for agricultural and regional policy be preserved in the 2028–2034 budget. The initiative is coordinated by Italy and Romania.
Ruslan Stefanchuk met with Felipe VI and called on Spain to continue supporting Ukraine amid Russian attacks. According to the Verkhovna Rada Speaker, international solidarity and concrete assistance remain critically important for Kyiv.
Ukraine has stated that it needs additional billions of euros in 2026–2027. The EU may return to discussions of frozen\r\nRussian assets.
The Ukrainian passport ranked 52nd among 186 countries, scoring 142 points for mobility. Visa-free access is available to 87 destinations.
In the summer of 2026, more than two million commercial flights were operated in the EU. At the same time, jet fuel prices rose by 71% from their pre-crisis level.
“Milan” scouts missed Shevchenko’s hat-trick against “Barcelona” and ordered a VHS recording from Mediaset. The video helped finalize the transfer in 1999.
Ukraine and Belgium have agreed to deliver three F-16 fighter jets by the end of 2026. Kyiv has also received ammunition for the aircraft.
Five Ukrainians will stand trial for stealing five expensive cars in France as part of the international Matador operation. They face up to 12 years in prison.
Tens of thousands of people protested after 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from the home where she had lived for 71 years.
Macron said that the CIA had not warned France about a Russian drone operation. At the same time, he called an attack on Europe plausible.
Macron denied reports of a CIA warning about a Russian drone attack on France. At the same time, he acknowledged that the threat was possible.
Oleksandr Usyk radically changed his image and dyed his hair blonde. The boxer and his wife will celebrate their 17th wedding anniversary in Spain.
U. S. intelligence warned Spain, Italy, and France about possible attacks by Russian drones launched from vessels. The likely goal is sabotage and a demonstration of capabilities.
Ukraine defeated Belgium 2–1 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup. In the semifinals on September 26, their opponents will be China or Italy.
U. S. intelligence warned three countries about possible attacks by Russian drones from the sea. In the Kremlin's sights are Spain, France, and Italy.
Spain defeated Kazakhstan in the doubles match and will face the Czech Republic in the semifinals. Ukraine will face Belgium on September 24.
More than 50 UN member states, as well as the EU, called on Russia to agree to a ceasefire and peace talks with Ukraine. They also demand the return of civilians and prisoners of war.