Spain
Pope Leo consecrated the Tower of Jesus Christ in Barcelona. The Sagrada Família has become the tallest church in the world a century after the death of architect Gaudí.
The 2026 World Cup kicks off with a match between Mexico and South Africa and a grand show featuring Shakira. For the first time, the tournament hosted by three countries will bring together 48 national teams and will feature a round of 32 stage.
A survey across 15 countries showed a drop in trust in the US as an ally from 22% to 11%. Most citizens doubt Washington's military aid.
Pope Leo met with Bad Bunny at a stadium in Madrid during a tour of Spain. The Vatican will not publish photographs from this brief private conversation.
Due to disagreements between Dassault and Airbus, Berlin has halted the FCAS program. Countries are now considering purchasing F-35s or joining other projects.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for 1. 2 million people in Madrid and called for a living faith. The Pontiff will also meet with migrants and the homeless.
The European Commission will tighten visa rules for Russians following complaints from 11 countries. New security measures will be introduced within the framework of the Visa Code.
In May 2026, 101 people died in Spain due to the heat, which is a record since 2015. The figure was 3.6 times higher than the decade average.
18-year-old Polina Khalkevych won silver at the World Cup stage in Spain. This is the Ukrainian's debut medal in senior climbing competitions.
Sánchez plans to serve until 2027 despite corruption scandals within his party. Allies are demanding elections but do not support the opposition's vote of no confidence.
EU ministers in Cyprus rejected Russia's attempts to choose a negotiator from Europe. Kaja Kallas emphasized that the bloc will present a united front in the negotiations.
Svitolina, Kostyuk, and Starodubtseva secured victories at the tournament in France. Daria Snigur ended her run, losing to American Peyton Stearns.
The share of electric vehicles in the EU rose to 19. 7%, while registrations of gasoline cars fell by 17.7%. Hybrids remain market leaders with a share of 38.2%.
25-year-old Francisco de Paula went missing on May 19 during a solo ascent to the summit. Rescuers found his body after an extensive search in the mountains.
The Spanish Ministry of Health has confirmed a hantavirus infection in a passenger of the MV Hondius. The patient is in isolation under medical supervision at the Gómez Ulla Hospital.
In Madrid, thousands of people are protesting against the rising cost of rent, which has increased by 50% over five years. Participants are demanding a reduction in housing prices.
Five NATO countries blocked a plan to spend 0. 25% of GDP on military aid to Ukraine. Mark Rutte's initiative did not receive the necessary unanimous support.
A heat dome will push temperatures in Europe up to 38 degrees next week. This will trigger a surge in solar energy production and set new records.
A Barcelona court has released Jonathan Andic, the son of the Mango founder. The billionaire's death in the mountains has been reclassified from an accident to murder.
In Spain, the son of the Mango founder has been detained on suspicion of murdering his father. The reasons cited are contradictions in his testimony and conflicts over the business.
The Alliance is discussing a mission to protect vessels in the Strait of Hormuz due to threats to the global economy. The issue will be considered at the July NATO summit in Ankara.
A Spanish court has ordered the refund of funds to the singer, as she spent fewer than 183 days in the country in 2011. The amount includes taxes, fines, and interest.
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will leave the club in the summer of 2026. During his 23 years with the team, the legendary Spaniard has won 27 prestigious trophies.
Meloni asks EU to exclude energy costs from budget deficit calculations. The reasons cited were the war in Ukraine and rising energy prices.
Spain's Socialists have suffered a historic defeat in the Andalusia elections. The conservative People's Party will secure a majority of seats in the local parliament.
The court sentenced a man to 10 years for attempting to sell an infant to Spain for 25 thousand dollars. He also embezzled 6.3 million UAH in aid intended for the family of a fallen soldier.
The Pontiff will visit Paris and Lourdes on September 25-28 at the invitation of Emmanuel Macron. This marks the first official visit by a head of the Vatican to the country in 18 years.
Tbilisi did not sign the agreement on the committee of the Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Georgia's Foreign Minister explained this by citing additional risks for the country.
The Spanish government claims the service sector is dependent on migrants due to low birth rates. Without foreigners, the country faces the threat of mass bar closures.
Marta Kos supported Kosovo's European integration and emphasized the importance of reforms. Pristina calls on the EU to grant the country official candidate status.