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More Than 1,100 Deaths Linked to Spain's Heatwave

More than 1,100 deaths in Spain have been linked to a 16-day heatwave that ended Monday, according to an estimate released Tuesday by the Carlos III Health Institute. Officials reported 1,149 excess deaths in Spain from August 3 to 18 that could be attributed to the scorching temperatures, the public health agency said. The institute used data ...

Atletico Beaten by Espanyol in La Liga Opener

Espanyol staged a late comeback to grab a shock 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday as Diego Simeone's men made a disappointing start to their La Liga campaign. Pere Milla scored a late winner as Atletico stumbled to defeat in Barcelona despite leading through Julian Alvarez's brilliant goal. Atletico have been busy in the transfer market, ...

Magic in the Vosges: Theater Takes the Forest Stage

An enchanting summer break surrounded by greenery and mountain views: each day, crowds flock to the Théâtre du Peuple in Bussang, a symbol of cultural decentralization, which this season is staging The Naked King by Evgeny Schwartz. By early afternoon this August Saturday, the streets of the small 1,000-person village are buzzing—cars ...

Child Dies in Italy as European Heatwave Sets Records and Sparks Wildfires

A young boy died of heatstroke in Italy while wildfires threatened a UNESCO site in Spain and French cities saw record temperatures, as a heatwave baked Europe on Monday. The four-year-old Romanian boy died days after being found unconscious in the family's car in Sardinia. The boy was airlifted to a Rome hospital but died of irreversible brain ...

Antonio Banderas at 65: “I’d Die if I Stopped” and Has No Plans to Retire

Spanish film star Antonio Banderas said in an interview published Sunday for his birthday that he has no plans to slow down now that he has reached 65. "When I was 20, I thought that 65-year-olds walked with a cane," said Banderas, known for roles in films such as The Mask of Zorro, Desperado and Philadelphia, in an interview with the Spanish ...

Global Support for Lebanon’s Move to Control Weapons

The Lebanese government’s announcement of a national plan to restrict weapons possession exclusively to state security forces has received strong international endorsement, with Arab and European officials supporting the move. Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit welcomed the decision, stating that the monopoly of arms by the state ...

Barcelona Strip Ter Stegen Of Captain's Armband

Barcelona on Thursday said they had stripped Marc-Andre ter Stegen of the captain's armband in a continuing dispute over the German goalkeeper's fitness status. "As a consequence of the disciplinary proceedings initiated against player Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and until such proceedings are definitively resolved, the club... has decided to ...

Wildfire Rages in Spain

A thick cloud of smoke just blanketed Madrid as wildfires rage near the city. With rising heatwaves and dry conditions, Spain is facing yet another brutal wildfire season. Climate change is no longer a warning — it’s happening now.  

Giant Cloud of Forest Fire Smoke Smothers Madrid

A giant cloud of acrid smoke caused by a forest fire enveloped Madrid on Thursday in a summer expected to spark increasingly fierce blazes in Spain. The uncontrolled fire in the municipality of Mentrida, around 50 kilometres (31 miles) southwest of the capital, prompted local authorities to urge nearby residents to stay at home and shut their ...

Spain Wildfires Claim Two Lives Amid Record Heatwave

Firefighters in northeastern Spain discovered two bodies following wildfires that broke out during a severe heatwave sweeping across Europe. The extreme temperatures shattered records, led to school closures and significantly increased the risk of fires. In Catalonia’s Lerida province, authorities confined nearly 14,000 residents to their ...

Madrid to Host Grand Prix as Formula One Announces 2026 Calendar

Spain will host two Formula One grands prix in 2026, with the new race in Madrid joining Barcelona, after organizers on Tuesday announced the calendar for a season that could bring big changes on the grid. The 2026 campaign will open for the second successive season in Australia at Melbourne's Albert Park street circuit on March 6-8. The race in ...

Tens of Thousands Join Anti-government Protest in Madrid

Tens of thousands of people rallied Sunday in an opposition-organized demonstration in Madrid, accusing the government of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of corruption. Protesters, many waving red and yellow Spanish flags, massed in the Plaza de España, a large square in the center of the Spanish capital, and chanted "Pedro Sanchez, ...