Thousands in Spain return home but new heatwave raises wildfire fears
Spain and France are both braced for the start of the fourth heatwave so far this summer and some fires have continued to burn.
Spain and France are both braced for the start of the fourth heatwave so far this summer and some fires have continued to burn.
Spain has welcomed back its heroes. The day after their victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final, the new world champions returned to Madrid, trophy in hand. They can now also add a second coveted gold star above the team's national badge, to go with the first star for winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup title.…
Spain's newly crowned World Cup champions were welcomed by King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
Though Donald Trump mostly stayed clear of stadiums, the World Cup may influence the US midterm elections. DW looks at the political implications of "the most successful sporting event maybe in the history of the world."
After a 16 year wait, Spain have claimed a second World Cup, with a 1-0 win over Argentina. Spain are now men’s and women’s world champions.
Fans light up NYC’s Little Argentina ahead of Spain World Cup final clash.
‘King [Messi] abdicates, but the prince [Lamine Yamal] takes the throne!’
Drone video shows the scale of a major wildfire in northern Spain where more than 150 square kilometres have burned
Tournament has showcased unity and solidarity in Brooklyn's sizeable Arab American community, football fans say.
Messi inspires Argentina’s dramatic late comeback win over England to reach final against Spain.
Spain's Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem had a message for Palestinians as he raised Palestine flag during World Cup.
It was France's biggest hurdle at the World Cup, and a team that they still haven't beaten since 2017. For Les Bleus, that unfortunate streak continues as Spain outclassed Didier Deschamps' side with a 2-0 win in Dallas. The 2010 champions will now get a chance to add a second star to their shirt, as they'll face…
Spain fans celebrated long into the night Tuesday after their side beat France 2-0 in the semi-final of the World Cup. After Mikel Oyarzabal's penalty in the 22nd minute, Pedro Porro doubled Spain's lead in the 58th, dumping out a team many had tipped to win the tournament.
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 15: French papers weep, while the Spanish press celebrates the World Cup semi-final. Also in France, papers discuss the assisted dying bill that will be voted on today. Finally: are cigarettes back in vogue?
A place in the World Cup final is at stake as Kylian Mbappé’s France face Lamine Yamal’s Spain at the Dallas Stadium on Bastille Day, in a mouthwatering clash of styles pitting the tournament’s most formidable attacking armada against its smoothest midfield and stingiest defence. Follow our live, minute-by-minute…
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez urged Spain to strengthen its prevention measures after one of the country's deadliest wildfires in recent history killed 13 people and razed a huge area. The prime minister was visiting the area to meet emergency servies as they worked to extinguish it. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris tells us…
Spain booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals on Friday with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium, sealed by a late winner from Mikel Merino. La Roja will now face France on Tuesday for a place in the final.
Mikel Merino comes off the bench to break Belgian hearts after slip from sub keeper Senne Lammens.
A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup.
At least 12 people have died in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires, with many victims killed while trying to flee the flames by car or on foot in southern Almeria. Sarah Morris reports from Madrid, where authorities say the fire may have started after a power cable fell onto the road and ignited dry vegetation, as…
Spain has mobilized military emergency units to work with regional firefighters to control the blaze. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed deep sadness over the loss of life.
The US president described Spain as a 'terrible partner' over its actions during the US-Israel war on Iran.
Folarin Balogun's starting place, after suspended red card, unable to influence USA, who succumb to superior Belgium.
A vast migrant regularisation launched by Spain's leftist government in defiance of a growing European crackdown on irregular immigration ends on Tuesday, with the final hopefuls scrambling to secure their legal status. The government has said more than one million people have applied. France 24's correspondent in…