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‘Writing is exactly like love – you need to do it in the dark’: novelist Leila Slimani on starting a new chapter in her life

Now in residence at the Madrid Prado, the author talks about its dark, inspirational Goyas, the clandestine nature of her writing – and why she finally wrote about her jailed then posthumously exonerated father

The Guardian - UK

IBM and Abertis are Driving the Future of Mobility with a Global Technology Modernization Agreement

MADRID, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) has announced a new five-year global agreement with Abertis, a leading infrastructure and mobility management group, to modernize Abertis's technological infrastructure. The collaboration includes migrating to SAP S/4HANA, and aims to improve system scalability, reliability and user experience across multiple countries.…

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Health ministry confirms second hantavirus case in Spain: 2 patients in Madrid quarantine

The Health Ministry has confirmed a second hantavirus case among Spaniards isolated in Madrid after a cruise-ship outbreak, while 12 remain in medical quarantine.

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Zero Real Madrid players in Spain World Cup squad as injured Lamine Yamal makes cut

Spain will go to the World Cup without a single Real Madrid player for the first time in their history as Luis de la Fuente named his squad for this summer’s tournament

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The Speakeasy

Always against the flow, Salmon Guru Dubai is the place for a quirky, chic cocktail experience. Born in Madrid and ranked among the World’s 50 Best Bars, Salmon Guru's name comes from a previous tenant and the fish, which swims upstream to spawn.

Bangkok Post

Thousands rally in Madrid demanding Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez resign

Protesters march down the streets of Madrid calling for socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to resign over allegations of corruption within his entourage.

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Thousands rally in Spain's capital against increasing housing costs

Thousands have rallied in central Madrid against spiraling housing costs that have priced many Spaniards out of the market

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Thousands in Spain's capital protest increasing housing costs

Thousands have rallied in central Madrid against spiraling housing costs that have priced many Spaniards out of the market

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Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand PM resigns

Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Madrid to demand the prime minister's scalp.

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Soft power sell-off: anger as British Council announces sale of historic Madrid building

Backlash grows among European staff against radical cuts to pay off Covid-era debt, with some accusing council of ‘colonial attitude’

The Guardian - UK

2026 Roland Garros Women’s Seed Report: Aryna Sabalenka Is the Favorite in an Open Field

The French Open title is up for grabs, with a handful of viable contenders vying for the championship trophy.

Sports Illustrated

Fruit Attraction 2026 on Track as Exhibition Space Tops 90% Capacity

MADRID, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From 6–8 October, Fruit Attraction will once again turn Madrid into the world's leading meeting point for the fruit and vegetable sector. Organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX (Spanish Federation of Producers and Exporters of Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers and Live Plants), the fair is…

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A brand new airline is set to launch this July – and you can book tickets from London now

Riyadh Air is set to launch flights to Manchester and Madrid too, with more than 100 destinations set to join the network before 2030.

Euronews

Commission sides with Spain on EU cash for pensions row as parliament calls for transparency

Commission sides with Spain on EU cash for pensions row as the parliament calls for transparency in 'obtuse' deals. MEPs say allegations have already damaged mutual trust ahead of delicate budget talks.

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Rodri's Real Madrid move makes front-page news in Spain, with Manchester City exodus approaching

Manchester City star Rodri is ready to follow Pep Guardiola out of the Etihad Stadium, with Real Madrid hovering

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Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon with wrist injury

MADRID - Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of regaining his Wimbledon title have been dashed with the two-time champion announcing Tuesday he is withdrawing as he recovers from a wrist injury.

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Member's Only: The secret of Florentino Pérez's Real Madrid power base

Money talks. Especially at Real Madrid. If you can't personally guarantee €187 million and boast 20 years of club membership, there's no way to take over the club, which has allowed its president Florentino Pérez to rule for nearly two decades.

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Spanish ex-PM faces influence-peddling probe

MADRID - Spain’s former Socialist prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has been placed under investigation for influence peddling and crimes allegedly committed in connection with the bailout of a small airline, a court said on Tuesday.

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The Independent UK

Jose Mourinho nears sensational return to Real Madrid

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The Ukrainian tennis duo bringing joy to war-torn nation amid conflict with Russia

Elina Svitolina won the Italian Open over the weekend, just two weeks after her fellow Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk triumphed in Madrid

Motorsport

Alex Marquez undergoes successful surgery after Barcelona crash

Successful surgery for Marquez, who is expected to return to Madrid later today

Sports Illustrated

Griezmann, Lewandowski Give Emotional Farewells in Final Home Matches

The Atlético Madrid and Barcelona stars both depart this summer after successful careers at their clubs.

Motorsport

F1 fans split over Carlos Sainz's first laps at Madrid's new circuit

Carlos Sainz has given fans a first look at the Madring circuit, with reactions split ahead of its maiden Spanish Grand Prix in September

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Three Red Flags Xabi Alonso Brings to Chelsea From Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen

The former Real Madrid boss is taking his talents—and shortcomings—to west London.

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Why David Beckham Wore the No. 23 Jersey for Real Madrid, LA Galaxy

David Beckham said goodbye to his iconic No. 7 jersey when he left Manchester United for Real Madrid in 2003.

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