The Latest Breaking News from Portugal

Armenia vs Portugal: UEFA World Cup qualifier – teams, start, lineups

Portugal’s first match of their World Cup qualifiers is also the first chance to mark the passing of Diogo Jota.

Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2025

Father Feared Lost In Lisbon Crash Found Alive After Toddler Son Rescued From Wreckage

His family traveled to Portugal expecting to retrieve his body. Instead, they found him alive.

Bored Panda · Sep 5, 2025

11 Foreigners Killed In Portugal Funicular Crash

Eleven foreign nationals were among the 16 people killed when one of Lisbon's popular funicular trains crashed this week, the Portuguese authorities announced on Friday.

International Business Times · Sep 5, 2025

Mapped: Where Lisbon funicular crash that left 16 dead took place

The Portuguese PM has said that the crash was ‘one of the biggest tragedies’ in the country’s recent history

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

Horror in Lisbon: What Caused the 'Gloria Funicular' Crash That Left At Least 15 Dead and 18 Hurt

A catastrophic funicular crash in Lisbon, reportedly caused by a detached overhead cable, has claimed the lives of at least 15 people and injured 18.

International Business Times UK · Sep 4, 2025

Mónica’s story: the woman shipped from Ghana to Portugal in 1556 to stand trial for using traditional medicine

Standing before the Inquisition in Lisbon, Portugal in 1556, Mónica Fernandes, a woman from the coast of modern-day Ghana, was accused of casting malevolent spells and making pacts with demons. Her crime? Seeking a traditional Akan remedy for a simple cat bite.

The Conversation · Sep 4, 2025

Three British nationals among 16 dead in Lisbon funicular crash

More than 20 people were injured when the funicular derailed and crashed into a building

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

Manchester United: Diogo Dalot withdraws from Portugal squad as Matheus Cunha issues injury update

Ruben Amorim could be sweating on several key injuries for huge games against Manchester City and Chelsea

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

First Thing: Israeli military database indicates only a quarter of Gaza detainees are fighters

Children, sick and disabled people among 6,000 imprisoned without charge or trial. Plus, Portugal mourns after deadly funicular crash in Lisbon

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2025

Portugal, Germany and Turkey targeting F1 return, confirms Stefano Domenicali

The Formula 1 CEO confirmed the series has been approaches by three existing venues hoping to make a return to the calendar

Motorsport · Sep 4, 2025