Risk-taking, rigour and radicalism – Daniel Harding is an exciting prospect for Los Angeles Also, happy 125th to the Wigmore Hall, and, the vivid soundworld of 16th-century Spain The Guardian - UK · May 27
Spain's PM sees 'no reason' to withdraw support for predecessor Zapatero amid graft probe Zapatero, who governed from 2004-2011, has been summoned to testify next month in connection with crimes allegedly committed during the bailout of small airline Plus Ultra in 2021. Euronews · May 27
Enrique Riquelme Teases New Manager, Two Signings As Real Madrid Set Election Date José Mourinho’s return has been thrown into doubt. Sports Illustrated · May 27
Hantavirus cruise outbreak rises with new case in Spain Spain has reported a new case of hantavirus among the passengers who are in quarantine after the ill-fated cruise on the MV Hondius luxury liner. AAP · May 27
Temperatures soar across Europe as 'heat dome' drives May records A “heat dome” is driving unusually high temperatures across Europe, pushing readings well above seasonal norms. The UK and France have already set May records while Spain and Italy are facing heat alerts and limits on outdoor work. Scientists say climate change is making these kinds of extreme heat events… France 24 · May 27
Alexia Putellas linked with London City Lionesses as Barcelona exit announced The two-time Ballon d’Or winner led Barcelona to their fourth Champions League crown in six seasons on Saturday and won the 2023 World Cup with Spain. The Independent UK · May 26
NordVPN wins crucial legal battle in Spain over La Liga piracy fines A Spanish court has sided with NordVPN, rejecting fines pushed by soccer league La Liga. Here is what the ruling means for digital privacy and internet freedom. TechRadar · May 26
Spain blocks access to Polymarket and Kalshi as it launches gambling licence investigation Prediction sites, which allow bets on all topics from weather to politics, may be in breach of country’s rules The Guardian - UK · May 26
Sabalenka races into French Open second round Aryna Sabalenka is through to the second round of the French Open after a straight sets defeat of Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. AAP · May 26
Seven dead in France after extreme heatwave sweeps across Europe Parts of France and Spain are on course to see 40C heat later this week The Independent UK · May 26
Atalaya Mining Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Atalaya Mining (LON:ATYM) reported first-quarter 2026 results that were held back by heavy rainfall in Spain, but management said stronger metal prices, silver credits and unusually favorable concentrate market conditions helped offset the production shortfall. Chief Executive Officer Alberto Lavan MarketBeat · May 26
Western Europe swelters as late May heat dome shatters records Western Europe faces record late-May heat, with France, the UK and Spain sweltering up to 11C above normal and officials warning of rising health risks. Euronews · May 26
Job insecurity and poor care quality drive nurses to quit the profession A study in Spain reveals that job insecurity, excessive workload and perceptions of poor care quality are the main reasons nurses want to quit the profession. The phenomenon also reflects a structural trend across Europe. Euronews · May 26
Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, Ireland, France and Spain LONDON - Temperatures hit record highs for May in Britain, Ireland and France on Monday, as forecasters warned of a prolonged period of extreme heat across Europe throughout the week. Bangkok Post · May 26
International Business Times UK · May 26 Lamine Yamal's 'Controversial' Celebration Triggers Word-War Between Spain and Israel Lamine Yamal's controversial league title celebration has caused diplomatic raucous between Spain and Israel. The 18 year-old celebrated Barca's 29th league title, waving the Palestinian flag on an open-top bus parade much to the dismay of Israeli defence minister, Isreal Katz, who hit out at the footballer.
Euronews · May 25 Jewellery, watches and cash in golf bags seized in Zapatero case in Spain Spanish police found €286,070 in cash at the home of businessman Julio Martínez Martínez, a friend of former prime minister Rodríguez Zapatero.
Sports Illustrated · May 25 Spain Manager Predicts When Lamine Yamal Will Make World Cup Debut The Barcelona superstar was unsurprisingly included on the 2026 roster, despite his injury.
The Guardian - US · May 25 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
The Guardian - UK · May 25 Record May highs sweep across France as extreme heat hits western Europe Mercury in Spain also climbs to well above normal with weather event set to continue for several more days
Euronews · May 25 Spain unveils climate social plan with €9 billion for energy transition The plan, which the government hopes to submit to Brussels before the end of the year, is built on two pillars: access to “decent, efficient” housing and the promotion of “sustainable, affordable” mobility.
Euronews · May 25 These are the world’s best countries to move to – and number one is in Europe Whether you’re moving as a family or looking to improve your cost of living balance, here’s where you should be heading.
AAP · May 25 Yamal leads Spain's Cup squad, minus Real players Eight Barcelona players are in Spain's World Cup squad, which features no representation from Real Madrid.
The Guardian - UK · May 25 ‘I begged for help’: the police failings that led to UK mother’s death at hands of her daughter’s stalker Yolanda Saldana Feliz was stabbed 40 times by Miguel Angel Florentino, after Lauris Saldana’s emails to Met police went unanswered
Sports Illustrated · May 25 Spain World Cup Roster Sets Shock Record With Real Madrid Omissions No Real Madrid player was included in Luis de la Fuente’s final 26-man roster.
France 24 · May 25 Yamal headlines Spain squad as Real Madrid stars miss World Cup cut Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to his 2026 World Cup squad on Monday, while recalling Mikel Merino and Gavi after injury layoffs and excluding Real Madrid players for the first time in the nation’s World Cup history.