Juan Ayuso, Julian Alaphilippe and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot lead Spain and France teams for Rwanda World Championships Monument and Grand Tour stage winners added to start lists for elite races Cycling News · Sep 15, 2025
'The UCI sets the rules' - Vuelta a España organiser describe protests as 'unacceptable' but insists they could not expel the Israel-Premier Tech team UCI condemns Spanish government for "exploitation of sport for political purposes" Cycling News · Sep 15, 2025
Protesters brought the Vuelta to its knees and could change cycling forever VUELTA A ESPANA: Pro-Palestine protests over an Israeli team at the Vuelta cut short stages, endangered riders, and forced an early end to the Spanish grand tour. Flo Clifford explores how the mass demonstrations could have far-reaching consequences for the world’s most accessible sport The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
The US says a deal has been reached on TikTok, but details are sparse A framework deal has been reached for the ownership of popular social video platform TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after weekend trade talks between the U.S. and China in Spain The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Wildfires are blazing across Africa – but leaders like Trump are turning away SPECIAL REPORT: While European countries band together to help tackle devastating fires, Africa is being left on its own, writes Nick Ferris. All despite the fact that blazes in Africa cause far greater damage The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Politicians trade barbs as Madrid protests curtail La Vuelta's final fiesta Political fall-out continued in Spain on Monday after more than 100,000 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Madrid, forcing organisers to crop Sunday's final stage of La Vuelta. It was just the latest in a series of interruptions to one of world's most prestigious cycling races after the Tour de France. Radio France Internationale · Sep 15, 2025
‘Chaos’ for tourists as hundreds of airport workers go on strike Security control staff at Spain’s Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport have commenced an "indefinite" strike, leading to significant disruption. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
‘Indefinite’ strike causes severe disruption at Spain’s biggest airport Airlines are advising passengers to arrive early at Madrid–Barajas to avoid delays The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Europe faces billions in economic losses from summer heatwaves, droughts and floods, study warns Experts have revealed how extreme weather events are already reshaping Europe’s economic landscape. Euronews · Sep 15, 2025
Spain removes 53,000 illegal tourist flats from the register to boost permanent rental market The Spanish government will convert 53,000 tourist flats into permanent rental housing after detecting irregularities in the national registry. Euronews · Sep 15, 2025
US, China talk trade amid threats over Russian oil, TikTok ban US and Chinese officials to meet for second day in Spain as Trump threatens to target China’s oil purchases. Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2025
Spain’s PM calls for Israel sports ban as rocket-launcher contract reportedly cancelled Pedro Sánchez speaks after Gaza protesters forced cycle race’s early end, while €700m deal with Israeli defence firm said to be off The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025
Flight chaos postponed as French air traffic controllers delay – and extend – strike October walkout could cause thousands of cancellations, including from the UK to Spain and Portugal The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Trump signals he may extend TikTok deadline again as US-China talks resume in Spain Future of video app hangs in balance while Beijing and Washington remain locked in trade disputes The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Euronews · Sep 15, 2025 Pilot salaries across Europe: How much do they earn? Pilot shortages are affecting several airlines. In Europe, pilots are among the highest-paid professionals.
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 The new overtourism flashpoint where pilgrims fill the streets and homes Across Spain, there have been major street protests against unaffordable housing
Al Jazeera · Sep 14, 2025 Spain’s Vuelta cycling finale abandoned after massive pro-Palestine protest Pro-Palestine demonstrators have repeatedly targeted the Israel-Premier Tech cycling team during the race in Spain.
International Business Times · Sep 14, 2025 Spain's Political Class Spars Over Chaotic Vuelta Finale Spain's political class clashed over chaotic pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid that brought the Vuelta to a premature end Sunday, with the opposition accusing the leftist government of permitting an "international embarrassment".
Sports Illustrated · Sep 14, 2025 Lamine Yamal Injury: Spain Officials ‘Stunned’ by Hansi Flick Accusations Yamal will miss Sunday’s meeting with Valencia after picking up an injury on international duty.
Cycling News · Sep 14, 2025 A 'deep well' of historical and political context – Why are there so many pro-Palestine protests at the Vuelta a España? Four stages altered so far and security radically heightened as protests repeatedly affect 2025 race
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025 China launches probes targeting US semiconductors ahead of Madrid trade talks China has launched two probes targeting the U.S. semiconductor sector ahead of trade talks in Spain
The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2025 Edinburgh set to showcase the very best of Spanish cinema A STUNNING restoration of a landmark documentary featuring six trans women in post-Franco Spain is to be shown in Scotland for the first time ...
Sports Illustrated · Sep 13, 2025 Lamine Yamal: Hansi Flick Criticizes Spain As Barcelona Fears Confirmed The teenager was administered painkillers by his country but still played a lot of minutes.
Euronews · Sep 13, 2025 European aid flotilla sails to Gaza with four MEPs aboard Ships setting sail from Italy have joined others from Greece, Spain and Tunisia, to deliver humanitarian aid into the Gaza strip.
Cycling News · Sep 13, 2025 UCI MTB World Championships: Finn Treudler takes home victory for Switzerland in U23 XCO Cole Punchard gives Canada a silver medal, 54 seconds back, while Danish Gustav Pedersen takes third at 2:14