The Latest Breaking News from Spain

Raging wildfires close section of Spain’s world-famous walking route

The Spanish army has deployed 1,900 troops to help firefighters

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025

Outdoor workers risk their lives during heatwaves. How many will die before politicians finally act?

There’s been fury in Spain over the tragic death of a street cleaner. It’s not hard to imagine something similar playing out in the UK, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025

Verifying claims Spain sent humanitarian supplies in bad condition to Gaza

A viral video claims to show a bag of humanitarian supplies air-dropped into the Gaza Strip by Spain and other governments containing mouldy contents. Euroverify investigates.

Euronews · Aug 18, 2025

UK set for spectacular sunsets due to European wildfires

The UK should expect ‘enhanced sunsets and sunrises’ over the coming days, said the Met Office

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025

Wildfires rage Europe: Where is it safe to travel and how to stay safe

The UK's Foreign Office updated its advice saying there is a 'high risk' of wildfires during the summer season from April to October

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2025

Death toll rises as wildfires continue to burn across southern Europe

Firefighters in Spain, Portugal, Greece and Turkey continue to battle wildfires that have raged on for weeks. Hot and dry conditions are expected to persist, challenging efforts to contain the blazes.

Euronews · Aug 16, 2025

WATCH: The Hilarious First Goal of 2025-26 La Liga Season

Rodrigo de Frutos scored the first goal of the season in Spain’s top flight after an egregious mistake from goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 16, 2025

How Spain put up wealth taxes – without chasing away the billionaires

Amid calls for Rachel Reeves to bring in a new levy for the super-rich, Madrid offers lessons for policymakers

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2025

‘Unlike any other kind of fear’: wildfires leave their mark across Spain

Near-disaster in Paüls is latest incident to show Spain’s vulnerability to the effects of the climate emergency

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2025

Wildfires sweep Spain, Portugal and Greece during unremitting heatwave

Southern Europe’s wildfires intensify amid a searing heatwave and major religious holidays.

Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2025