FIFA reveal huge Argentina punishment in response to World Cup incidents Argentina's football federation and a number of players have been sanctioned by FIFA for their actions at the 2026 World Cup FourFourTwo · Aug 21
Moroccan families travel to Ceuta border in search of missing loved ones CEUTA, Spain – Moroccan families are searching for loved ones who left last month for the Spanish enclave of Ceuta during a large wave of migration. Many of them are camping outside the Tarajal border post on the Moroccan side in hopes of obtaining information. Spain has set up a… France 24 · Aug 21
Argentina star Leandro Paredes handed 10-game ban for sparking World Cup final brawl The Argentina midfielder was involved in a brawl at full-time at the New York New Jersey Stadium following the World Cup final defeat to Spain The Independent UK · Aug 21
Sweden plans to send migrants to Italy, France and Spain reject Dublin transfers After Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Finland, Sweden now also plans to return to Italy migrants who moved north after landing there. Eurostat says 109,427 transfer requests were sent to Rome between 2023 and 2025, a potential boomerang for Meloni's government. Euronews · Aug 21
More than 300 migrants, including 40 children, rescued off Mauritania, coastguard says Thousands of people have for years attempted the perilous Atlantic route on overloaded and often dilapidated boats to reach Europe via Spain's Canary Islands. Euronews · Aug 21
A new budget airline will connect Europe with this region of Spain for as little as £18 The first flights will take off in December The Independent UK · Aug 21
Spain moves hundreds of migrants from Ceuta beach to temporary shelters Spain began relocating migrants from a makeshift camp on Ceuta’s El Trampolín beach on Thursday, 20 August, nearly three weeks after a mass border surge left thousands living without adequate shelter in the North African enclave. Euronews · Aug 21
Vuelta a Espana 2026 stage-by-stage guide: Route maps and profiles for all 21 days The 2026 route travels through Monaco, France, and Andorra en route to Spain and includes two individual time trials, four outings for the sprinters and six mountain tests The Independent UK · Aug 21
Thousands of migrants in Ceuta wait in limbo while Spain figures out what to do with them Migrants in Ceuta have been moved to makeshift shelters by Spanish police The Independent UK · Aug 20
Four Burning Questions Ahead of Barcelona’s 2026–27 Season The defending Spanish champions are on the brink of La Liga history. Sports Illustrated · Aug 20
Alcaraz back for Tiley's landmark $US100m US Open Spain's Carlos Alcaraz will return to tennis at the US Open after a four-month injury break as organisers, led by Craig Tiley, announced record prize-money. AAP · Aug 20
A weather satellite 22,000 miles above Earth saved my 2026 total solar eclipse cruise on the Mediterranean Sea Joe Rao took to sea aboard the cruise ship Le Boréal to watch the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026. Here's what it was like. Space · Aug 20
Cave sanctuary in Spain has highest number of Latin inscriptions anywhere in the Roman Empire — and many of them mention mysterious 'Lady' Researchers found 120 ancient inscriptions referring to a mysterious goddess known as "the Lady" in a cave in Valencia, Spain. LiveScience · Aug 20
Spanish authorities begin relocating migrants from Ceuta beach to temporary shelters Many people remain in makeshift camps, including vulnerable groups such as unaccompanied children, women and girls. Euronews · Aug 20
Bored Panda · Aug 20 I Went To A Bullfight In Málaga And Left With More Questions Than I Arrived With Six bulls. One arena. One very confused animal lover who also ate jamón for breakfast. How can I call myself an intrepid traveler if I don't try anything and everything, without judgment?
Euronews · Aug 20 Europe’s borrowing costs are rising. What does that mean for you? Higher bond market yields are already affecting mortgage offers in some of Europe’s biggest economies, while governments face a slower but mounting increase in the cost of servicing debt.
The Independent UK · Aug 20 France set to be overtaken as the world’s most-visited country by 2040 The country recorded 102 million annual international visitors in 2025
Euronews · Aug 20 Spain will overtake France as the world’s most visited country by 2040, new study predicts Worldwide, the number of tourist trips is expected to continue to increase, reaching 2.4 billion by 2040.
Cycling News · Aug 20 'We've had a lot of setbacks this year, starting with me' - non-conformist Richard Carapaz determined to fight for Vuelta a España GC despite injuries blighting EF Education-EasyPost lineup Ecuadorian star sees Vuelta as first opportunity to fight for Grand Tour GC in 2026
Radio France Internationale · Aug 20 Spain to open shelters in Ceuta for migrants and transfer 500 girls to mainland Spain will open temporary shelters for up to 1,800 migrants in Ceuta, its enclave in Morocco, as authorities tackle the humanitarian crisis resulting from tens of thousands of people attempting to enter the territory last month. The government is also preparing to transfer 500 unaccompanied migrant girls to mainland Spain,…
International Business Times UK · Aug 20 Spain Refuses to Return 500 Migrant Girls to Morocco Despite EU Recommendation Spain defies EU recommendations to return 500 migrant girls to Morocco, prioritising child welfare. The decision highlights tensions between EU directives and Spain's commitment to protecting vulnerable minors.
International Business Times UK · Aug 19 Warming Celtic Sea and Channel Waters Raise Fears Venomous Jellyfish Could Reach UK Beaches Warming seas in the Celtic Sea and English Channel are pushing Portuguese man o' war closer to UK shores, raising concerns about increased sightings and potential stings.
France 24 · Aug 19 ‘We won’t go back’: Young Moroccan migrants in Ceuta refuse to abandon their European dream FRANCE 24 spent an evening with unaccompanied minors who are sleeping rough in Ceuta but refusing to return home. Amid the fear, the cold and the long wait for help, these young Moroccan migrants shared their stories.
The Independent UK · Aug 19 Spain earthquakes mapped: More than 600 evacuated after tourist hotspot rocked by quake A total of 493 earthquakes have been logged in the region since Saturday
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19 Spain to allow 500 children in Ceuta to go to mainland in immigration U-turn Madrid government changes stance after previously saying anyone who entered territory illegally would be sent back