World Cup final referee Slavko Vincic retires days after controversial Spain vs Argentina clash Vincic took charge of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina last weekend The Independent UK · Jul 27
UK preparing for wildfires similar to those that have torn through France and Spain, minister confirms Fires have wrought destruction in mainland Europe this week, with 220,000 forced out of their homes in southwest France and 116,000 evacuated in Spain The Independent UK · Jul 27
Hormuz crisis puts Europe's oil market under further strain following post-ceasefire relief After a brief reprieve in the wake of a ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has sent oil prices spiralling again. Europe in Motion breaks down the European countries with the most significant fluctuations. Euronews · Jul 27
Europe wildfires: Officials warn that wildfires could still be burning in November – as it happened Firefighters in France and Spain face another day battling wildfires, as another heatwave set to hit this week The Guardian - UK · Jul 27
Weather tracker: Why Europe’s wildfires are proving so fierce and difficult to stop Wind and record-breaking heat are fuelling the continent’s explosive fire season, with Spain and France among worst hit The Guardian - UK · Jul 27
'Many Brits' caught up in wildfire disasters in France and Spain, says minister Hotels near the airport in Bordeaux have stopped accepting guests in the face of the wildfire threat Evening Standard · Jul 27
Fires in Europe: latest developments PARIS — Here are the main developments related to the wildfires raging in Spain and France on Monday: Bangkok Post · Jul 27
Wildfires in Spain and France force nearly three lakh to evacuate The devastating wildfires sweeping through France and Spain have compelled approximately 300,000 people to evacuate their residences. In France, firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the fire's advance toward Bordeaux. Meanwhile, Spain faces its largest wildfire with destruction exceeding 50,000 hectares since January, prompting the European Union to provide aid.… The Times of India · Jul 27
France and Spain race to contain fires before new heatwave Firefighters in France and Spain rushed to contain the worst wildfires in living memory Tuesday, seizing crucial hours before the arrival of another wave of searing temperatures. Radio France Internationale · Jul 27
Thinking about starting a life abroad? These are the best countries for expats in 2026 In Europe, Spain, Portugal and Luxembourg made it into the top 10 – but Panama took the top spot for the third year in a row. Euronews · Jul 27
Ferran Torres and Marcos Llorente's Ibiza Photos Spark False Claims as Fans Recall Piqué-Ibrahimović 'Gay' Rumours Photos of Ferran Torres and Marcos Llorente in Ibiza sparked unfounded online rumours about their relationship, despite evidence showing ordinary friendship and presence of Llorente's wife. International Business Times UK · Jul 27
Europe wildfires latest: Macron says France facing ‘most difficult time since WW2’ as 40C heatwave looms Wildfires in Europe have displaced around 300,000 people this week The Independent UK · Jul 27
🔴 Live: Macron vows to 'rebuild a different kind of forest' on visit to fire-ravaged southwest France The Gironde region has banned all sports and cultural events. In an update, the prefecture announced that “given the evolving nature of the [wildfire] situation and with the aim of protecting the public,” Prefect Sophie Brocas issued two new prefectural decrees on Monday afternoon banning “sports and cultural events throughout… France 24 · Jul 27
Hundreds of thousands evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires rage on In Spain, some elderly evacuees who fled a town in the Madrid area are reportedly being allowed to return home on Monday as fire crews work to stabilise a blaze that has ravaged areas around the capital. Euronews · Jul 27
International Business Times UK · Jul 27 France Mobilises Military as 250,000 Flee Wildfires Spreading Across Spain and France Wildfires driven by extreme heat and strong winds threaten Bordeaux and Spain, leading to mass evacuations and international firefighting support.
Bangkok Post · Jul 27 With minutes to flee, Spain fire evacuees grab what they can VILLAMANTA, Spain - Ordered to flee their homes as wildfires raged nearby, Spanish villagers often only had minutes to seize what they could: most pets were banned and some had no chance to grab their medicine.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 26 Real Madrid Face Competition From Barcelona for World Cup Hero—Report There is a four-way battle for the future of one Spain star.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 26 Morning Mail: Israeli siblings owed Australian protection; Europe’s tough wildfire fight; swimmers win gold in Glasgow Trio able to seek protection over Gaza fears; authorities battle massive blazes in France and Spain; swimmers boost Commonwealth Games medal haul
France 24 · Jul 26 Bordeaux under threat as France and Spain battle 'unprecedented' wildfires The fire in southwest France was about 15 kilometres away from Bordeaux on Sunday, as authorities in France and Spain battled wildfires that have forced roughly 300,000 people from their homes across both countries. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez described the situation in Bordeaux as "unprecedented", while Spain's Avila region suffered…
The Independent UK · Jul 26 Residents of Mallorca, Spain march against mass tourism Residents of Spanish island Mallorca are protesting the overtourism of their home on 26 Sunday July.
The Independent UK · Jul 26 ‘Like the apocalypse’: Narrow escapes of those left homeless by Spain’s wildfires Two major fires near Madrid merged into a single, rapidly spreading blaze
Cycling News · Jul 26 Thomas Silva wins Castilla y León for back-to-back success in northern Spain on weekend Movistar's Roger Andrià goes second while Christian Scaroni gives XDS Astana pair of riders on podium
The Guardian - AU · Jul 26 Europe wildfires: ‘Difficult hours lie ahead’ in battle to contain fires, says Pedro Sánchez as more than 300,000 flee homes in France and Spain – as it happened Fires displace people on massive scale and trigger one of the largest peacetime civilian evacuation operations ever carried out in France
France 24 · Jul 26 The week in pictures: Wildfires rage in Europe, youth protests rock India and UK names new PM Unprecedented wildfires swept across France and Spain, youth-led protests in India forced the country's education minister to resign and Andy Burnham became the United Kingdom's new prime minister. FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26 Pedro Sánchez says Spain is suffering effects of climate crisis as firefighters battle wildfires in France Blazes near Madrid coming under control but efforts to contain huge fire near Bordeaux hampered by windy conditions while another heatwave forecast