England’s big chances and France’s shots: how World Cup quarter-finalists’ stats line up Each of the eight teams has at least one key strength, from Swiss speed to Spanish defence The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
House prices and rents: Where did they rise most in early 2026? House prices and rents rose in almost all EU countries in early 2026. In some European countries, house price increases outpaced overall inflation by around 10 percentage points. Euronews · Jul 9
I’ve travelled alone for two decades – these are my favourite cities for solo breaks over 40 Having recently hit the big 4-0, Lydia Swinscoe shares her top picks for a lone adventure beyond the backpacker trail The Independent UK · Jul 9
Trump Threatens to Cut All Trade with Spain After NATO Ally Refuses 5% Defence Spending Target President Trump has ordered a halt to US trade with Spain due to its refusal to meet NATO's 5% GDP defence spending target, escalating tensions within the alliance International Business Times UK · Jul 9
Trump says 'a lot of unity' at NATO summit after lashing out at allies President Trump demanded the US cut trade ties with Spain during a NATO summit. He also renewed claims on Greenland, which Denmark rejected. Later, Trump stated there was much love and unity among NATO leaders. Allies pledged significant military assistance to Ukraine for the year 2026. Spain rejected Trump's demands,… The Economic Times · Jul 9
Fire and ice: erratic Trump fulminates on Iran and lambasts (then embraces) Europe at NATO summit US President Donald Trump’s media conferences at the NATO summit in Ankara were the most disturbing since his session with Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Helsinki in 2018. The Conversation · Jul 9
2026 World Cup Quarterfinals: SI Experts Predict Every Result There is one clear favorite in each quarterfinal matchup, but this World Cup has already been riddled with shock results. Sports Illustrated · Jul 9
France's to Lose: Breaking Down Every 2026 World Cup Quarterfinal Every 2026 World Cup quarterfinal, mapped: France-Morocco, Spain-Belgium, Norway-England and Argentina-Switzerland, with odds, history and fact-checked stats. Latin Times · Jul 8
NATO Diary: Trump red-cards Spain, claims Greenland again President Trump ordered an immediate halt to trade with NATO ally Spain. This action escalated tensions over defense spending and the Iran war. He also irked Denmark by reiterating his stance on Greenland's control. Trump later offered NATO allies a warm embrace, expressing unity and commitment. Leaders reaffirmed their mutual… The Economic Times · Jul 8
Spain vs Belgium: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds today European heavyweights collide as France await in huge semi-final showdown Evening Standard · Jul 8
Can NATO survive Trump's changes of heart? These days, every official visit and every summit involving the President of the United States seems like a frantic scramble to keep the leader of the Atlantic alliance on board. But what if it’s already too late? France 24 · Jul 8
Trump Orders End to U.S. Trade With Spain After Madrid Rejects NATO Spending Target: 'A Terrible Partner' Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez sought to downplay the dispute saying he had a cordial conversation with Trump in which the two briefly discussed football and golf Latin Times · Jul 8
Trump tempers fury with allies and ends 'tremendously successful' NATO summit on high note European leaders showcased their surging defence spending at the summit as they looked to convince Trump they're making good on a pledge to ramp up budgets and take more responsibility for their own security. Euronews · Jul 8
Donald Trump calls Spain ‘a wasted cause’ and says he wants all trade, all visits, everything with them gone The latest salvo in Trump-Spain tensions. We Got This Covered · Jul 8
The Times of India · Jul 8 The Don of disorder: Allies duck as Trump changes script again, picking fights from Madrid to Tehran President Trump's recent actions have disrupted peace talks and strained relations with NATO allies. He declared the Iran peace deal over and threatened further military action. Trump also criticized Spain and Denmark, and insulted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. These unpredictable decisions create deep anxiety among European nations regarding US…
Euronews · Jul 8 Barcelona sets new heat record of 40.5C, weather agencies say Scientists say human-driven climate change is increasing the intensity, length and frequency of extreme weather events such as heatwaves.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 8 Winners and Losers in in the World Cup Kalshi Prediction Market Kalshi's World Cup prediction markets has clear winners and losers going into the quarterfinals.
Euronews · Jul 8 Spanish PM Sánchez says ties with US 'very positive' after Trump threat to cut all trade Clashes with Trump and Israel have made Sánchez, one of the few remaining openly leftist voices in a Europe increasingly dominated by right-wing politics, a hero to many progressives around the world.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 8 Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Greenland and Iran, targeting Spain United States President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO allies on Wednesday at the organisations's summit in Ankara, as the fallout from his war on Iran threatened to overshadow the gathering.
The Economic Times · Jul 8 Can US President Trump 'cut off all trade' with Spain? President Trump has ordered a trade embargo against Spain, which includes cutting off all trade. This action stems from ongoing tensions regarding Spain's defense spending contributions to NATO. The U.S. president possesses broad powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act for such measures. However, legal experts question if defense…
Benzinga · Jul 8 Trump Says Spain Is ‘A Wasted Cause’ and Threatens to Kill All Trade After NATO Ally Refuses New Defense Spending Target President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to end U.S. trade with Spain, sharply criticizing the NATO ally for refusing to commit to the alliance’s new defense spending target during a summit in Ankara, Turkey.
The Economic Times · Jul 8 Donald Trump told NATO leaders he wants to keep US in alliance, say sources United States President Trump told NATO allies he wanted to keep the United States in the alliance. He also stated the U.S. was prepared to continue selling weapons to allies. Trump did not repeat his criticism of Spain during the meeting. He also did not mention the issue of Greenland.…
France 24 · Jul 8 Trump tempers fury at NATO summit after lashing out at key allies in Ankara A key NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey ended on an unexpectedly warm note as US President Donald Trump backed down from his earlier public fury at Washington's military allies, who he had slated earlier in the day for having refused to support the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Sports Lens · Jul 8 World Cup 2026 Quarter Final Spain vs. Belgium Predictions Spain vs. Belgium at SoFi Stadium: can Belgium's attack breach a defense that has conceded just once in five World Cup 2026 games? Our pick is Spain at -157.
Euronews · Jul 8 Spanish strawberries among Europe's cleanest, study finds low pesticide levels A study by PAN Europe and Ecologistas en Acción has found residues on 88% of strawberries tested in Europe, compared with a far lower rate in Spanish samples.