Spain declares 1st wildfire emergency as France evacuates 63,000
Why it matters: Spain and France both sought EU help as heat-driven fires spread across tourist areas and towns near Madrid.
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Spain draw 1.8 million to Madrid after 1-0 World Cup victory
Why it matters: The parade capped Spain's second men's World Cup title, won after extra time against Argentina in New Jersey.
Thousands celebrate in Madrid after Spain’s World Cup win
What’s new: Fans packed Plaza de Colón late Sunday after Spain beat Argentina in extra time for its second title.
The New York Times, BBC Sport
Gaza fans celebrate Spain’s 1-0 World Cup win over Argentina
Why it matters: Many Palestinians backed Spain because of Madrid’s support for Palestinian statehood and criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza.
Spain drew 1 million fans to Madrid after 1-0 World Cup win
What's next: The team was due to meet the king and prime minister before an evening parade centered on Plaza de Cibeles.
BTS album ARIRANG lands on early 2026 best-of lists
Rolling Stone, The Telegraph and NME highlighted the album’s Korean cultural roots as BTS prepares to open the Europe leg in Madrid.
Spain opens new probe of ex-PM Zapatero over €1.3 million in jewelry
What's new: Investigators are examining possible tax fraud and smuggling before his court testimony on June 17 and 18.
BBC News (World), The Straits Times
Pope Leo presses Spain's bishops to pay abuse survivors
What's new: Spain's new reparations system gives survivors one year to apply, with the government involved in deciding payouts.
The Straits Times, PBS NewsHour