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The Latest Breaking News from Spain

Rosalía announces her tour dates — and she’s only in the UK for one night

The Spanish megastar released one of the year’s biggest albums and announced a global tour

Evening Standard

Four countries boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have withdrawn from Eurovision 2026 over the Gaza war after the competition's organisers cleared Israel's participation, plunging the competition into one of the biggest rows since it began in 1956.

Radio France Internationale

Multiple Countries Boycott Eurovision 2026 After Israel Is Cleared To Compete

Four countries will boycott Eurovision 2026 after Israel is cleared to compete, raising fresh questions about the contest’s future.

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Netherlands, Spain and Ireland among countries set to boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

Belgium and Iceland’s broadcasters are now reviewing their position and will make a decision in the coming days, it is understood

Evening Standard

Eurovision 2026 storm: BBC backs Israel participation as countries boycott event

BBC says it supports the ‘collective’ decision as Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia announced they will boycott the contest

Evening Standard

BBC supports ‘collective decision’ to allow Israel in Eurovision amid intense boycott

In the UK, the Conservatives have voiced strong opposition to the boycotts

The Independent UK

Four countries to boycott 2026 Eurovision after EBU says Israel can take part

The contest, whose 70th edition is scheduled for Vienna in May, pits acts from dozens of nations against one another for the continent's musical crown.

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Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision Song Contest 2026 over Israel

In September, Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia threatened to withdraw unless Israel was excluded over the war in Gaza.

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026 draw: Confirmed pots and seedings as England learn fate today

New seeding structure means Three Lions could avoid Spain and Argentina until the semi-finals

Evening Standard

Four countries to boycott Eurovision 2026 as Israel cleared to compete

Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands pull out after decision not to hold vote on Israel’s participation

The Guardian - UK

Spanish police arrest 11 over alleged smuggling of 300 mostly Nepalese foreign workers

In a statement, police said most of those smuggled had entered on tourist visas, including for other countries within the European Union's Schengen area.

Euronews

World Cup 2026 draw: worst-case scenarios for England, Scotland, USA and Australia

Before Friday’s event we also examine a possible overall group of death and where geopolitics could meet football

The Guardian - UK

'Teams are desperate to hit the ground running in 2026' - Why cycling's elites are already pushing hard in December training camps

Hours in the saddle combined with final 2026 season planning, sponsor presentations, nutrition talk and bike fits

Cycling News

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Former Liverpool star out for 'months' as Real Madrid dealt injury blow

England international has endured a difficult start to life in Spain

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Sports Illustrated

The Worst Groups of Death in World Cup History

Some stunning group stage match-ups have been seen over the past century.

Cycling Weekly

'Guess it is better to buy a pair of those ugly out of ear headphones' – pro cyclist fined €200 for riding with AirPods in Spain

Spanish law forbids the use of headphones while driving or cycling

International Business Times UK

Rafael Nadal Retirement: Tennis Legend Marks Anniversary by Training Eala and Showing Off New Golf Ace

Rafael Nadal celebrates the anniversary of his retirement by training Alex Eala at his academy and sharing a new hole-in-one golf highlight from Spain.

The Independent UK

Former king speaks for first time about accidentally killing his brother 70 years ago

Juan Carlos I’s memoir paints a different picture to an official statement released at the time

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The Guardian - UK

Fulham’s brave fightback reminds casual fans to focus on the football

In today’s Football Daily: Fulham go this close to an all-time comeback, and Spain celebrate Women’s Nations League glory

Euronews

Spain overwhelmed by 2.3 million citizenship applications from Franco-era descendants

The Law of Democratic Memory has unleashed an avalanche of applications for Spanish nationality, with more than 1 million files already initiated and another 1.3 million pending processing. Madrid's consular network, with 178 offices worldwide, is facing collapse.

The Guardian - UK

Spain sink Germany to retain Women’s Nations League title as Hermoso makes return

Spain scored three second-half goals in the second leg of the Women’s Nations League final to beat Germany 3-0 on the night and on aggregate

Sports Illustrated

World Cup Group Stage Mock Draw 2.0: USMNT Land Past Finalists in Big Test

Mauricio Pochettino’s squad could make a splash next summer after a strong end to 2025.

The Independent UK

Contaminated sausage sandwich blamed for swine fever outbreak in Spain

African swine fever, while harmless to humans, spreads rapidly among pigs and wild boar and poses a significant economic risk to Spain

Evening Standard

Aitana Bonmati: Spain and Barcelona star set for months on sidelines with broken leg

Three-time Ballon d’Or winner suffered injury in training

The Guardian - UK

Nine boars found dead in Spanish swine fever outbreak

Hundreds of police, rangers and military personnel deployed to tackle virus threatening pork export industry

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