Thousands protest at Eurovision final as five countries boycott over Israel
Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Slovenia and Netherlands all withdrew in protest against Israel's participation amid Gaza war.
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aljazeera.com
17.05.2026
Israeli minister blasts Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal for Palestinian flag wave
Spanish international Lamine Yamal criticised for waving Palestinian flag during bus parade celebrating La Liga title.
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14.05.2026
Lamine Yamal’s Palestine flag wave hailed by fans, activists and athletes
Palestinians in Gaza, football fans from around the world and activists laud Barca and Spain footballer.
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12.05.2026
Spain reports new hantavirus case in passenger evacuated from cruise ship
The infected man is one of more than 120 passengers and crew members evacuated from MV Hondius, the ministry says.
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12.05.2026
Lamine Yamal waves Palestine flag as Barcelona celebrate La Liga win
Tens of thousands of Barca fans pack streets of Spanish city during open-top bus parade after football league victory.
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12.05.2026
Spain’s Nico Williams sustains hamstring injury before World Cup
Midfielder looks distraught while limping off the field before half-time in Athletic Bilbao's 1-0 loss to Valencia.
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11.05.2026
Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-0 in El Clasico to retain La Liga title
Barcelona secure 29th Spanish league title after beating Madrid, with goals from Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres.
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11.05.2026
Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it
Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.
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bbc.com
10.05.2026
Spain agrees to let hantavirus-hit cruise ship dock in Canary Islands
Three people have died since the outbreak in April, while two crew members on board the ship require urgent care.
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06.05.2026
Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands
Spain's health ministry said the MV Hondius is expected to arrive within three to four days.
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bbc.com
06.05.2026
Is Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla legal?
Spain says Israel's detention of two activists is abduction.
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aljazeera.com
05.05.2026
Spain seizes record amount of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean, authorities say
The Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya.
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bbc.com
04.05.2026
Who are the two Gaza flotilla activists abducted by Israel?
Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila were among 175 Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel.
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aljazeera.com
03.05.2026
Spain demands Israel release arrested Gaza flotilla crew member
Saif Abukeshek was taken to Israel after forces raided the Global Sumid Flotilla off the coast of Greece.
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02.05.2026
Spain’s Sanchez demands Netanyahu free Spaniard seized on aid flotilla
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is demanding Israel to release the 'abducted' Spaniard taken from the flotilla.
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02.05.2026
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal: Champions League – team news, start, lineups
Spanish giants Atletico host Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Metropolitano Stadium for their semifinal first leg.
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28.04.2026
Algeria’s Luca Zidane doubtful for World Cup after chin and jaw fracture
Algera's first-choice goalkeeper collided with a player during a Spanish league match, breaking his jaw and chin.
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28.04.2026
Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain
On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.
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25.04.2026
Nato says 'no provision' to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain
An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.
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bbc.com
24.04.2026
How bad is Lamine Yamal’s injury? Will he make Spain’s World Cup opener?
Lamine Yamal's season is over for Barcelona, but Spain fans await injury update on when star will play 2026 World Cup.
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aljazeera.com
23.04.2026