Tens of thousands forced to evacuate as wildfires tear through Spain and southern France

More than 60,000 residents fled their homes, including by boat, to escape two major blazes along the Atlantic coast.

Spain's Pedro Sánchez was a hero of migrants. After Ceuta, he faces his biggest challenge

The pro-immigration leader is facing backlash at home and abroad after roughly 60,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave.

Spain disregarded Ceuta warnings before migrant rush, say border workers' unions

(Adds byline, adds Madrid to dateline) By Victoria Waldersee MADRID/CEUTA, Aug 15 (Reuters) - In the weeks before a rush of more than 70,000 migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, border workers ...
Al Jazeera

Why has EU called an emergency meeting on Spain migrant surge?

In joint letter, 22 member states call for 'strengthening of external borders' after nearly 60,000 migrants enter Ceuta.
Reuters

Spain's largest wildfire of the year burns for a fifth day as new heatwave looms

MADRID, July 20 (Reuters) - A wildfire raged out of control across Spain's central Guadalajara province on Monday, burning for a fifth day and becoming the largest blaze of the year, as forecasters ...
CNN

Spain deploys military to Ceuta after thousands of people breach Morocco’s border and at least 9 die

Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory, with at least nine dying in the attempt. The ...
The New York Times

Spain is a complex country with many challenges. The national team offers a ‘unity that makes us stronger’

Follow all World Cup news and reaction from across the host cities. As part of our Language of Soccer World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to supporters of all 48 nations competing at the 2026 ...