City and province capital in the Valencian Community, a historic Mediterranean port.
Heatwaves are intensifying across Europe, with several countries recording near-record highs. Hospitals report strain as temperatures surpass 30C in many areas, while drought and wildfires push governments to implement urgent measures. The unusual heat, tied to persistent high-pressure systems, is prompting warnings and adaptation efforts.
The European Entry/Exit System has rolled out across Schengen, replacing passport stamping with biometric checks. It is causing long queues and prompting calls for derogation extensions and contingency measures. UK authorities are reviewing options as travellers report delays and missed flights.
Extensive wildfires are burning across France, Spain and Italy as heatwaves drive arid conditions. Evacuations continue, hundreds of firefighters operate across multiple fronts, and authorities warn that heat and dry vegetation will keep fire risk high in coming days.
European heatwaves have intensified with Spain facing temperatures near record highs, intensifying wildfires across the country. France, Italy and Portugal are also affected, with droughts and heat-related concerns rising. Authorities warn of extreme fire risk and heat-related health threats.
Since late July 2026, fast-moving wildfires have forced more than 200,000 people to flee across southwestern France and central Spain. Fires have scorched tens of thousands of hectares, pushed toward Bordeaux and areas west of Madrid, injured firefighters, prompted France to deploy soldiers and led Spain to declare a national emergency.
London hosts the first Premier Padel event in England as Olympia hosts London P1. The event is sold out across four days, drawing 20,000 fans. World No.1 duo Coello and Tapia lead the field; British players participate, with Medina Murphy delivering a standout home performance before a last-32 exit. Organisers anticipate a bigger, better edition next year.
A Spanish-led operation has dismantled a two-way migrant-smuggling network between Algeria and Spain, while Ceuta faces a surge in irregular crossings. The crackdown follows a mass migrant influx in Ceuta last month, with authorities reporting dozens of arrests, seized boats, and ongoing concerns for migrant safety including the fate of unaccompanied minors.