Spanish general and dictator (1892–1975) who ruled from 1939 to 1975.
In Ceuta, approximately 140 people have died and tens of thousands have crossed into the Spanish enclave. Morocco denies involvement, while Spain and partner nations assess diplomatic fallout and security responses. The situation remains fluid as border controls tighten and international reactions intensify.
Festivalgoers in Buñol throw tomatoes in a crowded melee that lasts about an hour, with police dispersals using pepper spray briefly. The event traces back to a 1945 food fight and has evolved into a major international attraction, drawing participants from around the world. Attendance exceeds 20,000 as tourists from India and beyond participate.
Residents in Ibiza lead a protest against the impact of tourism on housing and public spaces, echoing broader concerns across Barcelona, Marseille and other cities where visitors strain infrastructure and drive up costs. The debate pits economic reliance on tourism against preserving local culture and livability.
Demonstrations across Madrid and dozens of cities escalate after Parliament rejects two government housing decrees aimed at curbing evictions and stabilising rents. Protesters call for a general strike while activists say eight days of people power have shown the way forward. The Eviction of an 87-year-old in Madrid has become a rallying point.
UEFA is assessing documents totaling about €8.4 million paid by Barcelona to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira between 2001 and 2018 as part of an ongoing review. Real Madrid has supplied a lengthy dossier to support its case that the payments affected competition integrity. Barcelona maintains the payments were for refereeing reports and denies wrongdoing.
Maricarmen Abascal has died in hospital weeks after police removed her from the Madrid flat where she had lived for seven decades. Her eviction has sparked nationwide protests, forced the government to propose emergency housing decrees and prompted Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call a snap general election for 29 November.