Spain’s historic capital at the foot of Sierra Nevada
A total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 has passed across Greenland, Iceland and parts of northern Spain while the UK and Ireland have seen a deep partial eclipse — the most extensive visible from Britain since 1999. Scientists have collected coronagraph and in‑flight data to study the Sun’s corona and short‑term atmospheric effects; safety warnings about direct viewing were widely issued.
Pogačar has maintained the red jersey lead at the Vuelta a España after another day of movement in the general classification. Brendan Brennan wins a stage amidst a sprint by Wout van Aert and late-stage reshuffles, while weather forced cancellations and neutralizations on other stages.
Pogačar has withdrawn from the Vuelta a España after a crash on stage eight left him with a concussion and multiple injuries. He will undergo surgery and remains in hospital for monitoring ahead of a return to competition after recovery. The race resumes with a mountain stage on Sunday.
Movistar’s Enric Mas has extended his lead in the Vuelta a España after Pogacar’s crash out of contention, with Mas winning stage nine and taking the red jersey while Roglic, Gall, and Onley trail. The race heads into rest day with a tight GC and a battle for the podium ahead.
Tadej Pogacar has suffered a concussion and a displaced left clavicle fracture after a crash in the Vuelta a Espana. He will require surgery on the clavicle, but concussion precautions delay the procedure. He has left the race after a heavy fall, ending his bid for a third Grand Tour title.
Enric Mas maintains his overall lead at the Vuelta a España as stage wins from Mikel Landa and a late surge by Mas consolidate Movistar’s grip on the GC ahead of the Granada finish; Matthew Brennan has sealed a historic five-stage haul for Visma-Lease a Bike, underscoring a new era for British sprinting.
Enric Mas has maintained a 1 minute 37 second lead in the Vuelta a Espana after a 32.1km time trial won by Stefan Kung. Primoz Roglic has moved up to second overall, 1:37 behind Mas, while Felix Gall drops to third ahead of a decisive mountain weekend.
Enric Mas has secured his first Grand Tour win at the Vuelta a España, finishing 2:15 ahead of Primoz Roglič after Pogacar crashed on stage eight. Tobias Johannessen wins the final stage in Granada, with Mas extending his lead on the mountain-heavy route. The Movistar rider crosses the line with team-mates beside him as the final GC is decided.
Stefan Kung has won the 32.5km time trial in Jerez de la Frontera, reducing Primoz Roglic’s challenge and keeping Enric Mas’s overall lead at 1:37 with three stages left in the Vuelta a Espana. Roglic finishes fourth, while Felix Gall drops to third as Primoz closes the gap ahead of the mountains.
A trio of recent reports paints a worrying picture: invasive pests are threatening forests across the Northeast, weakening beech, hemlock and ash trees and accelerating landscape-scale changes. The threat endangers water filtration, land stability and carbon storage, underscoring the urgency for targeted mitigation and monitoring.
The film La Bola Negra has attracted attention for its bold, queer-led portrayal of Spain’s civil war era, linking stories across 1932, 1937 and 2017. Critics praise its scale and visual flair, while some find the narrative riskier and its political messaging uncertain.
The Tenerife forward has died after a collision with Andorra’s goalkeeper during a Segunda División match. Tributes pour in as clubs, players and fans mourn, while authorities review the incident and consider potential legal actions.
A Tenerife forward has died after colliding with Andorra’s goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second-tier match. De Miguel’s death has prompted an official investigation and a period of mourning; matches have been postponed and players are paying tributes.
A nationwide 24-hour general strike is under way in Spain, backed by the two largest unions and housing activists. Protests target soaring rents, evictions, and housing policy, with high participation in sectors like auto, ports, and waste. Schools and transport are disrupted as a political debate intensifies ahead of the November 29 election.