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- 1Dramatic eviction of 87-year-old woman highlights Spain's housing crisisβDramatic eviction of woman aged 87 highlights Spain's housing shortage
An 87-year-old woman in Spain was evicted from her home in a widely reported operation that police carried out, drawing national attention to the country's deepening housing shortage. The case has reignited debate over rising rents, limited social housing and protections for vulnerable tenants, with campaigners calling for urgent reform as housing costs continue to climb across Spain.
- 2England beaten by Spain in Nations League openerβEngland lost their opening Nations League game to Spain, as the world champions extend their unbeaten run to 39 games
England suffered a defeat in their opening Nations League match against Spain, with the world champions extending their remarkable unbeaten run to 39 games. Spain's dominance since winning the World Cup continues, while England are left to regroup after a frustrating start to the campaign. The result has prompted plenty of reaction and debate among supporters about both sides' form.
- 3Anthony Gordon praises Spain after England's Nations League defeatβ"The way they control the ball with the lead, it's the best in the world" Anthony Gordon reflects on England's loss agai
Anthony Gordon has praised Spain's game management following England's defeat in the Nations League, saying their control of the ball when leading is "the best in the world". The Newcastle winger's comments have drawn attention as England reflect on the loss, with the goalkeeper's handling and Spain's possession game singled out for praise in his assessment.
- 4Spanish patrol captain orders retreat from drug-smuggling speedboatsββThey are going to kill us.β A patrol captain in Spain orders a retreat in Europeβs losing battle against drug-smuggling
A patrol captain in Spain ordered his unit to withdraw during a confrontation with drug-smuggling speedboats, reportedly saying "They are going to kill us." The episode has drawn attention to what is described as Europe's losing battle against traffickers who use fast boats to deliver cocaine by the ton, outpacing authorities unable to intercept them.
- 5New migrant arrivals spark debate in MallorcaβA new group of illegal migrants has just arrived in Mallorca, Spain. The Spanish government continues to flood the count
A group of migrants has arrived by boat in Mallorca, Spain, renewing criticism of the Spanish government's handling of irregular migration from Africa and the Middle East. Commentators sympathetic to stricter border controls say the country and Europe are being overwhelmed, while the arrival adds to ongoing pressure on the Canary and Balearic routes, which remain among the busiest for irregular crossings into Spain.
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Posts report a large demonstration in Madrid against migration into Ceuta, the Spanish enclave on the north African coast. The viral post, from the account Visegrad 24, describes protesters rallying against what it calls an invasion by tens of thousands of migrants. The evidence consists of a single post, so the size of the protest, who organised it and the wider reaction are not clear from the available material.