Major power outages across large areas of Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France on Monday caused widespread disruption, knocking out traffic lights, halting public transportation, and affecting airport operations. According to Al Jazeera, officials have yet to confirm the cause of the outages, though several have ruled out foul play. ‘Grid operators in both countries [Spain and Portugal] are …

Retiring Spanish football legend Jesus Navas tearfully bid farewell to his playing career on Monday with songs, chants and other tributes at a ceremony at Sevilla’s packed Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium. The 39-year-old winger Sevilla and the Spanish national team’s most-decorated player will officially retire when his contract expires on 31 December due to a painful and chronic hip injury which …

Emergency responders on Monday rescued 136 Europe-bound African migrants from a boat off the coast of the Canary island of El Hierro. El Hierro is the second-smallest and farthest south and west of the Canary Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa. The migrants arrived at La Restinga port in Spain aboard a Spanish sea search and …

Spain, on Friday, claimed the gold medal in men’s football at the Olympics with a thrilling 5-3 victory over host nation France. In a thrilling final, Spain showcased their dominance and secured victory, leaving the home crowd disappointed but in awe of a spectacular match. The match, held at Parc des Princes, saw France stage a dramatic comeback to level …

The Super Falcons of Nigeria lost their Group C match against Spain by 0-1 on Sunday evening. The game was the second for both sides in the ongoing Paris 2024 Women’s Olympic Football tournament in France. Spain’s Alexia Putellas secured the victory with an 85th-minute direct free kick, which caught Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Nnadozie, off guard. With the win, La Roja …

Star striker, Asisat Oshoala has been named in the Super Falcons’ squad to face Spain in their second match in the Paris 2024 Women’s Olympic Football tournament. The Falcons will hope to earn their first win at the Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes, France on Sunday. Here is the official lineup: NIGERIA 16. Nnadozie (GK) 3. Ohale 5. Okeke 6. …

Spain have captured a record fourth title in the European Championship after beating England 2-1 during Sunday’s final in Berlin, Germany. Mikel Oyarzabal scored the late winner in the 86th minute of the game to give Spain their fourth continental title. The Spaniards also won in 1964, 2008 and 2012 — broke a tie with Germany for the most titles …

Defending champions, Italy will face Spain at the fourth consecutive Euro tournament as both teams look to secure their place in the Round of 16 at the ongoing Euro 2024 in Germany. The Italians commenced their title defence on a winning note despite conceding in the first minute to Albania. Goals from Nicolò Barella and Alessandro Bastoni cancelled Nedim Bajrami’s …

Spain, Ireland and Norway have made good their threat as the European countries have formally recognised the Palestinian state. The move has angered Israel and led to the withdrawal of its ambassadors from the three countries. The three countries said the recognition of Palestinian State was an attempt to refocus attention on efforts to find a political solution to the …

Ireland, Spain, and Norway have announced they will formally recognise a Palestinian state on 28 May, triggering an immediate response from Israel, which is recalling its ambassadors from Dublin, Madrid, and Oslo. The three European governments made the long-awaited announcements in coordinated moves yesterday morning that they said were intended to support a two-state solution and foster peace in the …