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Also known as: Spanish

2026-04-252026-11-07

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … He then enjoyed two separate spells coaching the Spanish giants, winning the Champions League three years running between 2016 and 2018. …

    Zidane gets down to work as France start new era
  3. Citizen Digital

    Migrant child stows away to Spain under football bus By AFP September 22, 2026 10:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter (From L) Barcelona's Spanish defender Jofre Torrents, Barcelona's Uruguayan defender Rona …

    Migrant child stows away to Spain under football bus
  4. Citizen Digital

    'Best is yet to come,' says De la Fuente after Spain extension By AFP September 21, 2026 11:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente reacts and gestures during the UEFA Nations Lea …

    'Best is yet to come,' says De la Fuente after Spain extension
  5. Citizen Digital

    Migrant child stows away to Spain under football bus By AFP September 21, 2026 08:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A Moroccan boy travelled from Spain's north African exclave of Ceuta to …

    Migrant child stows away to Spain under football bus
  6. Citizen Digital

    Torres on target again as PSG beat 10-man Marseille in Ligue 1 By AFP September 21, 2026 10:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter PSG's Spanish forward #09 Ferran Torres celebrates after scoring his team's fir …

    Torres on target again as PSG beat 10-man Marseille in Ligue 1
  7. Citizen Digital

    … e Gen Z movement took to the streets to demand better health and education services. - 'Restoring voters' trust' - The country has nonetheless posted strong economic growth and is undertaking major development projects ahead of the 2030 World Cup, which it will co-host with Spain …

    Morocco vote to test youth's faith in politics
  8. Citizen Digital

    … The President is further expected to sign a global declaration and roadmap on child online AI safety alongside leaders from Spain, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. …

    Ruto leaves for U.S to champion Africa-financing-Africa, AI investment agenda at UNGA
  9. Citizen Digital

    Spain coach De la Fuente offers 'full support' to people of Ceuta By AFP September 19, 2026 01:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente holds the trophy after winning the 2026 …

    Spain coach De la Fuente offers 'full support' to people of Ceuta
  10. The Standard

    … ank-backed AI 10 billion initiative, which aims to mobilise up to 10 billion dollars by 2035 for investment in Africa’s artificial intelligence sector.The President is further expected to sign a global declaration and roadmap on child online AI safety alongside leaders from Spain …

    Ruto leaves for New York ahead of UN General Assembly
  11. Citizen Digital

    … The England boss was speaking at Wembley after naming a 27-man group for a four-game Nations League camp, starting with a clash against world champions Spain on September 26. …

    England can build on World Cup 'spirit', says Tuchel

Today

  1. Tuchel says relationship with Bellingham now in good place

    England boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed his "up and down" relationship with Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham is now in a good place. Tuchel and Bellingham endured a turbulent time together with the national team, though Bellingham has twice won England's player of the year award since Tuchel took charge in 2025.

    5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. Jobe Bellingham receives first England call-up alongside brother Jude

    Jobe Bellingham has been named in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the first time, joining older brother Jude, ahead of Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. Chelsea's Cole Palmer was omitted, with Tuchel citing missed opportunities at international level.

    16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. Pope Leo XIV departs for South America tour post-surgery

    Pope Leo XIV, 71, left Rome on Friday for a 12-day visit to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, three weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery. The pontiff, who served nearly two decades in Peru as a missionary, will meet with political leaders, prisoners, the poor, and old friends during one of the most intense papal foreign trips in decades.

    6 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 5 November

  1. Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal international football

    Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football at age 41 after playing 234 times for Portugal and scoring 146 goals since 2003. His decision came after a falling-out with national coach Jorge Jesus last month over a Nations League match.

    5 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football at 41

    Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international play on Thursday at age 41, after 234 appearances and 146 goals for Portugal. His decision followed a falling-out with national coach Jorge Jesus last month over not being selected for a Nations League match.

    5 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal after 234 appearances

    Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football on Thursday, ending more than two decades with Portugal. He scored 146 goals in 234 appearances for his country since making his debut in 2003.

    5 November 2026 · The Standard →

  4. World leaders express hope for policy reset following US midterms

    After Democrats won control of both the Senate and House of Representatives in US midterm elections, world leaders voiced hopes for a reset in relations with the United States. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed hope for new initiatives to end wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, while Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez characterized the Democratic victory as evidence that the global far-right is retreating.

    5 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 4 November

  1. Goalkeeper Owono expresses grief after collision kills De Miguel

    FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono said he is enduring the "hardest days of my life" following the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died from injuries sustained in a collision with Owono during a Spanish second division match on Monday.

    4 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Barcelona's Rodri out with hamstring injury for Atletico clash

    Barcelona midfielder Rodri has been ruled out of Sunday's La Liga match against Atletico Madrid after tests confirmed a minor right hamstring injury sustained during Tuesday's Champions League win over Aston Villa. Spanish media reports he could miss up to a month, potentially sidelining him from Spain's upcoming Nations League matches.

    4 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. World leaders eye fresh opportunities after US midterm defeat

    World leaders expressed hopes for a reset with the United States following a major midterm election defeat for President Donald Trump and the Republican party, with Democrats seizing control of both the Senate and House of Representatives. German and Spanish leaders weighed in on potential shifts in US policy, though Germany's chancellor remained skeptical that Trump's governance approach would change significantly.

    4 November 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 3 November

  1. Kane says he'd trade Ballon d'Or for Champions League

    Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane said Monday he would trade the individual award for the Champions League trophy, telling reporters that team trophies are why he plays football and that lifting the Champions League with Bayern Munich would be an incredible feeling.

    3 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. European youth protests over housing, jobs, living costs

    Young people across Europe have protested in France, Belgium, Spain, Italy and Germany over spiralling living costs, housing affordability, poor pay and the climate crisis, with hundreds of thousands participating in largely peaceful demonstrations that began in mid-September when French high school students demanded better facilities and changes to university admissions.

    3 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. US removes South Africa and Rwanda from AGOA trade programme

    The United States said Monday it would exclude South Africa and Rwanda from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a major Africa-US trade preference programme, citing practices it said were inconsistent with eligibility criteria, with exclusions effective January 1. South Africa's Trade Minister Parks Tau called the move "unfortunate," saying the issues had not previously featured in negotiations.

    3 November 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Spanish second-division striker dies after goalkeeper collision

    Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, 30, died from injuries sustained in a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second division match on Tuesday.

    3 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 2 November

  1. Kane values Champions League trophy over individual Ballon d'Or award

    Bayern Munich's Harry Kane, who won the Ballon d'Or last week, said he would trade the individual honour for a Champions League trophy, emphasizing that team success and celebrations with teammates matter more than personal accolades.

    2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. La Liga president maintains dialogue with China over Mbappe comments

    La Liga president Javier Tebas said he is maintaining dialogue with Chinese authorities to defuse a row over Kylian Mbappe's comments about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV did not air any La Liga matches this weekend, and Real Madrid's win at Racing Santander on Sunday was also not shown on pay television in China.

    2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Spain train crash kills 69, including four US citizens

    A high-speed train collision in Spain last week killed 69 people, including four US citizens and nationals from Canada, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, Tunisia, and the Czech Republic. Authorities say all but three victims are now identified, with three reports for missing people remaining active.

    2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 31 October

  1. Pope Leo XIV first pontiff to vote in US election

    Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago-born American citizen, has become the first known pope to cast a ballot in a national election while leading the Catholic Church, voting by mail in the US midterm elections scheduled for November 3.

    31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Flick praises Yamal's mentality after Ballon d'Or third-place finish

    Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Lamine Yamal "reacted very well" to finishing third in the Ballon d'Or voting behind Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe, highlighting the 19-year-old winger's focused training and strong mentality despite winning La Liga and the World Cup with Spain.

    31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 30 October

  1. Germany's Zverev becomes tennis world number one

    Alexander Zverev reached world number one in the ATP rankings after beating Tallon Griekspoor at the Vienna Open. The 29-year-old German, a two-time Grand Slam champion who won the French and US Opens this year, becomes only the 30th man to claim top spot since 1973.

    30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 29 October

  1. Spain mourns after train crash kills at least 68 people

    Spain has begun three days of mourning following a train disaster in which at least 68 people were killed and dozens injured when a train travelling from Madrid to Seville struck a stationary train on Wednesday morning. The stationary train, operated by Iryo, had stopped because of a computer failure; authorities are investigating the cause of the collision.

    29 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Spain begins mourning after second train collision kills 68

    Spain has entered three days of mourning following a high-speed rail collision in Castila-La Mancha on Wednesday that killed 68 people and injured scores. The Renfe train collided with a stationary Iryo train; the transport minister cited an "error" and "inexplicable circumstances" as factors in what is one of Europe's deadliest train disasters this century.

    29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills 69

    Spain declared three days of mourning after a collision at Urda station in Toledo province killed 69 people and injured scores. Transport minister reported an "error" and "inexplicable circumstances" led to the crash when a Renfe service ploughed into a stationary Iryo train; Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledged to establish the cause and strengthen safety measures.

    29 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Spanish Copa del Rey first-round matches postponed after train collision

    The Spanish Football Federation has suspended 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches scheduled for Wednesday as a mark of respect and solidarity following a high-speed train collision in the province of Toledo.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. At least 30 killed in Spain high-speed train collision

    Two high-speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday on the line connecting Madrid to the southern Andalusia region, killing at least 30 people. It was the second deadly accident in less than a year on the line, according to regional authorities.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Real Madrid apologizes for Mbappé's Mao Zedong mockery

    Real Madrid apologized to China after player Kylian Mbappé made remarks mocking Mao Zedong in a video interview, prompting Chinese state television to suspend broadcasts of La Liga matches following public backlash.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or, first English winner in 25 years

    England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or award on Monday, becoming the first English winner in 25 years after scoring 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season. Kane, 33, is now targeting Champions League glory for Bayern Munich and an international tournament win for England.

    27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. US, UK and 29 other nations warn of Sudan famine risk

    A joint statement from 31 countries warned of urgent action needed to address "alarming deterioration" in Sudan's food security due to ongoing conflict. Aid workers estimate the war has killed more than 200,000 people, displaced more than 13 million, and created the world's largest hunger and displacement crises, with over 40 percent of the population experiencing acute food insecurity.

    27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or award in London

    England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe at the 2026 ceremony held in London. Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a third time.

    27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Kane wins first English Ballon d'Or in 25 years

    Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe at the ceremony in London. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich forward struck 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season.

    27 October 2026 · The Standard →

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