Country deploying police for Pope's June visit, defending NATO reliability amid US concerns, and hosting cruise ship seeking port after hantavirus outbreak.
Spain is deploying over 13,000 police officers for Pope Leo XIV's visit to Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands in June amid security concerns. The country also faces a cruise ship with a suspected hantavirus outbreak seeking port access to the Canary Islands, and has defended its NATO commitment after reports of a potential US suspension threat over Iran policy.
Lamine Yamal, 18, suffered a hamstring injury during Barcelona's match against Celta Vigo on Wednesday and has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Yamal will return to action at the World Cup this summer "stronger" than before.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lamine Yamal, 18, suffered a hamstring injury during Barcelona's match against Celta Vigo on Wednesday and has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Yamal will return to action at the World Cup this summer "stronger" than before.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stressed Spain is a "reliable member" of NATO after Reuters reported the United States was considering suspending it over its refusal to support military operations against Iran. Sanchez said Spain fulfills all its NATO obligations and dismissed the threat, noting there is no NATO treaty provision allowing suspension or expulsion of members.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →