Ceuta Leader Demands Detention, Expulsion of Migrants
By Oluwakemi Kindness The leader of Spain’s North African territory of Ceuta has called for the detention and expulsion of thousands of asylum seekers and undocumented migrants following last month’s mass crossing from Morocco. Ceuta Mayor-President Juan Jesus Vivas said an internment centre should be established to house migrants while their expulsion proceedings are processed. […]
Spain Deploys Troops After Massive Ceuta Migrant Surge
By Zainab Bakare Spain has deployed troops to its North African enclave of Ceuta after an unprecedented wave of migrants crossed from Morocco, overwhelming local authorities and escalating tensions over border security. Ceuta President Juan Jesús Vivas described the situation as “unsustainable” after an estimated 60,000 migrants entered the territory within 24 hours. Spain’s Interior […]
Wildfires Force 12,000 Evacuations in Southwest France
By Zainab Bakare More than 12,000 people have been evacuated from southwest France as fast-moving wildfires continue to spread across the Gironde region, destroying over 2,000 hectares of land. French authorities said about 10,000 tourists were among those evacuated as firefighters battled the blaze. The region remains on the highest wildfire alert, with several roads […]
Spain Beat Argentina to Win 2026 FIFA World Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup champions for the second time after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a gripping final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, bringing the curtain down on a memorable 2026 tournament. Having dominated possession and dictated the pace for much of the encounter, La […]
Spain Outclass France to Reach World Cup Final
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Spain booked their place in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an impressive 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday, producing a composed and clinical performance to move within one win of lifting football’s biggest prize. Luis de la Fuente’s side took control of the semifinal from the opening exchanges […]
Spain, Belgium Book World Cup Quarter-Final Clashes
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Spain and Belgium booked their places in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after contrasting Round of 16 victories on Monday, while football icon Cristiano Ronaldo brought the curtain down on a glittering World Cup career. Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in a tense Iberian derby, with substitute Mikel Merino emerging […]
Spain, Portugal, Switzerland Reach World Cup Last 16
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Spain, Portugal and Switzerland booked their places in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after recording victories in Thursday’s Round of 32 matches and the early hours of Friday, setting up intriguing knockout clashes as the tournament gathered momentum. Spain were the biggest winners of the day, cruising […]