Spain — news through its media
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US Court Sets June 1, 2027 for Nicolás Maduro's Drug-Trafficking Trial
Federal judge Alvin Hellerstein of the Southern District of New York set 1 June 2027 as the start of the trial of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, charged alongside his wife Cilia Flores with narco-terrorism and drug trafficking. Maduro plans to challenge his immunity in November. The ruling revives debate over a US court's jurisdiction over a foreign former head of state and over Venezuelan sovereignty.
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2026 World Cup final: Messi's Argentina face Spain in New York
The 2026 World Cup final pits defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi in what may be his farewell, against Spain in New York. The world reads the showdown through national pride, Messi's legacy and footballing identity.
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US Hits Brazil With 25% Tariff, Lula Invokes Reciprocity Law
Washington slaps a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods; Lula's government retaliates via the Reciprocity Law, the Ibovespa falls and industry sounds the alarm. Latin American neighbors watch the trade clash between the Americas' two largest economies.
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Trump Drops Strait of Hormuz Toll as Blockade and Strikes on Iran Resume
Washington resumes strikes and a naval blockade of Iranian ports, but Donald Trump abandons his planned 20% toll on cargo through Hormuz after calls from Gulf emirs; Tehran threatens to block other sea lanes, including the Red Sea.
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US: Fatal ICE Shootings Push Trump to Suspend Traffic Stops
After several migrants were shot dead by ICE agents during traffic stops in Maine and Texas, the Trump administration ordered most vehicle stops suspended, while Mexico filed criminal complaints and demanded investigations.
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Deadly wildfires ravage Andalusia
Wildfires fuelled by a severe heatwave tore through southern Spain's Andalusia region, killing at least twelve people and leaving around twenty-three missing, one of the country's deadliest blazes in twenty years.
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Graham Platner withdraws from the Maine Senate race
Democratic candidate Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine US Senate race after a sexual assault allegation. Donald Trump defended him publicly, and the exit has triggered soul-searching among Democrats.
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Trump lashes out at NATO allies at the Ankara summit
At the NATO summit in Ankara, Donald Trump criticized allies over their stance on the Iran conflict and clashed publicly with Giorgia Meloni. The transatlantic tensions reignited debates over defense spending and the cohesion of the Alliance.
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Le Pen verdict: convicted but eligible, one year with an electronic ankle tag
The Paris appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for embezzling European Parliament funds while softening her ineligibility — she could run in 2027 — but sentenced her to a year with an electronic ankle tag she deems incompatible with a campaign. Twelve countries read a double-edged verdict, between endgame and reprieve.
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Trump calls FIFA to review Balogun's red card: interference claims at the World Cup
Donald Trump admitted calling the FIFA president to review the red card shown to US striker Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup, triggering a controversy over political interference in football. Eleven countries, from the US to Nigeria, Argentina and Qatar, narrate the scandal.
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Pope Leo XIV at Lampedusa: An Appeal to Europe and America on Migrants
On July 4, 2026, Pope Leo XIV traveled to Lampedusa, the epicenter of the Mediterranean migration crisis, to honor migrants who died at sea and to call on Europe to shoulder an 'epochal responsibility.' The same day, in a letter for the United States' 250th anniversary, he urged America to 'welcome' immigrants. A dual message that resonates differently across capitals.
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