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Mali stuns sixth-ranked Spain 82-73 for historic World Cup win — 3dDisrupting expectations, Mali defeated Spain 82-73 in Berlin to record their second-ever Women’s World Cup win and first against a European country, led by Sika Koné’s 19 points and 10 rebounds (her fifth straight double-double) and Djeneba N’Diaye’s 19. A 16-4 third-quarter burst flipped a tight game after halftime, turning momentum in Mali’s favor as Spain’s Iyana Martín top-scored with 20 but could not close the gap.

Nicole Hardy Spain just couldn't answer after halftime, Martin's 20 points weren't enough to cover for that collapse.

Americans Gain Ground in Southern Europe TourismTravel — 3dAcross Spain, Greece, and Portugal, American travelers are reshaping tourism: in Spain the American visitor count rose to 4.2 million in 2024 and nears 5 million by 2025, while Greek data show Americans spend the most per trip though Germans generate the most revenue due to volume. Portugal likewise attracts Americans seeking a European lifestyle, with broader residency options attracting longer stays.

Spain urges EU climate fund, citing €822 billion in losses since 1980 — 4dSpain is pressing the EU to treat climate adaptation as a core economic and security priority by proposing a dedicated European Climate Adaptation Fund, funding it in part with a tax on oil and gas profits, and establishing binding, five-year risk assessments integrated into planning and investment. The push comes as Brussels updates its 2021 Adaptation Strategy and moves toward a broader climate-resilience framework amid Europe’s record heat, wildfires, and drought.

Dana Whitfield Binding five-year risk assessments sound good on paper but knowing the EU it'll take a decade of meetings before anything actually gets built.

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Amid Spain's heatwaves, the centuries-old abanico fan makes a comeback — Sep 1, 2026The traditional folding hand fan, known as the abanico, is experiencing a revival in Spain as heat waves drive both locals and tourists to use it more widely, from Madrid to Seville. Artisans are reviving and preserving the craft with handmade pieces alongside mass-produced designs, while flamenco performances continue to popularize and symbolize this cultural accessory.

Priya Raman My grandmother had one of these she'd snap open in church during summer mass, still have it in a drawer somewhere.

WMO warns wildfire smoke may be undercounting tens of thousands of deaths — 1dGlobal health and ecosystems are at risk as the WMO warns that escalating wildfires and heatwaves are eroding progress in air quality, calling for coordinated climate and air-pollution policies and enhanced monitoring of PM2.5, ground-level ozone, black carbon, and microplastics. The bulletin also highlights that wildfire-derived PM2.5 can be more toxic and may lead to underestimations of mortality, with hotspots and long-term averages showing troubling trends in places like northwestern Spain, northern Canada, and parts of Africa.

Tom Gallagher My asthma got way worse during that smoky week last summer and I bet none of that shows up in official death counts anywhere.

Spain Proposes 80% Hourly Renewables for Data Centers — Aug 25, 2026Spain is drafting a stringent decree requiring data centers to source at least 80% of their electricity from renewables on an hourly basis and to commissioning new renewable capacity within 18 months for each additional megawatt, with penalties including loss of grid access. The proposal also imposes EU establishment and data residency, alongside tighter water, energy, and cybersecurity rules, signaling a broad push to regulate the data-center boom despite potential cost and competitiveness concerns.

Video game-inspired 'aura farming' trend spreads from Latin America to Spain — 6dAura farming has evolved from online slang into real-world aura battles across Latin America, with participants dressing as comic and film characters to perform dance and meme-driven routines for crowd approval. The trend emphasizes positive energy and self-expression, spreading from Brazil to Peru, Mexico, Argentina, and beyond, while prompting debates over permits, school bans, and the movement’s lighthearted, game-like vibe.

Elena Vasquez Schools banning this seems like an overreaction. Kids dancing and having fun in costumes is pretty harmless compared to most things they get in trouble for.

Spain-Italy Clash Over Ceuta Border Checks — Aug 4, 2026Spain warned Italy it will take proportionate measures if Italy does not lift its temporary border checks tied to arrivals in Ceuta, arguing the move undermines Schengen and Spain’s citizens. Italy defended the measures as precautionary and aimed at safeguarding the EU’s internal controls, framing the Ceuta migrant surge as a broader security issue and noting the action is not directed at Spain alone.