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Spain’s Yamal, Oyarzabal Set to Miss Czech Clash — 1dLamine Yamal will miss Spain’s Nations League match against the Czech Republic while recovering from right-knee discomfort, and Mikel Oyarzabal will sit out as he recovers from flu. Spain expects both players to be available for Sunday’s match against England.

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Nicole Hardy Yamal's knee needs proper rest now so he's fit for the England game, that one matters more than Czech Republic.

Oviedo Blast Kills Officer, Injures Bomb TechnicianWorld — 12hA suspected explosive device in a backpack detonated as officers examined it in Oviedo, Spain, killing one police officer and seriously injuring another. The backpack was found after a shooting that wounded a young woman; authorities are investigating the blast and searching for the shooting suspect.

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Spain Rail Strike Disrupts Services After 115 DeathsWorld — 15hSpanish train drivers struck over demands for stronger rail-safety measures and investment after two fatal crashes killed 115 people this year, disrupting services nationwide. Cancellations hit long-distance trains and commuter networks in Madrid and Barcelona, while the union and authorities disputed whether minimum-service requirements were being met.

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Spain tightens rules for retiring at 65 in 2027 as US fund nears depletionHealth — 3dRetirement rules and planning needs are shifting: Spain will require 38 years and six months of contributions to retire at 65 in 2027, while U.S. Social Security faces a projected funding shortfall that could reduce benefits absent congressional action. Retirees and workers approaching Medicare age also face consequential coverage decisions, including time-limited Medigap protections and enrollment rules tied to employer coverage.

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Spain Transport Minister Resigns After Second Deadly Rail Crash — Nov 3, 2026Óscar Puente resigned as Spain's transport minister on 3 November 2026 after an October 28 Urda crash killed 69, the second deadly Madrid–Seville line accident in under a year.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Two Italians Identified in Spain Train CrashWorld — Nov 2, 2026At least 69 died in a train disaster in Urda, Spain. Two Italians—Ana Martina Conte Grand, 32, and Daniela Millan Parlanti, 40—were identified by fingerprint and DNA.

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Trump Losses May Not Slow Europe’s Far-Right Advance — 3dTrump’s Republican midterm losses have encouraged opponents of Europe’s far right, but they do not guarantee a reversal: nationalist parties remain strong, and local elections and political conditions will shape their prospects. Spain’s Pedro Sánchez cast the result as evidence the far-right wave can be beaten, while analysts cautioned that setbacks for populists in power could also benefit challengers who have not governed.

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England Names Bellingham, King for First Senior Call-Ups — 4dThomas Tuchel has given Jobe Bellingham and Josh King their first senior England call-ups for upcoming Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Kobbie Mainoo are among the notable omissions, while Declan Rice and Ben White return to the squad.

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Jared Kim Omitting Palmer and Foden looks risky when creativity will be needed against Spain.

FIFA Legal Chief García Silvero Leaves After Eight Years in PostSports — 4dFIFA chief legal officer Emilio García Silvero is leaving after eight years to return to Spain, with his regulatory and transparency work credited by the governing body. His departure comes as President Gianni Infantino faces scrutiny over a failed plan to sell World Cup stakes and questions about his leadership ahead of FIFA’s 2027 presidential election.

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Jared Kim Eight years is long enough in that role, but the timing raises doubts about who will handle upcoming election issues.

At Least 10 Dead in Spain Train CollisionWorld — Oct 28, 2026At least 10 were reported killed when two high-speed trains collided in Toledo province, Spain; one hit the other’s rear, two cars derailed, and officials warned the toll could rise.

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Spain Train Collision Death Toll Rises to 46 — Oct 28, 2026Death toll in a Wednesday high-speed train collision in Spain’s Toledo province rose to as high as 46 after one train rear-ended another and carriages plunged down an embankment.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

WTA Allows Quevedo Tribute to Spain Crash Victims — Oct 31, 2026The WTA faced backlash after initially barring Spanish player Kaitlin Quevedo from wearing a black mourning band at the Guangzhou Open to honor the 69 people killed in Spain’s Toledo rail disaster, citing its symbols policy. After an internal review, the tour allowed her to wear it in her semifinal and expressed condolences, while critics pointed to the ATP’s approval of a similar tribute by Rafael Jódar.

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Spain Train Crash Kills at Least 69World — Oct 28, 2026A Jacksonville firefighter and his nurse wife survived a deadly train collision in central Spain, then treated critically injured passengers after ensuring their family was safe. The crash killed at least 68 people, and authorities said rescue efforts continued at the wreckage.

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Rosalía Honors 69 Spain Train Crash Victims — Oct 30, 2026Rosalía expressed condolences to victims and families of Spain’s deadly train collision while accepting the Music Innovator award at the WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards in New York. The crash killed 69 people, prompted three days of national mourning and is under investigation, with officials pledging to determine its causes and improve rail safety.

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Spain names Alcaraz-led Davis Cup team — Oct 26, 2026Carlos Alcaraz will lead Spain’s Davis Cup team alongside Rafael Jodar, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez, as the country seeks its first title since 2019. Spain, last year’s runner-up, opens against Austria in Bologna, with Alcaraz returning from a wrist injury after winning the Japan Open.

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Dana Whitfield Going for the first title since 2019 as last year's runner-up makes this a must-win campaign for the whole group.

Introvert, extrovert, or secret third thing?Quizie — QuizThe internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.

Police Find Missing Boys in California, SpainWorld — Oct 29, 2026An 11-year-old boy reported missing in Atascadero was later located, while police in Spain found and reunited a 10-year-old autistic boy with his family after he became lost in Maspalomas. Separately, the search continues for a 12-year-old boy reported missing in Tucson, where officials believe he may still be in the area.

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At Least 68 Die in Spain Train CrashWorld — Oct 28, 2026The deadly collision of two high-speed trains in Spain’s Toledo province killed at least 68 people and injured dozens, prompting condolences and offers of solidarity from leaders in South Korea, Finland, Morocco and Jordan. South Korea said some of its nationals were among the injured and that its embassy was providing consular assistance.

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Spain Postpones 24 Cup Matches After Fatal Train CrashSports — Oct 28, 2026Spain’s football federation postponed all 24 Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Wednesday as a mark of respect after two high-speed trains collided in Toledo, killing dozens and injuring many others. The RFEF said it would announce revised match dates and kickoff times later.

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Four European Flights Face Suspected Bomb ThreatsWorld — Nov 3, 2026A series of bomb threats prompted emergency and unscheduled landings or inspections of passenger flights in Poland and Spain, including planes arriving from London, Copenhagen and Manchester. The incidents followed a Wizz Air flight diverted to Budapest the previous day; checks found no explosives aboard that aircraft, while investigations into the other threats were underway.

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Marcus Bell These threats are likely hoaxes but they still force risky emergency landings and waste everyone's time and money.

Spain High-Speed Crash Kills at Least 50 — Oct 28, 2026A collision between two high-speed trains near Urda in Spain’s Toledo province killed dozens and injured many more, with casualty figures rising as rescue efforts continued. A Renfe AVE train reportedly struck the rear of a stationary Iryo train, derailing carriages; investigators have not established the cause, and rail services between Madrid and Andalusia were suspended.

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Bengals adjust Madrid routine for Falcons matchup — Nov 3, 2026The 5-2 Cincinnati Bengals will travel to Madrid early and practice there Thursday and Friday, adjusting their schedule to acclimate for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons while trying to build on three straight wins and start faster. The matchup at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is Cincinnati’s first regular-season game in Spain; Atlanta enters 3-5.

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Spain and Italy to End Border Checks After Ceuta Migrant Dispute — Oct 22, 2026Italy and Spain end reciprocal air and sea border checks from Friday, Oct. 23, after a dispute sparked when more than 70,000 people crossed into Ceuta.

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Elena Vasquez The info sharing sounds useful but I wonder if it will really stop another big migrant surge from straining relations again.

European far-right leaders pull back from Trump after midterms — 6dAfter Democrats’ midterm victory, several European far-right leaders blamed the Iran war, international tensions and rising living costs for Republicans’ losses, while some allies—including Spain’s Santiago Abascal and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni—avoided commenting. The reactions suggest Trump’s association may be becoming a political liability, though many critics focused on his policies rather than attacking him directly, and Trump said he stood by the decision to wage war.

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Rachel Meyers Trump sticking by the war decision might feel consistent to him, but it clearly turns his European ties into a liability now.

Spain proposes 10MW threshold for data-center rulesTech — Oct 26, 2026Spain has eased proposed clean-energy rules for data centers, raising the coverage threshold from 1 MW to facilities larger than 10 MW and giving operators up to five years to meet the requirement that renewables supply 80% of electricity every hour. The revised plan also extends the window for matching new power demand with renewable capacity to 36 months, while allowing authorities to disconnect large facilities at no cost if grid stability is threatened.

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Derek Foss This flexibility on grid disconnection is smart to protect reliability when demand spikes hit.

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