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Maccabi Tel Aviv searches for answers as struggles on the court continue

In Euroleague action, Maccabi Tel Aviv fell 113-99 to Real Madrid, which set a team record with 21 three-pointers as six players scored in double figures.

MACCABI TEL AVIV coach Oded Katash is searching for solutions as the yellow-and-blue aims to rebound from consecutive losses in Euroleague and Israeli league play.
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Madrid Bound: Israir launches direct flights to Spain's capital

People hold anti-war placards during a protest to call for a ceasefire in Gaza to mark 100 days since the start of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Madrid, Spain, January 20, 2024; Illustrative.

Pro-Palestinian protesters demand cancellation of Israeli dance performance at Madrid theater

Far right protesters take part in a demonstration against the camp that has been set up, demanding political action to stop evictions and address the housing crisis, following the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her home, in Madrid, Spain, October 03, 2026.

Spanish police fire rubber bullets, arrest neo-Nazi extremists in massive housing crisis riots


Spanish far-right activists use Nazi-style salutes in anti-migrant protests

The protest group, Núcleo Nacional, has about 2,000 members, many from neo-Nazi and Francoist groups that lost their capacity to mobilize, according to the Global Network on Extremism and Technology.

Núcleo Nacional demonstrators raise their arms during a rally in Barcelona, Spain, September 2, 2026.

Spain declares national emergency as wildfires near Madrid, Avila force thousands to evacuate

More than 270 emergency personnel and 40 ground units have been deployed in the affected areas, alongside several Military Emergency Unit (UME) contingents.

A view of a wildfire spreading over the Burgohondo mountains, in Avila, Spain July 23, 2026.

Trump demands US halt trade with Spain, renews claim over Greenland, angering NATO allies

Trump called Madrid a "terrible partner" in NATO as he railed against allies for not supporting the war on Iran and ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to halt all trade with Spain.

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump at a meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) during the NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

Israeli flags seen as Iranian diaspora denounces US-Iran MoU in worldwide embassy protests

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi called for a week of protests to coincide with the week-long funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Activists flew pro-Pahlavi flags, along with Israeli flags at certain sites.

A woman holds banners denouncing the Iranian regime, June 21, 2026; illustrative.

In Madrid, Pope calls for compassion towards 'every human being'

The pope also expressed hope earlier that Madrid would "remain a welcoming and inclusive city, where social life is inspired by genuine human values."

 Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

Being Pedro Sanchez: Is Spain's anti-Israel prime minister on the wrong side of history?

EUROPEAN AFFAIRS: Pedro Sanchez is continuously accused of corruption. His wife is facing charges of corruption and influence peddling, his appearances are often met with calls to resign.

SPANISH PRIME MINISTER Pedro Sánchez at last month’s summit of European Union leaders in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Terrorist released in Schalit, Oct. 7 hostage deals to give Hungary, Spain talks

The Budapest event, held at the Open Doors Hungary office and organized by Tariq El Tahrir and the Uncivilized Book Club, described Barghouti in promotional materials as a "symbol of resistance."

A drone view shows people gathering at Nasser hospital as they welcome freed Palestinian prisoners released by Israel as part of a hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 13, 2025.

Spain is failing the West and weakening Europe's diplomatic hand - editorial

A NATO member that underfunds collective defense, obstructs allied operations, downgrades relations with Israel, and restores ties with Tehran is eroding Europe’s credibility.

Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate outside Movistar Arena as Real Madrid face Maccabi Tel Aviv in a EuroLeague basketball game on January 8, 2026, in Madrid, Spain.

Blueprint under fire: David Pisonero’s bid to rebuild Israeli handball from ground up

David Pisonero is 4,200 kilometers away from his home in Valladolid, Spain, but his mind is occupied by a singular, complex mission: leading the Israeli National Handball team.

ISRAEL HANDBALL coach David Pisonero (left) confers with his assistant coach Chen Pomeranz (right) as the blue-and-white prepares for a pivotal two-leg World Cup qualifying clash against Georgia in Tbilisi.

Footballer grabs opponent's genitals. Sent off pitch

The confrontation came in the 28th week of La Liga during a tightly contested match that Atlético won 1-0.

Atletico Madrid on the  pitch. Illustration.