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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.
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.

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

Atletico Madrid on the  pitch. Illustration.

Footballer grabs opponent's genitals. Sent off pitch

A view of the skyline of Madrid, Spain January 5, 2026.

'Genocide, baby killers': Holocaust survivor, rather than harassers, kicked out of Madrid museum


United Nations opens two-week climate change summit in Madrid

The conference aims to lay the final pieces of groundwork needed to support the 2015 Paris Agreement to tackle climate change, which enters a crucial implementation phase next year.

Michal Kurtyka, Poland's Climate Minister and COP24 president, speaks at the opening ceremony of the 2019 U.N. climate change conference (COP25) in Madrid, Spain, December 2, 2019

Atletico’s Israel visit a triumph for everyone

Beitar Jerusalem’s victory over Spanish giant secondary to overall significance of the trip

ANTOINE GRIEZMANN (front) and his Atletico Madrid teammates seemed just as excited to be in the Holy Land this week as the Israeli public was to host them.

Beitar beats Atletico in friendly upset

Buzaglo brace lifts host Jerusalem over Griezmann, Madrid to delight of Teddy Stadium faithful.

BEITAR JERUSALEM midfielder Yossi Benayoun (left) shoots past Atletico Madrid’ Thomas Lemar during last night’s friendly between the clubs at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem, where Beitar notched a surprising 2-1 victory.

Group claims responsibility for N.Korea embassy raid

The group's leader contacted the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) a few days later to pass on information about the raid, the document said.

North Korea supreme leader Kim Jong-un

Spanish soccer giants Atlético Madrid to open academy in Beersheba

Atlético Madrid CEO Miguel Ángel Gil spoke of the importance of the academy as a center of tolerance through sport.

Atletico Madrid's Gabi and Fernando Torres lift the trophy as they celebrate winning the Europa League

Israeli president fans out on Real Madrid soccer field

Israeli President Rivlin and Real Madrid President Florentino Perez discussed the importance of sport as a vehicle for inculcating positive values in youth.

President Reuven Rivlin receives Real Madrid shirt from Florentino Perez, President of Real Madrid.

Torah scroll that women helped write to be unveiled in Madrid

The project was announced last year at the start of the 25th anniversary celebration of Bet El Madrid.

THE AUTHOR’S granddaughter reading from the Torah at her bat mitzvah.

Why some national movements are more equal than others

One of the fundamental principles of international law is a people’s right to self-determination – to freely choose their political status without external interference.

A BULLET and the Kurdistan flag are seen on a Peshmerga fighter’s vest during a battle with ISIS near Bashiqa, Iraq, last year.

Spaniards take to streets as Catalonia independence tensions rise

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy insists the region must give up the independence push.

People attend a demonstration in favour of dialogue in a square in Barcelona, Spain, October 7, 2017

A Spanish odyssey: Digging up Sephardi roots

Almost two years on, it’s time to examine a much-talked-about law meant to right a historical wrong for exiled Sephardim and offer them Spanish citizenship.

Tourists pay a visit to Toledo’s 12th-century synagogue, Santa Maria La Blanca, in central Spain.