The first light over Lisbon revealed the shattered remains of the Gloria funicular, its distinctive yellow carriages in ruins after it derailed and crashed on Wednesday killing at least 15 people and injuring 23.
Since 1885, the cable railway has (...)
Israel is weighing the annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank, three Israeli officials said, just as several Western nations move towards recognizing Palestinian statehood this month.
It's one of the steps Israel is considering in retaliation (...)
Twenty ships with more than 300 crew members, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and Irish actor Liam Cunningham, departed from the port of Barcelona on Sunday to Gaza in an effort to establish a humanitarian corridor.
The Global Sumud (...)
Spain and Portugal are at the epicentre of one of Europe's most destructive wildfire seasons on record.
Data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) show that by 19 August about 9,670 square kilometres of land had burned across the (...)
In an escalating international dispute, Israel launched a series of diplomatic attacks against several of its Western allies as they prepare to recognize a Palestinian state next month.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent two strongly worded (...)
Spain is grappling with a wave of historic wildfires burning across more than 51 locations nationwide, forcing over 4,000 residents to spend the night away from their homes, authorities said Sunday.
According to local officials cited by news agency (...)
At least 100 Palestinians have been killed and more than 500 others injured over the past 24 hours as Israeli attacks continue across Gaza despite mounting international pressure and condemnation over its conduct of war.
Eyewitnesses reported (...)
RIYADH — The Roshn Saudi League's wave of summer signings has continued with former FC Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez joining Al Nassr on a free transfer.
The Spanish centre-back's move was confirmed early Sunday, with Al Nassr announcing that (...)
LISBON — Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed suggestions he played a role in persuading compatriot João Félix to join Al Nassr, stressing that recruiting players is not part of his job.
Speaking after Al Nassr's 4-0 friendly win over Rio Ave on (...)
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been arrested by British police in connection with an assault at London's St Pancras railway station in late July.
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was arrested on Monday evening after he (...)
At least 22 people have been killed and more than 1,200 arrested in violence that erupted during protests this week in Angola sparked by the government's decision to raise the price of fuel, the president's office said on Wednesday.
Joao Lourenco's (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has welcomed Portugal's announcement that it will begin procedures to formally recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session in September.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of (...)
A European Commission proposal to deny Israel partial access to the EU's €95 billion Horizon Europe research fund failed to garner the necessary qualified majority support when EU ambassadors met in Brussels on Tuesday to discuss the issue.
If (...)
RIYADH — Al Nassr officially announced the signing of Portuguese international João Félix from Chelsea on Tuesday, confirming a deal that runs through 2027 and could reach a total value of €50 million with bonuses.
In a short reveal video posted on (...)
Britain's Prince Harry traveled to Angola earlier this week and met the country's president to discuss demining efforts, almost three decades after his mother's memorable visit to the south African nation.
The Duke of Sussex shared his vision of a (...)
An estimated 1,500 people across 12 European cities were killed by human-caused climate change during the latest heatwave, a quickfire study has found.
Burning fossil fuels has made heatwaves up to 4°C hotter in Europe, tripling the number of (...)
Players from Liverpool FC and Portugal's national team joined family and friends on Saturday to attend the funeral of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, just two days after the siblings died in a tragic car crash in Spain.
The service was held (...)
US President Donald Trump has called for the chair of the Federal Reserve to quit right away, in an escalation of his attacks on Jerome Powell.
"'Too Late' should resign immediately!!!", Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform.
He also (...)
Portugal and Liverpool FC footballer Diogo Jota died on Thursday following a road accident, the Portuguese Football Association confirmed.
The 28-year-old winger was involved in an accident overnight on Thursday in the province of Zamora, when the (...)
A marine heat wave in the Mediterranean Sea is combining with a powerful heat dome to cause Europe to swelter under a brutal early summer heat wave.
It's a pattern that's popping up frequently as the planet warms: The influence of Mediterranean (...)
RIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo has declared that he is living an "ideal life" in Saudi Arabia, crediting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the country's sweeping transformation.
In an extended interview with Al Nassr's official YouTube channel, the (...)
Heatwaves sweeping across Europe have pushed temperatures above 40°C in several countries, sparking wildfires and prompting emergency warnings amid increasingly dry and windy conditions.
In Turkey, wildfires broke out in the provinces of Izmir, (...)
RIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly close to agreeing a new contract with Al Nassr that would see him extend his stay in Saudi Arabia beyond this summer, according to Sky Sports sources.
The 40-year-old Portuguese icon is said to feel at home (...)
RIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo has officially extended his contract with Al Nassr, committing to the Saudi Pro League giants until 2027, the club confirmed on Thursday.
The announcement came via a social media video titled "The Story Continues," showing (...)
Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5- 3 to win the UEFA Nations League final late on Sunday after both sides failed to score in extra time following a showdown that ended 2-2.
After Nuno Mendes, Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, and Goncalo Ramos all (...)
