Spain

Mark McCullagh, Michaela Newcombe, and Amy McCullagh, from Co Westmeath, killed in Malaga crash early on Sunday

For Spaniards from the interior, to be forced indoors on their prized holidays felt desperately unfair

In Spain, Italy and France, Irish people report staying indoors with the shutters down and suffering through uncomfortably hot nights, with some pledging ‘never again’

Spain records 212 deaths due to heat in four days amid Continent-wide heatwave

Some Irish holidaymakers are looking to cooler destinations in Europe to escape intense heat waves

High temperatures believed to be linked to the deaths of two young children in their family car on Monday

Two children found dead in a car as large swathe of western Europe suffers a ferocious heatwave forecast

Hot spell comes amid heatwave in Europe, with some countries facing highs of above 40

America 2026 with Kevin Kilbane and Paul Howard

I can see echoes of Catalan education in my new Irish lessons conducted over a few pints

Heat alerts issued for more than 75% of population with more than 800 schools to close

Dry sunny days and muggy nights in store until Thursday, Met Éireann says

Begoña Gómez’s case is one of at least five levelled at close relatives and associates of country’s leader

One price, home and away: Renovated Rosslare cottage; Lake Como period villa; and more

Mathematical elegance underlies Barcelona’s famous landmark

A coalition of hesitant governments has repeatedly derailed efforts to impose trade or diplomatic costs on Israel

Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay find Saudi Arabia hard to beat

Judy Lopes says seeing her son play in 0-0 draw against Spain in 2026 World Cup was an ‘out-of-body’ experience

A sunny place for shady people, or glam getaway on the Costa del Sol? The Andalusian town’s golden age lives on

Pontiff calls for ‘truth, justice and reparation’ for sexual abuse victims

Pontiff makes ‘appeal to the conscience’ of politicians during visit to Spain’s Canary Islands

Pontiff tells politicians in Spain that migration is challenging conscience of nations, and that military deterrence can never build lasting peace

Shamrock Rovers defender Pico looks to keep dream going with Cape Verde

Surge in Ireland dwarfed experience in other EU states but may be distorted by reported slump in numbers last year

Weeklong visit includes trip to meet migrants in Canary Islands

Pontiff is also due to meet survivors of sexual abuse by clergy in the Spanish Catholic church

About ‌1.2 ​million people fill Plaza de Cibeles and the surrounding areas of Spanish capital, Vatican says

Avoiding the beaten track can lead to a cheaper and possibly more enriching experience for travellers who appreciate a good glass or bottle

Leo XVI will become the first pope to address the Spanish parliament

Oireachtas committees to begin investigations into cost overruns on project once called the ‘brain of the railway’ by a Government Minister

With no narration or commentary, this bullfighting documentary is a powerful condemnation

Five chefs who’ve swapped hotter climates for Ireland share memories of the food and drinks they miss and what they like about Irish summers

Co-owner of Weddings in Tenerife urges people not to ‘keep chasing this like it was a crime’

Foreign minister José Manuel Albares says Spain is simply sticking to its internationalist principles while others forget theirs

In the News podcast: Death of Mango founder has gripped and mystified Spain

On the downside for Ireland, speaking a global language has made us complacent on the need for better language skills

Ireland and Luxembourg fear negative impact on domestic financial sectors

Whether you’re in search of a 48-hour break, a hidden gem or a bucket-list trip, these experiences will fuel inspiration

Weddings in Tenerife informed couples last week that the business was insolvent and would not be able to proceed with events

Ireland is far from showing what Taoiseach calls ‘leadership in supporting Palestine’