France faces its ‘most difficult situation since WW2’ amid ferocious wildfires
French president Emmanuel Macron warns of worsening conditions as fresh heatwave closes in
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Europe’s wildfires may continue to burn until November, EU officials warn
More than 300,000 leave homes in France and Spain in advance of peak tourist season
France and Spain face further danger from new heatwave amid devastating wildfires
France is experiencing wildfires on an ‘unprecedented’ scale, the office of president Emmanuel Macron has said
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Thousands of people are sleeping in shelters or in their cars, some of them evacuated multiple times in advance of the flames
Why Europe’s wildfires are proving so fierce and difficult to stop
Wind and record-breaking heat are fuelling the continent’s explosive fire season, with Spain and France among worst hit
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Authorities in France and Spain battle wildfires as hundreds of thousands forced to flee
Firefighters battle blaze nearing Bordeaux as more than 300,000 people flee homes in France and Spain
Bordeaux mayor says fire is ‘at the gates of the metropolitan area’ while new blaze erupts in Spanish region of Vall d’Uixó near Valencia
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More than 250,000 people flee as uncontrolled wildfires move closer to Madrid and Bordeaux
Authorities ordered the immediate evacuation of some western suburbs of Bordeaux in an area that includes the regional airport
It’s embarrassing that the Irish Open is being held at a Trump-owned property
Our night in Spain brought people together – something a Trump-hosted golf spectacle in Ireland is unlikely to achieve
Downfall of a King: Juan Carlos paradox strains even Paul Preston’s superb abilities
Once hailed as the saviour of Spanish democracy, scandal precipitated the former monarch’s abdication and exile
Thousands of tourists among those evacuated amid intense wildfires in France
Hundreds of firefighters battle to control blaze near tourist hotspot at bay of Arcachon
Spain and France continue to battle wildfires as intense heat grips southern Europe
Fresh surge of heat forecast in Mediterranean regions with high temperatures of up to 44 degrees
Olé, olé, olé: Spanish in Ireland prepare for World Cup final showdown
Replica of ship Columbus sailed on to discover New World has made timely visit to our shores
Spain v Argentina: Johan Cruyff’s legacy clear as the nation that shaped Messi faces its masterpiece
The World Cup final pits the Spanish collective against the most extravagant talent to emerge from its football culture
Millionaire US pro-Palestinian donor arrested over Hamas funding allegations lived in Ireland
‘Revolutionary’ Fergie Chambers had been living in Dublin in the past year before his arrest in Spain after US extradition request
These Irish State agencies use password software with deep links to a Russian tech firm
Irish Times investigation finds software involved in handling of sensitive information with at least three agencies
How Russian password technology made its way into Irish State agencies
Password manager Passwork purports to be EU-based but has extensive links to a Russian company licensed by Russia’s security service
What will €575,000 buy in France, Italy, Greece, Spain and Co Clare?
One price, home and away: An A-rated home on the Shannon, a colourful Italian villa and more
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Why Catalans and Basques will be watching the World Cup final out of the corner of their eye
Spain’s march through the football tournament triggers mixed emotions in the two regions, which both have long separatist histories
Gibraltar enters new era with Spain as border fence is removed
Global Briefing: Treaty between the EU and Britain on territory’s post-Brexit status came into force on Wednesday
Father and son refused further appeal over Covid movement penalty notices
Supreme Court says there was no question of any injustice being visited on the appellants
Spanish PM’s brother convicted of administrative misconduct and banned from public office
Conviction over appointment to cultural post deals a fresh blow to prime minister Pedro Sánchez
British man (86) injured during running of the bulls festival in Pamplona
The man was taken to hospital after suffering injuries to his right hand, left elbow and right eyebrow
The Irish Times view on Europe’s wildfires: the price of climate change
The conditions created by our rapidly heating planet make such disasters ever more likely
‘We’re aiming for 90,000 bottles by 2029’: Meet the Dutchman betting €4m on Slane vineyard
Paulus Willem Heemskerk has planted 36,000 vines in recent weeks on his estate at Fennor House in Meath
‘No orders were given’: Son of Belgian wildfire victim disputes Spanish officials’ account of warnings
British couple visiting Almeria on holiday found down a ravine, semiconscious and badly burned
Spanish firefighters struggle to contain deadly wildfires as more villages evacuated
Autopsies conducted on all 12 bodies recovered from close to the forested district of Bédar
Runner gored in face at Spain’s San Fermin bull run festival
Bulls knocked people to cobblestones while stumbling runners caused several pileups during 2.5 minute run
Wildfire in southern Spain leaves 12 dead, burning across thousands of hectares
Several British holidaymakers believed to be among victims of blaze which began near small town in Almería province
Spanish wildfire victims burned in cars as roads turned into ‘death traps’
Twelve people confirmed dead in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires, with 23 still missing
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Spain shrugs off Trump’s latest threat to cut off trade with US
US president called Spain a `terrible partner in Nato’ at Ankara summit
‘Caring and compassionate’: Spain crash victim Amy McCullagh remembered at funeral
Priest tells mourners in Co Westmeath how mother of three loved to make special moments for her children
Burying a child ‘disrupts rhythm of the world’: Malaga crash victim Michaela Newcombe remembered at funeral
Congregation hears how Michaela Newcombe’s world revolved around her nanny Francie and grandad Eddie, with whom she had lived since age three
Trump lashes Nato allies before claiming there was ‘a lot of unity’ at Turkish summit
US president calls for cut to trade ties with Spain and renews claims on Greenland before changing tack
World Cup 2026: US flop after Trump’s intervention as Belgium show how to drop big names
All the hosts are out of the tournament, and so is Cristiano Ronaldo, who drifted through the whole Spain-Portugal snoozefest
God’s glue: How Henkel holds the Sagrada Família together, with some Irish help
German glue innovator, with Irish help, is literally holding up the mighty cross atop Barcelona’s famed basilica
Farewell Cristiano Ronaldo. Spain take a dagger to his improbable dream
Spanish side remains unbeaten heading into quarter finals as the 41-year-old from a different era takes his final bows
Wildfires across Europe forces thousands to flee homes amid ‘powder keg’ dry conditions
Hundreds of firefighters tackle blazes across Portugal, Spain, France and Greece with strong winds forecast to fan flames
Irish in Europe: ‘I love how affordable it is. There’s none of your €8 pints’
Irish people living on the Continent talk about the cost of living, weather, language, proximity to war and what they would change about Ireland
World Cup 2026: Ronaldo actually plays well, but Ramos is Portugal’s hero
Portugal and Spain’s wins set up a cracking round of 16 match, while Switzerland also advance
Europe’s oversaturated tourism industry reaches tipping point
The term ‘Barcelonisation’ is a now dirty word in urban planning circles
What will €350,000 buy in Italy, Greece, France, Spain and Co Roscommon?
One price, home and away: an extended cottage in Athleague, a renovated period townhouse in Lazio, a French villa beside a national park, and more
Spain show their World Cup credentials with comfortable defeat of Austria
Lamine Yamal stars in LA as Spanish side win their first World Cup knockout game since they won the trophy in 2010
Spain crash victims were excited to be going on holiday, Mullingar locals say
Death notices for two of the victims have been published but funeral details are still to be finalised
‘It’s no longer a place for locals’: Madrid’s boom brings riches but stirs tension at home
The Spanish capital is changing before its residents’ eyes. Restaurants are even imposing a two-hour limit on diners
Mullingar ‘plunged into profound grief and sorrow’ after deaths of three people in Spain crash
Minute’s silence was held at Westmeath County Council meeting after deaths of two women and man from Mullingar area
Dangerously high temperatures forecast to return to western Europe next week
Parts of central, eastern and southern Europe are sweltering this week with Budapest forecast to exceed 40 degrees today
‘A kind, caring, beautiful soul’: Tributes paid to three Irish people killed in Spain car crash
Minute’s silence heald at Westmeath County Council meeting in memory of Mullingar locals
Three Irish people killed in ‘devastating’ Spain car crash are named
Mark McCullagh, Michaela Newcombe, and Amy McCullagh, from Co Westmeath, killed in Malaga crash early on Sunday
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