3+ hour, 26+ min ago  (326+ words) PARIS: Much of Western Europe was sweltering in a gruelling heatwave on Friday with the mercury expected to continue rising in the coming days, shattering temperature records. France was hit hard, forcing hundreds of schools to tweak their timetables to…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (419+ words) MADRID: Former Spanish prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero on Wednesday began two days of unprecedented court hearings on suspected influence peddling, the latest corruption affair threatening the leftist government. The investigation into the Socialist titan comes as a string…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (281+ words) DUBAI: Saudi Arabia began preparations on Wednesday for its second Group H match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Spain, with the Green Falcons holding a training session at Q2 Stadium in Austin under the supervision of coach Georgios Donis. The…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (78+ words) Arab News Excellent" water at most European beaches, study says - More than 85 percent of bathing sites across the European Union had "excellent" water quality, with Cyprus, Bulgaria, Greece, Austria and Croatia standing out COPENHAGEN: The vast majority of Europe"s…...

4+ day, 53+ min ago  (124+ words) Arab News Spain stunned in 0-0 draw with World Cup debutants Cape Verde - Spain had almost 75 percent possession, but Cape Verde's first match at a World Cup became a heroic exercise in resistance, discipline and occasional survival - Cape Verde keeper Vozinha…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (286+ words) JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia's footballers are set to use high-tech cooling devices with a pre-frozen gel lining to combat high temperatures during the FIFA World Cup. The Green Falcons kick off their campaign against Uruguay at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (443+ words) MIAMI: Saudi Arabia will attempt to "recreate their World Cup magic from 2022 when they face Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay in their Group H opener on Monday, but this time it is uncertainty rather than confidence driving the Gulf nation's campaign. Saudi…...

1+ week, 46+ min ago  (118+ words) Arab News Pope warns migrant traffickers to repent or face hell - Leo, who has been more outspoken in his criticism of the direction of global leadership in recent months, "is visiting the Canary "Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the western…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (95+ words) Arab News Spain opens new probe into ex-PM Zapatero over jewelry found in office - Zapatero remains a leading figure in the main ruling Socialist Party - The graft allegations " which he has denied " have added to pressure "on the government following…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (94+ words) Arab News Pope urges migrants to integrate during Canary Islands visit - Pope Leo XIV renewed his support for migrants on Friday in the Canary Islands, saying "all of us are migrants" and urged newcomers to do their part to integrate…...