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Pope Leo XIV's flight home from Spain was grounded so the king came to his aid
9+ hour, 55+ min ago (455+ words) SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, Spain " Even popes have travel delays. Lucky for Pope Leo XIV, King Felipe VI offered a way out, and a way home. Leo's Iberia charter, due to take him back to Rome after a weeklong visit…...
To find the World Cup's Cinderellas, we have to start with the group stage
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (271+ words) So watch a few games. Root for more than one team. And follow along on our World Cup tab in the NPR App for more coverage from across the Network. Professional soccer in the U. S. once felt like an impossible dream....
Despite Trump's frustration, Spain's Pedro S'nchez doubles down on opposing the war
3+ mon, 17+ hour ago (64+ words) President Trump has been voicing his frustration with the Spanish government's opposition to the war in Iran. But far from backing down, Spain's prime minister is happy to walk into the spotlight. President Trump has been voicing his frustration with…...
The 2026 World Cup draw lays out the summer tournament
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (68+ words) Countries with teams that qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 now know who they'll play their opening games against after Friday's draw in Washington, D. C. A record number of teams will compete. Countries with teams that qualified for the FIFA World…...
The French government collapses after PM Fran'ois Bayrou loses confidence vote
9+ mon, 4+ day ago (68+ words) French Prime Minister Fran'ois Bayrou lost a confidence vote in parliament after nine months in office. The far-left and extreme-right joined other parties to stop his plans to cut the budget deficit. French Prime Minister Fran'ois Bayrou lost a confidence…...
Nearly 4, 000 soldiers aid in fighting wildfires tearing across Spain
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (54+ words) Wildfires are tearing across Spain, killing several people and scorching nearly 1, 500 square miles. This year's fire season is already among the country's worst on record. Wildfires are tearing across Spain, killing several people and scorching nearly 1, 500 square miles. This year's…...
What to know about network coverage of women's soccer and the Euro Final
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (38+ words) NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Tamerra Griffin of The Athletic about Sunday's Euro Cup final between Spain and England. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Tamerra Griffin of The Athletic about Sunday's Euro Cup final between Spain and England....
The soccer world is heartbroken by the tragic death of Liverpool star Diogo Jota
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (56+ words) Fans in Liverpool and beyond are heartbroken at the tragic death of 28-year-old star player Diogo Joga, who was killed in a car crash in Spain Fans in Liverpool and beyond are heartbroken at the tragic death of 28-year-old star…...
France struggles to deal with the heatwave hitting much of Europe
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (58+ words) Much of Europe, including France, is dealing with a brutal heatwave. Some people are better prepared than others in a country where most people do not have air conditioning. Much of Europe, including France, is dealing with a brutal heatwave....