Spain celebrates World Cup triumph with huge Madrid parade as millions gather
Now the big celebration has begun, with millions of people gathering in central Madrid to pay tribute to the Spanish players after their World Cup win.
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Argentina’s Milei skips World Cup final in superstition, as Trump, Sánchez and King Felipe attend
Argentina’s President Javier Milei does not intend to watch the World Cup final in person. The superstitious Milei does not want to jinx his team’s chances of winning the World Cup. At the same time, Spanish Prime Minister and outspoken Donald Trump critic Pedro Sánchez says he will attend.
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Pope: Abuse still an open wound
During a visit to Spain, Pope Leo XIV addressed sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. The subject is still "an open wound," he said.
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Sweden EM-charged – with royal splendor
Sweden's handball masters received a royal visit on Thursday evening. In the opposing team, Spain, Pablo Urdangarin – nephew of the country's king – made his national team debut.
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New red warning in flood-stricken Valencia
A new warning for heavy rain has been issued in the heavily flood-affected region of Valencia in Spain. Earlier in the day, Spain's royal couple and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez were forced to flee the severely affected city of Paiporta, after being attacked with mud and trash by angry residents.
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