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Hanna Bennison Joins Real Madrid on Contract Until 2028

Hanna Bennison, 22, is clear for play in Real Madrid, confirms the club on its website. Very fun. I feel tagged and look very much forward to getting there, she says.

Europe Battles Extreme Heat with Cooling Maps and Creative Solutions

Fires, deaths, alarms – and creative attempts to find coolness. The ongoing extreme heat is paralyzing large parts of Europe and is on its way east.

Real Madrid Advances to Club World Championship Quarterfinals

Kylian Mbappé made his debut in the World Championship for club teams in the round of 16 against Juventus. But it was the 21-year-old Gonzalo García who became the hero for Real Madrid. I am satisfied with the result and to advance, and satisfied with the game as well, says coach Xabi Alonso to DAZN.

Spanish Socialist Party's Santos Cerdán Arrested Over Corruption Allegations

Record Heatwave Hits Portugal and Spain with New Temperature Highs

The heat wave in southern Europe continues with unchanged strength at the beginning of the week. Over the weekend, several heat records were set. Two people are suspected to have died as a result of the heat. In Turkey, 50,000 people have been evacuated from forest fires.

Engla Nilsson Faces Challenges at European Championship Team Event

The high jump at the European Championship in Madrid did not turn out as the giant talent Engla Nilsson had hoped. After a strong start to 2025, she had set her sights on a new top performance, but the result was more modest than expected.

Montler Places Second in European Championship Team Event Before Withdrawing

Long jumper Thobias Montler came second at the European Championship team event in Madrid. But he refrained from the last jump due to the heat. It is inhuman, he says to SVT.

Heatwave Warnings Issued Across Southern Europe

From Lisbon in Portugal in the west to Nicosia on Cyprus in the east. Warnings of heat wave color the weather maps in southern Europe red.