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Also known as: Spanish

2026-04-272026-08-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Destructive blazes in France and Spain showed signs of easing over the weekend, but several wildfires have broken out in Greece after a period of relative calm there.

    Two helicopters collide as Greece battles wildfires, Hungary shuts nuclear plant
  3. Joy Online

    Spain has condemned the “selfish, polarising and unlawful” reaction of some EU countries to the influx of about 60,000 migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.

    Spain attacks ‘selfish’ response of some EU countries to Ceuta migrant crossings
  4. Joy Online

    Spain has condemned the “selfish, polarising and unlawful” reaction of some EU countries to the influx of about 60,000 migrants from Morocco to Ceuta.

    Spain attacks ‘selfish’ response of some EU countries to Ceuta migrant crossings
  5. July 2026
  6. Daily Guide

    Author Ralph Antwi The International Writers Training Center (IWTC) has opened nominations for the maiden edition of the International Book Writers Awards (IBWA), with a grand ceremony scheduled for November 14, 2026, in Madrid, Spain.

    Nominations Open For Maiden International Book Writers Awards
  7. Joy Online

    About 49,000 migrants have crossed into Spain’s North African territory of Ceuta from Morocco in the last 24 hours via land and sea, officials estimate.

    About 49,000 migrants enter Spanish territory of Ceuta, officials say
  8. Joy Online

    About 49,000 migrants have crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco in the last 24 hours, officials estimate.

    About 49,000 migrants enter Spanish enclave of Ceuta, officials say
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    FIFA lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentina players Wednesday for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final and charged Argentina’s soccer federation for players showing a political banner about the Falkland Islands after beating England in the semifin

    FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle, Falkland banner
  10. Joy Online

    Despite that success the industry still relies on varieties that are imported from California, Florida, Italy and Spain, as no one in India has developed a domestic plant.

    India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
  11. Joy Online

    Hundreds of migrants have entered Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco over the past week, the territory’s leader has said.

    Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave of Ceuta
  12. Joy Online

    Hundreds of migrants have entered Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco over the past week, the territory’s leader has said.

    Hundreds of migrants enter Spain’s Ceuta enclave as authorities warn of humanitarian crisis
Sport

Argentina midfielder Paredes banned for 10 matches by FIFA

The News

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has received a 10-match ban from FIFA's disciplinary committee for on-field clashes after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Teammate Nahuel Molina was given a seven-match suspension, and the Argentine Football Association was fined $321,000 for breaches including team misconduct and discriminatory chants.

21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 21 August

  1. Argentina midfielder Paredes banned for 10 matches by FIFA

    Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has received a 10-match ban from FIFA's disciplinary committee for on-field clashes after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Teammate Nahuel Molina was given a seven-match suspension, and the Argentine Football Association was fined $321,000 for breaches including team misconduct and discriminatory chants.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 20 August

  1. Alcaraz returns to compete at US Open after four-month injury

    Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to play at the US Open after missing four months with a right wrist injury sustained at the Barcelona Open in April. The 23-year-old, who won the Australian Open in January to become the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam titles, has not played competitively since 14 April.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Arsenal sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for £51m

    Arsenal have agreed a £51m deal to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, providing defensive cover while William Saliba recovers from a back injury and Jurriën Timber returns from a groin injury. The 28-year-old, who can play both centre-back and right-back, joins the Premier League champions as manager Mikel Arteta looks to maintain title success.

    20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Premier League chief criticises FIFA plan, calls self-inflicted wound

    Premier League chief Richard Masters has criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino's now-abandoned plan to create a company managing World Cup commercial and ticketing rights with 21% sold to private investors, calling it a "self-inflicted wound." Masters backed the FA's withdrawal of support for Infantino and called for a new unity candidate for FIFA president.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Canadian travel boycott of US costs Americans billions in revenue

    Many Canadians are boycotting travel to the United States in response to tariffs and annexation rhetoric, redirecting spending to Canadian destinations or overseas. The boycott cost the US approximately C$3.3 billion in travel revenue last year, with Canadians making 800,000 fewer trips to the US in April compared to the same month in 2024.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Manchester City in advanced talks for Morocco midfielder Bouaddi

    Manchester City have opened advanced negotiations with Lille for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, valued at around €100 million (£85.6m), as they prepare for Spain captain Rodri's departure to Barcelona. The 18-year-old has made 88 appearances for Lille and featured prominently for Morocco at this summer's World Cup.

    18 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 17 August

  1. Manchester City pursue Bouaddi, still interested in Fernandez

    Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille to sign Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for 100m euros (£85.6m) this week after agreeing to sell Rodri to Barcelona. The Premier League club also remain interested in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Rodri completes Barcelona transfer from Manchester City

    Spain midfielder Rodri has arrived in Barcelona to complete his move from Manchester City for about £65m, signing a four-year contract with the La Liga champions. The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner left City after seven seasons, during which he won 12 major honours.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. IOM: migration deaths surge while Europe arrivals drop sharply

    Deaths more than doubled on the Central Mediterranean and nearly tripled on the Eastern Mediterranean in the first four months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, even as overall arrivals to Europe fell sharply, according to the International Organisation for Migration.

    17 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Saturday 15 August

  1. Morocco detains 111 migrants attempting border crossing to Ceuta

    Moroccan authorities intercepted more than 100 people seeking to cross into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, with security sources citing 111 detentions near the town of Fnideq. The operation followed a spike in security after roughly 78,000 migrants arrived in Ceuta by sea a fortnight earlier, and warnings of a planned second mass crossing attempt.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. PSG sign Spain's World Cup winner Ferran Torres from Barcelona

    Ferran Torres, who scored Spain's extra-time winner at the World Cup, has joined PSG from Barcelona on a deal until 2031 for approximately 50 million euros. The 26-year-old scored 21 goals in 49 appearances for Barcelona last season and becomes PSG's second major forward signing this summer.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. Messi returns to play days after father's death

    Lionel Messi made a substitute appearance for Inter Miami on Wednesday following the death of his father Jorge at age 68, and has indicated he may retire from football. Messi flew back from Argentina after attending his father's funeral to play in Miami's 3-2 Leagues Cup defeat by Leon.

    14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 13 August

  1. Chelsea sets £120m deadline for Enzo Fernandez transfer offers

    Chelsea have set a Friday deadline for offers of £120m or more for midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who has sought a move since March after a difficult season. Manchester City are among potential suitors, though it is unclear whether they would meet the player's valuation.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. PSG agrees deal for Barcelona forward Torres for 50 million euros

    Paris St-Germain have agreed a deal in principle to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres for around 50 million euros. Torres, 26, scored 21 goals in 49 appearances for Barcelona last season and helped the club win La Liga.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Messi expresses doubts about continuing career after father's death

    Lionel Messi said he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father Jorge, aged 68, last week. In an Instagram tribute, Messi expressed uncertainty about his future in football, noting that his father had been by his side from the beginning and had urged him to play in the World Cup.

    13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. Spain rejects Morocco sovereignty claims over Ceuta and Melilla enclaves

    Morocco's justice minister reiterated Rabat's sovereignty claims over the Spanish North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, the first public assertion of the issue since a border crisis in late July when an estimated 72,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta, killing at least 96 people. Spain's Defence Minister affirmed that Ceuta and Melilla are integral Spanish territory and not open to discussion.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Solar eclipse wows millions across UK and Europe

    The UK and Europe experienced their most dramatic solar eclipse in nearly 30 years, with millions witnessing the event. The UK saw a partial eclipse with more than 90% of the Sun covered by the Moon, while parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain experienced a total eclipse.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. La Liga to inspect Celta Vigo pitch after fungus outbreak

    La Liga officials will inspect Celta Vigo's stadium within 24 hours following a suspected fungus outbreak that has damaged the pitch ahead of the club's scheduled match against Osasuna on Sunday. Celta Vigo has reportedly requested a postponement, though Osasuna are said to be open to playing as scheduled.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Barcelona's Ferran Torres finalises Paris Saint-Germain move

    Spain's World Cup winner Ferran Torres has been given permission to miss Barcelona training as his move to Paris Saint-Germain nears completion, with the deal likely worth more than £40m. Torres, 26, has one year remaining on his Barcelona contract.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Xavi appointed Netherlands head coach on four-year deal

    Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernández has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands, becoming the first non-Dutch coach since Austrian Ernst Happel in 1978. The 46-year-old signed a four-year contract following Ronald Koeman's resignation after the World Cup.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Tielemans joins Man Utd after triggering Villa release clause

    Youri Tielemans completed a move to Manchester United this July after the club triggered a £35m release clause, ending months of interest dating back to 2019. The Belgian midfielder, who credits Aston Villa with restoring his form, described joining United as "a great achievement" and said there are clubs above Villa.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Trump defends Infantino against removal amid FFE controversy

    US President Donald Trump said it would be a "terrible mistake" to remove Fifa president Gianni Infantino, whose position has come under pressure following accusations from Uefa, Concacaf and the AFC that he broke trust through deception with a failed Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trump defends FIFA president Infantino amid removal pressure

    US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" to remove FIFA president Gianni Infantino, whose position has come under pressure following UEFA, Concacaf, and the Asian Football Confederation's open letter accusing him of breaking trust through his aborted FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal to sell 21% of commercial and ticketing rights to a private investment company.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Arsenal's Arteta confirms Saliba, Timber sidelined for season start

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that centre backs William Saliba and Jurrien Timber will be unavailable for the start of the Premier League season. Saliba is recovering from a back injury sustained while on World Cup duty with France and is in rest mode, while Timber is still weeks away from returning after missing the World Cup with the Netherlands.

    11 August 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. Body clock timing influences how food is metabolised

    Research shows that circadian rhythm and meal timing affect weight loss and metabolic health; studies indicate that eating lunch earlier results in greater weight loss and better blood sugar control than eating the same meals later in the day.

    11 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 10 August

  1. World's oceans reach record-high temperatures in July

    The world's oceans hit their hottest-ever recorded temperatures in July, with average sea surface temperatures reaching 20.96C outside polar regions, partly driven by developing El Niño conditions in the Pacific. Western Europe experienced its hottest-ever June and July, fuelling extreme wildfires, while sea surface temperatures reached record highs along the Atlantic coast and western Mediterranean.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NDC Spain Chapter praises Ablakwa, Ato Forson, Mutawakilu

    The Spain Chapter of the National Democratic Congress has commended Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, and Ghana Water Limited Managing Director Adam Mutawakilu for their contributions to improving Ghanaians' lives, with particular praise for Ablakwa's responsiveness to diaspora welfare and consular service reforms.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Four African nations qualify for 2027 Women's World Cup

    Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi have qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Four quarter-final losers—Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and South Africa—can still qualify through intercontinental play-offs in November and December.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 8 August

  1. Spain imposes month-long border controls against Italy over Ceuta migrants

    Spain has imposed border controls on air and sea travel from Italy, escalating a dispute between the two EU nations following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. Italy introduced similar restrictions and says it will maintain them at least until 15 August, citing concerns about onward migration.

    8 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. Spain imposes Italy border controls over Ceuta migrant tensions

    Spain will impose border controls on air and sea travel from Italy for one month, escalating a dispute between the two EU countries over an influx of about 78,000 migrants into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. Italy had introduced similar restrictions following the migrant arrivals, and Rome said it would maintain checks until at least 15 August.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

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