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  1. World Cup 2026 Saudi Arabia weigh low-block plan as Spain seek World Cup response A Kooora analysis says Saudi Arabia may look to Egypt’s defensive model, with Lamine Yamal expected to be limited to about 45 to 60 minutes if he starts Jun 19, 2026
  2. Personal ties Pope Leo’s longtime friend in Spain points to a quieter side of his life A New York Times account describes Armando Jesús Lovera as one of the pope’s close friends, with a bond built over decades, road trips, World Cup games and conversations about cars Jun 9, 2026
  3. Police accountability Three off-duty Toronto officers arrested in Spain, two accused of sexual assault Spanish authorities say the case stems from a May 13 incident involving a sex worker in a Barcelona taxi. Toronto police say all three officers were on vacation May 19, 2026

Cruise outbreak

Spain confirms hantavirus case in passenger evacuated from MV Hondius

The patient is among 14 Spaniards quarantined in Madrid after evacuations from the Dutch-flagged cruise ship, where WHO has confirmed 11 cases and three deaths

May 12, 2026