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• EU buying record Russian LNG volumes with total ban looming FT July 14, 2026
  The bloc absorbed nearly all of the Yamal projects output months before a 2027 import ban is due to take effect, according to the outletThe EU imported a record volume of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia's flagship Yamal project in the first half of 2026, ahead of a planned ban on supplies from Russia, […]
• (SP)U.S.-DALLAS-FIFA WORLD CUP-TEAM SPAIN-PRESS CONFERENCE July 14, 2026
  (260714) -- DALLAS, July 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lamine Yamal of Spain leaves after a press conference ahead of the semi-final match between France and Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas, the United States, on July 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
• (SP)U.S.-DALLAS-FIFA WORLD CUP-TEAM FRANCE-PRESS CONFERENCE July 14, 2026
  (260714) -- DALLAS, July 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Didier Deschamps, head coach of France, attends a press conference ahead of the semi-final match between France and Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas, the United States, on July 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
• Ukrainian drone attack on strategic enterprise foiled FSB July 14, 2026
  A total of 35 explosive-laden UAVs were destroyed moments before they were launched at their target in Russia, the agency has saidRussian security officers have foiled a Ukrainian attempt to strike one of the leading "strategic" defense enterprises in the Moscow Region using 35 explosive-laden drones that were smuggled into Russia through several European nations, […]
• Piyush Goyal meets Spanish Industry and Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu to strengthen bilateral trade, investment and manufacturing ties July 14, 2026
  New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Jordi Hereu, the Minister of Industry and Tourism of the Government of Spain, to discuss opportunities to strengthen collaboration between the two nations across multiple economic segments. The bilateral talks focused on expanding partnership areas in trade, investment, manufacturing, innovation, tourism, […]
• "I don't feel the pressure": Yamal unfazed ahead of Spain's FIFA World Cup semi-final against France July 14, 2026
  Dallas (Texas) [US], July 14 (ANI): Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal said he is embracing the biggest challenge of his career rather than feeling burdened by expectations as La Roja prepare to take on France in the first semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday (local time).Spain are aiming to reach […]
• "Yamal's greatest World Cup day still to come": Spain coach ahead of France semi-final July 14, 2026
  Texas [US], July 14 (ANI): Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente believes teenage sensation Lamine Yamal is yet to produce his defining moment at the FIFA World Cup 2026, backing the forward to shine in Tuesday's blockbuster semi-final against France or, if Spain progress, in the final.Yamal celebrated his 19th birthday on the eve […]
• Over 10,000 extra deaths during June heatwave in Europe July 14, 2026
  BRUSSELS, Belgium: European countries reported more than 10,000 extra deaths during the record-breaking heatwave that hit western parts of the continent in late June, according to official data. Most of these deaths, more than 9,000, were among people aged 65 and older. This information came from data published by EuroMOMO, a network supported by the […]
• (SP)U.S.-DALLAS-FIFA WORLD CUP-TEAM FRANCE-TRAINING July 14, 2026
  (260714) -- DALLAS, July 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kylian Mbappe (R) and Ousmane Dembele of France communicate during a training session ahead of the semi-final match between France and Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas, the United States, on July 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
• FIFA World Cup 2026: France coach Didier Deschamps expects "battle for control" against Spain in semi-final July 14, 2026
  Texas [US], July 14 (ANI): France head coach Didier Deschamps expects a fierce contest for possession when his side takes on Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, saying both teams are capable of controlling the game in different ways, according to Reuters.Speaking to reporters ahead of the blockbuster clash, Deschamps acknowledged Spain's ability […]
• France star Kylian Mbappe '100%' entering Spain match July 14, 2026
  (Photo credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images)Although he exited France's 2-0 quarterfinal defeat of Morocco last Thursday with an ankle injury, Kylian Mbappe is fully fit for Les Bleus' Tuesday semifinal against Spain in Arlington, Texas, France coach Didier Deschamps told reporters on Monday.'Kylian feels good,' Deschamps said. 'He is at 100%, we cannot go above.'Mbappe, […]
• FIFA World Cup 2026: "We're prepared to suffer," Spain coach Luis de la Fuente ahead of France showdown July 13, 2026
  Texas [US], July 14 (ANI): Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente believes his side and France have both improved since their last meeting and described Tuesday's FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal as a contest worthy of being the final.Addressing reporters ahead of the high-stakes clash, De la Fuente acknowledged the quality of the French […]
• FIFA World Cup 2026: "Kylian is fine", French coach Deschamps eases injury concerns ahead of semi-final clash against Spain July 13, 2026
  Texas [US], July 14 (ANI): France captain Kylian Mbappe is expected to be fit for Les Bleus' FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal against Spain despite picking up a minor ankle injury during the quarterfinal victory over Morocco, according to Reuters.Speaking to reporters ahead of the semi-final, France head coach Didier Deschamps reassured that the star […]
• FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain celebrate Yamal, Munoz birthdays ahead of semi-final against France July 13, 2026
  Texas [Spain], July 14 (ANI): Spain's men's national football team celebrated the birthdays of youngsters Lamine Yamal and Victor Munboz as the squad continued preparations for its FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal against France.The official X account of the Spanish Men's National Football Team shared a video from the team's camp with the caption, 'We […]
• Europe's heatwaves boost demand for Chinese air conditioners in Spain July 13, 2026
  According to the International Energy Agency, Europe is warming at twice the global average rate, yet only around 20 percent of European households have air conditioning, leaving significant room for future growth.BARCELONA, Spain, July 13 (Xinhua) -- As another scorching summer grips Spain and much of Europe, demand for affordable and energy-efficient air conditioners is […]
• WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng notches first-round upset at Athens July 13, 2026
  (Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)Unseeded Qinwen Zheng of China pulled off a first-round upset, sweeping No. 6 seed Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain 7-5, 6-1 on Monday at the Athens Open.Zheng, who collected seven aces to zero for Bouzas Maniero, saved 6 of 7 break points and converted 4 of 7 break points in the […]
• ATP roundup: Dominic Stricker pulls off upset in native Switzerland July 13, 2026
  (Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)Swiss wild card Dominic Stricker toppled No. 8 seed Jaume Munar of Spain 6-2, 6-4 before a home crowd at the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad in first-round action on Monday.Stricker, ranked 360th in the world, beat his top-50 opponent in a tidy 82 minutes as he fired seven aces, converted 5 […]
• India, Spain should aim beyond 7-fold trade growth in 10 years: Piyush Goyal July 13, 2026
  Madrid [Spain], July 14 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday (local time) said he was not satisfied with the goal of merely doubling India-Spain bilateral trade every three years, asserting that the two countries should aim far higher than a seven-fold increase over the next decade and work together on a […]
• FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi bids farewell to Kansas City ahead of semi-final against England July 13, 2026
  Missouri [US], July 14 (ANI): Argentina captain Lionel Messi shared a heartfelt farewell message to Kansas City ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup semifinal clash against England.Taking to Instagram on Monday (local time), Messi thanked the city that hosted Argentina during part of their World Cup campaign.'The last one in Kansas City! Thanks for […]
• FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain's Alex Baena eyes possession game to counter France in semifinal July 13, 2026
  Texas [US], July 14 (ANI): Spain winger Alex Baena said his side will look to dominate possession and force France onto the back foot when the two teams meet in the FIFA World Cup semifinal on Tuesday (local time), according to Reuters.Speaking to reporters ahead of the last-four clash, Baena acknowledged the threat posed by […]