The Guardian
Madrid's New F1 Track Promises Vroom, Delivers Neighbors' Dread
Madrid's new F1 track is louder than the legal limit, destroys wetlands, and is being sold as a 'small sacrifice' - residents beg to differ.
2026-09-01
The Guardian
2026-07-27
BBC World
Europe's Summer Fun Continues: Wildfires Force 300,000 to Evacuate, Create Own Thunderstorms
Europe's summer of heatwaves continues as wildfires in France and Spain force mass evacuations, create their own thunderstorms, and threaten military sites - because of course they do.
2026-07-26
Ars Technica
Spain's Wildfire Says 'Adiós' to NASA's Deep Space Network, Temporarily
A wildfire in Spain temporarily shuts down NASA's Madrid tracking station, leaving the Deep Space Network with one functional giant dish until repairs finish in 2028.
2026-07-24
BBC World
Europe's Hottest Summer Continues to Test the 'Can We Please Not Do This Again?' Theory
France and Spain evacuate tens of thousands as 'XXL fires' turn holiday spots into infernos, because Europe's heatwave decided last year's flames weren't big enough.
The Good Times
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