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Vuelta Chaos Sparks Spanish PM’s Call to Ban Israel from International Sport

Protesters block the road in an attempt to disrupt the twenty-first stage of the Spanish cycling race La Vuelta, on Sunday. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has urged global sports bodies to bar Israel from international competitions, following chaotic scenes at the final stage of the Vuelta a España in Madrid. Pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the race, opposing the participation of the Israeli team Israel Premier Tech, throwing barriers onto the course and clashing with police. The unrest left 22 people injured and led to two arrests. Sánchez compared Israel’s military campaign in Gaza to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, arguing that both nations should face the same sporting sanctions until what he called “the barbarity” ends. His remarks drew a sharp rebuke from Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, who labelled him “an antisemite and a liar” and accused him of encouraging the protests. The Spanish government had already expressed sympathy for the demonstrators, suggesting th...
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Senate Approves Stopgap Funding Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown

In a dramatic turn of events, the U.S. Senate passed a six-month funding bill just hours before a potential government shutdown. The bill, which faced significant opposition from Democrats, was approved with a 54-46 vote. The legislation now heads to President Donald Trump's desk for final approval.

The funding measure, often referred to as a continuing resolution (CR), was a contentious issue, with Democrats criticizing it for lacking input from their party and for falling short on key priorities like healthcare and housing assistance. However, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged his colleagues to support the bill, emphasizing that a government shutdown would have far-reaching consequences.

Despite internal divisions, some Democrats sided with Republicans to ensure the bill's passage, prioritizing the avoidance of a shutdown over their reservations about the legislation. The decision has sparked debates within the Democratic Party, with some members expressing frustration over the compromise.

The bill's passage marks a temporary resolution to the funding crisis, but it leaves unresolved tensions between the two parties as they navigate future budget negotiations.

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