Zaragoza

Massive wildfires in France and Spain, exacerbated by record heat and human factors like arson and negligence, have caused widespread destruction, evacuations, and deaths. Investigations suggest intentional ignition in France, with 90% of wildfires attributed to human activity. Spain faces multiple blazes, displacing thousands.

Cox Group secured a 54% bridge loan to acquire Iberdrola Mexico. Iberdrola SA reported a decline in fourth-quarter earnings, impacting its annual performance despite growth in its power networks business.

A violent brawl erupted during a La Liga 2 match between Zaragoza and Huesca when Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada shoved Huesca defender Jorge Pulido, leading to a red card and a physical confrontation. Andrada later struck Pulido with a right hand, resulting in additional red cards for both teams. Andrada apologized for the incident, and Huesca accepted his apology while condemning the fight.

Europe's power prices have reached record lows due to strong solar output, with solar panel installations highlighted in Zaragoza, Spain. The surge in renewable energy production is driving down energy costs across the region.