Trump attacks NATO allies as pressure mounts over Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher explains what Trump’s latest criticism of US allies means.

Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher explains what Trump’s latest criticism of US allies means.

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Pedro Sanchez has been one of the few leaders in Europe to condemn Israel’s war in Lebanon, US-Israeli war on Iran.

Protesters gathered outside the US embassy in Madrid as sanctions pushed Cuba into an electricity blackout.
Real stay within four points of league leaders Barcelona with hard-fought win in Madrid derby.
Madrid host rivals Atletico at the Santiago Bernabeu as they aim to stay in touch with Barca, who are four points clear.
Dancing on a beach in Barcelona, members of the Iranian diaspora celebrated the Persian festival of Chaharshanbe Suri.
Madrid ease into quarterfinals by beating 10-man City 2-1 at the Etihad to complete a 5-1 aggregate victory.
Fixture, part of Qatar Football Festival, cancelled after alternative dates and venues could not be agreed, UEFA says.
Federico Valverde scores his fifth goal in three games as Real Madrid beat Elche 4-1 to move one point behind Barcelona.