The Superior Court of Catalonia has refused to grant amnesty to Josep Maria Jové and Lluís Salvadó. Judges are seeking further answers from the EU Court before applying Spain’s new law, leaving the legal status of two senior ERC officials uncertain.
Volkswagen will cut 50,000 jobs and reduce its model range across Europe, but the company has not addressed what will happen to Seat. German factories are at risk, leaving Spain’s auto industry in the dark.
A narcolancha carrying over three tons of cocaine was intercepted south of Gran Canaria. Five armed suspects were detained. The operation highlights the scale and risks of maritime drug trafficking near the Canary Islands.
A 17-year-old and an 18-year-old have been arrested after a lead-by shooting in Boise left Destiny Gonzalez dead outside a short-term rental. Police say the younger teen fired the shots.
Land Rover introduces the 2027 Range Rover Electric with an EPA-estimated range of 333 miles and ultra-fast charging. The new model retains off-road capability and starts at $140,550. Design changes and a powerful dual-motor system signal a major shift for the brand.
Hyundai has revealed a redesigned Tucson, now nearly 20 cm longer, with angular styling and a 17-inch touchscreen; every engine option is electrified. The new model leaves its old design behind as Hyundai pushes into the next era of SUVs.
Tesla’s latest Grok update brings 116 new voice commands, changing how drivers interact with their vehicles. But owners of older models with Intel Atom chips are left out, widening a tech divide within the brand.
Motorhome owners in Spain face stricter ITV inspection schedules and fines of up to €500 for non-compliance. The DGT’s measures follow a 185% rise in registered motorhomes since 2015, with new rules affecting travel and parking nationwide.
Millennia-old engravings at La Salud in Salamanca remain vulnerable. Official promises of restoration and protection have yet to materialize. The site’s fate now hinges more on wild undergrowth than on institutional action.
OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra, its most advanced AI model, with record scores in cybersecurity, mathematics, and professional automation. The rollout begins with select organizations, with access for all premium users and developers to follow.
Spain’s top judicial official rebuffed Interior Minister Marlaska after he protested a judge’s order barring police from briefing superiors on Ceuta’s border crisis. The dispute exposes deep institutional fault lines over control and transparency.
Andrew Garfield says he hasn’t seen ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and won’t congratulate Tom Holland before he does. He also makes clear he’s not involved in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’.
A Boeing 737-800 operated by Ethiopian Airlines missed its descent into Addis Ababa after losing contact with air traffic control. The airline acknowledged a communication lapse but has not confirmed reports that both pilots were asleep. The incident has renewed concerns about pilot fatigue and flight safety.
Xiaomi plans to launch its electric cars in Europe in 2027, starting with Germany after signing agreements with eight major dealership groups. The company previewed its latest models at IFA Berlin, signaling a direct challenge to established automakers.
Marius Borg will remain under electronic surveillance at Skaugum after agreeing to an extension of his house arrest. The move is intended to avoid further controversy as Norway prepares for King Harald V’s funeral. Legal questions remain unresolved.
Domingo García paid into Spain’s Social Security system for more than 46 years, yet his pension was permanently reduced when he retired early. His case has put a legal structure that penalizes long careers with irreversible cuts at the center of debate over fairness and reform.
Norway’s Royal House released intimate photos of Princess Astrid bidding farewell to her brother, King Harald V. The images show her keeping a silent vigil in the Royal Palace days before the state funeral. Her presence gives the royal family’s mourning a personal dimension.
Madrid refuses to attend the Fiscal and Financial Policy Council and is urging other PP-led communities to boycott the meeting, putting approval of Spain's new regional funding model at risk. The government faces a major setback.
Nvidia is buying Hugging Face for $12.9 billion after a high-profile hack involving OpenAI. The deal would strengthen Nvidia’s position in open-source AI and sharpen competition over the future of artificial intelligence.
Claude, ChatGPT, and Grok have gone offline for many users. The outage coincides with speculation about OpenAI’s next model, Astra. Service interruptions affect web, mobile, and desktop platforms.
Ramón Espinar Gallego, the first president of the Madrid Assembly and a basic PSOE figure, has died at 72. His career spanned local government, regional leadership and a later scandal. His son confirmed the news.
Seat’s future is up for debate as Volkswagen’s board meets to set a new direction. Spanish sales are rising, but with no new models and industry pressure mounting, the brand faces tough questions.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Spain’s prison sentences for four Catalan protesters were excessive. The court found no evidence that the accused used violence but denied their request for compensation. The decision challenges Spain’s handling of political dissent.
Opel’s Corsa GSE swaps petrol for electric lead, packing 281 hp and a new take on city performance. Does electrification dull the fun, or just change the rules? Here’s what stands out after real-world driving.
Spain’s government is pushing a landmark health reform to limit hospital shifts to 17 hours and curb chronic overwork. The draft law, now before parliament, could reshape working life for thousands of public health professionals if approved.
A migrant boat from Gambia was found south of the Canary Islands after drifting for nearly a month. Only 45 of the 128 people aboard survived. A baby was among the dead. Spanish rescue teams intervened in dangerous conditions.
A migrant boat drifting south of the Canary Islands was found with 45 survivors and eight bodies. More than 80 people, including a baby, are dead or missing after 27 days at sea. Spanish rescue services responded overnight.
Spain braces for a dramatic weather reversal. After days above 40°C, forecasts point to rain and wind, with cooler air expected, especially in the north. Meteorologist Jorge Rey signals a turning point for the season.
Nearly 10% of injury crashes in Spain happen at roundabouts, yet confusion and risky maneuvers persist. The DGT is tightening enforcement with steep fines and point deductions for violations, hoping to change driver behavior.
A confidential police report links Moroccan security forces to the mass entry at Ceuta’s border. The Interior Ministry’s efforts to downplay the findings have drawn criticism and raised questions about Spain’s border policy and political credibility.
Carlos Alcaraz dropped the first set to Jaime Faria but rallied to win in four sets. The match revealed some nerves and showed his ability to adjust. Next up: Yibing Wu.
A confidential police report on the Ceuta border surge has exposed a rift at the top of Spain’s security apparatus. The document suggests Moroccan agents enabled the mass entry, contradicting official denials, and judicial action may follow.
Carlos Alcaraz shook off a rough opening set to earn his 16th straight Grand Slam win. The defending champion overcame serving problems and a tough opponent to keep his US Open title defense alive.
Carlos Alcaraz dropped the first set to Jaime Faria but quickly took control to advance at the US Open. With top rivals missing or struggling, Alcaraz looks healthy and ready to defend his title.
NASA has powered up an instrument on the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope designed to block starlight and reveal faint exoplanets. The coronagraph is entering months of calibration, a process that could change how astronomers detect distant worlds and debris disks.
