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Junts demands ban on evictions by investment funds

Junts per Catalunya is pressing the Spanish government to block investment funds from evicting vulnerable families and to restrict their home purchases. The party’s proposals aim to curb speculation and protect tenants as the government prepares new housing measures.

Sánchez faces tough questions at Harvard forum

Pedro Sánchez defended his record before Harvard students. Questions about corruption, Pegasus and Venezuela pushed artificial intelligence aside and put the political disputes around his government at the center of the event.

León XIV takes Europe's Catholic message to France

León XIV begins a four-day visit to France with major religious and political stakes. Notre Dame and Lourdes will frame a journey shaped by large crowds and tight security, alongside meetings with abuse survivors.

Drone delays Iberia landing in Melilla

A drone operating from Moroccan airspace delayed an Iberia landing in Melilla on 22 September. Spain has asked Morocco to adjust drone flight levels, while AENA says the airport had no cancellations and did not need to close its airspace.

Sánchez uses UN week to defend Spain's economic model

Pedro Sánchez presents Spain as a multilateral power at the UN, pointing to stronger growth and social protection. He also acknowledges the housing crisis and calls for tougher international rules on artificial intelligence.

Zapatero must explain Saudi jewels found in his office

A judge has given José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero three days to explain the origin of jewellery found in his office. He says the pieces were a personal gift from Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and wants the court to seek documentary proof.

Madrid eviction exposes the cost of Spain's housing crisis

Maricarmen Abascal was taken from her Madrid home on a stretcher after police and social services enforced a court-ordered eviction. The 87-year-old paid less than €500 a month. Her case has put Spain's housing crisis back under scrutiny.

Morocco stops renewed mass-entry attempt toward Ceuta and Melilla

Pedro Sánchez praised Morocco's security deployment at Ceuta and Melilla after preventive measures stopped a renewed mass-entry attempt on 23 September. The operation followed July's far larger crisis and renewed debate over border control, including migrant screening, and Spain's responsibility for reinforcing the enclaves.