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Sánchez demands housing decree after Maricarmen eviction
Pedro Sánchez called the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen a social tragedy and demanded urgent parliamentary action. He blamed Madrid authorities for failing to protect a vulnerable tenant and said the government would bring its housing decree back to Congress.
Oil returns above $100 as Ibex 35 falls under market pressure
Brent has moved back above $100 as stocks retreat across Europe and the United States. Repsol is gaining, while Spanish renewable-energy shares face fresh selling.
Brad Pitt chooses San Sebastián's 120-euro brunch
Brad Pitt chose the Hotel María Cristina during San Sebastián's film festival. Its premium brunch costs 120 euros per person and includes live music, premium drinks and Belle Époque surroundings.
Pedro Sánchez calls for rules to make the digital world safer
Pedro Sánchez is calling for binding digital rules to protect children. Spain is backing a minimum social media age of 16 and a digital age-verification system.
Ibex 35 stays above 19,750 after Trump's Iran remarks
Spain's main index rose 0.15% after Brent fell below 100 dollars. Trump's comments on Iran wiped out most of the Ibex 35's early gains, leaving the index near 19,754 points.
IMF plans Caracas office for first half of 2027
The IMF plans to open an office in Caracas during the first half of 2027. The move follows renewed data sharing and Venezuela's return to international financial engagement.
Javier Bardem urges UNICEF to drop Pink as ambassador over Gaza comments
Javier Bardem has backed a petition calling for UNICEF to remove Pink as ambassador. The move comes after her response to Macklemore's pro-Palestinian remarks and has sparked new debate about celebrities in humanitarian roles.
Sánchez Keeps Venezuela Channel Open With Delcy Rodríguez
Pedro Sánchez and Delcy Rodríguez held their first face-to-face conversation in New York. Spain offered continued engagement while EU sanctions against Rodríguez remain in force.
Sánchez skips Trump reception as Delcy Rodríguez approaches him at UN
Pedro Sánchez will miss Donald Trump's reception for international leaders in New York because of his schedule, according to Moncloa. During the UN session, Delcy Rodríguez approached the Spanish prime minister and asked to keep discussing Venezuela.
George Lucas Museum Opens in Los Angeles
George Lucas's museum opens in Los Angeles on September 22, 2026, with more than 1,300 works. Star Wars and Indiana Jones share the space with classic art, contemporary pieces and immersive replicas.
George Lucas Museum Opens With Art Beyond Star Wars
George Lucas has opened a vast museum in Los Angeles. More than 1,300 works sit alongside cinema archives and immersive recreations of world masterpieces.
Codorníu weighs asset sales after record profit
Raventós Codorníu has posted its highest net profit while reviewing possible asset sales. Carlyle is still considering offers for a majority or minority stake.
Ibex 35 Faces a Key Test After Monday Rebound
The Ibex 35 opens at 19,724 points after rising 1.08% on Monday. A weaker euro and mixed signals from European and US markets leave the Spanish index facing another test.
Sondra Radvanovsky plans her exit while her voice is still at its peak
Sondra Radvanovsky returns to Madrid for Manon Lescaut and plans to leave staged opera while her voice remains at its peak. She will continue singing in concerts, recitals and concert performances of opera.
Greenland security pact set for UN signing
Denmark and Greenland will sign a security agreement with the United States on Tuesday. The pact remains secret, but Copenhagen says it will not change sovereignty over the island.
iOS 27 turns Fotos into an AI editing studio
Apple Intelligence can now edit images inside Fotos. iOS 27 removes objects, expands backgrounds and shifts a photo's viewpoint after it has been taken.
Castilla-La Mancha attracts 129.2 million euros in foreign investment
Foreign investment in Spain reached 12.446 billion euros in the first half of 2026, up 31.2% from a year earlier. Madrid and Catalonia took the largest shares, while Castilla-La Mancha received 129.2 million euros.
Brad Pitt turns San Sebastián hotel arrival into a fan event
Brad Pitt arrived early in San Sebastián and spent about half an hour with fans. He walked the full length of the barrier before entering the Hotel María Cristina.
Eating Disorders Are Being Missed in Women Over 50
Eating disorders are increasingly affecting middle-aged women in Spain, but restrictive habits are often mistaken for healthy self-care. Menopause can make the warning signs even harder to spot.
Macron backs Danish sovereignty in Greenland security deal
Emmanuel Macron says the US-Denmark agreement eases tensions over Greenland. Copenhagen and Greenlandic authorities say it protects Danish sovereignty and Greenlandic self-determination, while Washington presents it as a lasting security arrangement important to NATO and Europe.
Man detained after driving onto White House sidewalk seeking Trump
A driver reached the White House perimeter by driving onto the sidewalk and demanded to see Donald Trump. The president was at Camp David when the man was detained.
CAR-T turns relapsed lymphoma into a fight for access
CAR-T therapy is changing care for blood cancers, especially after relapse. But access still depends on specialist hospitals, manufacturing capacity and the money and distance involved.
Alzheimer's care moves toward earlier diagnosis
Blood tests can now find signs of Alzheimer's earlier, while new drugs can slow decline in selected patients. Spain has yet to approve public funding for either treatment.
Morocco wins renewed backing for Western Sahara from Washington and Israel
Morocco has secured renewed support from the United States and Israel for its autonomy plan in Western Sahara. The three countries will deepen cooperation on security, trade, technology and diplomatic ties.
Spain urged to block journalist’s deportation to Nicaragua
Luis Manuel Chavarría is detained in Florida and could be deported to Nicaragua. Reporters Without Borders says Spain must act quickly to protect the journalist, who holds Spanish nationality.
Homo e-sapiens turns digital isolation into unsettling cinema
Cineteca Madrid brought two sharply different visions of human isolation to Sala Azcona. Digital fragments and cosmic images made solitude the evening's central subject.
Oil routes blocked as Middle East war disrupts global supply
Key oil routes in the Middle East have been blocked or attacked. The closure of the Saudi pipeline and Bab el Mandeb strait is driving up global fuel costs. The world economy faces new risks as supply routes remain under threat.
Sabrina González-Pasterski: physics, AI, and the search for new connections
Sabrina González-Pasterski, an American physicist with Cuban heritage, is rethinking how artificial intelligence might help tackle some of physics’ toughest questions. Her work on gravitational memory and celestial holography is drawing attention from researchers around the world.
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Morocco shifts focus to Israel and US as ties with Spain cool
Morocco, Israel, and the US have agreed to deepen diplomatic and security cooperation, moving forward with embassies and direct flights. The deal comes as Morocco's relationship with Spain grows more tense, with Western Sahara still at the center of regional politics.
Ed Sheeran's US tour in turmoil after Macklemore dropped from lineup
Ed Sheeran's US tour is facing backlash after Macklemore was removed from the bill, a move tied to Robert Kraft and his venues. The decision has sparked debate about artistic freedom and the influence of business interests in music.
Venezuelan Opposition Protests Arrest of Exiled Former Mayor After Return
Javier Oropeza, ex-mayor of Torres, was arrested in Barquisimeto just after returning from exile in Spain. The move comes as US-backed talks on political transition begin. Opposition leaders demand his immediate release.
US grants Iranian president Pezeshkian entry for UN Assembly in New York
The US has approved visas for Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian and his team to attend the UN General Assembly in New York. The visit comes during a period of heightened conflict between Washington and Tehran. The Iranian delegation will be smaller than in previous years, and their movements in New York remain tightly controlled.
Israel and Morocco move to reopen embassies after diplomatic breakthrough
Israel and Morocco have agreed to reopen embassies and boost economic cooperation. The deal revives diplomatic ties frozen since 2000. US support and recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara play a key role.
Morocco and Israel formalize alliance with US support
Morocco and Israel have agreed to exchange embassies, deepening ties with backing from the United States. The deal includes support for Morocco's claim over Western Sahara and comes as conflict continues in Gaza.
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