Local (Benalmádena & Málaga)
- Málaga CF has secured a spot in the promotion play-offs following a decisive 0-2 victory against Zaragoza. Diario SUR
- In a major sports shakeup, head coach Ibon Navarro is leaving Unicaja basketball. Diario SUR
- Turismo Costa del Sol is celebrating its 50th anniversary by unveiling a new brand identity for the destination. SUR in English
- Sadly, local news also reports the tragic death of a 75-year-old man in a house fire in Casabermeja. SUR in English
Spain (Independent & Transparency)
- Judge Pedraz has charged the former head of the UDEF alongside the PP for alleged dirty war tactics against the political party Podemos. elDiario.es
- In education and technology, the 2026 Selectividad (university entrance exams) will introduce frequency detectors to combat AI cheating. elDiario.es
- Environmental concerns have surfaced in Catalonia, where an Israeli chemical company that sold white phosphorus has reportedly left behind 45 million tonnes of polluting salt. elDiario.es
World & Independent Investigations
- In global geopolitics, the U.S. and Iran are reportedly drafting a deal pending President Trump’s approval. Drop Site News
- Netanyahu has ordered the IDF to take control of 70% of Gaza. Drop Site News
- Investigations reveal that the White House intervened to secure a $620 million deal for a company tied to Donald Trump Jr., shortly after his venture firm took a stake in it. ProPublica
- Shocking reports expose that ICE pepper-sprayed and beat detainees protesting horrific conditions at a New Jersey jail, prompting lawmakers to demand reforms. The Intercept
Tech
- To counter the influx of cheap Chinese electric vehicles, the European Union is pushing back with a new wave of affordable European EVs. elDiario.es
- Concerns are mounting over the environmental impact of data centers, sparking a race to build infrastructure before public protests about water usage can stall development. The Intercept