2026-06-12

Local (Benalmádena & Málaga)

Police have arrested parents in Benalmádena for leaving their young children alone in a hotel to go partying. Shockingly, a baby involved tested positive for cocaine. Diario SUR
Leticia Fernández achieved the highest Selectividad entrance exam score in Málaga this year. She plans to pursue a double degree in Mathematics and Physics. Diario SUR
The TSJA has struck down Málaga’s Low Emission Zone regulations. The court ruled that it is illegal to exclusively fine drivers from outside the city. Diario SUR
Anticipation is building as Málaga CF prepares to face Almería in the play-off finals. Fans have already purchased 18,000 tickets in a single day for the crucial match. Diario SUR
Axarquía-based artists Gema Martínez and Rosario Martín-Crespo are opening a new exhibition at the Sala Municipal de Exposiciones in Nerja. The event showcases their distinct visual languages to the local community. SUR in English

The Popular Party continues its political blockade against the renewal of the Constitutional Court. The ongoing partisan gridlock prevents the necessary institutional updates. elDiario.es
The Civil Guard’s Internal Affairs division has accused a lieutenant colonel of leading a systemic corruption ring in Valencia. The investigation points to deep-rooted irregularities within the regional force. elDiario.es
The new judge assigned to the case has reportedly stalled the investigation into Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s partner regarding alleged bribery of a Quirón executive. This delay raises questions about the judicial progress of the high-profile inquiry. elDiario.es
Civio has developed a tool to help vulnerable citizens discover if they qualify for the Bono Social electricity subsidy. Thousands of eligible people are currently missing out on this critical financial aid. Civio
Civio’s “Dónde van mis impuestos” platform continues to track the General State Budgets, promoting transparency in public spending. The tool allows citizens to easily verify where government revenue originates and how it is spent. Civio

A cancer medication that costs pennies to manufacture is being sold for nearly $1,000 per pill in the US. The extreme markup highlights profound systemic issues driving exorbitant healthcare costs. ProPublica
As Wall Street prepares for SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO, regulators quietly granted brokerages an extraordinary exemption. This waiver removes standard rules meant to protect customers if the market turns volatile. The Lever
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries funneled at least $100 million into an obscure Texas firm linked to Donald Trump Jr. Following the investment, the Ambani family secured major policy victories from the Trump administration. ProPublica
Senator Tim Sheehy advocated for cutting regulations and expanding the government’s use of private aircraft on wildfires while owning stock in Bridger Aerospace. His push occurred in the exact month his former aerial firefighting company failed an inspection. ProPublica
ICE agents defied a federal judge’s direct order and re-detained a 77-year-old Palestinian grandfather. Despite the judge ruling his detention unlawful, the agency attempted to rush him onto a deportation flight. The Intercept

An Iranian official has presented a new proposal to end the ongoing conflict with the United States. This diplomatic offer arrives just as Donald Trump reportedly considers launching fresh military strikes. Drop Site News
President Trump has publicly vowed to hit Iran “very hard” in escalating war rhetoric. In response, officials in Tehran have declared that any previous ceasefire agreements are now effectively meaningless. Drop Site News
The Iranian economy is buckling under the pressure of the ongoing war and international sanctions. Surging inflation rates and soaring unemployment are causing widespread hardship for the civilian population. Drop Site News
American military casualties are climbing as kinetic operations in the Iran conflict resume in full force. The renewed strikes underscore the growing human cost of the expanding confrontation. The Intercept
Defense officials are allegedly promoting a non-existent ceasefire narrative to deflect political pressure. This strategy is designed to help the Trump administration evade Congressional oversight under the War Powers Act. The Intercept

Philadelphia police have admitted to actively tracking the First Amendment activities of groups protesting artificial intelligence. This surveillance targets citizens legally expressing concerns over the expansion of AI data centers. The Intercept
Tech giants are rushing to construct massive AI data centers across the country, often bypassing standard environmental reviews. Communities are struggling to organize opposition before the water-intensive facilities break ground. The Intercept
U.S. lawmakers are pushing legislation to permanently fuse the defense technology sectors of the United States and Israel. The move would deeply integrate AI systems and military tech development between the two nations. The Intercept
Authorities are urging for aggressive retraining programs rather than relying on passive demographic shifts in the face of the AI boom. Experts caution that assuming AI will miraculously create jobs without proactive worker protection is a dangerous gamble. SUR in English
Elon Musk is facing intense scrutiny for allegedly inciting violence in Northern Ireland through his social platform. The British government is exploring regulatory measures to curb the spread of inflammatory rhetoric on the network. elDiario.es