Local (Benalmádena & Málaga)
- Mijas has achieved recognition by making a clean sweep at the broom awards for municipal cleanliness. The award highlights the local government’s efforts to maintain public spaces. SUR in English
- Malaga inflation moderates as local prices are no longer growing at their previous rapid pace. This brings slight relief to consumers in the region. SUR in English
- Axarquía-based artists Gema Martínez and Rosario Martín-Crespo are opening a new dual exhibition in Nerja. The showcase presents two distinct visual languages coming together in one space. SUR in English
- Mercadona will open its supermarkets on Sundays and holidays throughout the summer in Malaga’s tourist municipalities. The move is designed to accommodate the heavy influx of seasonal visitors. Diario SUR
- A possible DANA weather system is expected to bring the hot terral wind back to Malaga soon. Residents are bracing for another wave of intense heat. Diario SUR
Spain (Independent & Transparency)
- The pardon for the former Attorney General is now entirely in the hands of the Spanish government after the Supreme Court shut the door on the matter. The controversial decision remains highly politicized. elDiario.es
- The central government is challenging Pérez Llorca’s protected housing law, arguing it encourages a covert “national priority.” This clash highlights ongoing tensions over housing regulations. elDiario.es
- Investment funds are fueling a boom in ‘coliving’ and ‘flex living’ to bypass the new housing law. By renting individual rooms for up to 900 euros, they avoid strict rent caps. elDiario.es
- Key evidence against former Prime Minister Zapatero is making a controversial journey from the US to the Spanish National Court. The judicial process continues to dominate political headlines. elDiario.es
- Civio continues to push for transparency by providing tools to help vulnerable citizens determine if they qualify for the Bono Social de la luz or Ingreso Mínimo Vital. Many eligible people are unaware they have the right to these benefits. Civio
World & Independent Investigations
- A cancer drug that costs only 25 cents to manufacture has been transformed into a hundred-billion-dollar business, selling for almost $1,000 per pill. The pricing strategy exposes the extreme profitability built into the healthcare system. ProPublica
- ICE has attempted to raid legal offices and demanded sensitive files on unaccompanied migrant children. The aggressive tactic by the Trump administration has alarmed immigration attorneys. The Lever
- Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries secretly poured $100 million into a Texas startup backed by Donald Trump Jr. Concurrently, the Ambani family secured major policy wins from the Trump administration. ProPublica
- Salt water laced with cancer-causing chemicals from old oil fields is spewing across Oklahoma while regulators fail to stop it. The underground pollution crisis is now directly threatening local drinking water supplies. ProPublica
- A new report from the Kiel Institute suggests Russia is on the brink of economic collapse and is now totally dependent on China. This weakness may force Putin into a vulnerable negotiating position. Diario SUR
Iran War (Independent Sources Only)
- Donald Trump has reportedly called off strikes against Iran as a potential deal nears completion. Meanwhile, Israel has ordered further displacements of refugees in Gaza. Dropsite News
- Trump is spinning the halted military action as a victory, though Iran maintains its red lines remain completely intact. The political posturing on both sides defines the fragile negotiations. Dropsite News
- U.S. casualties in the Iran war have risen as military strikes begin again despite earlier talks of a ceasefire. The ongoing ground and air operations continue to exact a heavy toll. The Intercept
- Pete Hegseth is asking the Pentagon for significantly more funding as the costs of the Iran war skyrocket. The expanding military budget is facing intense scrutiny in Washington. The Intercept
- Surging inflation and soaring unemployment are severely battering the Iranian economy amidst the conflict. The domestic financial crisis adds enormous pressure to the government in Tehran. Dropsite News
Tech
- The United States has initiated a digital cold war by issuing its first-ever export veto on artificial intelligence technology. This unprecedented move is designed to curb adversarial tech advancement. elDiario.es
- Following a direct order from the Trump administration, Anthropic has cut off access to its most advanced AI models. The restriction marks a significant escalation in state control over frontier AI. elDiario.es
- Philadelphia police have admitted to tracking First Amendment activities by citizens protesting against new AI data centers. The surveillance underscores growing tension between tech infrastructure and local communities. The Intercept
- ICE recruitment posts on social media were flagged by local police for being so racist they feared it could incite neo-Nazi violence. The incident has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers over extremist infiltration. The Intercept
- A new interactive map visualizes exactly how much light pollution different Spanish towns emit at night. The data project highlights the growing environmental impact of nighttime illumination. elDiario.es