Local (Benalmádena & Málaga)
- The summer cultural agenda is making a return to the municipal auditorium in Benalmádena with various upcoming events. SUR in English
- A body of a man was found floating off a beach in Fuengirola, prompting a police investigation. SUR in English
- Fuengirola is moving forward with plans to construct a new residential care home and day center for senior citizens. SUR in English
- Málaga prepares for the arrival of the “terral” wind, which will bring higher temperatures but lower humidity and clear the calima from the air. Diario SUR
- A restaurant in Málaga has successfully revalidated its first-place position on a prestigious list of the best dining spots in Europe. Diario SUR
Spain (Independent & Transparency)
- Donald Trump launched a harsh attack on NATO allies during a meeting with Mark Rutte, specifically insulting Spain as an “authentic disaster” over defense spending and its refusal to back the Iran war. elDiario.es
- New police reports in the ongoing investigation against former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero are questioning his private business dealings abroad, alleging he charged for political influence in Bolivia. elDiario.es
World & Independent Investigations
- Leaked documents reveal that former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak worked closely with Jeffrey Epstein, utilizing Israeli military contractors to train a strike force in the mineral-rich regions of Congo. Dropsite News
- The Intercept has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security over a secretive anti-protester database, challenging the government’s refusal to release documents regarding surveillance and travel restrictions on activists. The Intercept
- Missouri’s Governor Mike Kehoe, who frequently criticizes out-of-state funding for ballot measures, is currently receiving substantial dark money from a Delaware nonprofit to support his own initiative to eliminate the state income tax. ProPublica
- Following strong primary performances in New York by democratic socialists, Republicans are attempting to use the left’s resurgence to paint the Democratic party as extremists, though some progressives believe class-based economic messaging remains broadly popular. The Intercept
Iran War (Independent Sources Only)
- The U.S. Congress has passed a concurrent resolution explicitly directing President Trump to halt military hostilities against Iran, setting the stage for a historic constitutional showdown over war powers. The Lever
- The Pentagon has formally requested $80 billion from Congress to continue funding the ongoing war with Iran. The Lever
- President Trump expressed extreme frustration with European allies, targeting nations like Spain, Germany, and France for their refusal to assist the United States in the unilateral war launched against Iran. elDiario.es