Local (Benalmádena & Málaga)
- A 73-year-old woman was transferred to the Regional Hospital after a house fire in the capital of Málaga. Authorities are investigating the incident. Diario SUR
- Málaga celebrates the Virgen del Carmen with processions and maritime devotion. The coastal areas are observing traditional festivities. Diario SUR
- Wild ibexes have returned to the streets of a Málaga village to escape the extreme summer heat, seeking shade near human settlements. SUR in English
- A young woman nearly died of asphyxiation after swallowing a gold chain stolen from a tourist in Marbella. Diario SUR
Spain (Independent & Transparency)
- The European Court of Justice has largely backed Spain’s amnesty law as a pathway to “national reconciliation,” rejecting maneuvers by the Supreme Court. elDiario.es
- Five municipalities were evacuated as a massive wildfire spread across 4,500 hectares in Zaragoza. Emergency teams continue to battle the blaze. SUR in English
- The nuclear safety council gave the go-ahead for the Almaraz power station to remain operational until 2030, easing immediate energy concerns. SUR in English
- Spain is projected to lose 23,000 rental properties this year as landlords switch to holiday rentals or withdraw from the market altogether. SUR in English
World & Independent Investigations
- The U.S. and Iran have been trading strikes for a fifth consecutive day, prompting 103 House Democrats to vote to end Israel aid amidst over 200 dead in Congo massacres. Dropsite News
- The Department of Homeland Security is planning an “all-out war” on immigration scammers as fraud complaints have doubled. ProPublica
- The FBI has looked into using questionable AI technology to review signatures on seized mail-in ballots. ProPublica
- ICE officers at the scene of a fatal shooting in Maine were wearing body cameras, but they were turned off, sparking calls to dismantle the agency. The Intercept
- The Warner Bros.-Paramount merger championed by the previous administration has encountered new legal roadblocks. The Lever
Iran War (Independent Sources Only)
- Ansarallah (the Houthis) has vowed to block Saudi access to the Bab al-Mandab strait following the first Saudi airstrikes on Sana’a in four years. Dropsite News
- Iran reportedly sent a message to JD Vance warning that Kushner and Witkoff were “abusing” their inside access to negotiations for financial gain. Dropsite News
- The United States has resumed its blockade of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, coinciding with a collapse of Cuba’s power grid. Dropsite News
Tech
- A joint South Korea-U.S. team has unveiled new robotic technology designed to help dress the wearer automatically. Reuters
- Georgia Tech received a commitment to launch a new AI-Driven Health Innovation Center. Georgia Institute of Technology
- The launch of Google’s Gemini system has been delayed as the technology is reportedly falling short of internal goals. Bloomberg.com
- Committees have proposed several playing and technology rule changes in collegiate baseball. NCAA.org
Entertainment (House Music Events)
- The 12th edition of the Dreambeach Festival is set for July 31st to August 1st in Vélez-Málaga, featuring major acts like David Guetta and Eric Prydz. Dreambeach Festival
- A special “Fiesta Blanca” (White Party) is scheduled for August on El Salón beach in Nerja, complete with local DJs and late-night music. Nerja Fiesta Blanca
- “Sunday Boozie Brunch Pool Parties” will continue throughout July and August at Villa Del Mar/Camping Nerja, offering a mix of live music and DJ sets. Villa Del Mar Pool Parties