Local (Benalmádena & Málaga)
- The population of Málaga continues to grow at double the rate of the rest of Spain since the beginning of the century. Diario SUR
- Málaga police have arrested a young man suspected of targeting elderly victims withdrawing money from ATMs in six separate incidents. SUR in English
- Bioparc Fuengirola is providing specially made frozen treats to its animals to help them cope with the ongoing heatwave. SUR in English
Spain (Independent & Transparency)
- Firefighters face a critical day in controlling the historic wildfires in Madrid and Ávila before another heatwave strikes. elDiario.es
- The PP leadership is facing scrutiny for adopting climate change denial rhetoric to downplay the intensity of recent national fires. elDiario.es
- Health officials have warned about the return of the West Nile virus in the region, advising on transmission risks and primary symptoms. Diario SUR
World & Independent Investigations
- Israeli soldiers and settlers have launched a campaign of raids, assaults, and home demolitions, establishing six new colonial outposts in the occupied West Bank. Dropsite News
- RSF drone strikes in Sudan’s El-Obeid are systematically destroying essential infrastructure, leaving civilians and fragile hospital patients without water and electricity. Dropsite News
- Widespread protests in Delhi have concluded successfully as the Modi government bowed to demands, resulting in the resignation of the education minister. Dropsite News
- Investigations reveal how the Trump administration’s “America First” policies could actively block US scientists from major international scientific grants. ProPublica
- A House investigation into BreakThrough News is being criticized as a direct attack on journalism and constitutionally protected free speech. The Intercept
Iran War (Independent Sources Only)
- The conflict with Iran faces a temporary pause, while hostilities between Yemen and Saudi Arabia escalate into a “siege for a siege” dynamic. Dropsite News
- Six House Democrats have come under fire for voting to expand military budgets to fund the war on Iran despite previously supporting resolutions to end it. The Lever
Tech
- Tech giants have launched a new open AI safety plan aimed at shoring up vulnerabilities following a recent high-profile breach. NBC Bay Area
- Growing anxiety around AI investments has triggered a tech rout and a broad selloff across Asian markets. Reuters
- Workplaces are scaling back tech spending as the corporate trend of AI “tokenmaxxing” begins to rapidly fade. ABC News
Entertainment (House Music Events)
- Dreambeach Festival 2026 (Vélez-Málaga): Taking place July 31st to August 1st at the Recinto Ferial, this major electronic festival will feature techno, bass, and house music with headliners including David Guetta and Eric Prydz. tevienes.com