Local (Benalmádena & Málaga)
- Málaga registered double the number of days over 40 degrees in July. Diario SUR
- Benalmádena businesses are invited to enter the Virgen de la Cruz fair decoration competition. SUR in English
- A three-car and motorcycle collision in Fuengirola has left one injured and caused three kilometers of traffic jams. Diario SUR
- An eight-meter yacht has been stranded on Ferrara beach due to strong waves. Diario SUR
- A man was acquitted of drug trafficking after a security guard unlawfully searched his rucksack on a Malaga–Álora Cercanías train. SUR in English
Spain (Independent & Transparency)
- The PP is competing with Vox and clashing with the Government over the reception of minors from Ceuta, using “national security” as an excuse. elDiario.es
- Faten, a Moroccan footballer, tragically lost her life attempting to swim to Ceuta, highlighting the ongoing crisis that has claimed dozens of lives. elDiario.es
- Spain has secured express support from the EU regarding the Ceuta border crisis, appeasing criticisms from its partners. elDiario.es
- The world champion Spanish national football team will host England at the Metropolitano in a decisive UEFA Nations League clash. SUR in English
- Statin guidelines in Spain have lowered the treatment age to 30, as bad cholesterol remains linked to 27,000 deaths. SUR in English
World & Independent Investigations
- Hacked emails reveal that a UN official repeatedly supplied Israeli diplomats with confidential UN reports and private briefings. The official now directs UNICEF’s Washington office. Dropsite News
- An analysis reveals that many yards in Omaha still have toxic levels of lead despite the EPA heralding its cleanup as a success. ProPublica
- FCC Commissioners are facing ethics complaints for accepting luxury gifts from Paramount amidst merger talks. ProPublica
- Wesley Bell defeated Cori Bush in Missouri’s primary with significant financial assistance from AIPAC. The Intercept
- A BLM protester who organized against solitary confinement was transferred thousands of miles away, with reports noting their criticism of Israel. The Intercept
Iran War (Independent Sources Only)
- The Pentagon has found a new way to undercount U.S. casualties in the Iran war by separately tracking troops killed or wounded since July 7. The Intercept
- Iran denies Donald Trump’s claim regarding talks as tensions remain elevated and strikes in Gaza continue. Dropsite News
- The U.S. crowdsources ideas on Iran policy amidst ongoing regional conflicts and contradictions from the Board of Peace. Dropsite News
Tech
- Jim Cramer attributes a recent tech market rally to the collapse of a hedge fund. CNBC
- Europe’s established technology firms are emerging as unexpected winners in the artificial intelligence sector. Reuters
- Governor Gianforte has recognized the growth of Montana’s high-tech industry. State of Montana Newsroom
Entertainment (House Music Events)
- Nerja will host a lively “White Party” on August 14th, 2026, on El Salon beach featuring local groups and DJs. Explore Nerja