Málaga has set a new export record in the first half of the year, although sales to the United States have fallen by half. SUR in English
A Málaga-Frankfurt flight was forced to perform an emergency landing in Madrid due to a technical fault. SUR in English
Spain (Independent & Transparency)
US and Israeli ultraconservative networks and influencers are allegedly using the situation in Ceuta to promote narratives about “Spanish occupation” and attack the government. elDiario.es
The Spanish government acknowledges that resolving the humanitarian crisis in Ceuta will take time due to a lack of collaboration from Morocco on the return of minors. elDiario.es
The Sidi Embarek cemetery has begun burying the unidentified bodies of migrants who died attempting the transit from Morocco on July 30. elDiario.es
World & Independent Investigations
Israeli settlers and soldiers are reportedly expanding a siege tactic against Palestinian families in Area B of the occupied West Bank to force them from their homes. Dropsite News
Flight data reveals that a U.S.-registered drone from defense contractor Shield AI flew near an Ecuadorian fishing boat hours after a suspected CIA strike. Dropsite News
A private prison giant donated 1.4milliontoaTrump−alignedSuperPACshortlyaftersecuringICEcontractsexpectedtogenerateover160 million annually. The Lever
Oregon is spending unprecedented amounts on low-income housing, but a state law is keeping the financial details of these projects completely secret. ProPublica
Iran War (Independent Sources Only)
High-profile firings within the Israeli spy agency Mossad suggest significant internal turmoil. Reports indicate that none of the agency’s promises regarding the intelligence operations and war with Iran have come to fruition. The Intercept
Tech
Tech giants are reportedly growing increasingly frustrated with the proliferation of low-quality, AI-generated content flooding platforms. The New York Times
Companies operating in conflict zones are facing heightened scrutiny and legal risks concerning their technology deployments. Lawfare
Young people are leaving Hawaii in significant numbers, prompting questions about whether emerging tech startups can reverse the brain drain. WSJ
Entertainment (House Music Events)
elrow Málaga XXL takes place today, August 22nd, 2026, at the Málaga Forum, bringing major house and techno acts to the region. The lineup features renowned DJs including The Martinez Brothers, 999999999, and Fatima Hajji. elrow Málaga XXL