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X's community notes don't work with politics: 'They don't mitigate the risks they generate in electoral processes'
esLas notas de la comunidad de X no funcionan con la política: “No mitigan los riesgos que generan en los procesos electorales”
Jul 1, 2026, 06:04 PM
New research examines the usefulness of X's community notes system in fighting disinformation, but finds it fails during polarised moments such as elections, concluding it does not mitigate the risks such moments generate for electoral processes. The study highlights the system's limits in politically charged contexts.
Three arrested as suspected perpetrators in the death of a woman in Rincón de la Victoria (Málaga)
esTres detenidos como presuntos autores de la muerte de una mujer en Rincón de la Victoria (Málaga)
Jul 1, 2026, 06:04 PM
Three people have been arrested as suspected perpetrators in the death of a woman in Rincón de la Victoria, Málaga. Her body was found inside a well in the town, in a case being investigated as gender-based violence.
United States announces it will not renew USMCA, the major trade deal with Mexico and Canada
esEstados Unidos anuncia que no renueva el T-MEC, el gran acuerdo comercial con México y Canadá
Jul 1, 2026, 05:57 PM
The United States has announced it will not renew the USMCA trade agreement with Mexico and Canada, moving instead to a year-by-year review of the pact. The shift adds new uncertainty to relations between the three countries.
PP softens its message on the 'grandchildren's law': backs citizenship for all descendants but wants a 'rigorous' law
esEl PP modula su mensaje sobre la ‘ley de nietos’: apoya nacionalizar a todos los descendientes pero con una ley con “rigor”
Jul 1, 2026, 05:44 PM
Spain's Popular Party has softened its stance on the 'grandchildren's law,' backing citizenship for all descendants of Spaniards but demanding a stricter legal framework. Madrid regional leader Ayuso is meanwhile announcing EU action against a rule she says goes too far.
England - DR Congo, live: the Africans resist in the second half
esInglaterra - RD Congo, en directo | Los africanos resisten en la segunda parte
Jul 1, 2026, 05:38 PM
In a live World Cup 2026 match report, DR Congo resists in the second half against England. Tuchel's side started as favorites, but their opponents took an early lead in the 7th minute thanks to a fine goal from Ciepnga, an Almería forward.
Venezuela earthquake latest, live | Foreign Ministry raises Spanish death toll to 26
esÚltima hora del terremoto en Venezuela, en directo | Exteriores eleva a 26 el número de españoles muertos en los terremotos
Jul 1, 2026, 05:23 PM
Spain's Foreign Ministry has raised the number of Spaniards killed in Venezuela's earthquakes to 26, as live updates report Caracas now counts 1,943 dead and 10,571 injured. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has decreed seven days of national mourning for the victims.
Ayuso reiterates support for Móstoles mayor despite ongoing harassment case
esAyuso reitera su apoyo al alcalde de Móstoles pese a que la jueza mantiene su causa por acoso abierta: “Nadie ha demostrado nada”
Jul 1, 2026, 05:23 PM
Madrid regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso has reiterated her support for Móstoles mayor Manuel Bautista despite a judge keeping open a sexual and workplace harassment investigation against him. Ayuso said "nobody has proven anything," after the judge rejected the mayor's attempt to have the case dismissed.
Judiciary asks Justice Ministry to reconsider decision not to fund reinforcements for over 60 courts
esEl Poder Judicial pide a Justicia reconsiderar su decisión de no financiar refuerzos para más de 60 juzgados
Jul 1, 2026, 05:15 PM
Spain's General Council of the Judiciary has asked the Justice Ministry to reconsider its decision not to fund reinforcements for more than 60 courts. The council warns that unless the ministry reverses course, 'essential' judicial proceedings will be suspended.
Labour Ministry wants to require companies to detail average salaries by sex and category
esTrabajo quiere obligar a las empresas a detallar los salarios medios por sexo y categoría
Jul 1, 2026, 05:12 PM
Spain's Labour Ministry wants to require companies to disclose average salaries by sex and category. To comply with the EU pay transparency directive, the ministry also proposes requiring companies with more than 50 employees to detail the criteria used to grant promotions.
Olise, the ultimate teammate who evokes France's Platini and Zidane
esOlise, el socio de todos que evoca en Francia a Platini y a Zidane
Jul 1, 2026, 05:10 PM
French forward Michael Olise, who has racked up 25 goals and 28 assists this season at Bayern, has set up four goals for Mbappé so far at the World Cup, plus one each for Dembélé and Barcola. The piece likens his all-round playmaking to French greats Platini and Zidane.
PP asks for the Civil Guard director to be investigated in the 'Leire Díez case'
esEl PP pide la imputación de la directora de la Guardia Civil en el ‘caso Leire Díez’
Jul 1, 2026, 04:55 PM
Spain's opposition PP party has requested that the director of the Civil Guard be formally investigated in the 'Leire Díez case'. The private prosecution also seeks investigations into the force's operational director and the predecessor of Mercedes González.
Supreme Court orders production company to pay Iker Casillas 30,000 euros over honor violation on Telecinco's Viva la vida
esEl Supremo condena a una productora a indemnizar a Iker Casillas con 30.000 euros por intromisión a su honor en el programa ‘Viva la vida’ de Telecinco
Jul 1, 2026, 04:49 PM
Spain's Supreme Court has ordered a production company to pay Iker Casillas 30,000 euros for violating his honor on Telecinco's Viva la vida program. The ruling found that 2021 comments about private audio recordings related to his breakup with Sara Carbonero infringed his privacy, even though the content itself was not disclosed.
US scientists say they have created a 'synthetic cell' capable of replicating and evolving
esCientíficos de Estados Unidos dicen haber creado una “célula sintética” capaz de replicarse y evolucionar
Jul 1, 2026, 04:43 PM
US scientists say they have created a 'synthetic cell' capable of replicating and evolving. The team has published the study without independent peer review.
The resurrection of classical myths at the heart of the Movida
esLa resurrección de los mitos clásicos en el corazón de la Movida
Jul 1, 2026, 04:42 PM
The Alcalá 31 gallery opens the exhibition Modern Mythologies: Ouka Leele & Co, gathering more than 100 works from artists of Madrid's Movida era, aiming to view them, at last, with historical significance.
Goodbye PlayStation discs: Sony will stop publishing that video game format
esAdiós a los discos de la PlayStation: Sony dejará de publicar ese formato de videojuegos
Jul 1, 2026, 04:33 PM
Sony has announced it will discontinue PlayStation game discs, with all new titles going fully digital starting January 2028.
Ayuso breaks with Feijóo's shift toward Junts: 'The sensible thing is to stay away from the constant separatist threat'
esAyuso se desmarca del giro de Feijóo con Junts: “Lo sensato es alejarse de la amenaza independentista constante”
Jul 1, 2026, 04:27 PM
Madrid regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso distanced herself from PP leader Feijóo's overtures to Catalan party Junts, saying it is 'sensible to stay away from the constant separatist threat.' She suggested the government wants to 'nationalise socialists' by fostering votes through arbitrary favours.
Bielsa bids farewell to Uruguay, reveals players asked him to shorten and space out tactical talks
esBielsa se despide de Uruguay y confiesa que los jugadores le pidieron reducir y espaciar las charlas técnicas
Jul 1, 2026, 04:25 PM
Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa said goodbye to Uruguay after their World Cup elimination, taking responsibility for the result and revealing that players had asked him to shorten and space out his tactical talks.
The archaeological community rallies to defend Juan Cabré and Recópolis
esLa comunidad arqueológica se vuelca en defensa de Juan Cabré y Recópolis
Jul 1, 2026, 04:24 PM
The archaeological community has rallied to defend Juan Cabré and the Recópolis site, as numerous experts deny claims that the archaeologist buried a treasure to fabricate evidence of the Visigothic palatine capital's existence.
Isak Andic's partner testified the Mango founder wanted a new will that would 'change everything'
esLa pareja de Isak Andic declaró que el fundador de Mango quería dictar un nuevo testamento que “lo cambiaba todo”
Jul 1, 2026, 04:17 PM
Isak Andic's partner testified that the Mango founder wanted to draft a new will that would 'change everything'. Estefanía Knuth said in her testimony in the Andic case that she encouraged father and son to undergo therapy to resolve their conflicts.
González Laya: 'You cannot go from 0.7% to 2% of military spending without a public debate, however uncomfortable'
esGonzález Laya: “No se puede pasar del 0,7 al 2% de gasto militar sin un debate público, aunque sea incómodo”
Jul 1, 2026, 04:07 PM
Former Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha González Laya says defense spending cannot jump from 0.7% to 2% of GDP without a public debate, however uncomfortable. She made the remarks while presenting her geopolitical essay, arguing European citizens must discuss the dangers facing them.
Civil Guard raids Cádiz provincial council over contracts with businessman investigated for drug-linked money laundering
esLa Guardia Civil entra en la Diputación de Cádiz por contratos con un empresario investigado por blanqueo vinculado al narcotráfico
Jul 1, 2026, 04:04 PM
Spain's Civil Guard has raided the Cádiz provincial council over contracts with a businessman under investigation for money laundering linked to drug trafficking. Officers requested information from the council department managed by the mayor of El Puerto de Santa María.
Sánchez Llibre confirms his backing for Garamendi in the CEOE elections to be held on October 1
esSánchez Llibre confirma su respaldo a Garamendi en las elecciones que CEOE celebrará el 1 de octubre
Jul 1, 2026, 03:49 PM
Sánchez Llibre confirms his support for Garamendi in the elections CEOE will hold on October 1, saying he will urge Foment's board to back the current head of the state business association after opposing him in 2022.
Madrid court rules in favor of merging 'nursing homes case' investigations, raising doubt over a mega-case
esLa Audiencia madrileña falla a favor de unir investigaciones del ‘caso residencias’ y abre la duda sobre la opción de la macrocausa
Jul 1, 2026, 03:28 PM
Madrid's provincial court has ruled in favor of merging investigations in the 'nursing homes case', raising doubts about whether a single mega-case will proceed. Lawyers for the victims' families report that three judges contradicted their colleagues' decision, creating an 'unusual' conflict.
Warsh strikes a hawkish tone in Europe: our job is price stability
esWarsh entona la melodía del ‘halcón’ en Europa: “Nuestro trabajo es la estabilidad de precios”
Jul 1, 2026, 03:03 PM
Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh strikes a hawkish tone in Europe, defending the institution's independence after a Supreme Court ruling and saying inflation risks have eased, insisting the Fed's job is price stability.
The death of the Sun will not be the end of the solar system
esLa muerte del Sol no será el final del sistema solar
Jul 1, 2026, 03:00 PM
The death of the Sun will not mean the end of the solar system, according to an international research team publishing in Nature. A Jupiter-like planet orbiting a dead star offers clues about the future of our corner of the universe.
Actor Danny Glover reveals he has Alzheimer's and speaks about living with the disease: I still haven't fully processed it
esEl actor Danny Glover revela que tiene alzhéimer y habla de su vida con la enfermedad: “Todavía no lo asimilo del todo”
Jul 1, 2026, 02:40 PM
Actor Danny Glover, nearing his 80th birthday and known for playing Mel Gibson's partner in the Lethal Weapon franchise, revealed in interviews with People and Today that he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2023 and now lives with his daughter and younger brother.
Trump challenges the EU's power over Bosnia-Herzegovina in a dispute with economic undertones
esTrump desafía el poder de la UE sobre Bosnia-Herzegovina en una disputa con trasfondo económico
Jul 1, 2026, 02:37 PM
Trump is challenging EU authority over Bosnia-Herzegovina in a dispute with economic undertones, as the European High Representative in the Balkan country resigns under pressure from Washington while Western powers select an interim successor.
Police go to the channel where Vito Quiles works to arrest him
esLa policía se persona en el canal donde trabaja Vito Quiles para arrestarlo
Jul 1, 2026, 02:19 PM
Police went to the channel where controversial commentator Vito Quiles works in order to arrest him. Quiles, who was not present at the newsroom, faces several ongoing judicial cases against him.
Spain's CSIC opens catalog of Franco regime's victims to the public: some purged for wearing trousers
esEl CSIC abre al público su catálogo de represaliados del franquismo: a algunas las depuraron por llevar pantalones
Jul 1, 2026, 02:13 PM
Spain's national research council CSIC has opened to the public its catalog of individuals persecuted under the Franco regime, documenting more than 500 people tried after the Civil War, some purged simply for wearing trousers. Researchers note that for many of the victims, not even a photograph of their face survives.
Joan Laporta takes office as president with Tebas's economic blessing and a message to Madrid
esJoan Laporta toma posesión como presidente con la bendición económica de Tebas y un mensaje al Madrid
Jul 1, 2026, 01:53 PM
Joan Laporta officially took office as Barcelona president in a solemn ceremony where he called for unity against those who never rest to destabilize the club, and named the Spotify Camp Nou the main driver of the new era.
Manuel Arjona, founding member of the original Locomía, dies at 58
esMuere Manuel Arjona, miembro fundamental del primer Locomía, a los 58 años
Jul 1, 2026, 01:49 PM
Manuel Arjona, a founding member of the original Locomía group, has died at age 58. The Catalan performer was part of the group's golden era in Spain's 1980s pop scene, helping pave the way for young people to live their sexual identity freely.
Six young men sentenced to five months in prison for degrading facial tattoos on a disabled man in Mallorca
esCondenados a cinco meses de cárcel seis jóvenes por realizar tatuajes vejatorios en la cara a un hombre con discapacidad en Mallorca
Jul 1, 2026, 01:39 PM
Six young men were sentenced to five months in prison for giving degrading tattoos on the face of a disabled man in Mallorca. The convicted admitted they humiliated the victim in a punishment game to which he could not validly consent.
La Audiencia de Valencia absuelve al rapero ‘El Jincho’ de violación
esJul 1, 2026, 01:37 PM
Valencia's provincial court acquitted rapper 'El Jincho' of rape charges. The court found 'reasonable doubts' about the complaint, in which he was accused of abusing a young woman with a disability after a 2023 concert.
Trump earned 1.4 billion dollars in cryptocurrency in the first year of his second term
esTrump ingresó 1.400 millones de dólares en criptomonedas en el primer año de su segundo mandato
Jul 1, 2026, 01:33 PM
Donald Trump earned 1.4 billion dollars in cryptocurrency in the first year of his second term. The US president has adopted policies favoring the crypto industry, in which his personal profits have multiplied ninefold since returning to the White House.
Man accused of participating in the Rwandan genocide arrested in Germany
esDetenido en Alemania un hombre acusado de participar en el genocidio de Ruanda
Jul 1, 2026, 01:31 PM
A man has been arrested in Germany accused of participating in the Rwandan genocide. The suspect, who holds dual nationality, is believed to have ordered the killing of 25 Tutsis and drawn up lists of people to be eliminated.
Catalan and national police again raid lab suspected in African swine fever leak in Catalonia
esLos Mossos y la Guardia Civil registran de nuevo la sede del laboratorio sospechoso de la fuga de peste porcina en Cataluña
Jul 1, 2026, 01:24 PM
Catalan and Spanish police have again searched the laboratory suspected of causing an African swine fever leak in Catalonia. Investigators requested more virus samples from the CReSA facility and also entered the Severo Ochoa Center for Molecular Biology.
Eviction of Adolfo, his daughter and four-year-old grandson ends in activist sit-in at CaixaBank branch
esEl desahucio de Adolfo, su hija y su nieto de cuatro años acaba con un encierro de decenas de activistas en una sucursal de CaixaBank
Jul 1, 2026, 01:18 PM
The eviction of Adolfo, his daughter and his four-year-old grandson ended with dozens of activists occupying a CaixaBank branch in protest. After the fourth eviction attempt, authorities offered the affected family temporary housing at the Las Caracolas municipal shelter.
Rosa María Calaf, 2026 National Television Award: a vision ahead of her time
esRosa María Calaf, Premio Nacional de Televisión 2026, “una mirada adelantada a su tiempo”
Jul 1, 2026, 01:11 PM
Veteran journalist Rosa María Calaf has won Spain's National Television Award 2026, worth 30,000 euros, honoring her rigor as a correspondent stationed in major political centers around the world, described as having a vision ahead of her time.
Supreme Court to investigate far-right MEP Alvise for inciting communications blackout during farmer protests
esEl Supremo investigará a Alvise por incitar al colapso de las comunicaciones durante unas protestas agrícolas
Jul 1, 2026, 01:01 PM
Spain's Supreme Court will investigate far-right MEP Alvise Pérez for allegedly inciting a communications blackout during agricultural protests. The Criminal Chamber has opened its sixth case against the leader of the Se Acabó la Fiesta party.
MNAC demands information from Aragón on relocating the Sijena paintings to allow their return
esEl MNAC reclama a Aragón información sobre la reubicación de las pinturas de Sijena para permitir la devolución
Jul 1, 2026, 12:52 PM
The MNAC museum has demanded information from Aragón on the relocation of the Sijena paintings to enable their return, drafting a report deeming the transfer risks unacceptable and asking the court to pause restitution deadlines due to insufficient data.
Spain's Tax Agency to replace its director general and two other senior officials after tax season
esLa Agencia Tributaria relevará a la directora general y otros dos altos cargos tras el fin de la campaña de la renta
Jul 1, 2026, 12:46 PM
Spain's Tax Agency will replace its director general and two other senior officials after the end of the income tax filing campaign. The agency says the outgoing director requested the change from the former minister and that her departure had been planned for months.
Canada will take part in the Eurovision Song Contest
esCanadá participará en el Festival de Eurovisión
Jul 1, 2026, 12:42 PM
Canada will take part in the Eurovision Song Contest, as the European Broadcasting Union announces its admission to fill the gap left by countries like Spain that withdrew over Israel's participation.
British police investigate two officers for gross negligence in the arrest linked to Henry Nowak's case
esLa policía británica investiga por negligencia grave a dos de los agentes que arrestaron a Henry Nowak
Jul 1, 2026, 12:27 PM
British police are investigating two officers for gross negligence over the arrest handling of a case involving Henry Nowak, a young man fatally stabbed in Southampton by a Sikh man who falsely accused him of a racist attack.
World Cup 2026: 'Fútbol chapa' program | France frightens and Mexico inspires hope, the day's key points
esMundial 2026: Programa ‘Fútbol chapa’ | Francia asusta y México ilusiona, las claves de la jornada
Jul 1, 2026, 12:19 PM
The 'Fútbol chapa' program analyzes the day's key World Cup 2026 storylines, including France's rout of Sweden and the round-of-16 qualification of Norway and Mexico. France impresses while Mexico builds hope among fans.
Koke renews for another year with Atlético Madrid
esKoke renueva un año más con el Atlético de Madrid
Jul 1, 2026, 11:50 AM
Koke has renewed his contract with Atlético Madrid for another year. Following the signing of Grimaldo, the Madrid club announced its 34-year-old captain will continue: 'Hopefully many more,' said the red-and-white legend.
5 discounted flowy trousers you'll want to wear all summer for how comfortable they are
es5 pantalones fluidos en oferta que querrás llevar todo el verano por lo cómodos que son
Jul 1, 2026, 11:50 AM
A product review recommends five discounted flowy trousers designed to be worn comfortably throughout the summer. The lightweight, versatile designs are presented as an ideal outfit for hot days.
Al menos cinco muertos en el incendio de un bloque de viviendas en la ciudad belga de Amberes
esJul 1, 2026, 11:49 AM
At least five people died in a fire at an apartment block in the Belgian city of Antwerp. The cause of the fire is not yet known, and the blaze forced the evacuation of the residential complex, home to more than 200 people.
Jaime Pradilla: Pedro Martínez's style of play suits me a lot
esJaime Pradilla: “El estilo de juego de Pedro Martínez me favorece mucho”
Jul 1, 2026, 11:31 AM
Basketball forward Jaime Pradilla reflects on his strong season with Valencia and his future, ahead of playing with the Spanish national team on Thursday.
Tourism predicts another record summer despite falling hotel occupancy due to rising prices
esEl turismo augura otro verano de récord pese a la caída de la ocupación hotelera por la subida de precios
Jul 1, 2026, 11:29 AM
Spain's tourism sector expects another record summer despite falling hotel occupancy amid rising prices. Hotel association Cehat forecasts more tourist arrivals than in 2025, though with shorter stays, while airlines have scheduled 322,500 international flights, up 6.1%.
Lara Hernández leaves the Sumar movement, denounces a 'smear campaign' against her
esLara Hernández abandona Movimiento Sumar y denuncia una “campaña de desprestigio” en su contra
Jul 1, 2026, 11:19 AM
Lara Hernández has left the Sumar movement, denouncing a 'smear campaign' against her. The current coordinator is stepping down ahead of the party's third assembly, to be held July 11, after an internal harassment investigation was shelved.