Spanish Congress rejects housing laws despite Sánchez’s warning: ‘They’ll be judged sooner than they think’
Spanish Congress rejects two key housing measures aimed at quelling public uproar over housing affordability. The bills’ rejection after last-minute talks leaves Pedro Sánchez’s government without two key housing measures…
Putin says all weapons ‘on agenda’ if Russia’s Kaliningrad attacked
Russia would consider using “all types of weapons” if its exclave of Kaliningrad was attacked, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, while insisting that Moscow had “no intention of attacking…
G7 agrees 100 million-barrel emergency oil release amid US pressure over diesel
The G7, led by France, announced the release of 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil after Trump threatened a ban of diesel exports. Read More
5,000 drones turn China’s night sky into a giant light show
A fleet of 5,000 drones forms fighter jets, robots, planes and horses over Nanchang as China marks National Day with a spectacular night show. Read more at Read More
Casa de México in Madrid unveils 2026 Day of the Dead altar inspired by Michoacán and Agustín Lara
Casa de México in Madrid unveils “Viva la vida!”, its 2026 Day of the Dead altar honouring Agustín Lara, inspired by Michoacán and the monarch butterfly, with a musical tour.…
Finland’s government survives confidence vote after Israel visit row
Finland’s government on Friday survived a parliamentary vote of confidence called over the government’s Middle East policy following a criticised visit to Israel by the defence minister. Read More
From ocean waste to fabric: inside Spain’s sustainable fashion revolution
Every year, more than 12 million tonnes of plastic ends up in our oceans. Spanish fashion company Ecoalf transforms marine waste and discarded materials into fabrics and clothing through a…
Inside Soitec, the French tech company powering the global semiconductor industry
From smartphones to data centres, the French company’s advanced silicon substrates underpin technologies used around the world. Valérie Gauriat went inside its production site in the French Alps. Read More
EU farmers face falling produce prices as fuel and fertiliser costs rise
Eurostat figures show a widening gap between the prices farmers receive and those they pay, as EU ministers discuss support and farming groups demand help. Read More
France and Germany lead push to keep military space powers in national hands
Germany and France are among seven countries calling for the proposed European Space Shield to be rebuilt around protecting EU space systems – with military space capabilities kept national. Read…