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With Madrid set to host the F1 Spanish Grand Prix this September at the all-new Madring street circuit, and with major concerts from artists like Shakira, Pitbull, and The Weeknd on the horizon, all eyes are on the Spanish capital. But new events aren’t the only reason to visit, as the city also has a number of swish new hotels for you to check into. From a stay in Madrid’s best-known address to a property focused on music and wellness, here are the city’s hottest new hotels for 2026. Club Metrópolis Gran Vía is Madrid’s most famous street, and Edificio…
It’s been a week since the World Cup ended, but misleading claims and conspiracies surrounding the tournament have continued in full force. The vast majority concern Spain’s victory over Argentina in the final, in which La Roja won 1-0, and the controversies that have cast a shadow over the South American side during and after the competition. One post that has racked up almost 4 million views alleges that global football governing body FIFA “needed a European champion”. It says that FIFA President Gianni Infantino made a deal with UEFA, Europe’s football governing body, to ensure Spain won the World…
Published on 27/07/2026 – 10:56 GMT+2 Donald Trump and A-list stars have rarely seen eye to eye, and the last few days have seen him and his administration lash out or anger several prominent celebrities. Trump recently attacked one of his go-to foes: Bruce Springsteen. The two have traded barbs over the years and the latest was during Trump’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Friday, when Trump criticised the rock legend’s appearance for no apparent reason. “And what about Bruce Springsteen? What the hell happened to that guy?” Trump said during his speech. “He looks like hell. I don’t care…
On the Digital Markets Act, which is a regulatory law but works differently from traditional antitrust law — the fines are intended less to penalize a firm than to incentivize compliance. They also come with less of a sticker shock. When the Commission started issuing multi-million euro fines under the DMA in 2025, to the opprobrium of some ‘Big Tech’ opponents, it pointed to the short duration of the conduct as one reason why the fines come far below the 10 percent of global turnover the regulation threatens. The most recent Google fine came in at a very modest 0.22…
First developed in 2021 and now seeking approval in a watered-down form, Chat Control is the European Union’s proposed solution to combat Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). It introduces rules that would allow messaging platforms (such as messaging apps, social media platforms, and email providers) to scan people’s private digital communications for illegal content. The legislation is currently stalled, as the European Parliament and the Council have not agreed on a final text. Supporters argue that automated digital tools are necessary to protect children online, but privacy advocates and security experts warn that the measures could effectively legalise mass surveillance.…
Three people were killed, and at least four others were injured in a shooting incident on Sunday evening during a food festival at an events complex in Seattle, Washington, according to a spokesperson at the city’s fire department. Seattle Police said one suspect was arrested and they were searching for another following the incident in a popular tourist district of the northwestern US city. Gunfire was reported around 6 pm local time at the Seattle Centre during the ‘Bite of Seattle’ festival. “There were two people who we believe were shooting at each other,” Assistant Police Chief Tyrone Davis said…
Published on 27/07/2026 – 9:34 GMT+2 In 2006, Mexican director Guillermo Del Toro released what is arguably his masterpiece: El laberinto del fauno (Pan’s Labyrinth). The poetic and haunting fairytale set in Francoist Spain was a critical darling, winning three Oscars, the BAFTA for Best Film Not In The English Language, and sweeping the Goyas with a whopping seven wins. Now, Del Toro has confirmed that a restored version of Pan’s Labyrinth will be heading back to cinemas in October to celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary. The iconic director confirmed the news during the weekend at San Diego Comic-Con, also…
Andy Burnham came into office promising the biggest change in Britain for 40 years. But one week into his premiership, is Britain seeing transformation—or just a different style of politics? As Burnham unveils plans on social care, devolution and welfare, Sam and Anne ask just how big the policies announced by Burnham actually are. Is this just a continuation of Starmer with a new face? They also discuss Burnham’s foreign policy as he prepares to welcome Volodymyr Zelenskyy later today at a British naval base.
By Alessio Dell’Anna & video by Léa Becquet Published on 27/07/2026 – 9:45 GMT+2 Sailing through the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial shipping lane between Iran and Oman, remains a highly dangerous venture. In recent days, there have been several reports of attacks on oil tankers by both Iran and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi Rebels. The United States insists that the passageway is open, but, at the same time, it threatens to target Iran’s bridges and power plants if the attacks continue. Experts say the latest strikes have mainly targeted large, international merchant vessels rather than ships trading locally, but they are nevertheless taking…