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Historias de hoy

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1. Ex-Guardia Civil chief ordered favourable report on PM's brother

   Two senior Guardia Civil officers have accused the former director general of instructing them to rush an internal report on David Sánchez — the prime minister's brother — and conclude that 'there was nothing there'. The accusation points to institutional pressure on the UCO, Spain's anti-corruption unit, to steer findings away from scrutiny of a politically sensitive figure. Colonel Yuste is among those said to have faced direct interference.

   "They were told to accelerate the report and conclude that there was nothing."

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2. Israel and Hezbollah trade fire despite ceasefire

   Israel and Hezbollah have continued exchanging attacks along the Lebanon border despite a ceasefire brokered in Washington. The conflict has left a severe toll on Lebanese civilians: roughly 2,900 people killed, 1.4 million displaced, and 36,000 homes destroyed. Four additional deaths were reported in the latest exchange. Neither side has formally withdrawn from the agreement, but violations have persisted.

   "A ceasefire negotiated at the highest diplomatic level has not stopped the guns on the ground."

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3. WhatsApp group linked to Sánchez aide targeted judge

   A Spanish prosecutor intervened to block an effort, coordinated through a WhatsApp group connected to Leire Díez, to undermine the judge investigating Prime Minister Sánchez's brother. Messages recovered by investigators showed participants discussing how to neutralise the case, with one participant writing that their priority was 'the president'. The affair implicates figures close to the Interior Ministry and the ruling PSOE.

   "My priority: the president."

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4. Iran strikes Kuwait airport, killing one person

   Iran launched an attack on Kuwait International Airport and targets in Bahrain, killing one person and wounding 63 others. The strike came as nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States remained stalled. The incident tests the durability of a fragile ceasefire and raises concern among Gulf states about further escalation.

   "One killed and 63 wounded in the midst of stalled negotiations with the United States."

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5. Trump Seeks Iran Deal Amid Stalemate Concerns

   President Trump has expressed willingness to meet directly with Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei if a nuclear or conflict-resolution deal can be reached. Allies and critics alike are raising concerns that without a clear endgame, Trump risks becoming politically trapped in an unresolved standoff. Separately, the White House described what it called progress in talks involving Hezbollah, though no formal agreement has been announced.

   "Trump is willing to meet with Khamenei if a deal with Iran is reached, and is celebrating what he calls advances with Hezbollah."

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6. Four farmworkers burned alive in Calabria van

   Four migrant farmworkers were killed when their van was set on fire in Calabria, Italy. A fifth person was seriously injured. The workers had reportedly refused to pay an extortion demand. Suspected criminal actors carried out the attack; no arrests have been announced.

   "Four seasonal workers were burned alive in their van for refusing to pay extortion money."

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7. Spanish police link PSOE officials to influence network

   Spain's military police unit UCO has concluded, according to court documents obtained by El Mundo, that a network operating within state institutions was directed by PSOE official Santos Cerdán and aide Leire Díez. Investigators say the network's purpose was to protect the interests of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The findings relate to alleged corruption and influence-peddling involving the state holding company SEPI.

   "The UCO concluded the network was directed by Cerdán and Leire Díez to protect the interests of the head of government."

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8. Visa and Mastercard to exit Cuba in 2026

   Cuba's central bank has announced that Visa and Mastercard will cease operations in the country, leaving residents and tourists without access to international card payment networks. The move follows longstanding US sanctions that have complicated the cards' presence on the island. Cubans already rely heavily on cash and informal transfers, but the withdrawal will further limit options for those receiving remittances or spending abroad.

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9. Germany Loses Bid for UN Security Council Seat

   The UN General Assembly voted against Germany securing a non-permanent seat on the Security Council for 2026. The result is a diplomatic setback for Chancellor Friedrich Merz, whose government had pursued the seat as part of a broader push to raise Germany's international profile. The loss is now prompting a review of German foreign policy priorities.

   "The defeat at the UN forces Merz to reconsider his foreign policy approach."

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10. UN warns world unprepared for 2026 super El Niño

    The United Nations has issued a warning that a major El Niño event carries an 80 percent probability of arriving before September 2026, and that global preparedness remains inadequate. The climate pattern typically brings extreme heat, prolonged drought, and heavy rainfall to different regions simultaneously. The UN's concern is that governments and relief systems have not put sufficient measures in place to manage the scale of disruption expected.

    "There is an 80 percent probability that a super El Niño will arrive before September — and we are not prepared."

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