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World Politics & Diplomacy 09 Oct 2026, 07:56 AM IST

Madrid Protesters Target ‘Vulture Funds’ as Spain’s Housing Crisis Enters Election Campaign

Hundreds of protesters have pitched tents in central Madrid, turning the capital into the latest flashpoint over Spain’s housing emergency just as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calls a snap election. Demonstrators say speculative investors and so-called vulture funds are profiting from a market that has pushed rents beyond reach for many households, while the government faces mounting pressure to show it can deliver relief before voters head to the polls.

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World Politics & Diplomacy09 Oct 2026, 03:58 AM IST

Thousands March Across Spain After Death of Evicted Woman Becomes Symbol of Housing Anger

Thousands of Spaniards marched in cities across the country after the death of Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction helped ignite a wider housing protest movement. Her case has sharpened public anger over soaring rents, weak tenant protections and the growing sense that Spain’s housing market is pushing ordinary residents out of their own neighborhoods.

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World Politics & Diplomacy09 Oct 2026, 01:50 AM IST

Spanish Pensioner Whose Eviction Triggered Protests Dies at 87

Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old Spanish pensioner whose forcible eviction from her Madrid apartment became a symbol of housing insecurity, has died, local media reported. Her removal on a stretcher in September, after more than seven decades in the same home, helped ignite nationwide protests and sharpen debate over tenants’ rights, elderly vulnerability, and Spain’s housing crisis.

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Global Health & Biotech08 Oct 2026, 07:40 PM IST

Maricarmen, the 87-Year-Old Evictee Who Became a Symbol of Spain’s Housing Anger, Has Died

Maricarmen, the 87-year-old Spanish woman whose eviction became a national flashpoint over housing insecurity, has died, according to reports from major international outlets. Her case helped turn a private dispute into a public indictment of Spain’s rental market, intensifying pressure on politicians already facing anger over rising rents and evictions.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition08 Oct 2026, 11:58 AM IST

New Study Recasts Neanderthals as Skilled Woodworkers, Not Just Stone Toolmakers

A new archaeological study is challenging the long-held view that Neanderthal technology was overwhelmingly stone-based, showing that these hominins also worked wood with surprising sophistication. The findings suggest that much of Neanderthal material culture has been underestimated because organic tools rarely survive in the archaeological record.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 05:02 AM IST

Maricarmen, 87, Whose Eviction Became a Symbol of Spain’s Housing Crisis, Has Died

Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction in Spain became a widely cited emblem of the country’s housing emergency, has died. Her case drew national attention to the pressure of rising rents, insecure tenancies, and the social cost of a housing market increasingly out of reach for older and lower-income residents.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 02:45 AM IST

Spanish Pensioner Whose Eviction Triggered Protests Dies, Union Says

Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old Spanish pensioner whose forced eviction from an apartment she had lived in for more than seven decades helped ignite nationwide protests, has died, according to a union involved in the case. Her removal on a stretcher in September became a potent symbol of Spain’s housing crisis and the political anger it has generated. The case drew attention to the widening gap between rising rents, limited tenant protections and the vulnerability of older residents on fixed incomes, placing fresh pressure on authorities already facing public frustration over housing affordability.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning07 Oct 2026, 10:17 PM IST

Spotify Broadens Audiobooks to More Than 180 Markets in Global Push

Spotify is expanding its audiobook offering to more than 180 markets, a move that significantly widens the reach of its spoken-word catalog and deepens its push beyond music streaming. The company says 350,000 titles in more than 120 languages will be available as part of the rollout, underscoring its effort to make audiobooks a larger part of its subscription ecosystem.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 07:59 PM IST

Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-Winning Star of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Dies at 102

Eva Marie Saint, the Academy Award-winning actress whose performances in On the Waterfront and North by Northwest helped define an era of American cinema, has died at the age of 102. Her death closes the chapter on one of the last direct links to Hollywood’s postwar golden age, when studio craftsmanship and star power shaped global popular culture.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 07:38 PM IST

How Trump’s Fury Helped Force a Hostage Deal in Gaza

A new account of the Gaza hostage negotiations says the incoming Trump team’s hard-edged posture became a decisive pressure point as mediators raced to secure a deal. The reporting and Brett McGurk’s forthcoming book portray a White House that feared both Israeli intransigence and the political shock of a returning Donald Trump, and used that anxiety to push the talks over the line.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning07 Oct 2026, 04:57 PM IST

Pinterest Turns Beauty Pins Into AI-Powered Salon Plans

Pinterest has introduced AI-powered Beauty Guides that convert hair and nail inspiration into practical salon-ready plans, including terminology, estimated costs, appointment times, and maintenance guidance. The move deepens the company’s push to make visual discovery more actionable, while also positioning its platform as a more direct bridge between inspiration and purchase intent.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors07 Oct 2026, 03:53 PM IST

Atlantic Quiet May End as Storm Season Finally Shows Hurricane Potential

After an unusually subdued start to the Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters are watching for signs that the basin may finally produce its first hurricane. The shift matters not only for coastal preparedness but also for cloud infrastructure, data-center resilience, and semiconductor supply chains that remain exposed to severe-weather disruptions.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 11:35 AM IST

Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Two, Hits Fuel Hub in Major Moscow Region Attack

Ukrainian drones struck deep into the Moscow region overnight, killing two people and hitting a fuel storage hub in what Russian war bloggers described as one of the largest attacks on the capital area since the war began. The assault underscores Kyiv’s expanding long-range drone campaign and Russia’s continuing vulnerability far from the front line.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning07 Oct 2026, 07:49 AM IST

Cramer Says Blue-Chip Tech Giants Offer One of the Safest Ways to Ride the AI Boom

Jim Cramer said some of the most established technology companies may offer investors one of the strongest ways to participate in the artificial intelligence boom, arguing that firms with durable core businesses and multiple AI monetization paths are better positioned than speculative names. His view underscores a growing market preference for scale, cash flow, and existing customer bases as AI spending accelerates across the global economy.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition07 Oct 2026, 06:37 AM IST

James Webb Telescope Probes the Aftermath of Planetary Collisions

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is examining dusty disks around young stars that may be the remnants of violent collisions between Moon- and Mars-sized bodies. The findings offer a rare window into how rocky planets grow, break apart, and reshape planetary systems in their earliest stages.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 01:04 AM IST

AfD Candidate Tobias Rausch Elected Speaker of German Regional Parliament in First for Party

Tobias Rausch of the far-right Alternative for Germany has been elected speaker of a German regional parliament for the first time, a largely ceremonial role that nonetheless carries major symbolic weight. Opponents say the result marks a watershed moment in the party’s long effort to normalize its presence within Germany’s democratic institutions.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy06 Oct 2026, 04:59 PM IST

Euro Slips Near 17-Month Low as France Debt Fears and Spain Vote Cloud Outlook

The euro hovered close to a 17-month low on Monday as investors weighed renewed political uncertainty in the euro zone, rising concern over France’s fiscal position and the implications of Spain’s vote. The dollar, meanwhile, held firm as higher U.S. Treasury yields and sticky inflation reduced expectations for near-term Federal Reserve easing.

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Global Markets & Equities06 Oct 2026, 01:19 PM IST

Southern Company Data Breach Exposes Customer Records Across Alabama Power and Georgia Power

Southern Company has disclosed unauthorized access to customer account data affecting roughly 100,000 Alabama Power customers, while related reporting indicates Georgia Power accounts may also have been exposed on a much larger scale. The incident adds fresh scrutiny to utility-sector cyber resilience, where attackers increasingly target customer data rather than operational systems.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition06 Oct 2026, 12:55 PM IST

Scientists Test Underwater Umbrellas to Shield Coral Reefs as Heat Stress Intensifies

Researchers have developed underwater umbrella-like structures designed to reduce the intensity of sunlight reaching vulnerable coral reefs, a novel intervention aimed at limiting heat-driven bleaching. Early results suggest the method may help corals withstand extreme warming events, though scientists caution it is a targeted emergency tool rather than a substitute for emissions cuts and broader reef restoration.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 11:51 AM IST

Spain's Sánchez Gambles Again With Snap Election as Housing Anger Mounts

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election in a high-risk bid to reset the political calendar and regain momentum after a surge in housing-related protests. The move underscores both his instinct for tactical surprise and the deepening pressure on his government from inflation, affordability concerns and a fragmented parliament.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 08:50 AM IST

Spain's Sánchez Calls Snap Election in High-Stakes Bid to Reset a Fractured Political Landscape

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election after a bruising stretch of housing protests and political strain, betting that a fresh mandate can restore momentum and blunt his opponents’ gains. The move sets up a pivotal contest in which housing affordability, governance fatigue and Sánchez’s reputation as a political gambler will dominate the campaign.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 07:25 AM IST

Spain’s Sánchez Bets on Housing Crisis to Shift Snap Election Race

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election in a calculated bid to turn the country’s worsening housing crisis into a political advantage, according to reporting from Madrid. Rather than a reflexive move after local losses, the decision appears designed to force voters to choose between Sánchez’s social agenda and a conservative opposition still struggling to present a unified alternative.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors06 Oct 2026, 02:13 AM IST

Hall Effect, TMR and the New Switch Era Are Rewriting Keyboard Hardware

A new wave of keyboard sensing technologies is moving mechanical keyboards beyond the familiar click-and-contact model, with Hall-effect and tunnel magnetoresistance, or TMR, switches emerging as the most important alternatives. Ars Technica’s guide underscores how these designs promise longer life, finer actuation control and new gaming features, while also exposing buyers to a more fragmented and confusing market.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 08:28 PM IST

Cybertruck Sales Slide as Tesla Posts Tepid Q3 Results

Tesla reported third-quarter vehicle sales that met Wall Street expectations but still came in below the company’s year-ago performance, underscoring a softer demand backdrop for the electric-vehicle maker. The weakness was especially notable for the Cybertruck, whose sales appear to be falling sharply as the model struggles to sustain early hype and broaden its appeal.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 03:45 PM IST

Two Dead as Torrential Flooding Hits Catalonia, Exposing Spain’s Growing Climate Risk

At least two people have died in Spain’s Catalonia region after torrential rain triggered dangerous flooding, according to reports from local and international media. The disaster has forced rescues, disrupted transport and renewed scrutiny of southern Europe’s vulnerability to increasingly violent weather events.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 03:25 PM IST

Euro Slumps to 17-Month Low as Europe’s Political and Fiscal Risks Mount

The euro fell to a 17-month low against the dollar as investors reassessed the region’s political and fiscal outlook, with France’s debt burden and broader uncertainty in key eurozone economies weighing on sentiment. The move underscored how quickly sovereign risk concerns can spill into currency markets when growth is soft and policy visibility is weak.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 01:39 PM IST

Euro Slumps to 17-Month Low as Spain and France Political Jitters Shake Markets

The euro fell to a 17-month low as investors reassessed the region’s fiscal and political outlook amid rising uncertainty in Spain and France. The move underscores how quickly domestic instability in two of the euro area’s largest economies can spill into currency and bond markets, complicating the European Central Bank’s policy path.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 12:58 PM IST

Euro Slumps to 17-Month Low as Spain and France Political Turmoil Hits Markets

The euro fell to a 17-month low as investors reacted to mounting political and fiscal uncertainty in Spain and France, two of the euro area’s most important economies. The selloff underscores how domestic instability in core and peripheral member states can quickly spill into currency markets and complicate the European Central Bank’s policy outlook.

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Global Economy & Central Banks05 Oct 2026, 12:58 PM IST

Japan’s Century-Old Businesses Are Vanishing at Record Speed as Costs, Labor Shortages and Succession Gaps Bite

Japan’s century-old businesses, many of them family-run firms that survived war, recession and industrial upheaval, are disappearing at an accelerating pace as rising costs, a shrinking customer base and acute labor shortages squeeze margins. The latest wave of closures underscores a deeper structural problem: thousands of owners have no clear successor, leaving even resilient companies vulnerable to extinction.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 08:32 AM IST

U.S. Monitors Suspected Fatal Plague Case in Russia as Health Alarm Spreads

The State Department says the United States is monitoring reports of a suspected fatal pneumonic plague case in Russia, a rare and highly dangerous infection that has prompted concern well beyond the region where it was reported. The case, linked in media accounts to a laboratory worker in Irkutsk, has triggered observation of nearly 200 people and renewed scrutiny of Russia’s public health transparency.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition05 Oct 2026, 07:16 AM IST

British Rover Trial in Spain Advances Mars Hunt for Life’s Earliest Traces

A British-built rover nicknamed Charlie has been tested in Spain’s Almería desert as part of preparations for a Mars mission aimed at searching for signs of ancient life. The trial underscores how Europe’s planetary science and climate-adjacent robotics capabilities are being sharpened on Earth before being deployed in one of the solar system’s harshest environments.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition05 Oct 2026, 06:18 AM IST

Bacteria Found to Sense Viral Attack by Detecting Phage Proteases, Opening New Paths for Precision Antibacterials

Researchers have identified a new layer of bacterial immunity in which cells detect invading phages by sensing viral proteases that cut a bacterial sensor protein and trigger defense. The finding helps explain how microbes recognize infection early and could inform the design of phage-based therapies and more selective antibacterial tools.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 03:17 AM IST

Tens of Thousands Rally Across Spain as Housing Anger Boils Over After Elderly Woman’s Eviction

Tens of thousands of people marched in Madrid and other Spanish cities on Saturday, turning a single eviction case into a broader indictment of the country’s housing crisis. The demonstrations, sparked in part by the removal of an 87-year-old woman from her home, exposed deep public frustration over soaring rents, scarce affordable housing and what protesters say is a political failure to protect tenants.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 12:52 AM IST

‘Anger in the Streets’: Tens of Thousands Rally Across Spain Over Housing Crisis

Tens of thousands of people marched across Spain on Saturday in one of the country’s largest recent housing protests, after the government failed to secure emergency legislation through parliament. More than 50 demonstrations were held nationwide, underscoring deep public frustration over soaring rents, scarce supply and what many protesters see as years of policy drift. The rallies add fresh pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s left-leaning coalition as housing becomes a defining political fault line.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 11:29 PM IST

Spain Braces for More Storms After Deadly Floods Kill 102-Year-Old Woman

Spain is facing another volatile weekend of heavy rain and storms after flooding in the southeast killed at least one person, including a 102-year-old woman, and forced emergency crews to rescue scores of trapped residents. Authorities in Catalonia and other affected regions have issued heightened alerts as forecasters warn of intense downpours, flash flooding and dangerous wind conditions. The latest disaster underscores how rapidly extreme weather is testing local response systems across parts of Spain already vulnerable to sudden inundation.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 07:52 PM IST

Ethiopian Forces Retake Mekelle as Tigray Rebels Withdraw From Regional Capital

Ethiopian government forces have seized Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, after rebel fighters withdrew from the city, according to multiple reports. The development marks a major shift in the conflict, but it does not yet resolve the broader war, which has already destabilized one of Africa’s most strategically sensitive regions.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 01:13 PM IST

Tens of Thousands Flood Spanish Streets as Housing Anger Deepens After Elderly Woman’s Eviction

Tens of thousands of people marched across Spain on Saturday in one of the largest housing protests in recent years, channeling public anger over soaring rents, short-term lets and a chronic shortage of affordable homes. The demonstrations intensified after the eviction of an 87-year-old woman became a symbol of a crisis many Spaniards say has pushed ordinary families to the edge.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition04 Oct 2026, 12:11 PM IST

British Rover Tests in Spain Signal New Push in Mars Search for Ancient Life

A British-built rover prototype nicknamed Charlie is being tested in Spain’s Almería desert as scientists prepare for a possible Mars mission aimed at detecting signs of ancient life. The project underscores how planetary exploration is increasingly tied to advanced robotics, climate-relevant field testing and the search for evidence that could reshape understanding of life beyond Earth.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 09:25 AM IST

Storms Sweep Spain as Floodwaters Kill Elderly Woman and Disrupt Weekend Travel

Heavy showers and thunderstorms have battered parts of Spain this weekend, triggering flooding that killed a 102-year-old woman and underscoring the country’s growing exposure to extreme weather. The incident comes as emergency crews continue to respond to localized inundation, transport disruption and safety warnings across affected regions.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 08:42 AM IST

Tens of Thousands Flood Spanish Streets as Housing Anger Boils Over

Tens of thousands of people marched across Spain on Saturday in one of the country’s largest recent demonstrations over the housing crisis, pressing the government to act on soaring rents, scarce supply and rising evictions. The protests underscore a widening political fault line as lawmakers reject stronger tenant protections and opposition parties seize on public frustration ahead of a likely period of electoral maneuvering.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 07:39 AM IST

Eleven Injured as Bar Collapses in Spain, Exposing Safety Risks in Busy Nightlife Districts

Eleven people were injured after a bar collapsed in Spain, according to local reports, in an incident that has raised fresh questions about building safety and inspection standards in crowded entertainment areas. Emergency crews responded quickly, and authorities are now assessing the cause of the structural failure while the injured receive treatment.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition04 Oct 2026, 03:26 AM IST

British Rover Tests Could Advance Mars Search for Ancient Life

A British-built rover prototype is being tested in Spain’s Almería desert as part of a mission concept aimed at identifying traces of ancient life on Mars. The project, which combines robotics, planetary science and high-precision instrumentation, is being watched closely for its potential to sharpen the search for biosignatures and improve future autonomous exploration on the Red Planet.

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Global Markets & Equities03 Oct 2026, 06:03 PM IST

Ken Griffin’s Secret Three-Year Push Reshapes Florida’s Property Market

Citadel founder Ken Griffin spent three years negotiating behind the scenes for what is being described as Florida’s largest real estate transaction in history, a deal that underscores the scale of his long-term bet on Miami. The move also arrives as Carnegie Mellon prepares a Miami campus backed by Griffin’s record $3 billion gift, intensifying debate over the city’s rise as a magnet for capital, talent and elite institutions.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning03 Oct 2026, 03:18 PM IST

Sanders Moves to Bar Federal Use of Flock License Plate Readers

Sen. Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation that would prohibit the federal government from using Flock automated license plate readers, escalating a growing national fight over surveillance technology and civil liberties. The proposal would also extend to other automated license plate reader systems, signaling a broader effort to curb federal access to vehicle-tracking tools used by law enforcement agencies across the country.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 04:20 AM IST

Spain’s Government Suffers Housing Defeat as Early Election Talk Grows

Spain’s minority government has been dealt a significant political setback after parliament rejected a package of housing measures aimed at easing the country’s deepening affordability crisis. The defeat underscores the fragility of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s coalition and has intensified speculation that an early general election could be brought forward if legislative gridlock persists.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (09:17 PM IST)

Sánchez Suffers Key Housing Defeat as Eviction Row Deepens Pressure for Snap Vote

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has suffered a politically damaging defeat after lawmakers rejected a key housing measure, intensifying pressure on his government amid public anger over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman. The setback comes as Sánchez faces mounting scrutiny over a series of scandals involving his party and allies, strengthening opposition calls for an early election.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (06:07 PM IST)

Sánchez Suffers Housing Defeat as Eviction Row Deepens Political Pressure

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has suffered a damaging parliamentary defeat on housing policy after a vote shaped by public anger over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman. The result intensifies pressure on the minority government and revives speculation that Sánchez may be forced toward a snap election amid a widening series of scandals affecting his party and allies.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (06:13 AM IST)

Mattel Draws Takeover Interest From Authentic Brands as Toy Maker’s Shares Jump

Mattel has drawn takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group, according to a Wall Street Journal report, sending the Barbie maker’s shares sharply higher in premarket trading. The approach underscores renewed consolidation interest in consumer brands with durable intellectual property, even as the size and structure of any potential deal remain uncertain.

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