Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance

Tens of thousands rallied in Madrid demanding a snap general election amid escalating corruption allegations against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, involving his family and administration. The protest, organized by the conservative People's Party, follows the detention of former transport minister José Luis Ábalos in connection with a kickbacks investigation.

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Giessen, Germany, for the launch of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's new youth organization, which was marred by clashes between supporters and police. The event highlights the growing influence of the AfD among younger demographics in the country.

A recent analysis by scientists at University College London (UCL) reveals that large areas of southern and central Europe are experiencing significant drying of water reserves, with freshwater storage diminishing across countries including Spain, Italy, Poland, and parts of the UK. This study utilized two decades of satellite data to track changes in Earth's gravitational field, highlighting a concerning trend in water availability.

France has announced a new voluntary military service aimed at young individuals aged 18 to 19, marking a significant shift in national defense strategy 25 years after the end of conscription. This initiative, introduced by President Emmanuel Macron, is set to last for 10 months and will provide a monthly stipend to participants.

Wealth inequality is increasing globally, with the Eurozone's wealthiest 5 percent controlling 45 percent of net household wealth. Currently, only Norway, Switzerland, and Spain have implemented taxes on individual net wealth, highlighting a significant disparity in wealth distribution across Europe.

The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced a €22.1 billion budget plan to enhance its capabilities in the space race, as ministers from ESA member states convened in Bremen, Germany, to determine funding allocations for various space programs over the next three years. This meeting is crucial for shaping Europe's future in space exploration and technology.

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier made a historic visit to Guernica, the Basque town devastated by the Nazi Condor Legion in 1937, marking the first time a German leader has paid tribute there. Accompanied by Spain's King Felipe VI, he honored the memory of the hundreds of civilians who lost their lives in the bombing, emphasizing the event as a significant reminder of Germany's historical guilt.