Spain's far-right resurgence raises spectre of Franco 50 years after his death

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has disabled automatic translation for Hebrew posts due to a rise in mistranslations that made content appear more inflammatory. This decision has sparked outrage among X users, as it limits non-Hebrew speakers' access to translated content. Critics question Grok's reliability, given its history of spreading false information.

Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 is now available for sale, marking the annual celebration of this French wine tradition. Once immensely popular in the 1980s, the wine has experienced a significant decline in sales. The French wine industry faces numerous challenges, including climate change, trade tensions, and decreasing consumer demand.

Álvaro García Ortiz, Spain's attorney general, has been convicted in a controversial leak case. He is barred from holding the position for two years and must pay €10,000 in compensation.

Álvaro García Ortiz, Spain's attorney general, has been found guilty of leaking confidential information regarding a tax case involving businessman Alberto González Amador, who is linked to a prominent rightwing politician. As a result, García Ortiz has been banned from his position for two years, fined €7,300, and ordered to pay €10,000 in damages.

US President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the release of government files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This decision marks a significant shift from Trump's previous stance against disclosure, as the documents are expected to reveal the extent of Epstein's criminal network and connections to influential figures. However, experts caution that redactions may limit the information available.

Spain commemorates the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco's death with no official events, as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urges the nation to learn from the past and protect the democratic freedoms lost during Franco's dictatorship. Franco's regime, which lasted from 1939 to 1975, followed a military coup that sparked a civil war. Sánchez emphasizes the importance of remembering the lessons of this dark period in Spanish history.

An annual report reveals that poverty is increasing in France, particularly affecting vulnerable households such as families, the sick, and foreign nationals. The median income for those receiving assistance has decreased from €658 in 2014 to €565 in 2024, with 95% of these households living below the poverty line and 74% in extreme poverty. NGOs are calling for urgent political action to address this worsening situation.

Beaujolais Nouveau is a French wine tradition celebrating the first release of the year’s harvest. Each third Thursday of November, the young red wine is unveiled with festivities across France and beyond, marking the start of the new wine season.