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Readers give their opinion: from Alberto Núñez Feijóo's sick leave to the name 'lawfare'

The letters to the editor deal with the PP leader's statements, the comparison between the football team and politicians, the behavior of patients, the use of language and the issuance of prescriptions.

Yesterday and today of corruption

When political careers depend on those at the top, discipline ends up replacing debate and loyalty takes precedence over merit.

The Andic therapist

The elephants in the room are usually the same in mansions and shanties, as are the fears and hopes of those who come to therapy trying to tame them.

Europe before Trump's moods

The insults and contradictions of the US president at the NATO summit force Europeans to accelerate the path towards sovereignty with respect to Washington

Belgium and the broken heart of Spain in 1986

La Roja lost 40 years ago in the penalty shootout against the same rival in the quarterfinals

The wall of Spain: it is the only team that has not conceded goals in the World Cup

Luis de la Fuente has built a committed team that elevates the figures of Unai Simón and Pau Cubarsí

Anne Hathaway not afraid to show her belly: all the glorious pregnant looks from her new tour

After a frenetic year with 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', the actress once again embarks on a campaign, this time for 'The Odissey'.

Map of places to see the total solar eclipse: EL PAÍS compiles more than 350 official observation points

One month after the astronomical phenomenon, the autonomous communities best located to contemplate it (Asturias, Galicia and Castilla y León) reveal their recommended viewpoints to manage crowds and minimize travel

How I managed to clean my toaster once and for all thanks to an accessory that I did not expect and that costs very little

After trying some of the most repeated tips on the internet, I discovered that the method that works best is also one of the simplest and cheapest

The perfect salad recipe to take in a container anywhere this summer

Sautéed zucchini, cooked chickpeas, couscous and almonds form an ideal quartet to put in the container and enjoy at the pool, the beach or (unlucky) at work

Chefs' favorite pickles: six recipes to make at home

Vinegar, oil, spices and patience: the keys to one of the most classic and current techniques in Spanish cuisine

The tradition of giving boxes of cookies (and turning them into a sewing kit)

Giving them as gifts corresponds to a vision of the hospitality typical of our culture, which is in decline today.

La Caixa fears a drop in investor confidence due to the “persistent political fragmentation” in Spain

Criteria warns in its debt program of its potential impact on the Spanish economy and the adverse effect on its investees, among which Naturgy, Telefónica and ACS stand out.

A third of Spaniards learn about science and health with AI even though they distrust it

A report from the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology reveals that 13.3% of those surveyed admit to having shared false information at some point

Trump travels “for security reasons” on the old 'Air Force One' instead of the plane that Qatar gave him

'The New York Times' reports that the Secret Service asked the president not to use the new aircraft on his return from Türkiye due to the resumption of hostilities with Iran

Argentine boy Lucas Gámez is found dead in the collapse of his building in La Guaira

The search for bodies in La Guaira intersects with the demolition of buildings two weeks after the double earthquake

The Government negotiates with Brussels to expedite the last payment of the recovery plan

Body indicates in Congress that Spain is working on a technical addendum to facilitate the seventh and final disbursement of the mechanism

Fed minutes reveal some governors called for rate hikes at June meeting

The minutes reveal the internal division on the council. The majority of governors agreed to cut the content of communications

Infanta Sofía delivers her first official speech with the surprise support of Kings Felipe VI and Letizia and Princess Leonor

The second in line of succession, after presenting the Ibercaja Foundation awards, wanted to highlight the work of teachers: “In every school, there is a teacher, often exhausted, who, despite the difficulties, continues trying to reach our hearts.”

Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff separate after three years of marriage

Rumors of crisis began when the music producer attended Taylor Swift's wedding with her sister, while the actress had dinner in New York

Alexia Putellas begins a new stage at London City: “It was an easy decision, I want to compete every week”

The English club announces the incorporation of its new star in New York in a demonstration of the impact of the former Barça player and the power of owner Michele Kang

EL PAÍS and VinumPlay join forces to offer premium experiences to readers

This collaboration invites you to discover wine through a careful selection of references and proposals designed to enjoy

Belgium warms up its engines (and planes) before its duel against Spain

The airline Brussels Airlines redirects its plane decorated in honor of the Belgian team to flights with Spanish destinations throughout the week

8 destinations and 20 festivals: Route through a musical summer

The main Spanish festivals will bring together millions of attendees in the hot months: half are young people between 18 and 30 years old, an age group that, from July to September, will be able to enjoy a 50% discount on Iryo high speed, up to a maximum of 30 euros per ticket

This is how the socioeconomic gap marks the prognosis of cancer: more than 70% of countries do not have basic coverage to treat it

The WHO warns that survival depends more on zip code and income than on the stage or biology of the disease: 85% of patients with breast tumors in wealthy regions survive; in the poor, it is 45%

Shirt and jeans: Carlota Casiraghi sweeps haute couture with a simple office look

The daughter of Carolina de Monaco has opted for a relaxed look to attend the Chanel haute couture show in Paris

The successful alliance of Barcelona companies to combat the 13% school dropout rate

Young people who do not complete compulsory secondary education in Spain are the most likely to not find employment before the age of 25. Board 2030, a business alliance to achieve a more sustainable and competitive Barcelona, ​​in line with the vision of the B Corp movement, has embarked on an ambitious program to reduce early school leaving, coordinated by the Exit Foundation

14 graphs to explain the increase in sick leave in Spain

Employers and unions agree in pointing out the traffic jam in public health as one of the main reasons for the rise in temporary disability, which Feijóo has defined as “a cancer.”

Fiona walks, bathes and remembers: a novel about beauty on a Greek island

'Erietta', Clara Pastor's first novel, narrates in a clear and poetic style the meeting of two women who forge a lasting friendship during a vacation

It's Mayolet and Rafa Nadal, a luxury couple in Manacor

The agrotourism of the exclusive Rotana La Reserva hotel and the museum of the legendary tennis player have been renovated to attract a more modern, conscious and active traveler to the interior of Mallorca

Robbie Williams: "I am who I am because I drank and took drugs. If I had a time machine, I don't know if I would change it"

One of the biggest pop stars to come out of England performs on Friday at the Bilbao BBK Live Festival. We talked to him about his new album, 'Britpop', and his favorite song: himself

From lesbian afternoon to Lesbian Garros: how the meeting spaces between 'queer' women have changed

In the month of LGTBIQ+ Pride in Madrid, Capitán Swing publishes 'Bar Gay. Fragments of those parties', an essay-memoir that asks what happens when the spaces that function as archives of 'queer' memory disappear. At SModa we wanted to move that question to another territory: what has happened to lesbian spaces?

Beyond the crisis: the power of civic organization to sustain communities

Geopolitical tensions and global security agendas have significantly reduced international funding dedicated to civil society. Organizations operate in precariousness while resisting state persecution and public stigma

When the south of Italy lights up: the ephemeral art of the 'luminarie' in summer

These light structures, assembled and dismantled by craftsmen called 'paratori', imitate domes and naves of churches built for the people and only last a week.

Another effect of extreme heat with an impact on health: increased physical inactivity

Researchers verify how high temperatures encourage a sedentary lifestyle, which increases premature mortality and generates serious economic costs

A Dutch university sets a 30% of female students in Aeronautical and Space Engineering to combat gender stereotypes

The Delft Polytechnic seeks to increase the presence of women in this specialty so that in the future they also have more weight in teaching

How extreme is this heat? The data of a historical anomaly in Europe

The continent faces a second episode of unusually high temperatures after the June surge, the most severe ever recorded

The tanning jelly for less than 7 euros that sells out every summer: I have tried it to see if it deserves its fame

With thousands of videos on social networks, this gelatin has become one of the most talked about products of the summer. We've put it to the test to see how it applies, what it feels like on the skin, and if its fame is justified.

Public supermarkets: a way to make shopping baskets cheaper?

The initiative of the mayor of New York has revived the debate about these establishments as a possible tool to guarantee access to fresh and local food

Animal groups and parties denounce serious deficiencies in the municipal protector of Badajoz

The organizations warn of the lack of shade and water in poor condition, while the City Council and the concessionaire downplay the problems and promise improvements

Spain joins forces with twenty countries, Unicef ​​and UNESCO to protect minors from AI

The international coalition promoted by the Government does not have the support of the United States or China, the main developers of this technology.

Carboneras opens the door to the demolition of the Algarrobico by canceling the license that authorized its construction

The City Council approves the review of the file, as ordered by justice, in a tense plenary session in which four councilors were absent

The victims of the outbreak of xenophobic violence in South Africa: “Even in front of the police they can hit you”

Hundreds of migrants and refugees are camping on the streets of Durban, defenseless against the harassment unleashed against them. Thousands have begun to return to their countries of origin

The Rowenta X-Clean 12 promises to vacuum and mop at the same time: I have used it for a week to see if it really works

Will it be able to simplify one of the household tasks that I most often put off? These are my conclusions after incorporating it into my daily cleaning routine

At the Chapelle Matisse, a place of retreat for believers and non-believers in French Provence

“It is the culmination of my entire life's work,” said the painter of this temple inaugurated in the town of Vence in 1951. He was not a believer, he was 81 years old and could barely move, but he designed every last chalice of a church that the Dominicans continue to use and can be visited

Ana García Robles: “We have one of the last opportunities to achieve a global agreement on AI”

The director of the United Nations AI Governance Laboratory for Humanity, based in Valencia, trusts that the open global dialogue around this issue will achieve minimum consensus

Take a single degree or embark on a double degree with its prestige and sacrifice?

Having two majors opens job doors, but it also has disadvantages that should not be underestimated when formalizing registration these days.

The secret diaries of Lorca's last love: “My pain was mine, without possible consolations given the dense tangle of prejudices that poisoned Spanish life”

EL PAÍS reveals excerpts from the unpublished memoirs of Juan Ramírez de Lucas, with whom the poet planned to leave Spain before being murdered. The documentation can be seen in full in the new film by Manuel Menchón

When vacations are a reason for war in the office

Summer shifts reopen conflicts with bosses and colleagues due to last minute changes or false medical leaves

With all of you, the next crisis (or not)

The right is obsessed with deregulation, banking concentrates half of the world's credit and the digitalization of finance and cybersecurity puts the system at risk