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Carlo Ancelotti's biggest challenge: after leaving the Madrid bench, the Italian now leads the Canarinha

The first foreign coach to lead Brazil in a World Cup faces historic emergencies with a squad short of talent.

The step forward for Morocco with its new coach Mohamed Ouahbi

The coach who replaced Walid Regragui after the Africa Cup tries to translate a more offensive style into the African team, semi-finalists in the last World Cup in Qatar

The dog-eating 'youtuber' from Morocco

A content creator with more than two million followers is imprisoned for spreading a video in which he dismembered, cooked and tasted a street dog during the Lamb Festival

Why does everyone want a Tang jacket? From cultural symbol to global obsession

From Adidas to Rohè, passing through TikTok and the rise of neo-Chinese aesthetics: we review the history of a silhouette full of history that has transcended the Chinese diaspora to become a trend

The first students of the Mathematics and Philosophy degree, unique in Spain: “We must learn to use AI ethically”

According to those who founded it just a year ago, the title of the University of Córdoba responds, from public education, to a future that will need both numbers and algorithms as well as critical thinking.

John Connolly, an empathetic look at the darker side: “It is important not to be complicit in evil”

The creator of the detective series Charlie Parker reflects on his creative process, his fears and desires and anticipates an end for his hero

Ten years of relations between Trump and Netanyahu: from “Bibi is a strong man” to “you are like a goat”

The president of the United States has dedicated equal parts praise and criticism to the Israeli prime minister; There is not a single personal attack from Netanyahu. The current war in Iran subjects the relationship to its greatest test

Housing, healthcare and other services: the Swiss wonder how far they can grow

The country votes this Sunday whether to set a population limit of 10 million. A small town that retains its rural flavor and one in the Zurich metropolitan area that builds skyscrapers expose the dilemma posed by the referendum

Explain abortion or “national priority” to a child

By listening to the little ones and resolving their doubts, the Pontiff shows us the way to understand the true problems of our lives.

Three defeats (and one victory) for Putin

The unfavorable result of the elections in Armenia for the Kremlin is part of a hopeful pattern for the European project

The unreleased album by the 'Anodino' zulos, the police officer who hid millions of euros from drug traffickers within his walls

The 19 million that were intervened in the family home of Chief Inspector Óscar Sánchez were hidden in double ceilings, a panic room or flower pots.

Waiting for Zapatero

The government holds its breath before the 48 hours that the former president will be in front of the judge of the National Court explaining the accusations of influence peddling and the origin of the jewelry

Zapatero and Sissi Empress

Ideas will not die, but they need other spokespersons, other leaders, other banners; I'm sure they exist

The investigation into Zapatero for possible tax crime with the jewelry limits any regularization before the Treasury

The tax experts consulted explain that, in the event of irregularities, the former president would have to accept the crime in order to be able to take advantage of mitigating circumstances and reduce the possible penalties and sanctions.

Rocío Carrasco, 20 years after the death of Rocío Jurado: “When she left I became aware that I am the daughter of a myth”

The singer's universal heir premieres a documentary about her mother on the twentieth anniversary of her death and reflects with EL PAÍS on her legacy as an artist, mother and woman

The “Rolls-Royce of staplers” is manufactured in Guipúzcoa and its future is in the air

The M-5 model by El Casco, designed in the 1930s, is a design classic that is present in the MoMA collection and on the desks of the powerful. Now the Basque company that manufactures it goes to public auction

Alejandro Reynal, the Spaniard at the top of luxury hotels: “We want Four Seasons to have a presence in Barcelona, ​​San Sebastián and Ibiza”

The executive of the Canadian chain, whose largest shareholder is Bill Gates, is committed to thoughtful growth and for the branded homes he manages to double their contribution to the business up to 30%

“Vísteme Eau Jeune”: history and legacy of the perfume with which modern women broke up with their mothers

It surpassed one million bottles sold per year, leaving behind icons like Opium and reaching 38 different versions. We analyze how a simple fresh water became one of the greatest successes of popular perfumery

Seven visits in the province of Teruel that are not the obvious ones

In this Aragonese territory there are many well-known places, but it also treasures corners such as the Peracense castle, the protected landscape of the Pinares de Rodeno or the stone rivers

The end of the extraordinary extension of rent sows chaos: an urgent manual for those affected

The repeal of the two-year extension of leases has caused great uncertainty among landlords and tenants

Is Valladolid the new capital of tapas? A route through its best bars

We tour some of the many bars in Pucela that practice miniature cuisine, led by chefs who break the mold and longtime bartenders.

The vertigo of traveling alone in summer: “I've been living for too long as if my life were on pause”

The fear of loneliness, anxiety or what people will say makes many people postpone their dream getaway. To overcome it, psychologists advise booking as soon as possible and practicing solo activities in daily life.

The most coveted competition in Europe: more than 5,500 euros per month in Brussels

With more than 174,000 applicants for 1,490 places that are not even guaranteed, the largest selection process for the EU public service reveals a little visible battle: that of governments trying to increase the presence of their nationals in the European bureaucracy

Mixing different vintages of a wine: trend or necessity?

The CVC category (group of several vintages), which includes ordinary and sublime wines, could be an ally against climate change

Oriol Balaguer opens his first more informal cafeteria: “There are young people who are afraid to enter a luxury pastry shop”

The Catalan pastry chef and businessman plans to open up to 35 stores, including his own and franchisees, in three years with a more accessible format. The first one was opened in Madrid

Analysts include Dia in their shopping cart

The supermarket chain skyrocketed 50% in the last 12 months. All experts who follow the stock recommend buying and highlight its operational improvement after the restructuring carried out by Letterone

Is SpaceX worth $2 trillion? Putting a price on Mars colonization divides Wall Street

The disparity in analyst opinions reflects the uncertainty surrounding the company, in which faith in businesses of the future and the figure of Musk play a crucial role.

Spain risks 1.1 billion in EU telecommunications funds due to delays in its implementation

Operators provide million-dollar returns due to the traffic jam in the UNIQUE and Digital Kit plans and the Internet social bonus barely has customers

Arriortúa, the warrior in chief who changed the rules of the global automotive industry

The Basque executive, known as 'Superlópez' in his most active years, caused a historic confrontation between General Motors and Volkswagen

Trump Administration approves Paramount's acquisition of Warner

The decision allows the creation of a giant with the two major Hollywood production companies, channels such as CNN and CBS and 200 million streaming subscribers. All this in the hands of a businessman related to the president

Hospital 12 de Octubre performs the first simultaneous intestine and pancreas transplant in Spain

The patient, 46 years old, was discharged from the hospital 16 days after the intervention and continued recovery at home.

The College of Architects of Madrid takes a step to close a year of crisis by declaring the opponent of the current dean as an elected candidate

The COAM Electoral Table has decided to proclaim Jesús San Vicente as the winner of the 2025 elections, because the current dean, Sigfrido Herráez, ran for a third consecutive term despite the fact that the college statutes prohibited it.

Canada denies entry to Ghanaian soccer player Thomas Partey, accused of seven crimes of rape

The Villarreal player will not be able to be at his team's World Cup debut against Panama on June 17 in Toronto

The EU will maintain passenger compensation after three hours of flight delays after 13 years of negotiations

The European Parliament twists the arm of the capitals, which wanted to limit current compensation, and reaches an agreement in extremis that will be voted on Monday

Just Eat agrees to an ERE that will affect a maximum of 50 workers and leaves out delivery workers

The agreed compensation is slightly higher than that for unfair dismissal

The Canaries value the Pope, but migration is another story: “The problem is in Africa, not here”

The Pontiff's embrace of foreigners who arrive in boats does not convince the islanders: “There is no room for more people here”

Complaints to the Ombudsman about the heat in schools multiply by 13 in one year

The number of reported cases has gone from around thirty last year to around 400 this year. The majority are from Madrid, which has refused to implement a law that guarantees a healthy temperature in classrooms

An initiative seeks to include in all European cars a system that alerts when a baby is forgotten inside

A Spanish MEP asks the European Commission for mandatory systems for detecting the presence of children to avoid dramas such as the recent death of a girl in Galicia

The “perfect grade” of Ruiqi Jinzhang, the Murcian woman with full tens in the Selectivity

The young woman, with a full 14 at PAU, will study a double degree in Law and Business Administration. But first, he will travel to China, the country of his parents, this summer

WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook suffer a global drop in their services

Meta platforms do not work correctly in Spain and other countries

Olivia Rodrigo's emotional catharsis in her new album: from the desire for a life with Louis Partridge to the pain of the breakup

The singer has published her third album, 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love', written during her relationship with the actor and finished after their separation. “You think that falling in love will solve all your problems, and then you realize that it doesn't,” he said in an interview.

Health expands the Veo Plan with 22 million euros, which has already subsidized glasses for more than 325,000 children under 17 years of age

More than 73% of the opticians in Spain have joined the proposal, which includes aid of up to 100 euros

From a cardboard tube to a triple-use jewelry box: the project that wins the National Packaging Awards

The design for jewelry shares the podium with a transformable shoe box or a shopping bag converted into a seedbed, three solutions that claim a long life for the parcel.

The 'kolor' against oblivion: Okuda rescues the neo-Mudejar palace of Cortiguera, in Santander, from abandonment

The project proposes converting the property into a museum and a space for creation, residences and artistic training open to new generations.

The PP calls the State Attorney General to testify in the Senate about the meetings of García Ortiz's right hand with Leire Díez

The popular ones announce that the Minister of the Interior will have to “be held accountable” in the commission of the 'Koldo case'

Joseph Oughourlian: “AI poses a great ethical and economic challenge to the media”

The president of the Prisa Group analyzes, at a summit on artificial intelligence in Lille, the risks and opportunities offered by the latest technological revolution

Electric vehicles move to the metropolis of Barcelona cap the future

The renewal and electrification of the Metropolità Bus fleet, the increase in users of the AMBici public bike service and the expansion of the charging stations show the commitment of the Metropolitan Area of ​​Barcelona to reduce emissions

The judge rules out prison sentences for climate activists who stained Congress red in 2023

A Madrid court imposes a fine on the four people who threw the paint and acquits the other five who demonstrated without staining the building.

Maxi Iglesias: “I try to continue my life without paying much attention to the noise generated by my decisions”

Almost two decades after 'Physics or Chemistry', the Madrid actor has mutated from a teenage idol to a writer and actor who embroiders the leading man roles with conscience.

Maica Benedicto wins 'Survivientes 2026' against Alba Paul in the first final between two women in 15 years

The Telecinco reality television program has led again in its finale, reaching 18.3% average screen share and 1,139,000 million average viewers