China accused Nvidia, a key AI chip supplier, of antitrust violations amid trade talks with the US.
The US and China are nearing a deal on TikTok, but its conclusion may depend on trade concessions from China. Negotiations in Madrid concern the sale of TikTok by Bytedance and broader economic issues.
Brent and WTI crude futures rose amid drone attacks on Russian refineries and growing fuel demand in the US. Investors are assessing the consequences of the attacks on oil and fuel exports from Russia.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that modern Russian missiles fly five times faster than sound. They can reach London or Madrid in a matter of minutes, which makes the idea of greater security in Western Europe erroneous.
Ryanair plans to cancel another million seats on summer flights to Spain due to a conflict with operator Aena over increased fees. This will add to the 2 million seats already canceled in the winter schedule.
The UEFA Champions League final of the 2026/2027 season will take place on June 5, 2027, at the home arena of Madrid's Atlético – the Metropolitano. This will be the second Champions League final at this stadium and the sixth for Madrid overall.
Lady Gaga canceled her performance in Miami as part of The Mayhem Ball tour due to an "extremely strained" voice. Her doctor and vocal coach advised the singer not to continue the concert to avoid damaging her vocal cords.
The plane carrying the head of the Spanish government to Paris for the "Coalition of the Willing" meeting broke down. Pedro Sanchez returned to Madrid and promises to join the summit on security guarantees for Ukraine via video link.
British rock band Radiohead has announced a 2025 tour that will cover five European cities, including London and Madrid. These are the band's first live performances since 2018.
The ICMP is collecting DNA samples in Spain to search for missing Ukrainians. Applications will be accepted until September 18, 2025.
Ukrainian rapper Potap reported that since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, he has entered and exited Ukraine more than 14 times, using legal means. He noted that all funds earned abroad are directed to help the Ukrainian army.
Researchers from the UK have developed an artificial intelligence stethoscope that detects three heart diseases in 15 seconds. The device is significantly more effective than traditional methods, but is only recommended for patients with suspected heart disease.
Spain has declared 16 out of 17 autonomous regions disaster zones due to record-breaking forest fires that have burned over 400,000 hectares of forest. This decision will unlock government aid for affected residents and businesses.
Air traffic was temporarily suspended at Vilnius Airport due to the detection of a drone. It was later found that the drone belonged to a private security company.
The peak of the Perseid meteor shower falls on August 12-13, 2025, but the full Moon will complicate observations. Fewer meteors are expected, but bright "fireballs" are possible.
Spain has postponed the purchase of American F-35 fighters, focusing on European options. The country plans to modernize the Eurofighter and invest in the future FCAS system.
On August 2-3, Ukrainians held rallies in European cities, calling for increased international aid to protect against Russian air attacks. Participants demanded accelerated transfer of air defense systems and condemned Russian propaganda.
At Madrid's Barajas airport, an Iberia plane made an emergency landing after colliding with a vulture. The bird hit the plane and was then sucked into the left engine.
In the first six months of the current year, Spain welcomed 44. 5 million tourists, which is 4.7% more than last year. The cumulative spending of travelers increased by 7.5%, reaching almost 60 billion euros.
Over 1,300 firefighters and dozens of aircraft are involved in battling three large forest fires in Portugal. Due to prolonged heat and drought, a red alert has been declared in the country, and residents have been evacuated and tourist routes closed in the Arouca area.
According to a Deutsche Bank report, rent for a three-bedroom apartment in European city centers continues to rise, with only five cities having an average cost below 2,000 euros. London is the most expensive city with a rent of 5,088 euros, while Athens is the cheapest at 1,080 euros.
Lviv resident Yurii Kovalchuk became European champion in modern pentathlon under the new rules. This is Ukraine's first victory in the continental championship in the updated format.
Warner Bros. announced a large-scale celebration of the 20th anniversary of the film "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" in 2025, which will include a re-release in cinemas, fan meetings, and exclusive merchandise. Events will take place in Europe, Asia, and North America, and new 3D Bitmoji lenses for Snapchat will also be launched.
An express analysis showed that about 2,300 people died in 12 European cities from the severe heatwave that ended last week. Climate change made temperatures significantly higher, leading to 1,500 additional deaths.
Ukrainian athlete Mykhailo Kokhan won gold at the European Team Championship in Madrid, setting a personal record in hammer throwing of 81. 66 m. This result brought Ukraine maximum team points and placed him fourth among Ukrainian hammer throwers of all time.
Dmytro Nikitin and Yuliya Levchenko distinguished themselves at the Continental Tour stages in the Czech Republic. Nikitin won gold, and Levchenko won silver and a standard for the World Championship.
Amber Heard returns to acting for the first time in two years after the Johnny Depp scandal. She will star in Jeremy O'Harris's play "Spirit of the People", which will be her stage debut.
The first place in "The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025" was taken by Maido from Lima, Peru. The top five also included Asador Extebarri, Quintonil, DiverXO, and Alchemist.
Formula 1 updates the calendar for 2026: 24 stages, start in Australia, return of Madrid with a new track instead of Imola. New technical regulations and environmentally friendly fuel.
The NATO Summit should send a clear signal of support for Ukraine and renew commitments to collective defense. Lithuania will increase defense spending to 5% of GDP in 2026.
