Spanish police are investigating the disappearance of Pablo Picasso's 1919 painting "Still Life with Guitar. " The work vanished during transportation to an exhibition at the CajaGranada Cultural Center.
October 18 marks European Anti-Trafficking Day and World Menopause Day. Also celebrated today are International Archaeology Day, World Guitar Day, and International Tie Day.
The Ukrainian national football team moved up to 27th place in the FIFA rankings after victories over Iceland and Azerbaijan. Spain remains the leader, Argentina is in second place.
Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas ended their romantic relationship after nine months but remain friends. The couple realized that "the spark was gone" and decided to stop dating.
Vitaliy Hryshchenko, deputy director of the Kaniv Nature Reserve, urged not to rush to rescue storks that have stayed for the winter, as they may be healthy. Help is only needed for injured birds, but it is important to know how to provide it correctly.
Italian newspaper Tuttosport has published a list of 25 nominees for the Golden Boy 2025 award. The list includes 20 players from the Golden Boy Index and 5 Wild-cards, the winner will be determined in November.
On October 14, the UNESCO Executive Board adopted a new decision regarding the emergency aid program for Ukraine. The organization reaffirmed its solidarity with the Ukrainian people and condemned Russian aggression.
NATO is implementing additional measures to combat Russian drones, testing the latest integrated systems. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the expansion of the Alliance's efforts to detect, track, and neutralize aerial threats.
Sweden, Estonia, and Finland have pledged to increase spending on American weapons for Ukraine. Spain, Italy, France, and the United Kingdom have faced criticism for their restraint.
The European Commission will propose rules for short-term rentals through platforms like Airbnb to counter the social crisis of affordable housing. The EU's first housing commissioner, Dan Jørgensen, noted that this issue is within the EU's competence.
The 11th meeting of the IT Coalition in Stockholm will accelerate technology procurement for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and increase funding for digital projects. Since September 2023, the coalition has raised over 1.2 billion euros for the development of technological capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Global electric vehicle sales in September 2025 exceeded 2. 1 million units for the first time, marking the highest monthly figure. This boom is driven by tax breaks and local incentives in the US, UK, South Korea, and China.
US President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Spain over its refusal to increase defense spending to 5%, threatening to impose tariffs. He considers this a disrespect to NATO and suggests possible trade penalties.
In Valencia, the body of a 70-year-old man was discovered, who died around 2010. His mummified body was found by rescuers during the aftermath of a flood.
Heavy rains caused extensive flooding in Ibiza and Formentera, with Ibiza airport temporarily closed and 24 flights canceled. Authorities urge people to stay home, the military is helping to pump out water, and lightning has cut power to hundreds of households.
A number of European countries increased their purchases of oil and gas from Russia in 2025, despite a general reduction in dependence on Russian energy. The total amount of Russian energy imports exceeded 213 billion euros since 2022, while aid to Ukraine from the European Union amounted to 167 billion euros.
Donald Trump suggested that NATO consider expelling Spain from the alliance due to its lagging defense spending. Spain was the only country that refused to meet the target of 5% of GDP for defense expenditures.
Donald Trump stated that the US would defend Finland in the event of a Russian attack, as it is a NATO member. He also suggested expelling Spain from the Alliance due to low military spending.
The third International Defense Industries Forum DFNC³ has concluded in Kyiv, gathering around 2,000 participants from over 20 countries. A number of intergovernmental and business agreements were signed at the forum, opening new opportunities for Ukrainian manufacturers.
The Permanent People's Tribunal is holding its first International Forum in Madrid, examining human rights violations against women in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime. Activists and lawyers are presenting evidence, and a verdict is expected in December 2025.
The European company Thales Belgium reports an increase in the number of drones over its factories and demands clear rules for their jamming or shooting down. The company aims to double the production of FZ275 missiles to 70,000 units.
In Madrid, four people died and three were injured due to a partial collapse of the internal structure of a building under construction. Among the dead are a manager and three workers from Mali, Guinea, and Ecuador.
The Ukrainian youth national football team suffered its first defeat at the World Cup, losing to Spain 0:1 in the 1/8 final match. The winner of this match will play in the quarterfinals on October 11 against the winner of the Colombia - South Africa pair.
During the DFNC3 forum, Ukroboronprom signed several important agreements with global companies regarding armaments.
The Madrid City Council, controlled by conservatives, recently approved a measure obliging medical centers to provide women seeking abortions with information about so-called “post-abortion trauma. ” In response, the government of socialist Pedro Sánchez announced its intention to include abortion rights in the constitution.
The Presnensky Court of Moscow sentenced Tatyana Lazareva in absentia to one year and nine months of correctional labor for violating the duties of a "foreign agent," which is added to the previous sentence. The total sentence is seven years in a penal colony, including for "justifying terrorism" and publishing without the "foreign agent" label.
A new poll showed that 67% of Europeans support increased investment in defense, although this is slightly less than in April last year. Support varies from 48% in Italy to 86% in Poland.
Spanish researchers have developed a nanoparticle-based injection that restores the brain's natural defenses and could become the basis for the world's first vaccine against dementia. Experiments on mice have shown a reduction in toxic protein and restoration of brain functions.
EU governments have agreed to restrict travel for Russian diplomats within the bloc in response to a surge in sabotage, often led by spies operating under diplomatic cover. This is part of a new package of sanctions being developed by Brussels, which requires unanimous support.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko, during his visits to London and The Hague, emphasized the need to bring the highest leaders of the Russian Federation to justice for the crime of aggression. He discussed issues of the Special Tribunal, extradition, asset forfeiture, and sanctions circumvention.
