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The purchasing power of the Spanish has increased three times compared to economies like the French or German. The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, was proud a week ago when he announced the early elections by stating that "the purchasing power of the Spanish has increased three times compared to economies like the French or German." #Inflación #Salarios #PoderAdquisitivo (translated)

The author wrote that, in the four years of Meloni's government, the percentage of Italians who considered security the most serious problem had increased from 10% to 35%, more than tripling, according to Ipsos. He added that 64% rated the government's security decrees as little or not effective at all. #politica #sicurezza #Italia #IT (translated)

The author claimed that more than 1,000 high-ranking Russians had taken luxury trips to Europe costing over €30,000, mostly to France, and that a third involved private jets. They asked why English-language media did not report on the trips and contrasted them with Russian propaganda portraying life in the EU as bad. #Russia #LuxuryTravel #MediaBias #RU #EU #FR

Hamam al Hammami, a radicalized Omani pilot during his stay in Australia, attempted to carry out a suicide attack against Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, inspired by the 9/11 attacks, but was thwarted thanks to the bravery of the passengers and crew of the Flydubai flight. #Terrorismo #OrientePróximo #Radicalización (translated)

"Among the most important innovations that will be available in the near future are anti-obesity pills and the triple agonist retatrutide." Professor Andrea Fabbri, a professor of Endocrinology at the University of Tor Vergata in Rome, explains: "Among the most important innovations that will be available in the near future are anti-obesity pills and the triple agonist retatrutide." #obesità #incretine #salute (translated)

Rubén Pulido stated that the arrival of irregular immigrants in Melilla had nearly tripled after what he described as the "invasion of Ceuta." According to his data, 86% of those who arrived were Moroccans and 97% were male, with an average age of 24 years. He also pointed out that the Chafarinas Islands had become a staging point to reach the city. https://t.co/JXaOwbeuzu #Inmigración #Melilla #Ceuta (translated)

The Gazette stated that the entry of irregular immigrants in Melilla had almost tripled following what it described as the invasion of Ceuta. According to the publication, 86% of the newcomers were Moroccan and 97% were males of military age. #Inmigración #Melilla #Ceuta #MA (translated)

Joan Larroumec presented the tensions between France and Germany as a result of increasing competition, particularly in the defense industry. He indicated that Berlin planned military spending of €108 billion in 2026, compared to €57 billion for Paris, and nearly €140 billion in 2027. According to him, Germany was seeking to use these expenditures as a lever for economic transformation, while its historical industrial model was weakened. Larroumec notably cited the decline in German exports to China, which he claimed fell from €106 billion in 2022 to €81 billion in 2025, as well as a reduction of 142,400 jobs in the German automotive industry since 2019. He also wrote that German defense start-ups had received $3.5 billion in investments in 2026, compared to $375 million in France, and that Berlin had concluded a framework agreement with Helsing and Stark that could reach €4.3 billion. He estimated that this strategy heightened rivalries between the two countries and jeopardized their joint programs. He reported that Paris and Berlin acknowledged on June 8 that the SCAF could not be successfully executed, and that the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces announced Germany's abandonment of the MGCS tank program. He also mentioned competition in drones, artificial intelligence, and space, where, according to him, Germany was seeking to reduce France's position. Finally, Larroumec argued that France's financial difficulties limited its ability to invest in defense and risked weakening its industry. He stated that French and German interests were becoming increasingly misaligned and that this situation could lead to chaotic episodes in Europe. #France #Allemagne #Défense (translated)

The Public Prosecutor of the United Arab Emirates has reported that the co-pilot of the Flydubai flight attempted to crash the plane into a terminal in Tel Aviv as part of a suicide attack inspired by the September 11 attacks, which was prevented by his fellow crew member. #Flydubai #Atentado #EmiratosÁrabesUnidos (translated)

Flamengo stated that the officiating by Anderson Daronco and the VAR official, Rodolpho Toski Marques, had serious errors and inconsistent criteria in the match against Santos. The club said that Barreal should have been sent off for a tackle on Carrascal but only received a yellow card. Flamengo also challenged the penalty decision and the expulsion of Jorginho after a handball. According to the club, the incident caused a stoppage of 9 minutes and 56 seconds, a record interruption in a VAR review in the history of the Brasileirão. The team stated that the decision left them a player short and removed Jorginho from the next match. A few minutes later, according to Flamengo, another penalty was awarded to Santos after a foul that should not have occurred, resulting in the second goal for the São Paulo team from the penalty kick. The club also mentioned the numbers of the championship: in 29 matches, they had received seven red cards, the second-highest total in the competition, despite being in 17th place in the foul ranking and leading in average ball-in-play time. Flamengo claimed to be one of the three teams that committed the fewest fouls yet still the second most expelled. The statement also noted that Daronco and Toski were scheduled for the classic between Palmeiras and Corinthians on Sunday and requested that the rules be applied with rigor and impartiality. The club added that they were among the five finalists for the Best Men's Club of the Year award at the Ballon d'Or and stated that officiating errors harmed the results and the image of Brazilian football. #Arbitragem #Futebol #Brasileirão (translated)

The European Union aims to triple the capacity of data centers by 2035, while addressing the energy and environmental challenges associated with this expansion, which also involves Italy in a context of growing public concern. #DataCenter #Energia #TransizioneDigitale (translated)

The author said that during a trip to Ukraine the previous month, they had repeatedly wondered whether they would enlist to defend their country if it were invaded. They wrote that their convictions, like those of most Europeans, had not been tested, and said they had addressed the question in a new essay for Quillette. #Freedom #Ukraine #Essay #UA