Amidst a heatwave, a climate refuge can be key to resting for a few hours and cooling off outside the home. Especially for those who live without air conditioning, in crowded cities or housing poorly prepared to cope with temperatures exceeding forty degrees. A climate refuge can be a swimming pool or a park, but also a sports center, a library, or a civic center.

Jason Arday is a British sociologist who has resigned from his position as a Cambridge professor amid accusations of plagiarism. At first glance, it would not be a transcendental news story if it were not for the convoluted story behind it. The academic, globally recognized for being the youngest Black person to teach at the prestigious university, has been forced to leave the institution, not only due to doubts surrounding his academic work but also his life trajectory. The scandal it has generated represents one of the most dramatic cases in the history of British academia.

Enric Luzán is 38 years old and a few months ago he decided to embark on an adventure that would change the course of his life forever. He left everything; his job, his apartment, his family, to go around the world. And with nothing more than his two legs and a backpack on his back. We speak with him via video call as he walks along the side of a Turkish road, near the city of Samsun and close to the Black Sea. Cars pass him by as he explains his route: the journey began in November 2025 in Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona, and he plans to cross the entire planet on foot in an expedition that will last, approximately, three years.

A piece of a SpaceX rocket that had been floating in space since last year crashed into the Moon this Wednesday morning. The high-speed impact occurred at 2:35 AM in the United States – 8:30 AM in Catalonia – although it took several hours for scientists to confirm it.

A video has gone viral on social media, turning a 16-year-old lifeguard into a hero. The images show the rescue of a child being swept away by the waves at Santa Cruz beach in California, as he tried to get out of the water. The strong surf made it impossible for the child to get out of the water, and the young lifeguard, without letting go, carried him to the beach.

This year we are experiencing a series of fires, both in Catalonia and in the rest of the State, which due to their virulence and speed are forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Faced with fires that affect crops, houses, cars and businesses, we can ask ourselves who pays for the damages caused, and if aid can be requested to cope with the catastrophes.

Almeria has been experiencing one of the worst fire tragedies in the State since this Thursday. Twelve people have died and twenty-three remain missing due to a serious forest fire in Los Gallardos, which has burned nearly 4,000 hectares. A figure to which at least eight injured must be added, four of whom are serious and hospitalized for burns. Data that makes it the third deadliest forest fire recorded in Spain, for now behind that of Lloret de Mar in 1979 and that of La Gomera in 1984.

Wedding bells are ringing in the world of entertainment, but also in sports. Taylor Swift is preparing her wedding to NFL player Travis Kelce, and it seems that it has surpassed the place where one of the most anticipated events of the year could be held. It would be none other than Madison Square Garden in New York, the arena where the New York Knicks, recent NBA champions, play and where the biggest global music stars perform. The New York Times has been able to confirm that the pop superstar has rented the iconic venue for the July 4th weekend.

Two powerful earthquakes, separated by just 39 seconds, have shaken Venezuela and caused a tragedy of great proportions. The victim toll is still very provisional, with 235 deaths and 4,300 injuries confirmed by the country's government, but it is feared that the figure will increase considerably in the coming hours, as rescue teams can clear the enormous amount of rubble accumulated by the collapse of buildings.

The General Council of the Judiciary has decided to open proceedings to open an investigation into judge Juan Carlos Peinado, who is investigating the Begoña Gómez case, for arguing that the bodyguards of the wife of the Spanish president, Pedro Sánchez, could help her flee. This justification, for which the magistrate decided to withdraw her passport as a precautionary measure, is the reason why the judicial body has decided to open an investigation. According to the CGPJ, the judge's words may constitute a "serious lack of consideration", provided for in article 418.5 of the organic law of the judiciary. Now there will be a promoter of the investigation who, after various informational proceedings, will decide whether to definitively open the investigation or issue a resolution to close the case. Sources consulted at the CGPJ assure that there are other pending complaints against Peinado that could also be analyzed this same week.

The heat is eating away at Barcelona's schools. Using thermal imaging cameras, high temperatures in the Catalan capital's educational centers have been recorded, and the results are unsustainable: over 31 degrees inside classrooms, with a minimum not dropping below 29. On the playgrounds, the areas around the basketball hoops and goalposts register over 50 degrees. This is what Greenpeace denounces, after visiting six schools and institutes across the country to confirm the extreme temperatures endured by children and adolescents.

A bottle of red wine with a label of dubious origin. However, with the Pope's name printed in large letters to attract the attention of tourists who want to take home a presumably local product with the pontiff's face. All for 28.99. If the wine doesn't attract so much attention, there are many other souvenirs to buy on the occasion of the visit of Leo XIV to Barcelona that are beginning to appear in the souvenir shops around the Sagrada Família. It will be in the temple where the Pope plans to celebrate a mass on June 10. visit of Leo XIV to Barcelona that are beginning to appear in the souvenir shops around the Sagrada Família. It will be in the temple where the Pope plans to celebrate a mass on June 10.

Everyone is talking about Bad Bunny. And not just because of the magnitude and buzz of the twelve mega-concerts he's holding between Madrid and Barcelona these weeks, but because of a decision that is as aesthetic as it is intentional and has tinged the tour of the album with controversy Debí tirar más fotos: the placement of an element that functions as a second stage during the show and has become the height of exclusivity. It is La Casita, a reproduction of a traditional house from Puerto Rico, intended to be a symbol of the singer's identity and his homeland, but which has received a shower of criticism for lack of inclusivity and for sexism.

Lifting weights has become very fashionable in the world of sports. If a few years ago running became the trend of the moment, now more and more people are signing up for the gym to do strength training. However, unlike aerobic training, which is known to have good consequences for health, until now there was little evidence of the benefits of lifting weights. But that has just changed: a new study has shown that doing moderate strength training, between 90 and 120 minutes a week, reduces mortality.

Mariano Rajoy, former Spanish Prime Minister, declared this Thursday before the National Court for the Kitchen case. Almost a decade after testifying in the Gürtel case, he appeared today and, in an interrogation that lasted 35 minutes, he answered questions about the Popular Party's slush fund, about the operation to spy on and steal information from Luis Bárcenas, and about the use of reserved funds.

The United States, in the midst of its war with Iran, is running short on air defense systems. This is demonstrated by this week's announcement to relocate these systems from South Korea to the Middle East. Seoul's conservative government has protested the decision, which exposes it to an attack from North Korea and raises serious questions about Donald Trump's commitment to his long-standing ally. Specifically, the Pentagon is moving the two most advanced types of air defense systems in the world: the THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) missile system and the Patriot missile batteries. The Pentagon has seven THAAD systems, two of them in Asia: one on the island of Guam in the Western Pacific, serving as a deterrent against China, and the one previously located in South Korea, to prevent a North Korean attack. The remaining systems are currently distributed among five air defense regiments, one of them in Israel.

That we are starting with artificial intelligence using biased algorithms is no secret. The dangers of using AI without regulation have been demonstrated and emphasized, whether for personal purposes, in a company or institution, or, even more alarmingly, for disseminating content on social media. Achieving ethical algorithms, aligned with democratic values ​​and incorporating a gender perspective, is an objective that is being pursued, especially in Europe. Women experts in this field are shedding light on a rapidly advancing technology that seems difficult to control and in which, as in the world of... big tech, There's a lack of women.

The day after Pedro Sánchez's "No to war"The Spanish government has announced it will send military support to Cyprus and is becoming involved for the first time in the Iran-Iraq War. Spain's participation will be strictly defensive, aimed at protecting a European Union member state. Furthermore, it will collaborate jointly with other European partners, such as Italy and the Netherlands. This aid will be in addition to that already sent this week by France, Greece, and the United Kingdom. Specifically, the Spanish government will send a warship. Christopher Columbus, which will accompany the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and other ships of the Greek Navy. The frigate joined the Naval Group on March 3 to perform escort, protection, and advanced training duties in the Baltic Sea. Now, the group will head towards the Eastern Mediterranean to reach the coast of Crete around March 10. In addition to the Christopher ColumbusThe supply ship will also briefly put to sea. Cantabriato supply fuel and provide logistical support during the Naval Group's transit through the Gulf of Cádiz.

Five minors died Monday night and five other people suffered minor injuries in a fire in a building on Montseny Street in Manlleu (Osona). The fire started in a storage room on the roof of building 66A, a five-story building with about 40 apartments. All indications are that the young people used the building as a meeting place and, for reasons unknown, were unable to survive. The Mossos d'Esquadra (Catalan police) are investigating the cause of the fire.

A landslide triggered by torrential rains has caused several houses and buildings to tumble down a large ravine. The incident occurred in the Sicilian town of Niscemi, a municipality of approximately 25,000 inhabitants located in the south of the island. One of the town's neighborhoods is literally suspended over the abyss. Local authorities are on high alert, as further landslides are still occurring. The situation is critical and could worsen in the coming hours. Although the landslide has not caused any casualties, it has forced the evacuation of some 1,500 residents.