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World Politics & Diplomacy 09 Oct 2026, 07:56 AM IST

Madrid Protesters Target ‘Vulture Funds’ as Spain’s Housing Crisis Enters Election Campaign

Hundreds of protesters have pitched tents in central Madrid, turning the capital into the latest flashpoint over Spain’s housing emergency just as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calls a snap election. Demonstrators say speculative investors and so-called vulture funds are profiting from a market that has pushed rents beyond reach for many households, while the government faces mounting pressure to show it can deliver relief before voters head to the polls.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition06 Oct 2026, 12:55 PM IST

Scientists Test Underwater Umbrellas to Shield Coral Reefs as Heat Stress Intensifies

Researchers have developed underwater umbrella-like structures designed to reduce the intensity of sunlight reaching vulnerable coral reefs, a novel intervention aimed at limiting heat-driven bleaching. Early results suggest the method may help corals withstand extreme warming events, though scientists caution it is a targeted emergency tool rather than a substitute for emissions cuts and broader reef restoration.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 11:51 AM IST

Spain's Sánchez Gambles Again With Snap Election as Housing Anger Mounts

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election in a high-risk bid to reset the political calendar and regain momentum after a surge in housing-related protests. The move underscores both his instinct for tactical surprise and the deepening pressure on his government from inflation, affordability concerns and a fragmented parliament.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 08:50 AM IST

Spain's Sánchez Calls Snap Election in High-Stakes Bid to Reset a Fractured Political Landscape

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election after a bruising stretch of housing protests and political strain, betting that a fresh mandate can restore momentum and blunt his opponents’ gains. The move sets up a pivotal contest in which housing affordability, governance fatigue and Sánchez’s reputation as a political gambler will dominate the campaign.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 12:52 AM IST

‘Anger in the Streets’: Tens of Thousands Rally Across Spain Over Housing Crisis

Tens of thousands of people marched across Spain on Saturday in one of the country’s largest recent housing protests, after the government failed to secure emergency legislation through parliament. More than 50 demonstrations were held nationwide, underscoring deep public frustration over soaring rents, scarce supply and what many protesters see as years of policy drift. The rallies add fresh pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s left-leaning coalition as housing becomes a defining political fault line.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 07:52 PM IST

Ethiopian Forces Retake Mekelle as Tigray Rebels Withdraw From Regional Capital

Ethiopian government forces have seized Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, after rebel fighters withdrew from the city, according to multiple reports. The development marks a major shift in the conflict, but it does not yet resolve the broader war, which has already destabilized one of Africa’s most strategically sensitive regions.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (09:17 PM IST)

Sánchez Suffers Key Housing Defeat as Eviction Row Deepens Pressure for Snap Vote

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has suffered a politically damaging defeat after lawmakers rejected a key housing measure, intensifying pressure on his government amid public anger over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman. The setback comes as Sánchez faces mounting scrutiny over a series of scandals involving his party and allies, strengthening opposition calls for an early election.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (06:07 PM IST)

Sánchez Suffers Housing Defeat as Eviction Row Deepens Political Pressure

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has suffered a damaging parliamentary defeat on housing policy after a vote shaped by public anger over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman. The result intensifies pressure on the minority government and revives speculation that Sánchez may be forced toward a snap election amid a widening series of scandals affecting his party and allies.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (06:13 AM IST)

Mattel Draws Takeover Interest From Authentic Brands as Toy Maker’s Shares Jump

Mattel has drawn takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group, according to a Wall Street Journal report, sending the Barbie maker’s shares sharply higher in premarket trading. The approach underscores renewed consolidation interest in consumer brands with durable intellectual property, even as the size and structure of any potential deal remain uncertain.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (03:46 PM IST)

Spain’s Eviction Backlash Forces a Policy Reset as 87-Year-Old Woman Returns Home

An 87-year-old woman whose eviction helped ignite protests across Spain is set to return to her Madrid home, turning a personal dispute into a national flashpoint over housing insecurity. The case has sharpened pressure on the government to confront soaring rents, limited supply, and the political fallout from a crisis now reshaping public debate across Europe.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (02:37 AM IST)

Spain Moves to Curb Evictions as Housing Pressure Fuels Public Anger

Spain has agreed on a package of measures aimed at easing its deepening housing crisis, including steps to restrict evictions after weeks of public pressure and high-profile protests. The move follows outrage over the removal of an 87-year-old woman from her Madrid apartment and reflects mounting political urgency over rents, shortages, and social unrest.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (09:01 PM IST)

Elderly Eviction in Madrid Ignites Nationwide Anger Over Spain’s Housing Crisis

The eviction of an 87-year-old woman from the Madrid home she had occupied for seven decades has become a flashpoint in Spain’s worsening housing crisis, triggering protests and renewed pressure on the government. The case has sharpened public anger over soaring rents, limited supply and the vulnerability of older tenants, while forcing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to promise fresh housing measures.

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