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The Political Situation in Spain
Tens of thousands march and millions go on strike in Spain

Spanish protests against the housing shortage and high cost of living are continuing—despite rain and strong winds in Madrid, according to RTVE. Four million workers are participating in the country’s first general strike in 14 years, and tens of thousands are demonstrating in several cities, according to The Independent.

"I want a normal life and a home of my own, and not to have to count every euro just to be able to buy food. This isn't just my problem; it’s a problem for several generations," Ines Olveras, a catering assistant, told AFP.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for new elections after failing to secure parliamentary support for a package of measures to address the housing crisis. 

Putin’s Russia
Russian Ambassador to the US has died suddenly

Russia’s ambassador to the United States has died suddenly. This was announced by the Russian Foreign Ministry, according to AFP. In a subsequent statement, spokesperson Maria Zakharova said he died from an unspecified chronic illness while visiting Moscow.

"We express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Aleksandr Darchiev," the Foreign Ministry wrote in the statement.

Darchiev, 66, took up the post in March 2025 following a long diplomatic career. He previously served as ambassador to Canada and as head of the North America Department at the Russian Foreign Ministry. A Russian diplomat tells The Moscow Times that he was close to Yuri Ushakov, President Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy advisor.

No cause of death is provided in the statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry.

The President’s new construction projects
The Kennedy family opposes Trump: Seeking to halt triumphal arch

The family of John F. Kennedy is opposing President Donald Trump’s plans for a massive triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, reports The Guardian.

Nine family members have signed an appeal aimed at stopping the 76-meter-tall structure. A federal judge halted construction just last week, but the Kennedy family is demanding that the project be scrapped for good.

“A towering arch would cast shadows over the graves of our father, mother, and uncles, as well as those of many others who have served our country,” write two of the petitioners—Rory Kennedy and Maxwell Kennedy—in their appeal.