Pope Leo XIV in Spain: The pontiff used his June 8 address to the Spanish Parliament to press a single question behind lawmaking—what idea of the human person inspires society—while also warning against treating people as mere utility, in a visit that has sharpened the migration and faith debate. Migration policy: The EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact has now taken effect across all 27 states, tightening border screening and asylum processing and shifting the bloc toward faster decisions on who can stay and who must leave. World Cup focus: Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams trained ahead of the opener against Cape Verde, easing fitness fears, while statistical models still rate Spain as the main favorite. Real Madrid shock move: Jose Mourinho is back as Real Madrid coach on a three-year deal, inheriting a club described as unsettled after recent turbulence. Local governance & housing: A new Canary Islands interactive map shows where 3,400 public homes are being built or planned, aiming to make affordable housing easier to track. Wildfire update: Huelva’s Villanueva de los Castillejos fire has burned over 5,000 hectares, with evacuations and the Military Emergency Unit deployed as conditions improve. Justice & politics: Zapatero’s press secretary apologized after misvaluing seized jewelry in the Plus Ultra case, with an expert appraisal putting the collection far higher. Crime: Barcelona police are investigating the reported daylight shooting of the brother of a well-known Irish sports figure.