Double Focus

Spanish politics is focused on the future of Sumar, with El Confidencial reporting the party's double dilemma: choosing between Ernest Urtasun, Mónica García and Ada Colau for a leading role, after Minister Pablo Bustinduy ruled himself out, and deciding what to do with Podemos. The debate comes amid broader discussion of a possible broad left front in Spain, with searches around 'frente amplio' spiking as voters weigh the left's ability to unite ahead of coming political battles.

Italy's Chamber of Deputies has unanimously approved an amendment by Lorenzo Barabotti of the League to phase out the twice-yearly switch between standard and daylight saving time, moving through a double transition. The proposal is drawing attention as Italians search for when the time change might end, with attention focused on October 2026 as a possible milestone.

Japanese junior high and high school students are being asked how they plan to spend their days this autumn, with a fashion brand's Double Focus autumn clothing line at the center of the conversation. The topic touches on seasonal outfit ideas and back-to-school styles, prompting young people to compare how they dress and spend the cooler months.

Wilmington, North Carolina, long a hub for film and television production, is the focus of a new roundup listing 15 local locations used in creepy or horror scenes that have unsettled viewers on screen. The list highlights how familiar spots around the city have doubled as backdrops for some of the most chilling moments in film and TV.