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A new state-run poll in Spain projects Pedro Sanchez's Socialist (PSOE) party to win the most seats in next month's election. The survey puts PSOE on 34.0%, worth 152 seats, up 31, while the conservative PP falls to 22.2% and 94 seats, down 43. Vox is projected at 17.1% with 63 seats, ERC at 3.0% with 11, and Sumar at 6.1% with 11.

Italian police are deploying to protect Milan's Cathedral, residents and tourists ahead of further protests expected in the city on Saturday. Authorities are on high alert, and there is growing concern about possible unrest. Previous demonstrations in Milan have drawn large crowds, prompting preparations to safeguard the landmark square and keep visitors safe.

Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp., the Nasdaq-listed condotel platform backed by Philippine conglomerate DoubleDragon, is entering the African continent, marking its first expansion there. The company operates an asset-free, prop-tech hospitality model with standardized rooms sold to investors. Expansion into a new continent signals Hotel101's push to build a global footprint beyond Asia, Europe and North America.

The prosecution is keeping its request for one year in prison for Pedro Vázquez Jarava and Ángel Ramón Tejera 'Mon' on bribery charges in Spain's 'Cuarteles' case. The trial is set to begin on Monday, October 5, with the Civil Guard association AUGC announcing it will be present at the hearings.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will be interviewed this Thursday on 'La Revuelta', the late-night talk show hosted by David Broncano. The announcement came as the programme endures its weakest audience figures since launch, and commentators read the visit as a show of support for Broncano at a difficult moment. The interview is expected to draw wide attention and could lift the show's ratings.

A scene from the Indian Telugu television series Soyagam, part two of a series of clips, is being shared online with promotional tags highlighting its adult, romantic and erotic content. The material appears to be distributed as Entertainment content aimed at adult audiences, with calls for viewers to like, share and follow for more updates.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz hosted an investment summit in Berlin, pitching Germany as a destination for capital. Nvidia chief Jensen Huang appeared alongside him, drawing attention as an unlikely ambassador for Germany's industry. Coverage also highlighted Merz's admitted shortcomings in pension policy and a Bild commentary framing the summit as a push against class-war politics and socialism.

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo apartment at 67 Caroline Street South, Unit 13A, in Hamilton's Durand North neighbourhood has been listed for sale at $439,900. The one-storey unit is being marketed with offers of private viewings, drawing attention among local house hunters following Hamilton's real estate market.

MotoGP rider Pedro Acosta has publicly contradicted KTM's account, revealing what he says is the real reason behind signing with Ducati. The story emerges alongside the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi, where Marc Marquez dominated the Sprint race and beat Jorge Martin, keeping the world championship battle open. Riders have also been giving their assessment of Saturday's action in Japan, with attention turning to the next rounds.

Art enthusiasts are sharing John Piper's 1940 painting of Coventry Cathedral the morning after the November 15 bombing raid, which recorded the ruined medieval church still burning. One writer explains a family connection to the artist, noting Piper's ability to find beauty in the destruction wrought by wartime bombing, and recalls a father's service in RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War.

Pedro Pascal is trending across France, Spain and Germany. Co-star Gabriel Luna has teased 'shifting perspectives' in The Last of Us season 3, confirming that filming is underway on the next chapter of the HBO series, in which Pascal plays Joel. Fans are closely following updates on the show's return.

Subsea internet cables running through the Red Sea are under threat because of the conflict in Yemen, according to reports being shared online. Tech companies including Google, Meta and Microsoft are said to be looking for alternative routes to keep data traffic between Europe and Asia flowing. The Red Sea is a key corridor for global internet cables connecting the two regions.

Dutch postal company PostNL has presented the government with a bill for its loss-making mail delivery operations, demanding either looser regulations or financial compensation for the losses. The company argues that current rules make universal mail delivery unsustainable as letter volumes decline. The demand puts pressure on the Dutch government to reform postal rules or fund the service.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz travelled to Kyiv with a business delegation, ignoring Vladimir Putin's warnings. The visit covered plans for drone production in Ukraine, continued military aid and repairs to damaged infrastructure, and came as a bridge in the city was hit by another Russian strike. Merz also signalled Germany will answer unfair Chinese trade practices without entering a trade war.

Barcelona's Fundación La Pedrera is preparing a monumental exhibition scheduled for March 2026. Mentions of the event are circulating widely in Spain, tagged under general culture and true-crime discussion groups, with audiences being asked what they would have done in the scenario depicted. Details about the exhibition's subject and programme have not yet been made public.

Actor Pedro Pascal is among the most searched topics on Google in Germany and Spain. No specific event is cited alongside the trend. Pascal, one of Hollywood's most in-demand actors, has a busy slate of film and television projects, which is the most plausible driver of the interest. Further details on what prompted the spike in searches were not available.

Nike has released a Halloween-themed Air Force 1 Low in a Black, Anthracite and Total Orange colourway, model IX6731-010. The spooky sneaker is now available for purchase, and Dutch sneaker news accounts are sharing the drop with links to buy it ahead of Halloween.

All Elite Wrestling's WrestleDream pay-per-view event is being discussed by wrestling fans online. People are reacting to the card, match results and standout performances from the show. It is one of AEW's newer annual events and typically generates debate about bookings, surprises and where storylines are heading next in the company.