MARTA

María Pombo, the Spanish influencer and businesswoman, is again in the headlines in Spain after an aesthetics doctor publicly assessed her look alongside fellow influencers Lola Lolita and Marta Díaz. The doctor said the three women have had cosmetic touch-ups, comments picked up by OkDiario and circulating widely on Spanish social media. The remarks are feeding an ongoing debate about beauty standards and transparency among top influencers about cosmetic procedures.

Spanish singer Marta Sánchez has said she would perform Spain's national anthem if the public called for her to sing it. In remarks reported by ABC, she stated: 'If people ask me to sing my Spain's anthem, I will sing it.' The comment is drawing attention in Spain, where performances of the anthem by well-known artists are often debated and attract both patriotic support and political criticism.

Brazilian sports coverage is dominated by football and beyond: the CBF released its 2027 calendar with the Brasileirão starting in January and a break for the World Cup. Marta was left out of Brazil's friendly squad, drawing attention. Other talking points include Vasco vs Remo, Brasileirão round 30, Fluminense winning the Copa Brasília volleyball title, and NFL viewing info for Patriots vs Raiders.

Spanish singer Marta Sánchez is one of the most searched names in Spain. The exact trigger is unclear, though attention on live music in Madrid is high: Sebastián Yatra drew some 200,000 people to the capital for a greatest-hits show that included a kiss to the Spanish flag, as reported by La Razón.

Tony Spina, a reality TV personality in Spain, celebrated his first wedding anniversary without Marta Peñate, a moment that reportedly moved him to tears. Telecinco covered the emotional occasion. The pair, known from Spanish reality shows, have drawn attention to their relationship status, and viewers are following how Spina is coping with the milestone apart from his wife.

Brazil and Argentina meet in a two-game women's football series that doubles as a test for the next generation of Brazilian players, described in Spanish-language coverage as the heirs to Marta facing a demanding examination against their historic South American rivals. Matches between the two nations traditionally draw strong attention across the continent.

Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk has made headlines with a brutally honest comment about Carlos Alcaraz's new hairstyle, answering simply "No" when asked about it. The exchange is circulating among tennis fans, with the ATP Tour in the spotlight amid ongoing chatter about the world number one's appearance and form.

Tilde, a character from the Brazilian soap opera 'Quem Ama Cuida', now has an official profile on social media. Luana Martau, associated with the character, is drawing search interest in Brazil as the show's characters extend beyond the screen into online platforms, a common strategy to deepen audience engagement with telenovela storylines.

Colombia's Santa Marta is set to receive drinking water desalinated from seawater, pumped from a plant north of the city and powered by solar energy with battery storage. The announcement comes as the Caribbean coastal city faces the threat of a severe climate-driven drought. Officials say the project could secure potable water supplies, though the exact timeline and scale remain to be detailed.

Spanish journalist Marta Castro has shared an update on her home renovation, saying the works are still unfinished. She said she needs to move back in but there is still no completion date, expressing frustration at the delay. The remarks have drawn attention from Spanish media and viewers following her situation.

Google has started rolling out a substantial firmware update for the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a earbuds. The update brings smarter translation features, new AI functions powered by Gemini, automatic sleep detection and dynamic noise cancellation. Users and tech observers are discussing what the improvements mean for everyday use of the earbuds.

European Commissioner Marta Kos has said the EU stands ready to support Armenia's closer integration with Europe. The statement signals continued warming ties between Yerevan and Brussels, and is being reported in the region as a sign of Armenia's deepening political and economic alignment with the European Union amid its shifting foreign policy orientation.

The EU and Moldova convened their Association Council, followed by a joint press conference featuring EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos. The meeting underscores the EU's continued backing for Moldova's path toward European integration, with the three officials presenting the outcomes of the discussions to the press.