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The ongoing struggle over forming a government in Berlin is not only about the capital's next coalition. Commentators point out that the outcome will also shape future power relations in the Bundesrat, Germany's chamber of the states. At the start of 2026, the Union held the post of minister-president in eight of the sixteen federal states, all of them men, and the Berlin negotiations could shift that balance.

The Spanish daily series 'La Promesa' airs new episodes today on La 1, with TVE broadcasting three episodes back to back for its return. El Confidencial highlights the schedule so viewers do not miss the premiere episodes of the popular show, one of Spanish public television's most successful series, as its weekly storylines continue to draw a loyal audience.

Journalist Pilar Eyre appeared on TVE's talk show 'Al cielo con ella', hosted by Henar Álvarez, which returned to La 1 with a renewed image and guests including actor Sergio Peris-Mencheta. Eyre drew attention by commenting on Victoria Federica, saying she does not like her because the royal enjoys bullfighting while Eyre is anti-bullfighting. The show also opened with a pointed message to the Sol camp in Madrid: 'Rights are won by being a nuisance'.

Spanish public broadcaster RTVE has taken action after 'La Revuelta' hit its lowest audience figures on Thursday. According to Espinof, the network is resorting to a formula that rival show 'El Hormiguero' has used for years in an effort to reverse the ratings decline.

Spanish viewers are searching for 'RTVE directo', the live stream of Spain's public broadcaster, as La 1 refreshes its schedule. The channel has activated its weekend afternoons with the new programme 'Cosas nuestras', adding fresh content to its lineup and drawing audiences to the live broadcast.

Russia is deploying fast attack drones as part of a new winter strategy against Ukraine, according to analysis by Boekestijn and De Wijk on BNR. The tactic is straining Ukrainian air defences, which must intercept large numbers of incoming drones. Observers are watching how Ukraine will adapt its defences as attacks intensify during the cold months.

Spanish media outlet Marca is providing live coverage of the UEFA Nations League match between Spain and Croatia. The live blog offers latest-hour updates on the game as it unfolds. Interest is concentrated in Spain, where football fans are following the fixture in real time through rolling coverage of the international clash.

Spanish actress Ana Garcés, who plays Jana in the TVE soap opera 'La Promesa', has fuelled speculation about her return to the show. In an interview with ABC, she suggested that when audiences find out what happens, "all hell will break loose inside", teasing major drama ahead. Fans of the series are buzzing about whether and how Jana will come back.

A football match between Spain and Croatia is trending worldwide, topping search charts in Brazil, Italy, Germany, the United States, Britain, France, Spain and Mexico. Spanish broadcaster TVE La 1 and RTVE Play are airing the game live on free-to-air television, and fans are searching for viewing options ahead of kick-off.

A Pebble Time 2 owner plans to pair the smartwatch with an iPhone via the official app, while filtering network traffic through a Pi-hole that blocks tracking services such as Mixpanel, Google APIs and Crashlytics. They are asking the community whether blocking those connections could impair the watch's functionality, a concern other privacy-minded wearable users are weighing in on.

Google has introduced new requirements for Android developers, meaning apps from unverified developers can still be installed, but only after a 24-hour delay. The change affects the sideloading process, where users install apps outside the official Play Store. Developers must now verify their identity for their apps to install immediately, a move critics see as added friction for independent app distribution.

Fans in Japan are asking whether the men's volleyball Asian Games final involving the Japan national team will be shown on terrestrial television, and whether a free stream will be available on TVer. The interest centres on how to watch the deciding match live, with Goal.com Japan among outlets addressing the broadcast question.

Google has paused parts of its bug bounty program after a wave of AI-generated vulnerability reports. According to Computer Sweden, developers do not have time to verify the potentially real security flaws among the automated submissions, overwhelming the triage process. The case fuels debate about how artificial intelligence is flooding open-source security and software development channels with low-quality findings.

Fans are asking how to watch Nadeshiko Japan's Asian Games final against North Korea, with questions over whether terrestrial television in Japan will air the match and whether a free stream will be available on TVer. Interest centres on broadcast arrangements for the decisive women's football clash at the Asian Games.

Spanish daily soap La Promesa is preparing a dramatic moment in which Jana reappears during the wedding of Curro and Ángela on La 1 de RTVE. Fans of the series are discussing how the character, played by Ana Garcés, will make her comeback and what it means for the couple's big day.