Cuba Sanctions Hit Hard: The US imposed fresh sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife and others, freezing assets and escalating pressure as Havana condemned the move and warned of deeper humanitarian fallout. Tourism Exodus Under Pressure: Spanish hotel giant Meliá is exiting 15 of its 34 Cuba hotels, joining other chains that have pulled back as US sanctions bite and card payments reportedly collapse. Payments Cut Off in Cuba: Cuba’s central bank moved up a deadline so Visa and Mastercard can no longer be used, with stores halting transactions after settlement delays. Pope Leo XIV’s Spain Visit and Migration: Ahead of his trip, coverage highlights how the itinerary— including the Canary Islands—signals the Church’s focus on migrants and Spain’s frontline migration debate. Real Madrid Election Fallout: Florentino Pérez says he’ll make a record bid next week if reelected, while rival Enrique Riquelme’s Haaland promises trigger legal threats from Manchester City. Housing in the Canaries: Granadilla de Abona is restarting affordable rentals with 277 protected homes completed after the 2008 crash. UNIFIL Attack Injures Spaniards: A mortar strike killed a Serbian peacekeeper and left two Spanish soldiers injured at Spain-commanded UNIFIL base in southern Lebanon. Ebola Disrupts World Cup Prep: Spain canceled DR Congo’s friendly vs Chile in response to Ebola concerns, drawing complaints from Congo officials. Union Push on Wages: CCOO’s Unai Sordo urged stronger salary gains, arguing workers are still paying for energy and geopolitical costs. Heat and Health Pressure: Spain reported record heat-related deaths in May, with health authorities launching a Heat Plan.