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Spain Bans AI Systems for Deepfakes

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Legislative Framework and Prohibited Conduct

The Spanish government officially prohibited the development and distribution of artificial intelligence systems designed to generate non-consensual sexual deepfakes on May 22, 2026. This regulatory action, integrated into the broader national digital safety framework, mandates strict penalties for developers and platforms that facilitate the creation of sexually explicit synthetic imagery without authorization. Legislative Framework and … Read more

NeuroPhet Expands MS Detection AI Partnership with VHIR

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Leveraging Specialized MRI Datasets for MS Lesion Detection

NeuroPhet, a South Korean artificial intelligence (AI) medical diagnostics company, has expanded its collaboration with Spain’s Vall d’Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR) to develop an AI algorithm for detecting multiple sclerosis (MS) lesions using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data. The partnership, announced on May 26, 2026, focuses on refining the company’s NeuroPhet AQUA MS software, … Read more

Indonesia delays again deportation of Scottish crime boss to Spain

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DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities on Thursday delayed for a second day the extradition to Spain of an alleged Scottish crime boss arrested on Bali, as police investigated his suspected associates believed to be still on the resort island. Steven Lyons, 45, described by law enforcement as a senior figure in an international crime … Read more

In the wake of the Egypt match crisis… Will Spain lose the honour of hosting the 2030 World Cup final?

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In the hours leading up to the match, the Spanish Football Federation expressed its confidence that the World Cup final would be held in Spain.  Nothing has changed, but the unfortunate events in Cornellà are certainly damaging, as were the displays of racism witnessed in the stands at Benfica’s ground during the Real Madrid match, … Read more

Indonesia delays deportation of Scottish crime boss to Spain for murder and drug trafficking charges

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DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia delayed on Wednesday the deportation of a Scottish crime boss arrested on the resort island of Bali in connection with large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering. Steven Lyons, a senior figure in an international crime syndicate who had spent months on the run, would now be deported on Thursday, according … Read more

Valencia Leads the Charge as Spain’s Multi-Day Tours Embrace Small Groups and Cutting-Edge Technology to Meet Traveler Demand

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Home » Latest Travel News of Spain » Valencia Leads the Charge as Spain’s Multi-Day Tours Embrace Small Groups and Cutting-Edge Technology to Meet Traveler Demand Published on March 28, 2026 Image generated with Ai In Valencia, Spain, multi-day tour operators are experiencing a significant shift towards smaller, more customized group tours. This … Read more

traumatic Spanish Civil War impact captured – The Irish Times

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What We Tried to Bury Grows Here Author: Julian Zabalbeascoa ISBN-13: 978-1-911710-29-5 Publisher: Seven Stories Guideline Price: £12.99 The Spanish Civil War was “a shared madness”, in the phrase of Isidro, the young man at the heart of Julian Zabalbeasco’s moving debut novel, What We Tried to Bury Grows Here. As in all civil wars, … Read more

Spain airport strikes: Six major airports hit by Easter disruption in March and April

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Ground handling staff at Spanish airports including Barcelona, Malaga and Alicante will strike during the Easter period, with potential disruption for Irish travellers Robert Rowlands Deputy editor, money and lifestyle hub, Maria Ortega Foreign Content Specialist and Sarah Magliocco Reporter 02:00, 26 Mar 2026 Millions of people travel to Spain every year(Image: John Lamb) Irish … Read more

NXGN 2026: Lamine Yamal, Estevao and 10 teenage wonderkids set to light up the 2026 World Cup

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Perhaps now more than ever before, a number of players are being presented with a choice when it comes to their international allegiances, with plenty of likely participants in the World Cup set to represent countries they may not have envisioned playing for while growing up. Ibrahim Mbaye, for example, spent his childhood lining out … Read more