The Pope denounces 'chaos' in Hormuz: 'As a pastor, I cannot be in favor of war'

The Pope denounces ‘chaos’ in Hormuz: ‘As a pastor, I cannot be in favor of war’

The long journey of Leo XIV has ended. An extensive 11-day tour, which touched four countries and had begun with the weight of the very serious accusations directed by Donald Trump against the American Pope for his anti-war positions. A burden from which the Pontiff tried to free himself immediately, responding to the president: “I am not afraid of the Trump administration,” but making it clear that he did not want to “debate” with him. A request reiterated in the following days to journalists who had interpreted some of his speeches as messages directed at the White House.

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Hospitality and nightlife lash out against the smoking ban on terraces

Hospitality and nightlife lash out against the smoking ban on terraces

Yesterday’s approval of the tobacco bill by the Council of Ministers is causing a stir. Especially among the restaurant and nightlife sectors. In this regard, Fecasarm, the Catalan employers’ association for restaurants and nightlife, and Spain Nightlife, the national employers’ association for nightlife, have issued a statement to show their rejection of the bill.

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The Generalitat asks the Tour for a route change so that it does not pass through Collserola due to the swine fever

The Generalitat asks the Tour for a route change so that it does not pass through Collserola due to the swine fever

The incidence of African swine fever that has been affecting the Collserola park for months puts the route of the second stage of the Tour de France at risk. In fact, sources from the Generalitat of Catalonia explained to this newspaper that they have asked the Tour de France organization for a route change so that the race does not pass through the area currently under restrictions. The Generalitat proposes this change “out of responsibility and rigor in managing the outbreak affecting Catalonia since November.” At the same time, the final report from the technicians of the Government’s Department of Agriculture is awaited.

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Deschamps points to the referee but surrenders to Spain: “They have forced us to defend”

Deschamps points to the referee but surrenders to Spain: “They have forced us to defend”

Didier Deschamps appeared visibly disappointed after France’s defeat against Spain (0-2) in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup. The French coach regretted his team’s elimination, acknowledged the superiority of the Spanish team, and, although he avoided focusing his speech on the refereeing, hinted at his displeasure over several decisions made during the match.

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José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, charged with criminal organization in the Plus Ultra case

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, charged with criminal organization in the Plus Ultra case

The judge of the National Court José Luis Calama has charged the former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero with the alleged crimes of criminal organization, influence peddling, and forgery in the so-called Plus Ultra case, according to legal sources confirmed to La Vanguardia. The investigator has summoned the socialist for the next June 2.

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