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World Cup 2026: Record US$50 mln prize awaits Spain or Argentina

While Spain are chasing only their second World Cup title after their 2010 triumph, Argentina are bidding to add a fourth crown to those won in 1978, 1986 and 2022

Spain-Egypt friendly tarnished by Islamophobic and Xenophobic chants in Barcelona

The Spain–Egypt international friendly at RCDE Stadium was overshadowed by Islamophobic and xenophobic chants during Egypt’s national anthem, prompting an investigation by Mossos d'Esquadra and renewed scrutiny over racism in Spanish football

Spain to ban social media for under-16s, hold platform executives accountable for illegal content

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces sweeping measures to protect minors online, with new laws to criminalise disinformation and executive accountability

Spanish Court orders Meta to pay RM2.3 bil to news agencies over data misuse

Madrid judges find Facebook and Instagram owners unfairly exploited users’ data to gain an advertising edge, in what could set a precedent across Europe

Spain wins their fourth European Championship, beating England 2-1

This is Spain’s first title since 2012, while England is the runner-up for the second time in a row

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The Formula for F1’s return to Sepang – Dr Helmy Haja Mydin

The biggest race turnout at the SIC to date is enough cause to consider a resurrection of the Malaysian GP

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Shadow AI in public sector raises questions over governance and data security – KV Soon

Concerns emerge over the use of AI agents linked to an official work email, highlighting the need for stronger oversight, accountability and safeguards