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Italy becomes the latest country added to the NFL’s Global Markets Program in 2026, with the New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns securing the first marketing rights there. The expansion lifts the GMP to 22 international markets and could pave the way for an Italy-based international game, as the league aims for more abroad games in its schedule.
Spain has closed its airspace to flights involved in Operation Epic Fury against Iran and barred use of the Rota and Morón bases for war aircraft, with only emergency transit exceptions. Yet US forces continue to operate from Spain under bilateral security arrangements, while bomber and tanker missions have shifted to other European sites (e.g., Fairford in the UK and Istres in France) and allied naval and air defenses—like US destroyers from Rota and Patriot batteries at Incirlik—continue to play regional roles. Madrid says it will not join the war, balancing NATO/EU commitments with a stance against the conflict, a balance that could shape future tensions with Washington and other allies.
After a 601‑day legal fight led by her father, Noelia Castillo, a 25‑year‑old paraplegic from Barcelona, finally received euthanasia in March 2026 despite multiple court bids to halt it; the case highlighted flaws in Spain’s euthanasia framework and the tension between adult autonomy and parental intervention, with independent professionals confirming her irreversible suffering.
THR highlights Series Mania 2026 lineup: ten international series across Europe, Australia and beyond, including Anatomy of a Moment (Spain), Burden of Justice (Sweden), Dear Killer Nannies (Colombia), Dustfall (Australia), Small Prophets (UK), The Best Immigrant (Belgium), The Flaws (Germany), These Sacred Vows (Ireland), Unfiltered (Spain) and Variola Vera (Poland). Spanning historical drama, noir procedural, courtroom drama, dystopian satire and offbeat comedy, the slate signals a restless, risk-taking global TV landscape.
James Paul Gracey, a University of Alabama junior, disappeared after being separated from friends at a Barcelona nightclub and was later found dead on Somorrostro Beach; authorities are investigating, and Gracey’s family and the university are offering support and urging anyone with information to contact local authorities.
An early, opinionated preview of the 2027 Oscar race highlights a mix of veteran names and international stars — from Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning to Sandra Hüller’s foreign-language prestige projects — as the field is described as increasingly unpredictable and influenced by festival runs and non-English contenders.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth drew fierce criticism after telling '60 Minutes' that 'the only ones that need to be worried right now are Iranians that think they're going to live,' a line critics characterized as grotesque and genocidal; the remark came during discussion of Russia's alleged help to Iran and potential targeting of Americans, prompting widespread social-media condemnation.
Defector columnist Barry Petchesky argues that World Baseball Classic pool play is where the tournament’s joy lives, and this weekend delivered two walk-off home runs and a flood of quirky moments — from Japan’s Emperor attendance to Arraez's Bonds-like surge — proving the opening rounds can be as entertaining as the knockout phase.
Team USA is finally fielding its strongest World Baseball Classic roster ever, with Judge joining Webb, Skenes, and Skubal as the U.S. aims to finally win after 2023’s heartbreak; the tournament’s global appeal has grown with strong support from Latin America and Japan, but challenges remain—MLB scheduling and insurance keep some stars out (Ohtani for Japan, Trout unavailable)—yet the event is increasingly seen as baseball’s premier global showcase.
Most legal experts say the US and Israel’s initial strikes on Iran were unlawful, citing a lack of evidence for an imminent threat and contested interpretations of self-defence under Article 51. The UK’s participation in defensive actions is legally murky, depending on whether it accepts a regional request and how proportionate responses are deemed. Iran’s retaliation raises its own legal questions: while self‑defence is possible, attacks on civilians and on non‑party states may breach international humanitarian law, complicating the legality of all sides’ actions.
Michel Ortega Casanova, one of 10 people on a Florida-registered speedboat that clashed with Cuban forces in an attempted infiltration of Cuba, was described by his brother as driven by an obsessive and 'diabolical' push to free Cuba; four people were killed and six injured. U.S. and Cuban authorities are investigating passenger identities and whether any were U.S. citizens or residents, amid broader security and terrorism-related concerns around the incident.
After The Washington Post cut more than 300 jobs across its desks, international reporters—some in war zones—are facing upheaval and uncertain relocation. Tokyo/Seoul bureau chief Michelle Ye Hee Lee launched a GoFundMe to help these staffers cover rent, legal guidance, relocation, and storage, while the Post pledges transition support; the move highlights gaps in protections for international employees amid restructuring.
The United States plans the inaugural February 19 meeting of Donald Trump’s self‑styled 'Board of Peace' at the US Institute of Peace. The group, initially pitched to oversee Gaza reconstruction, has seen its charter expand to potential global conflict involvement, prompting questions about its mandate and whether it could override the United Nations. Invites have gone to around two dozen countries, attendance remains uncertain, and the event is described partly as a fundraiser. The development comes as Kushner outlined a Gaza redevelopment plan at Davos and Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump, with Hamas’ demilitarization remaining a key unresolved issue.
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has begun training to become a part‑time army reservist, starting a program that combines theory and physical drills. She currently holds the rank of private and will be promoted to lieutenant‑colonel upon completion. The move underscores a national defense push and aligns with a broader trend of European royals undergoing military service, including Crown Princess Amalia.
France’s national cyber unit, with Europol, raided X’s Paris headquarters as part of a probe into alleged algorithm manipulation and Grok, drawing Elon Musk’s claim that the action is a political attack; prosecutors later broadened the case to potential offenses including Holocaust denial content and sexual deepfakes, with Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino summoned to a Paris hearing on April 20, while EU and UK regulators continue examining Grok and X’s data practices.