Catastrophic flooding in southeastern Spain dominated news coverage throughout the day. Initial reports in the morning indicated at least 13 deaths, rapidly escalating to 51 by midday. The situation worsened, with the death toll reaching 95 by evening. The Spanish government declared three days of national mourning. Kamala Harris's speech in Washington, criticizing Donald Trump and positioning herself for the upcoming U.S. election, received significant attention early in the day but was overshadowed by the unfolding disaster in Spain. French media closely followed the events, with President Macron offering solidarity and assistance. The extreme weather event in Spain sparked discussions about climate change and disaster preparedness, particularly in light of recent global climate-related catastrophes.