Spain's fall to 46th place in the Corruption Index, its worst position in 30 years, dominated morning coverage. The Treasury confirmed minimum wage earners would pay income tax for first time, creating tensions between Labor Minister Díaz and Finance Ministry.
By afternoon, the EU announced €200 billion AI mobilization amid regulatory tensions with US, while Von der Leyen warned Trump about proportional responses to steel tariffs. Netanyahu set Saturday deadline for Hamas hostage release, as Trump threatened to "open hell's gates."
Evening coverage shifted to Real Madrid's dramatic 3-2 victory at Manchester City, while internal government conflicts intensified over minimum wage taxation, with Sumar and coalition partners unexpectedly aligning with PP against Treasury's position.