The German state of Brandenburg held elections, with the Social Democratic Party (SPD) narrowly defeating the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). This victory provided a much-needed boost to Chancellor Olaf Scholz amid ongoing migration debates. The close race dominated headlines throughout the day, with initial exit polls released in the afternoon and final results confirmed in the evening. Meanwhile, domestic issues in Spain continued to simmer, including housing affordability concerns and debates over Catalan financing. International news focused on renewed tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with reports of rocket launches and retaliatory strikes. Cultural news highlighted the premiere of Icíar Bollaín's film "Soy Nevenka" at the San Sebastián Film Festival, addressing workplace harassment.