World Cup Betting & Spain’s Edge: Spain and France start the 2026 World Cup as clear sportsbook favourites, with Spain priced around +450 in major markets as bettors pile into the top tier. AI & Finance Governance: A new report says financial firms are racing to scale AI, but governance and readiness lag, with “shadow AI” use widespread and data-sovereignty concerns rising. Spanish Tech Funding: Irish infrastructure/AI firm Spanish Point Technologies secured a strategic investment from UK private equity Apiary Capital to expand products, add jobs, and push international growth. Energy Security & Defence Tech: Eurofighter’s next-gen radar (ECRS Mk1) moves into live operational evaluations for Germany and Spain, while Spain’s gas system is again framed as a key pillar for European energy resilience. EV Industry Pressure: BYD is reportedly looking to take over an existing European plant for its second assembly site, with Spain among the shortlist. Property & Tourism Demand Signals: Spain’s rental market is tightening fast in some segments, and tourism continues to push toward record visitor levels—alongside growing backlash over overcrowding. Legal/Politics: Zapatero asks the National Court to clarify how a key mobile phone was obtained in the Plus Ultra case, as US authorities’ role in the data use comes under scrutiny.