World Cup Knockout Focus: Spain thrashed Austria 3-0 in the Round of 32, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice and Pedro Porro adding a third, keeping Unai Simón’s clean-sheet streak alive as La Roja set up a Round of 16 clash with Portugal. Madrid Politics: Marta Higueras, once Carmena’s right-hand, is back with a new Madrid-only party, Independientes por Madrid, aiming to move beyond national bloc politics. LGTBI Rights in the Capital: Madrid’s Pride march is set for Saturday, pushing for a State Pact against hate speech after a major debate over a shelter for LGTBI people exposed fractures inside Vox. Wildfires & Heat: A fast-moving wildfire near Spain’s Costa Brava has burned about 2,200 hectares, with evacuations and shelter-in-place orders for thousands as extreme heat drives more blazes across Spain and Portugal. Privacy Crime: In Rivas Vaciamadrid, a massage parlour owner was arrested after secretly filming 131 women while they undressed. Fuel Costs: Spain’s VAT on fuel has returned to 21% from 1 July, but temporary per-litre discounts continue, affecting cross-border refuelling. International Links: Bolivia’s remittances hit 402m euros in Jan-May, with more than half sent from Spain.