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The Spanish Congress rejects two crucial decrees from the Sánchez government concerning social protections and price caps, marking a significant setback for the coalition.

After a scandal concerning overpriced police caps, Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok has launched a new tender related to police caps, scrapping an earlier purchase following media scrutiny.

Team USA secured its first Olympic gold in men's hockey since 1980 with a dramatic victory over Canada, earning record viewership.

The STF is set to review the legality of additional payments made to civil servants, amid discussions of a constitutional amendment allowing payments beyond salary caps.

Ofgem has announced a fall in energy price caps, allowing households to estimate their future energy bills with a new calculator.

New caps on sustainable farming payments in the UK may lead to financial losses for some farmers, countering the government's environmental incentives.

The article reflects on the author's personal journey to embrace wearing hats, particularly caps, and how it has become an unexpected yet comforting choice over time.

Red knit caps have become a symbol of protest against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, reflecting a tradition of resistance.

Team USA hockey players celebrate their gold medal win with a congratulatory call from former President Donald Trump during a politically charged Olympics.

The USA hockey team achieved an emotional victory over Canada in the final, 46 years after their last win, highlighting an extraordinary Olympic Games for Spain with a record three medals.

Brazil's Supreme Court will review limitations on additional compensation payments exceeding constitutional salary caps next Wednesday.

The STF Minister Flávio Dino has prohibited the enactment of new laws permitting additional perks for civil servants, following a previous decision to suspend salaries exceeding the constitutional ceiling.

The Supreme Court of Mexico City unanimously approved a cap on residential rent increases, limited to no more than the previous year's inflation rate, as a measure to combat gentrification.

The mid-cap index of the Athens Stock Exchange continues to underperform, with its average change at -0.8% as it faces negative market conditions for 2026.

Jämtlands gymnasieförbund has signed a deal to offer fixed-price student caps to its students, starting in 2027, addressing concerns over the high costs currently faced by families.

New vehicle registration bills for Buenos Aires residents have been issued with updated rates and inflation caps set by the city government.

Pitbull plans to break a Guinness World Record at his concert in London by gathering fans wearing bald caps to celebrate his signature style.

Pitbull is set to headline the BST festival in London's Hyde Park, aiming to set a world record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps.

Three universities in Japan have been approved to expand their international student admission caps, with a condition of raising tuition fees to ensure educational quality.

Lewis Hall, a young defender from Newcastle United, is being considered for a surprise call-up to England's World Cup squad following impressive performances and endorsements from former players.

The Balearic Islands are considering implementing annual tourist caps to address overcrowding and its impact on local residents.

Over twenty vintage ski enthusiasts participated in a unique 31-kilometer event during the Tartu Marathon weekend, using traditional ski equipment.

The Electoral Justice of Pará has restricted vice-governor Hana Ghassan's use of personalized caps in her public and social media appearances as part of campaign regulations.

Telecommunications companies in Finland are misleading consumers by marketing prepaid plans as 'unlimited' when they actually have significant usage caps.

A security guard at the CAPS facility in Eusébio, Ceará, is facing allegations of sexual abuse against a 13-year-old patient, prompting the public prosecutor's office to demand his removal from duty.

Czechs are increasingly losing faith in Donald Trump, with current trust levels comparable to those for Vladimir Putin, reflecting shifting political sentiments post-2020 elections.

Greece and Malta are reportedly obstructing the EU's proposed shift from price caps on Russian oil to a ban on services necessary for oil transportation.

Raheem Sterling is ineligible to switch his international allegiance to Jamaica due to FIFA rules, having made more than three competitive appearances for England.

The Spanish government has enacted a decree to limit prices on goods and services during emergencies to protect consumers from excessive charges.

Berlin is struggling with a housing shortage, prompting debates about rent caps and expropriations instead of focusing on building more homes.

Small-cap stocks in the US and Europe are reaching record highs and outperforming large-cap companies at the start of 2026.

A study has highlighted the risk posed by groundwater extraction in the environmentally sensitive Gold Coast hinterland, urging for regulations to cap the volume of water extracted for bottling.

LIV Golf has criticized the Official World Golf Rankings' decision to grant ranking points only to the top-10 finishers in 2026, compounding their off-season troubles marked by key player departures.

Korea's Financial Services Commission chair, Hong Eok-kyun, announced plans to significantly raise reward caps for reporting unfair trading and to create a new fund for proportional rewards based on unlawful profits, following previous criticisms of the low reward cap in Korea compared to the U.S.

The High Court will review a law in Victoria that limits individual political donations to nearly $5,000, following a challenge from two independent candidates who argue it undermines political communication freedoms.

Maria Gratsia stated that the Karystianos party will not include elected individuals and emphasized the political stance of the party.

Sánchez faces pushback from coalition partners over new housing market interventions, including rent price caps and incentives for landlords.

Charlie Nunn, CEO of Lloyds Banking Group, is poised to receive a significant pay increase, potentially exceeding £13 million, following the UK's decision to remove caps on banker bonuses.

The Spanish government has taken a significant step by approving a draft law that caps consumer credit interest rates and mandates supervision by the Bank of Spain for all lending entities.

After a strong start to the year with record highs on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, domestic indices began the new week positively, only to quickly lose their gains despite favorable sentiment in foreign markets.

Analysts' predictions for 2025 have been overly cautious, with the Ibex and gold surpassing expectations while smaller companies underperform.

The article argues that to combat the housing shortage in Frankfurt, new construction is essential as rental price caps alone cannot solve the issue.

Experts believe there is strong upward potential for domestic-focused stocks in Germany, particularly in the mid-cap sector, amidst concerns of a stock bubble in large US tech companies.