Discontent within the PP over the "mistake" of the pepper spray canister, amid fears that the PSOE will use it to "cover up their corruption"

An incident involving a can of pepper spray brought to the Pleno del Congreso by Partido Popular (PP) deputy Ana Belén Vázquez has caused internal unrest and bewilderment among party leaders. The development has sparked concerns within the PP that the rival PSOE will exploit the situation to obscure its own corruption.

Separately, in sports coverage, the Real Madrid basketball team suffered a 78-77 defeat against Dubai Basketball during the opening round of the 2026-27 Euroleague regular season, following a missed play by Andrés Feliz in the final moments.