Explore the chilling tales of Madrid's Linares Palace and the suspicious death of Gene Hackman and his wife in Santa Fe. Plus, the rise of Spanish guitar indie band Shego. Read more...

Recent news from Germany includes a man jailed for incest, a government initiative to combat conspiracy theories, and the start of Ramadan with changing traditions. Read more...

A look at the week's top political stories, including the plight of asylum seekers in Panama, Trump's focus on TV ratings, and a controversial abortion bill vetoed in Wyoming. Read more...

Developments in the Mazan rape case see appeals reduced, but the trial sparked broader questions about gender relations and power dynamics. A philosopher is writing a book about the case. Read more...