Housing Protests in Spain: Tens of thousands marched across Spain, with Madrid’s Puerta del Sol among the hotspots, as protesters demand rent cuts, an end to evictions, and stronger tenant protections after parliament rejected key housing measures. Policy & Regulation Clash: Spain’s next parliamentary plenary will again tackle a PSIB bill to cap rental prices, with the opposition pushing back and the risk of snap-election talk growing. Affordable Housing Scrutiny (South Africa): Cape Town’s Foreshore plan to unlock 15 hectares faces backlash because it promises affordable housing but hasn’t stated how many units will be delivered. Construction Accountability (Nepal): Six road-construction firms were blacklisted for contract violations on the Karnali Highway, blocking future procurement for periods ranging from one to three years. India Rural Housing Push: Andhra Pradesh says it will reach 100% housing by 2029, launching PMAY-G 2.0 for 3 lakh homes and a 3D concrete printing pilot. Legal Pressure on Development (U.S.): A federal judge blocked border-barrier construction across Texas’ Big Bend sector, halting ground-disturbing work unless environmental and historic rules are followed. Construction & Housing Finance (U.K./Ireland): Vermont and other local updates highlight ongoing infrastructure work, while Ireland’s youth survey links housing affordability to rising emigration intentions.