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English Edition Dear readers, Several of our stories this week threw up some interesting questions. The Madrid neighborhood of Embajadores was named coolest in the world by Time Out – something you might expect residents to be pleased about. But with gentrification, rising rents and social issues in areas such as Lavapiés, some called the honor into question. And it turns out the same is true of Spanish cities that have been granted World Heritage Status by UNESCO. Fifteen such cities in Spain complain of the downsides of the distinction, pointing out that they have seen their municipal coffers shrink, and are unable to carry out works to improve their citizens' lives, given the hoops they have to jump through to make any changes. We hope you enjoy this selection of articles from the EL PAÍS English Edition. Thanks for reading. Simon Hunter Editor El País English Edition Justice system admits it is failing victims of gender violence Recent spate of murders shines spotlight on the courts' failure to protect at-risk women Pedro Sánchez at UN: Spain has "not been radicalized by xenophobia" The Spanish PM defended diversity and legal immigration in his first speech at the global summit in New York, after a four-year absence by his predecessor Yemeni government forces on patrol. / N.A. Spain secretly supported Yemen war with bomb sale to Saudi Arabia The Defense Ministry may have to pay more than the €9.2 million it charged for the sale in order to replace the 400 weapons Carles Puigdemont in Brussels. / Y.H. Ex-Catalan premier Puigdemont on Flemish TV: "I don't believe in martyrs" The politician, who fled Spain to avoid arrest, is stepping up his public appearances ahead of the first anniversary of the independence referendum The park where the couple slept. / WIKIPEDIA Elderly Spanish couple end up sleeping in park after being evicted from home Associations say social services should have been alerted to provide alternative accommodation Willy Toledo in a file photo from May. / S.B. Judge to prosecute actor Willy Toledo for insulting God and the Virgin Mary Magistrate opts to press ahead with case, which was brought against the activist by a Catholic lawyers association for comments he made on Facebook A poster demanding jail for "La Manada." / J. R. Four members of "La Manada" gang to face trial in separate sexual abuse case Videos on the convicted sex offenders' cellphones revealed their groping and assault of an unconscious 21-year-old during a car journey Profits from Facebook Spain are sent to Ireland. / D.R. Facebook Spain declares €1m in losses, auditor warns of sanction risk The European Union says it is "losing patience" with the internet giant's tactics to avoid paying taxes The old town in Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. / Ó.C. Burden or blessing? World Heritage Sites struggle to maintain costly status Protecting their UNESCO distinction while managing basic services is proving difficult for 15 Spanish cities, which are demanding extra funding Graffiti on Embajadores street. / S.S. Who benefits from Lavapiés' new "cool" designation? 'Time Out' awards top status to Madrid neighborhood, but there are other realities beyond the alternative-chic boutiques and cafés Giuseppe Scionti prints a 'steak.' / Consuelo Bautista Barcelona researcher develops 3D printer that makes 'steaks' Giuseppe Scionti hopes that his plant-based meat alternative can be used to reduce the impact of animal agriculture, improve world nutrition, and perhaps even be used in molecular cuisine Golf legend Seve Ballesteros still looms large over Ryder Cup Spanish players share anecdotes about their one-time captain ahead of the tournament, which opens in Paris on Friday Spanish scientists call for action against pseudoscience "that kills" More than 400 people have signed an open letter triggered by case of cancer patient who died after refusing regular medical treatment and embracing alternative therapies Vasile Antonescu with his cats in a shanty town in Madrid. / A.C. As Madrid shanty town demolished, man must pick one of his 100 cats Like all the residents of El Gallinero, which has stood for decades, Vasile Antonescu will be relocated this week to an apartment in the city Actor Al Matthews. / Alien Anthology Wiki Actor Al Matthews, Apone in 'Aliens,' found dead in Alicante An autopsy will be performed on the 75-year-old Vietnam veteran, who had retired on the Spanish Mediterranean coast, to determine the cause of death Cartoons El Roto OPINION Gibraltar after Brexit Spain must put forward its own pact on the British offshore territory to guarantee the rights of cross-border workers and to combat tax evasion It started with porn Deepfake is a new and powerful weapon in the arsenal available to the merchants of lies Thanks readers! Sign up for more newsletters from EL PAÍS » You have received this communication because you have registered with EL PAÍS and you have subscribed to the ENGLISH EDITION editorial newsletter. 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