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Care worker Gloria dies after stabbing in Carabanchel

Gloria, a 52-year-old care worker of Guatemalan origin, died after being stabbed at the entrance to the Carabanchel complex where she worked. Her 59-year-old former partner was arrested in Usera as investigators consider whether the case involved gender-based violence.

Spain opens candidate filing for 29 November election

Parties and coalitions can submit their candidate lists through Monday 26 October. PSOE and Frente Amplio have agreed a joint Senate slate called 'Senado de Progreso', while PP and Vox are still discussing a possible formula.

Lluís Puig returns to Spain after Supreme Court lifts warrants

Lluís Puig has returned to Catalonia after nine years abroad, following the annulment of arrest warrants by Supreme Court judge Pablo Llarena. He is due at Thursday’s Parliament sitting to speak in the chamber and remove the yellow ribbon from his seat.

Madrid Teacher Jailed in Case Involving Nine Minors

A 37-year-old Madrid secondary-school teacher has been remanded in prison over alleged sexual assaults involving nine minors aged 12 to 15. Police say some assaults were recorded and expect the number of victims to rise.

Madrid court admits Julio Iglesias claim against Yolanda Díaz

A Madrid court has accepted Julio Iglesias’s honour claim against Yolanda Díaz and ordered the deputy prime minister to respond within 20 working days. He is seeking €50,000 and a public retraction over comments about allegations by former employees.

Witness dates Zapatero jewel-payment claim to 2019

A witness told Spain’s anti-corruption prosecutors that jewels linked to José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero were delivered in 2019 as alleged payment for Saudi rail contracts. The statement values them at more than €4 million.

Court lawyers call vote-rights appeal premature

The Constitutional Court’s lawyers say the Ombudsman’s appeal over voting rights for people naturalised under the law of grandchildren is premature while the Supreme Court still accepts submissions. The case affects 163,020 people before the 29 November election.

CNI says Morocco failed to contain Ceuta surge

A report sent to Spain’s Audiencia Nacional says Moroccan authorities knew days ahead that a mass entry into Ceuta was expected. The CNI says security for the Throne Festival took priority as the border response fell short.

Gabilondo seeks urgent protection for overseas voters

Ángel Gabilondo has asked the Constitutional Court to intervene before the 29 November election. The restriction affects Spaniards on the overseas electoral register, while naturalised citizens living in Spain can still vote.

Feijóo promises CPI-linked pension rises

Alberto Núñez Feijóo says a PP government would protect the public pension system and raise payments in line with the CPI. He made the pledge during the campaign for Spain’s November 29 general election.

Maduro and Flores Plead Not Guilty to Torture Conspiracy

Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty in a New York court to new conspiracy charges tied to alleged torture in Venezuela. Their trial is scheduled for June 2027, and they are challenging the case on sovereign-immunity grounds.

Algeciras Mayor Faces Removal as PP Splits

Two sexual assault complaints from fellow PP members have left José Ignacio Landaluce facing a possible no-confidence motion. PSOE and Vox say they will support his removal after 12 of the party’s 15 councillors left his government.

Turkey Seizes Control of Opposition Broadcaster Halk TV

A police raid halted Halk TV’s broadcasts in Istanbul, and a government-appointed administrator was put in charge. The intervention came as jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu began his defence in a major corruption trial.