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AI ranks breast cancer risk from a single mammogram
A deep-learning tool assessed 27,172 normal mammograms and ranked women by their five-year breast cancer risk. In preliminary results, the highest-risk 10% accounted for about 30% of cancers diagnosed during that period.
Puigdemont questions role as Catalan opposition leader
Carles Puigdemont says a return after the amnesty law is applied would not necessarily make him opposition leader in the Catalan parliament. He wants to see for himself how Catalonia has changed since 2017.
Aemet flags downpours as temperatures plunge this weekend
A dana and humid Mediterranean winds are expected to bring intense rain from Saturday, with the Balearic Islands and Mediterranean coast at greatest risk. Catalonia has activated its Inuncat alert, where rainfall could reach 20 litres per square metre in 30 minutes.
Spain’s V-27 warning reaches compatible connected cars
Spain’s V-27 sends road-hazard warnings through DGT 3.0 to compatible connected cars. Drivers do not install a separate device.
Belarra’s regional pact plan leaves Senate talks exposed
Canarias has a four-party slate, while IU rejected a deal in the Comunitat Valenciana. Ada Colau says she will lead Frente Amplio even if Podemos stays out.
Cabergoline tied to lower breast cancer risk after childbirth
Records from more than 150,000 women in Spain and Norway linked cabergoline use after childbirth to about 70% lower breast cancer risk. Clinical trials must test whether the association holds.
Spain’s Inflation Hits 4.9% as Food Costs Climb
Annual inflation reached 4.9% in September, while the OCU counted 29 spending categories with rises above 5%. Fresh berries led food price increases, up 47.4%.
Man shoves Horizonte reporter during live Madrid broadcast
Unai Cano was reporting from a housing-rights camp at Puerta del Sol when a man disrupted the broadcast. Cano said the man had been threatening and insulting the team before shoving him.
Olivia Wilde stages a marital reckoning over dinner
Olivia Wilde’s La invitación brings two troubled couples together for dinner in a San Francisco apartment. The adaptation of Cesc Gay’s Sentimental finds its sharpest stretch in the final half-hour.
Spain’s left hits coalition deadline without Podemos deal
Electoral authorities must receive coalition filings by midnight on Friday, 16 October. Podemos and Frente Amplio remain apart nationally despite a Canary Islands agreement.
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.
Senate commits €1.37m to overhaul its car park
The Senate has awarded a €1.37 million contract for an eight-month car-park overhaul. The work will add charging points for staff and senators and replace obsolete fluorescent lighting.
Cabrils installation turns plant signals into sound and scent
At Cabrils’ Hotel d’Entitats, Yolanda Uriz’s installation turns plant reactions and soil vibrations into sound and aromas. Visitors can experience it today and tomorrow.
A disputed Madrid alibi shadows the Carballo murder case
A man whose Barcelona murder case was archived is now in provisional prison over a fatal shooting in Carballo. His family says he was in Madrid; investigators point to bank records and a vehicle trail.
Faro Barcelona adds modular Lumina lights
Star-profile glass softens Lumina’s light, while modular fittings can be arranged vertically or horizontally. Faro Barcelona also offers a free-suspension option for architectural spaces.
AI flags mammograms linked to higher five-year cancer risk
Across six centres, an AI model ranked the top 10% of women by risk; that group accounted for about 30% of cancers found within five years in preliminary results.
Letizia chooses a customised Sybilla gown for Planeta awards
Queen Letizia wore a customised black Sybilla gown with PDPAOLA earrings at the 75th Premios Planeta in Barcelona. The winner received €1 million from a record field of 1,424 manuscripts.
Nacho Duato Joins Madrid Protest Against Batsheva Dance
Nacho Duato joined a large pro-Palestinian protest outside Madrid’s Teatros del Canal as Batsheva Dance performed there. Israel covers around 30% of the company’s production budget and pays international tour travel costs.
Voge Leads Spain’s 33,489 Trail-Bike Registrations
Trail bikes recorded 33,489 Spanish registrations through August 2026, up 39.1% year on year. Chinese brands supplied six of the ten best-sellers, while Voge’s DS 800 Rally became Spain’s top-selling geared motorcycle.
Protesters Rally Outside Madrid’s Teatros del Canal
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered outside Teatros del Canal on 15 October 2026, before Batsheva Dance performed Sadeh21. The first show was sold out; dancer and choreographer Nacho Duato joined the protest.
Letizia wears Sybilla’s gala gown in a shorter midi cut
At the Premio Planeta dinner in Barcelona, Queen Letizia wore a midi version of a black Sybilla gown. She paired it with familiar jewellery, including a diamond bracelet she owned before marrying Felipe VI.
Madrid teachers demand resources as strike enters second day
About 10,000 teachers gathered outside Madrid’s education department on the strike’s second day. Organisers put participation at 62%; the department reported 32.2%, as staff seek lower teaching loads and higher pay.
Lung map tracks severe COVID-19 damage
Researchers mapped 91,068 lung-tissue regions from 19 people who died with severe COVID-19. The analysis found stronger fibrosis-linked signals during a stage when alveolar repair was still underway.
Cartagena’s book fair brings young readers back to paper
Hundreds of primary pupils took part in a book challenge at Cartagena’s fair. Local booksellers say interest in reading is growing among children and teenagers, with paper books still holding their ground.
Madrid teachers strike as turnout estimates clash
Thousands of teachers gathered outside Madrid’s education department on Thursday as the open-ended strike entered its second day. CC OO reported 60% participation, against 32% from the regional government. CSIF put turnout at 45%.
Samsung and Martín Alcalde launch five The Frame looks
Samsung and Martín Alcalde Studio unveiled a five-look capsule in Madrid on 14 October. The show marked designer Inés Martín Alcalde’s runway debut and the tenth anniversary of both the label and The Frame television range.
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.
Spain will send voting papers to all CERA registrants
Spain’s central election board will send 29N papers to all CERA registrants, though a Supreme Court suspension bars some from voting. Consular certificates can preserve eligibility for people who meet the ruling’s test.
Experts warn vaccine falsehoods could revive controlled diseases
At a congress in Vigo, experts warned that misinformation could revive diseases Spain had brought under control. They pointed to clear, credible information as a way to address public doubts.
Maíllo rejects Podemos's 10-region unity offer
Antonio Maíllo rejected Podemos's offer of regional unity deals with IU. He said IU would consider only a global pact through Frente Amplio.
Police probe force used at Complutense strike clashes
Spain’s National Police is reviewing its handling of clashes at Madrid’s Complutense University. Five people were detained, while several protesters and two officers suffered minor injuries as the indefinite education strike began.
ACS and Acciona challenge Ferrovial’s I-24 award
ACS and Acciona have taken Tennessee’s award of the Nashville I-24 express-lanes concession to court, seeking clarity on whether bidders were treated equally. The 50-year project is valued at $9.2bn.
XPENG opens Spain orders for L03 range-extender SUV
Orders have opened in Spain for XPENG’s L03 PowerX Long Range. It is rated for 215km on battery power and 1,017km combined under WLTP.
LEAP2 may bring puberty forward in girls with obesity
Girls with obesity had higher blood levels of LEAP2. In rats, injections into the brain brought puberty forward and sped ovarian development.
IU Draws a Line Against Belarra’s Separate Pact Plan
With coalition registration closing on 16 October, Podemos wants separate agreements with IU in ten regions ahead of 29N. Antonio Maíllo says IU will negotiate only through Frente Amplio.
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