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Blackmore Joins Deep Purple for New York Encore
Ritchie Blackmore joined Ian Gillan for “Smoke On the Water” at Deep Purple’s New York show on 12 August. It was Blackmore’s first performance with the band in 33 years.
Los Javis bring La bola negra to Hollywood’s gala
Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi attended the Academy Museum Gala with cast members from La bola negra. Taylor Swift performed during the evening, where the Spanish group mingled with major Hollywood names.
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.
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.
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.
Hilary Swank Reveals Pregnancy at 52
At 52, Hilary Swank says she is expecting her third child. She shared the news on Instagram, with the baby due in December, about three and a half years after her twins were born.
US weighs $200,000 charge on Spanish ships
The Federal Maritime Commission has proposed a $200,000 charge each time a Spanish-flagged ship enters a US port. It is also weighing import restrictions that could cover five categories of Spanish goods, including oils and cosmetics.
Ibex 35 gives back ground below 19,300
The Ibex 35 opened 0.38% higher at 19,283.78, briefly retook 19,300 and then slipped back. Spain’s September inflation was confirmed at 4.9% as investors tracked energy prices and tension around the Strait of Hormuz.
Apple brings LG and Schneider into the smart home
Apple’s collection pairs cameras with a video doorbell, then adds a smart lock. LG Electronics and Schneider Electric supply the hardware. US and Canadian sales start in December; UK sales do too. Spain has no date or euro prices.
AI doubts and earnings fears weigh on European shares
The Ibex 35 and Europe’s major markets fell as investors weighed AI spending against high earnings expectations. Puig outperformed after Givaudan reported fragrance growth.
Woodford and Hall win Nobel for reshaping stabilization policy
Michael Woodford and Robert E. Hall receive the economics Nobel for work on stabilizing economies. Their models trace how policy decisions shape household and business choices, and why central-bank communication can move markets.
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles Toward Sea of Japan
The launches came four days after South Korea tested a hypersonic missile. Japan said at least two objects likely fell beyond its exclusive economic zone.
Spain’s Deal Market Shrinks 25% Under Sánchez
Spain has logged €410 billion in acquisitions since June 2018. Higher rates and state controls have cooled dealmaking even as the Ibex 35 climbed above 19,000 points.
Riyadh Airport Closed After Reported Missile Strike
A missile reportedly hit Riyadh airport on October 10, sending injured people to hospitals and disrupting flights. Saudi authorities had not confirmed the Saturday incident at publication time.
Johnson & Johnson faces a deepening fight over trust
Gardiner Harris accuses Johnson & Johnson of lethal marketing and corruption. His book links major products to millions of deaths and a Spanish health scandal, while available sources do not independently confirm the estimate of two million deaths.
Telefónica slides as Ibex 35 retakes 19,000 points
The Ibex 35 ended the week higher, led by Cellnex as Telefónica dropped sharply. SpaceX revived concern over Starlink competition, though its US spectrum deal still needs FCC approval.
Windows turns into Microsoft’s local base for AI agents
Microsoft and NVIDIA are putting AI agents on Windows hardware. New containers and machines target local execution while reducing cloud traffic.
ICE shooting in New York sparks protest outside hospital
A Dominican man was shot inside his car during an ICE operation in New York. His five-year-old son was in the vehicle as protesters later gathered outside the hospital.
Oil surge and rising debt yields drag Ibex 35 lower
The Ibex 35 drops 1.17% as oil moves above $100 a barrel and government debt yields rise. Spanish banks are watching credit demand closely, but lending volumes remain healthy for now.
Shakira pide a Piqué compartir los viajes por sus hijos
Shakira reclama que los viajes entre Miami y Barcelona no recaigan solo en Milan y Sasha. Su propuesta reserva a Piqué los desplazamientos durante las vacaciones más cortas.
Shakira Asks Barcelona Court to Change Travel Terms for Her Children
Shakira has asked a Barcelona court to change the travel arrangements for Milan and Sasha. Her lawyers say the proposal would share the burden between the adults without reducing the children's time with Gerard Piqué.
Shakira and Piqué face Barcelona court over child travel plan
Shakira and Piqué appeared in Barcelona over travel arrangements for their children. Shakira's lawyers want Piqué to make short holiday visits in Miami instead of having Milan and Sasha fly between Spain and the United States.
Shakira seeks Miami visits for her children in Barcelona court dispute
Shakira and Gerard Piqué faced court in Barcelona over their children’s visitation schedule. She wants shorter holidays to be handled in Miami to protect their routine.
Alvin Ailey returns to Madrid after 24 years
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Spain after 24 years. Six performances at Madrid's Teatro Real will bring together landmark works, the 1960 classic Revelations and newer choreography under artistic director Alicia Graf Mack.
Sanchez Takes His International Fight to Spain's Election
Pedro Sanchez has called Spain's general election for 29 November. Housing will drive the campaign, while his clashes with Trump and Netanyahu give the right a case against his foreign policy.
British Airways jet drops 28,000 feet before returning to Heathrow
British Airways flight BA295 descended from about 37,000 feet to 9,000 feet over Ireland after a technical problem. The Boeing 777-200ER declared an emergency and returned to Heathrow after 4 hours and 47 minutes in the air.
Venus Reveals a North South Split in Its Rigid Outer Shell
A study of Venus found a thinner lithosphere and more than twice as many volcanoes in the north. The result adds a north-south divide to models of how the planet loses internal heat.
Blackstone wins €52 million Spanish housing deal as government slams 'vulture funds'
Blackstone has secured a €52.45 million contract to manage thousands of Sareb homes, including social housing, even as Spanish officials publicly attack the fund. The deal exposes a sharp split between political talk and government action.
Ibex 35 ends weekly losing streak but still falls 3.1%
The Ibex 35 gained 0.42% on Friday after its worst week since April. Higher bond yields and weaker US jobs data kept monetary policy at the center of market concerns.
Ibex 35 finds relief as weaker US jobs cool rate fears
The Ibex 35 rebounds as weaker US hiring eases rate fears. G7 oil reserves add relief, while banks and Repsol lag behind.
Ibex 35 stays above 19,000 as markets await US jobs data
The Ibex 35 held above 19,000 points at midday on Friday as investors waited for US employment data. French borrowing costs, faster euro-area inflation and falling oil prices kept the wider market cautious.
Crew-13 reaches the ISS after a record US flight
Dragon reached the ISS in 7 hours 55 minutes, setting a US record for the fastest crewed flight to the station. Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk will remain in orbit when his wife gives birth to their third child.
Spain's 10-Year Bond Yield Hits 13-Year High
Spain's Treasury paid 4.176% to sell 10-year debt at its 1 October auction. Global pressure is pushing up sovereign yields, but Madrid says Spain's own risk remains well below 2013 levels.
Why chronic pain affects twice as many women
A Science review examines why chronic pain affects women at roughly twice the rate of men. Hormones may shape pain sensitivity, immune responses and pain processing across the body.
Trump warning sends Ibex 35 below 19.300 points
Only Indra and Solaria gained at the opening as the Ibex 35 fell 0.9% on 1 October. Investors weighed Trump's warning on Iran, oil near 100 dollars per barrel and the risk to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
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