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Five Spanish Franciscans Beatified in Savannah

Five Spanish Franciscan missionaries killed in 1597 were beatified in Savannah on Saturday. Cardinal Frank Leo presided as papal legate and said their witness could help the Church pursue unity and reconciliation.

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.

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 tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.

Apple brings LG and Schneider into the smart home

Apple’s collection pairs cameras with a video doorbell and adds a smart lock. LG Electronics and Schneider Electric supply the hardware. Sales start in the US and Canada in December, with the UK also on the launch schedule. Spain has no confirmed launch date or euro prices.

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 describes a Spanish health scandal, while its estimate of two million deaths remains unverified.

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.