Dear readers,

Spain's coronavirus incidence rate is once again on the rise. The country has now entered a medium-risk situation as Europe sees a surge in new cases. Experts, however, say it is unlikely that Spain will experience a sixth wave.

In other news, police have arrested 12 passengers who fled a plane after it made an emergency landing in Mallorca on October 5. The aircraft, which was flying from Morocco to Turkey, was forced to land after a man reportedly began suffering from a "diabetic crisis." He was later discharged after no medical issues were detected and arrested. Another 12 passengers remain at large. Police are investigating whether the crisis was deliberately triggered.

Meanwhile in Spain, truck drivers have called a three-day strike for December 20 to 22 to protest what they claim is the government's failure to help the sector, which is facing new pressure from the sudden spike in diesel prices. If the stoppage goes ahead, it could cause supply chain problems during one of the busiest periods of the year.

And finally, we published an infographic special on the volcano on La Palma, in Spain's Canary Islands. In this special feature, EL PAÍS analyzes all the available data to determine when the eruption may come to an end.

We hope you enjoy this selection of articles from the EL PAÍS English Edition.

Thanks for reading.
MELISSA KITSON