Dear readers,

This week was once again dominated by news of the coronavirus pandemic. With infections continuing to rise – the 14-day incidence rate was 473 cases per 100,000 on Thursday – Spanish health authorities approved booster shots for the over-40 population. Spain has also begun vaccinating children between the ages of five and 11.

In other news, the volcanic eruption on La Palma, in Spain's Canary Islands, came to a complete stop on Tuesday night. While experts say it is unlikely that it will reactivate, they want to wait until at least Christmas before confirming that the eruption has come to an end.

And finally, we looked at the discovery in Cádiz of what might be the legendary temple of Hercules Gaditanus, known as Melqart in Phoenician times.

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

Thanks for reading.
MELISSA KITSON