Media continued extensive coverage of Pope León XIV, revealing new details about his election with over 100 votes and his choice of papal name, explicitly connected to addressing AI challenges and a "new industrial revolution." He outlined his papacy's vision following Francis's trajectory while emphasizing technology's role in serving human dignity.
Morning reports covered a toxic chemical fire in Vilanova i la Geltrú that forced 150,000 people into confinement across five municipalities for seven hours before authorities lifted restrictions by midday.
Internationally, India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire in their Kashmir conflict through US mediation, while Putin proposed direct negotiations with Ukraine for May 15 in Istanbul. Domestically, 25,000 protesters gathered in Madrid's Plaza Colón demanding Sánchez's resignation and new elections, while another demonstration called for an arms embargo against Israel.