Minister Pedro Sanchez

Spain: Police raid HQ of ruling PSOE Socialist party in graft probe

Police have searched the headquarters of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's PSOE party investigating possible illegal payments. Sanchez meanwhile said he was still standing by former PM Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero.

Pope visits Spain to highlight migration amid political tensions

Pope visits Spain to highlight migration amid political tensions Pope Leo XIV arrives in Spain on Saturday for a seven-day trip focused on migration, including a visit to the Canary Islands where he will honour thousands of migrants who have died trying to reach Europe. The trip comes at a politically sensitive time as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is under attack over several corruption scandals involving his inner circle. Pope Leo XIV heads to Spain on Saturday for a visit focused on...

Spanish police search ruling Socialist party headquarters – Europe live

Spanish police conducted a search of the ruling Socialist Party's headquarters in Madrid following a judicial order. The operation is reportedly linked to an investigation into a potential illegal financing scheme. This search comes amid growing scrutiny over separate allegations of influence peddling facing Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

Pope Leo gets 7-minute standing ovation after rare address to parliament

Pope Leo gets 7-minute standing ovation after rare address to parliament The pontiff has recently adopted a more forceful tone regarding the direction of global leadership - Bookmark Pope Leo delivered one of his most expansive political addresses Monday, telling Spain's parliament that escalating global conflict, deepening polarization, and a widespread disregard for human rights have plunged the world into a profound crisis. The pontiff, who has recently adopted a more forceful tone...

Peculiar alliance with visiting pope a blessing for Spain’s Sánchez

Pope Leo XIV has embarked on a weeklong visit to Spain at a politically convenient moment for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, whose scandal-hit government finds itself on the same side as the pontiff on some of the most contentious issues in global politics. Pope Leo has become one of the Catholic Church’s most outspoken advocates for migrants, calling on leaders to treat migrants “with dignity” while criticizing the U.S. government’s approach as “inhumane.”...

Every world leader who has visited China in 2026 in one chart

Every world leader who has visited China in 2026 in one chart China has hosted 26 leaders from 23 countries this year, underscoring its growing diplomatic and economic influence. British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is the latest senior official in a steady stream of world leaders visiting China this year. During her three-day trip this week, Cooper is expected to meet her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing before travelling to the southern tech hub of...

Race tied between left- and right-wing rivals in Peru’s presidential vote

Race tied between left- and right-wing rivals in Peru’s presidential vote The split illustrates deep political polarisation in the South American country. The left- and right-wing contenders in Peru’s presidential race were neck and neck as counting of the votes cast in Sunday’s election neared completion. With more than 92 percent of polling centres reporting results on Monday, right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori held a slender lead over leftist rival congressman Roberto Sanchez.

Fujimori vs Sanchez: What to know about Peru’s presidential run-off election

Fujimori vs Sanchez: What to know about Peru’s presidential run-off election The run-off follows a tumultuous first round of voting, which saw long lines, delayed results and accusations of fraud. Nearly two months ago, on April 12, Peru held the first round of its presidential elections. But in the eight weeks since, confusion, protests and scandal have engulfed the results.

Spanish police search ruling Socialist party headquarters – Europe live

Spanish police conducted a search of the ruling Socialist Party's headquarters in Madrid following a judicial order. The operation is reportedly linked to an investigation into a potential illegal financing scheme. This search comes amid growing scrutiny over allegations of influence peddling involving the prime minister.

Spain's Sanchez running out of road as corruption probes stack up