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Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is stepping back from public duties to contemplate his resignation after a Spanish court launched a preliminary corruption investigation into his wife’s business dealings. The investigation involves allegations of influence peddling against Begoña Gómez, Sanchez’s wife, who is accused of receiving benefits from Air Europa, a Spanish airline. Sanchez has denied the allegations and vowed cooperation with the investigation to prove his wife’s innocence. The scandal has sparked outrage within opposition parties, who accuse Sanchez of neglecting his responsibilities. Sanchez came to power in 2018 after a no-confidence vote against Mariano Rajoy and formed a controversial coalition government with smaller regional parties that included an amnesty for Catalans involved in the 2017 independence bid.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said he will consider resigning after a judicial investigation was launched into accusations that his wife, Begona Gomez, used her position to influence business deals. The allegations, made by a right-wing legal platform, have been denied by Sanchez, who said he is canceling his public agenda until Monday to announce his decision on whether to continue or step down. Sanchez, 52, has been Spain’s prime minister since 2018 and recently formed a new left-wing coalition government in November. The probe follows a complaint filed by Manos Limpias, a private group that primarily pursues legal cases for right-wing causes. The court did not provide further information and said that the probe was under seal. Justice Minister Félix Bolaños and Second Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz have publicly backed Sanchez. The allegations have been spread by online news sites aligned with the conservative Popular Party and the far-right Vox party. Sanchez accused the opposition of spreading “spurious” allegations that led to the judicial investigation. He said he was motivated to reflect on his future due to his love for his wife, who he said is “living with the feeling of impotence while being pelted with mud.”

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is considering resigning after a judicial investigation was launched into corruption allegations against his wife. The allegations, which have been denied by Sanchez, have been made by a right-wing legal platform that claims his wife used her position to influence business deals. Sanchez has canceled his public agenda until Monday when he will announce whether he will continue or step down. The investigation comes just weeks before important regional elections in Catalonia, followed by European elections in June.

Spain and France have agreed to share information from their separate investigations into the alleged use of Pegasus spyware to spy on their politicians, including Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and President Emmanuel Macron. The joint investigation aims to trace the origin of the hacking and determine who is responsible.

Plans are underway to build a new train line in Andalusia, Spain, that will connect Malaga and Marbella. The train line would take eight years to build and would cost €2.5billion. Once completed, the journey time between Malaga Airport and Marbella would be 22 minutes on express services. The new train line would also serve towns like Alhaurín de la Torre, Coín, and Alhaurín el Grande.

Spanish police investigating the murder of Singaporean Audrey Fang are examining a pair of limited edition Nike trainers found in the hotel room of suspect Mitchell Ong. The soles of the shoes match footprints found at the crime scene, and an analysis is underway to determine if soil embedded in the soles matches that found on Fang’s body. Other evidence against Ong includes CCTV footage showing him leaving his hotel wearing different clothes on the evening Fang was last seen and returning in the early hours of the following morning. Both Fang’s and Ong’s mobile phones were together in Abanilla on the day she died, indicating they were in the same area at the time of the murder. Ong is currently remanded in custody pending further investigations, as he is considered a flight risk.

After the conclusion of her defamation lawsuit against Johnny Depp, Amber Heard has relocated to Spain with her daughter, Oonagh Paige Heard. Seeking privacy and a quieter lifestyle, Heard now resides in Madrid, where she has been warmly welcomed by locals. Despite the challenges of the trial, Heard is rebuilding her life in Spain, focusing on her well-being and her role as a mother.

Anti-tourist sentiment is growing in Spanish holiday destinations, with graffiti targeting ‘low-quality’ British tourists. Majorca joins the Canary Islands in experiencing protests against overcrowding, noise, and environmental damage. Locals are demanding sustainable tourism practices, including a possible tourist tax, restrictions on foreign home ownership, and a halt to hotel construction.