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Pope Leo’s visit lays bare Spain’s tangled politics of faith and migration

The visit underscores the complex relationship between faith, politics, and immigration in contemporary Spain.

Pope Leo XIV's visit revealed tensions between Catholic teachings and Vox party politics.
Vox advocates for mass deportations and has a hardline stance on immigration.
Catholic identity among young Spaniards has seen a revival in recent years.

Spanish police search ruling Socialist party headquarters – Europe live

Politics

BreakingThe Guardian WorldMay 271 min read

Spanish police search ruling Socialist party headquarters – Europe live

The police search raises serious questions about the integrity of Spain's ruling party and its leadership amid corruption allegations.

Spanish police searched the Socialist Party headquarters in Madrid
The search is related to a possible illegal financing scheme
Allegations of corruption involve Pedro Sánchez and José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero

Thousands march in Madrid demanding Spanish PM quit over graft allegations

Politics

BreakingAl Jazeera EnglishMay 231 min read

Thousands march in Madrid demanding Spanish PM quit over graft allegations

The protests highlight growing public dissatisfaction with government corruption and demand accountability from political leaders.

Thousands marched in Madrid demanding PM Sanchez's resignation
Protests were fueled by corruption scandals within his entourage
Organizers claimed 120,000 attendees; government estimated 40,000

Politics

BreakingAl Jazeera EnglishMay 211 min read

This is the face of Israel

The incident highlights ongoing tensions and human rights concerns in Israel, drawing international scrutiny and calls for accountability.

Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video taunting detained activists
International leaders condemned his actions
Spain's prime minister called for EU sanctions against Ben-Gvir

Spain’s conservatives forced to rely on far-right Vox party after losing majority in Andalucía

Politics

BreakingThe Guardian WorldMay 181 min read

Spain’s conservatives forced to rely on far-right Vox party after losing majority in Andalucía

The election results indicate shifting political dynamics in Spain, impacting future governance and national elections.

People's Party lost absolute majority in Andalucía election
Vox gained one additional seat in the regional parliament
PSOE dropped to an all-time low with 28 seats

Thousands protest at Eurovision final as five countries boycott over Israel

Conflicts

BreakingAl Jazeera EnglishMay 161 min read

Thousands protest at Eurovision final as five countries boycott over Israel

The protests and boycotts at Eurovision reflect growing tensions over international responses to the conflict in Gaza and highlight the complexities of cultural events amid political issues.

Thousands protested at the Eurovision final in Vienna
Five countries boycotted the event over Israel's inclusion
Spain's Prime Minister criticized Israel and supported the boycott

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Pope Leo’s visit lays bare Spain’s tangled politics of faith and migration

Spanish police search ruling Socialist party headquarters – Europe live

Thousands march in Madrid demanding Spanish PM quit over graft allegations

This is the face of Israel

Spain’s conservatives forced to rely on far-right Vox party after losing majority in Andalucía

Thousands protest at Eurovision final as five countries boycott over Israel