Spain’s high court, overseeing major crimes nationwide
Spain faces intensified political strain as court rulings involve the prime minister’s wife, brother, and former allies in corruption cases tied to public contracts and the Plus Ultra bailout. Ábalos and GarcÍa have been convicted; Zapatero under investigation. Sánchez denies wrongdoing and calls it a smear, while opposition pushes for change.
More than 70,000 migrants have entered Ceuta from Morocco in a chaotic July surge. Morocco denies involvement and urges careful handling of the incident; Spain has faced internal and EU pressure. The EU is providing emergency aid to bolster border security and returns.