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Trump turmoil sees Spain's Sanchez emerge as progressive star

Trump turmoil sees Spain's Sanchez emerge as progressive star

Spain's Pedro Sanchez hosts a summit of world progressives this week with greater global clout as turbulent relations with US President Donald Trump bolster his image as a left-wing hero. Clashes with Trump, virulent criticism of Israel and a championing of immigration have set the Socialist prime

Graft trial of Spanish PM's ex-top aide begins

Graft trial of Spanish PM's ex-top aide begins

A corruption trial of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's former right-hand man opened on Tuesday, a case which has rocked a Socialist-led minority government that has prioritised stamping out graft. The case affecting Jose Luis Abalos, a former Socialist heavyweight and transport minister who helped propel