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Madrid court admits Julio Iglesias claim against Yolanda Díaz

A Madrid court has accepted Julio Iglesias’s honour claim against Yolanda Díaz and ordered the deputy prime minister to respond within 20 working days. He is seeking €50,000 and a public retraction over comments about allegations by former employees.

Maduro and Flores Plead Not Guilty to Torture Conspiracy

Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty in a New York court to new conspiracy charges tied to alleged torture in Venezuela. Their trial is scheduled for June 2027, and they are challenging the case on sovereign-immunity grounds.

Supreme Court gives parties 48 hours on grandson law

Spain's Supreme Court has given the parties until 15:00 Thursday to address the suspension of overseas voter registrations under the 'ley de nietos'. The court must decide whether the measure will affect the 29 November general election.

Madrid Court Blocks Immediate Removal of Sol Camp

Madrid's High Court has refused an immediate eviction from Sol. The housing protest camp remains outside the regional government headquarters while the state responds through the ordinary legal procedure.

Ayuso takes the Puerta del Sol camp to court

Madrid’s regional government’s 48-hour deadline is nearing expiry as it asks a judge to remove the housing camp from Puerta del Sol. Isabel Díaz Ayuso is challenging the Government delegate’s refusal to order its removal, while police say they will stay out unless public-order problems develop.

Thai court set to rule on Daniel Sancho appeal

The Provincial Court of Samui is expected to announce its decision on the appeals in Daniel Sancho’s case. Both the defense and prosecution have been summoned for the ruling, which could affect the course of the high-profile trial.

Zapatero must explain Saudi jewels found in his office

A judge has given José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero three days to explain the origin of jewellery found in his office. He says the pieces were a personal gift from Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and wants the court to seek documentary proof.