Rome, May 27, 2026 (AFP) - Spain PM keeps backing ex-leader targeted in graft probe

NAMPA / AFP

2026-05-27

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez maintained his support Wednesday for his predecessor Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, following the release of new details of the investigation into the ex-leader for influence peddling. The affair is part of a growing list of graft cases that have raised questions about the viability of Sanchez's minority Socialist government and contributed to a string of heavy regional election defeats. "I think there is no su......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

Baghdad, May 27, 2026 (AFP) - Iraq PM urges armed groups to join state institutions

2026-05-27 16:02:49

Kyiv, Ukraine, May 27, 2026 (AFP) - Zelensky asked Trump for air defence munitions: letter seen by AFP

2026-05-27 16:02:49

Tehran, May 27, 2026 (AFP) - Iran state TV says US commits to ending naval blockade in draft deal

2026-05-27 16:02:49

Kyiv, Ukraine, May 27, 2026 (AFP) - Zelensky asked Trump for air defence munitions: letter seen by AFP

2026-05-27 16:02:49

Busan, South Korea, May 27, 2026 (AFP) - French veterans laid to rest in South Korea, decades after war

2026-05-27 16:02:49

Jerusalem, May 27, 2026 (AFP) - Israeli army issues evacuation order for south Lebanon's Tyre city, surrounding areas

2026-05-27 15:30:17

Beijing, May 27, 2026 (AFP) - China issues new rules to keep senior military officials in check

2026-05-27 15:30:17

Washington, United States, May 27, 2026 (AFP) - Trump Board of Peace's official Gaza fund is empty

2026-05-27 15:30:17

Tehran, May 27, 2026 (AFP) - Iran says 'low' possibility of return to war with US

2026-05-27 15:30:16

Beirut, Lebanon, May 27, 2026 (AFP) - Hezbollah says clashed with Israeli troops in south Lebanon beyond 'yellow line'

2026-05-27 15:30:16

Latest NAMPA photos

OPUWO, 27 May 2026 - Descendant of genocide victims, Mike Kavekotora and Stein Katupa pictured during a Government Information Centre engagement in Opuwo on Wednesday, ahead of Genocide Remembrance Day. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

KITWE, 27 MAY 2026 - Namibian High Commissioner to Zambia, Goms Menette pictured with participants at the Copperbelt Agricultural, Mining, Industrial, Networking and Enterprise Exhibition 2026 held in Kitwe from 19 to 21 May 2026. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 27 May 2026 - National assembly Speaker, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila (R), Vice Chairperson of The National Committee of the China People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Zhu Yongxin (M) and Ambassador of China to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, during a visit by a Chinese delegation to Parliament. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 27 May 2026 - Vice Chairperson of the National Committee of the China People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Zhu Yongxin (L), and National Assembly Speaker, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila (R) exchange gifts during a visit by a Chinese delegation to Parliament. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 27 May 2026 - Boyson Ngondo, the Deputy Director of National Heritage and Culture Programmes. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA

OPUWO, 27 May 2027 - Ruben Bolla Nangombe, Regional Coordinator of the Kunene Regional Football Association. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 27 May 2026 - The iconic Christuskirche in Windhoek. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 27 May 2026 - Director of the National Heritage Council of Namibia, Errica Ndalikokule. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA