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Spanish Prime Minister's wife to stand trial

The Spanish Prime Minister's wife, Begoña Gómez, is to stand trial for corruption, Spanish media report.

The charges include that Gómez used her relationship with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to influence authorities and officials, and to advance her own career.

The decision comes after a year-long investigation. One charge of misconduct has been dropped, but four counts remain.

The Spanish government has repeatedly denied that Gómez did anything wrong. The administration believes that the charges against her are politically motivated.

Middle East crisis Israel-Hezbollah
Israel attacks city in Lebanon – hours left for talks

Israeli forces have attacked the key city of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon. Tomorrow, the ambassadors of both countries to the United States will meet in Washington to discuss the conflict.

According to Israel, soldiers have surrounded the city and launched a ground operation. Fighters for the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah are said to be in the city.

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem is now urging the Lebanese government to cancel the meeting with Israel.

Another Hezbollah leader, Wafiq Safa, says Hezbollah will not follow the terms of any agreements reached during the negotiations.

“We are not bound by what they agree to,” he tells the AP.

Lebanon’s foreign minister says Beirut wants to reach a ceasefire agreement during the talks in Washington. Israel has previously said it does not intend to discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah.