MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez named four people to take over the leadership of his Socialist party on Monday as he sought to contain the damage from a corruption inquiry that threatens the survival of his fragile minority government.

The Spanish league says four people who hung an effigy of Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior off a highway bridge two years ago have been convicted

Health authorities advise avoiding alcohol during a heat wave that could exceed 40°C in several areas of the country.

Spanish telecom giant Telefonica has accelerated plans to reduce its exposure in Spanish-speaking Latin America, where profitability is lower than capital cost, to focus instead on four main markets under new CEO Marc Murtra.

Square Asset Management, the biggest Portuguese real estate fund manager, is boosting its planned investment in commercial property in Spain and Portugal this year to €200 million ($231 million) amid higher demand for office buildings and malls.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has asked for forgiveness after a close confidante in his Socialist Party has been put under investigation for his alleged participation in a kickback scheme.

Gere's wife, Alejandra, shared a video of the yard at their home in Madrid, revealing they're carrying out extensive work on the property.

(Reuters) -Spanish telecom giant Telefonica has accelerated plans to reduce its exposure in Spanish-speaking Latin America, where profitability is lower than capital cost, to focus instead on four main markets under new CEO Marc Murtra.