The Economic and Fiscal Crime Unit (Udef) of the Police has identified former President Rodríguez Zapatero as the leader of a criminal network that trafficked in influences within the State Administration.

Seized emails reveal the operation of false invoices and simulated jobs.

Zapatero's secretary, Gertrudis Alcázar Jiménez, executed orders directly dictated by him.

The former Prime Minister is charged with influence trafficking and money laundering in the National Court.

A police officer in Berlin was taken into custody on suspicion of speeding to work on his motorcycle.

He was observed by police forces along with another motorcyclist on the A113 in the Johannisthal district.

The police stated that the two bikers apparently reached strongly excessive speeds on Saturday morning.

Several Gulf states have signaled their support for the nuclear deal with Iran.

The United States, however, has announced it will not hastily leave the agreement.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu pushes for freedom of action in Lebanon.

The Gulf states see the nuclear deal as an important step towards regional stability.

They emphasize, however, that the United States must uphold its commitments.

Malaika Mihambo, the 32-year-old long jumper from LG Kurpfalz, celebrated a victory at her season start in Rehlingen.

With a distance of 6.82 meters, she surpassed the second place and edged out the Jamaican Ackelia Smith by a centimeter.

The European Athletics Championships will take place from August 10 to 16 in Birmingham.

Mihambo had already won the Olympic title two years ago.

Actress Sibel Kekilli has surprised fans by announcing her marriage on Instagram.

The couple was shown cutting their wedding cake by celebrity hairstylist Jörg Oppermann in an Instagram Story.

Kekilli's post was accompanied by numerous congratulatory messages, including from TV host Pinar Atalay and singer Cassandra Steen.

Sibel Kekilli is considered one of the most prominent German actresses of her generation and has previously advocated for women's and girls' rights.

In Oklahoma City, the capital of Oklahoma, the political landscape is unusually calm.

Mayor David Holt, a Republican, was recently re-elected with 86% of the vote for a third term.

This result is a sign that the city has strong unity among its citizens.

The political landscape in Oklahoma City reflects national trends, but the city seems to be able to close compromises and pursue common goals.

Holt himself is convinced that America is not divided, but only poorly organized.

Alba Berlin managed a difficult situation in the quarterfinals of the Basketball Bundesliga.

Against Rasta Vechta, the second-placed team in the regular season won 85:79 and tied the best-of-five series at 2:2.

The decision on further progress will now be made on Wednesday in Berlin.

Thus, the playoff situation remains open and the decision is still pending.

Ukrainian musician SadSvit left Ukraine in 2022 to develop as an artist in Europe.

After years of exile, he returned to do more for his country.

His father, who fights at the front, initially opposed SadSvit's return.

However, the musician is now an adult and knows what he has to do.

In Ukraine, SadSvit experiences how life continues despite the war.

He is happy to be back home and knows who he is again.

In Italy, two prosecutors are leading an investigation into suspected war tourists in Bosnia during the Bosnian War.

The suspects are accused of having committed multiple murders for trivial reasons.

They allegedly shot elderly people, children, men and women during the 1425-day siege of Sarajevo.

The investigation was initiated by a complaint from a Milanese author, who writes about the so-called 'Sarajevo Safaris' in his book.

Proceedings have already been initiated against four suspects.

Fish often has a bad reputation, but it can be prepared in under ten minutes.

A delicious dish can be served with green vegetables or a salad.

A dressing made from brown butter and capers is ideal, as it doesn't overpower the fish.

An option for a bit more spice is adding Harissa.