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As it happened this morning: Friday, June 1

Euronews brings you the latest news and updates as they happen this morning.

Spain

Basque nationalists confirm vote against Spanish PM Rajoy

Future of Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is under threat amid Spanish media reports that the Basque Nationalist Party will vote against him in a no-confidence motion.

Spain

Putin critic Bill Browder released after arrest in Spain

Putin critic Bill Browder tweeted: "Urgent: Just was arrested by Spanish police in Madrid on a Russian Interpol arrest warrant. Going to the police station right now."

Spain

Spain PM to face vote of confidence on Friday

Twenty-nine people linked to Mariano Rajoy's centre-right People's Party have been convicted of corruption offences including falsifying accounts, influence-peddling and tax crimes. Some are demanding Mr Rajoy call a snap election.

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Real Madrid fans celebrate Champions League victory

Thousands of Read Madrid fans celebrated with their heroes in the Bernabeu stadium as the Champions League trophy was brought home after the team's 3-1 victory over Liverpool.

Spain

Twenty-two people detained in Catalan raids

Spanish authorities are investigating the alleged diversion of public funds to entities involved in the 2017 independence referendum

Spain

These electrifying, edible flowers have chefs buzzing

When eaten, the Szechuan button resembles an electric shock, with a numbing effect on the tongue and lips. And it's all the rage for many chefs in Spain.

Europe News

Brief from Brussels: 'With friends like these' - Trump looms large over EU summit

Europe News

Catalan crisis hits Western Balkans summit

Spanish PM won't be at Thursday's meeting in Sofia because Kosovo's president is attending

Spain

Flamenco therapy

An innovative dance company in Spain uses Flamenco to help the disabled rediscover their self-belief.

World News

Spanish lawmakers vote to debate euthanasia

Euthanasia — or assisted dying — is currently illegal in Spain but lawmakers have approved a motion to debate a bill which would make it legal to cause or help cause the 'painless' death of people in certain cases.

World News

Meet the artist raising awareness about Google's carbon footprint

Ever wondered how bad your Googling is for the environment?

Greece

Greek court frees rescue workers

Three Spanish firefighters had been accused of migrant trafficking

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Colourful scenes as Spanish town marks running of the wine horses

Every May 2, the citizens of the small Spanish town of Caravaca de la Cruz commemorate the 13th Century tradition of the running of the "wine horses."

Spain

Basque separatists ETA disband

Basque separatists ETA say it has "completely dissolved" all its structures

World News

Is non-consensual sex rape? Most European countries say 'no'

While Spain is currently in the spotlight for its legal technicalities between sexual abuse and rape — it is not the only European country that does not recognise sex without consent as rape.

Spain

Full acquittal only fair result in Spain 'Wolf Pack' trial, says defendants' lawyer

"For us there is only room for acquittal, so any conviction, no matter how minor, would always be appealed against."

Spain

#Cuéntalo: Spanish women tell their stories of #MeToo abuse, rape

The trending hashtag joins a wave of Spanish protests that came after a group of men in the so-called 'Wolf Pack' trial were cleared of rape and found guilty over the lesser charge of sexual abuse.

Spain

Spanish law not the problem in ‘Wolf Pack’ case, says victim’s lawyer

Euronews spoke to the lawyer representing the victim in a controversial case that sparked protests when five men accused of gang rape were found guilty of the lesser offence of sexual abuse.

Sport

Andres Iniesta to leave Barcelona at the end of the season

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season. The 33-year -old made the announcement at a news conference on Friday.