Spain Catalonia: Ex-parliament speaker Forcadell in court
Craig TaylorCarme Forcadell and five others are accused of rebellion over the Catalan bid for independence. BBC News – Europe
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Tariq Ramadan: Oxford scholar takes leave after rape allegations
The university says Tariq Ramadan’s leave of absence “implies no presumption or acceptance of guilt”. BBC News – Europe
Paradise Papers: Queen’s private estate invested £10m in offshore funds
Duchy of Lancaster put cash in Cayman Islands and Bermuda funds in 2004-2005, leaked documents show. BBC News – Europe
Catalonia election: Puigdemont calls for united independence front
The call to action comes a day after an EU arrest warrant was issued for Carles Puigdemont. BBC News – Europe
Catalonia crisis: Spain issues warrant for Puigdemont
The sacked regional president went to Belgium shortly after Spain imposed direct rule. BBC News – Europe
Catalonia crisis: Sacked ministers held by Madrid court
Eight former government members are remanded in custody over the push for independence. BBC News – Europe