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Agent served as an escort for deposed president in October

December 21 election coverage was most neutral, according to independent advisory body

With temperatures dropping to zero in some places, more snow could be on the way

“It’s a constant uncertainty,” says partner of former official in Belgium

Prolonged imprisonment is “excessive” and “disproportionate”

In the northern town of Girona, the Sarraïnes home can welcome 17 who would otherwise sleep on the street

Months after the picture went viral, he says police officers are "going after" him, and is accused of disobedience from referendum day

Judge argues there is risk of repeat offense, as Sànchez “maintains his pro-independence ideology” 

Association of Judges for Democracy calls executive’s attempts to influence court decisions “unacceptable”

Some areas register the heaviest snowfall seen in the past 15 years

Judge accepts prosecution’s request to jail Fèlix Millet and Jordi Montull

Main figures in ‘Palau’ case considered “very high risk” of fleeing while awaiting judgement

Rail and school transport services also interrupted in some areas

Judge leaves him behind bars for risk of repeat offense, although he stepped down as MP last month

Some 5% of breast and colon tumors are inherited, with the number of cases expected to rise significantly in the next few years