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Spain PM calls snap election after local poll drubbing

MADRID: In a surprise move, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called a snap election on July 23 on Monday, a day after his Socialists suffered a drubbing in local and regional polls.

Bangkok Post

Edinburgh set to be as scorching as Madrid this week as temperatures rise to 22C

The weather is warming up this week in Edinburgh, as the capital is set to see similar temperatures and sunny skies to scorching Spanish cities by Tuesday, May 30.

Edinburgh Live

Scots school worker scales Ben Nevis seven times in under 24 hours

After moving to Scotland in 2014, Javi, originally from Madrid, and partner Irene made their home in the Highlands with daughter, Alba, three.

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Spain's conservative PP elbows Socialists out in regional elections

Spain's ruling Socialists suffered heavy losses to opposition conservatives in Sunday's local election, with around 95% of the votes counted, showing their electoral vulnerability ahead of an end-of-year general election.

Reuters

Rows over Eta and racism loom large as Spain holds local elections

Votes will allow the parties to hone their strategies before December’s general election

The Guardian - UK

Spain takes action against racism after Vinícius case but punishing fans remains a challenge

The attention brought by the latest case of abuse against Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has taken Spain to what could be a turning point in the fight against racism in soccer

The Independent UK

A sexism ‘fiasco’ hangs over the French Open — its response will be telling

The French Open will be under pressure to respond to criticism of last year’s scheduling following a series of controversial incidents at tournaments in Madrid and Rome

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A Dortmund star and Real Madrid prodigy among five free transfers Arsenal can sign this summer

Arsenal have plenty of options in the transfer market this summer including in the free-agent sphere with the potential to move for one or more of five potential options.

Football London

4 people accused of hanging Vinícius Júnior effigy released from custody

Four people accused of hanging an effigy of Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior off a highway bridge have been released from custody while still under investigation for perpetrating a hate crime

The Independent UK

Soccer-Four detained for alleged hate crime against Vinicius freed on bail

Four men detained in Spain earlier this week over a suspected hate crime in the hanging of a black effigy of Brazilian soccer star Vinicius Jr from a bridge have been released on bail, a Madrid court said on Thursday.

Reuters

‘It’s not just in football’: young players’ families on racism in Spain

Abuse hurled at Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior caused a storm – but what of the everyday reality of life for people of colour?

The Guardian - UK

Vinicius effigy suspect caught by police after posting blow-up doll picture online

A horrific effigy of Brazil international Vinicius Junior was hung from a bridge near Real Madrid's training ground in January ahead of a game against Atletico Madrid

Daily Mirror

Valencia slams ‘disproportionate’ punishment after racial abuse against Vinícius Júnior

Valencia says it will appeal the partial closure of its stadium following the racial abuse directed at Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior in a Spanish league match

The Independent UK

Valencia stadium partially shut after racist chants at Vinicius Jr

The Mario Kempes south stand at the Mestalla Stadium will be closed following the incident during Valencia’s La Liga match against Real Madrid.

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Brazilians protest outside Spanish consulate after Vinicius Júnior's racism row

About 100 Brazilian protestors have gathered outside the Spanish consulate in Sao Paulo to condemn the racist abuse of Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior in Spain’s top-flight soccer league

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Crestron Introduces New Solutions for Hybrid, BYOD Life at Modern Work Summit

Three new products for the workplace were unveiled in Madrid.

The Guardian - UK

Spanish police make arrests over ‘hate crimes’ targeting Vinícius Júnior

Three detained after racist slurs directed at Real Madrid forward, with four more held over mannequin hanging from bridge

Daily Mirror

Four arrested on suspicion of hanging Vinicius Jr effigy off bridge amid racism scandal

Police have been investigating after supporters hung a blow-up Vinicius Jr lookalike doll with a noose round its neck off the bridge ahead of Real's Copa del Rey clash with Atletico in January

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The Independent UK

Spanish police arrest four people after Vinicius effigy was hung from a bridge

An inflatable doll dressed in a Vinicius shirt was hung from the railings with a banner that read “Madrid hates Real Madrid” back in January.

Bangkok Post

Spain holds 4 for hate crime directed at footballer

MADRID: Spanish police detained four men on Tuesday in connection with an incident in which an effigy representing the Brazilian football star Vinicius Jr was hung from a bridge in January, a day after a senior official said Spanish football had a racism problem.

The Independent UK

Vinicius Jr – latest: Real Madrid racism row sees four arrests as La Liga seeks more powers to fight abuse

The racism storm in Spanish football continues after Vinicius Jr was subjected to racist abuse in a game between Valencia and Real Madrid on Sunday

Evening Standard

Vinicius Jr: Four arrested over effigy hung from bridge in Madrid

Four people have been arrested in Spain in connection with the effigy of Vinicius Jr hung from a bridge outside Real Madrid's training facilities four months ago.

The Independent UK

4 people arrested on suspicion of hanging Vinícius Junior effigy off bridge

Spanish police say four people suspected of hanging an effigy of Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior off a highway bridge in Madrid in January have been arrested

Daily Mirror

Vinicius Jr racism scandal shines spotlight on Spanish football's uncomfortable truth

Vinicius Junior has been regularly racially abused during Real Madrid away matches across LaLiga this season - authorities must step up and change their approach

Reuters

Soccer-Spanish football admits racism problem after Vinicius incident

Spanish soccer has a racism problem, its football federation chief Luis Rubiales said on Monday, echoing criticism by Brazil after Real Madrid lodged a race crime complaint following insults hurled at their Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr.

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