Spanish police search ruling Socialist party headquarters – Europe live

Search takes place amid intensifying focus on separate allegations of influence peddling as problems worsen for prime minister Pedro Sanchez

Senior correspondent

Elsewhere, sales of hybrid cars have shot up across the EU in the wake of the watering down of emission targets late last year, new figures show.

The new rules have also helped Chinese brands extend their market ‌share, underlining growing political tensions over the growing deficit the EU has with China.