At least 18 die as thousands of migrants reach Spain’s African enclave of Ceuta – Europe live

PM Pedro Sánchez expected to visit territory today as Italy demands Spain be suspended from the Schengen area amid concerns over fresh migration crisis in Madrid The opposition People’s party (PP) is calling on Sánchez to produce a swift and tough response, saying the small military and police reinforcements announced last night are insufficient. “In Melilla, too, around 400 irregulars have entered. I insist that Sánchez must defend our national security, our territorial integrity, and our coexistence. As prime minister, he has instruments and means at his disposal, and all that remains is for him to give the orders. Continue reading...