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Italy's Populists Defiant Over EU
An economist has been asked to form a government after populist parties' attempt fails
Italian President Sergio Mattarella has asked an ex-IMF economist to form a government. Carlo Cottarelli's appointment came after efforts by Italy's two populist parties to form a coalition government collapsed. We hear reaction from Brussels and from an MP for the anti-establishment Five Star Movement.
Also in the programme: the South African rugby squad gets its first black test captain; and new insights into the moods of captive dolphins.
(Photo: the Italian and EU flags. Credit: Getty Images)
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Mon 28 May 201820:06GMT
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