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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)

53 minutes

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Mon 28 May 201820:06GMT

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  • Mon 28 May 201820:06GMT

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