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Spanish election: socialists win amid far-right gains

News and issues making the headlines each day.

Spain’s ruling socialists have won the country’s third election in four years, but have fallen short of a majority.

The contest has been marked by the breakthrough of the far-right Vox party and a collapse in support for the country’s traditional conservative party.

Also on the programme: Japan’s Emperor Akihito resigns; and the Egyptian delicacy that comes with a health risk

(Photo: Pedro Sanchez, Credit: AFP)

53 minutes

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  • Mon 29 Apr 201909:06GMT

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