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29/04/2019 GMT

Spanish election: socialists win amid far-right gains

BBC World Service - World Update, Spanish election: socialists win amid far-right gains

PM Pedro Sanchez wins election as far-right win seats for first time

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)

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