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Calling of a snap election was not a knee-jerk reaction from Pedro Sánchez but a carefully thought-out manoeuvre, Guy Hedgecoe reports from Madrid.
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Calling of a snap election was not a knee-jerk reaction from Pedro Sánchez but a carefully thought-out manoeuvre, Guy Hedgecoe reports from Madrid.
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King's funding for Andrew not to be used for legal action against police
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It's been a terrible year for farming, Jeremy Clarkson tells Tory conference
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British Museum boss 'sorry' for Bayeux Tapestry visitor issues
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Man who killed dog walker should be deported, says judge
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ECB will 'look at' funding women's Windies Test if needed
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