The defeat raises pressure on Sánchez to call a snap election, after a series of scandals affecting his party and allies.

Vitaliy Klitschko says Ukraine's capital is in a "very dramatic situation" as Russia hits critical infrastructure.

Texas reporter Michael Graczyk has seen botched executions in his time, but not one in which an inmate survived.

A movement that started nearly two weeks ago has spread, and in France young people on the streets spells trouble, writes Hugh Schofield.