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Spanish PM calls snap election

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Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for next month.

Associated Press

What the coverage shows

Both outlets frame the story around protests across Spain demanding action on the housing crisis. Channel 4 News adds the extra detail that most demonstrations were peaceful and that clashes with police were reported in Valencia, while BBC News in its headline only foregrounds the nationwide demand for action.

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5 Oct 07:11 Sky NewsFirst Spanish PM calls snap election

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