Daniele Obono of France Unbowed (LFI) insists Hamas a resistance movement; Spain defends ministers who panned Israeli Gaza strikes, including one who called them 'planned genocide'

Conservative party wins most votes but falls short of toppling Prime Minister Sánchez Pedro, leaving two opposing blocs each struggling to reach parliamentary majority

Likud minister says he's 'sure' Pedro Sanchez didn't mean to interfere in internal affairs, accuses protesters of trying to 'harm our international standing'

PM Sanchez, who was targeted by Pegasus spyware, says move is about 'ensuring maximum respect for the individual and political rights of people'

Minister says Pegasus obtained large amount of data from Pedro Sanchez's cellphone; announcement comes as Madrid faces pressure for alleged hacking of Catalan separatists

Pedro Sanchez says answer needed amid claims notorious Pegasus software was used on leading figures in Catalonian separatist movement including elected officials

Government says Pedro Sánchez and Begoña Gómez are both in good condition; two Spanish ministers confirmed earlier as patients

Opinion polls predict yet another deadlock, as support for separatist movement could result in increased support for far-right Vox party

Outcome of national poll uncertain, as no party expected to be able to form solid coalition, but populist Vox may take 10% of vote or more