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Portugal's centre-right coalition has been ousted by left-wing parties in a crucial parliament vote against austerity. As Ivor Bennett reports, there are now fears the country's debt rating could be downgraded, locking it out of the ECB's bond-buying programme
The façade of a Lisbon hotel used as the centre-right coalition's HQ for election night was covered in red paint by climate activists. 'There is no victory in guaranteeing climate chaos' claimed the Climáximo collective in a press release. IMAGES
Chega supporters and party members react to first exit polls which shows a surge in support for the far-right party and predicts victory for the centre-right party, PSD. IMAGES
Members of the Socialist Party react to exit polls predicting their defeat in the elections and a win for the centre-right PSD party. IMAGES
Members of Portugal's centre-right opposition party, the Social Democratic Party (PSD) react to the release of an exit poll which predicts their victory in the elections. IMAGES
The first official budget figures since Britain voted to leave the EU show a smaller-than-expected budget surplus. As post-referendum data continues to trickle in, attention is turning to what sort of access Britain will seek with its main trading partners in the EU. Kirsty Basset reports.