The only clear outcome in Spain’s elections is a diminution of the far right

image: Getty ImagesAFTER NO PARTY won a majority, forming a government may take weeks—or another election. But a predicted surge of Vox, a far-right party, tellingly failed to materialise. Russia’s navy is repainting its vessels in a bid to frustrate munitions powered by artificial intelligence (10:03). And why the push to invent outlandish ice-cream flavours such as ketchup is deeply misguided (17:59). Runtime: 24 minListen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | TuneInFor full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, try a free 30-day digital subscription by going to www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer

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The only clear outcome in Spain’s elections is a diminution of the far right
A woman holds a placard that says “VOX - Panic, resist your hatred” during the Critical Pride March in Madrid, Spain.
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AFTER NO PARTY won a majority, forming a government may take weeks—or another election. But a predicted surge of Vox, a far-right party, tellingly failed to materialise. Russia’s navy is repainting its vessels in a bid to frustrate munitions powered by artificial intelligence (10:03). And why the push to invent outlandish ice-cream flavours such as ketchup is deeply misguided (17:59). Runtime: 24 min

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