general francisco franco on the civil war and ruled spain until his death in 1975.to search for his grave. it is hard to lose a man who is buried in a tomb like this. the valley of the fallen, outside madrid, is part to have very good memories of their grandfather. they loved him and they do not want him to be used for political reasons. for franco's supporters, the grape is a site of pilgrimage. the monument was designed to stand asa the monument was designed to stand as a last statement about a war which divided this country. but the arguments which were meant to be buried along with franco's body has now re—emerged. the threats of reburial provoked franco's followers, who recently demonstrated in madrid and, on sunday, a far—right party won seats in original election for the first time since franco's death. franco is still playing a part in politics, more than a0 years after he died?m is kind of... if you are superstitious, you are disgusted about it but somehow it is like franco is back. you tried to take him away and his like, i am here. the decades spain has t

is in the capital madrid good to see you power and of course spain's fascist dictatorship of francisco franco is still fresh in people's minds and because of that experience the country was considered in ocular later to get as far right movements not anymore. no not anymore and i think that that's exactly if you've hit the nail on the head i mean people felt here that a far right party would never make any gains in spain in fact in the last sociological research report that's carried out in spain every few months by a public entity and only one percent of people said that they would vote for vox in the opinion polls in iraq to the the on the lucian vote it said that basically between four and five percent of people would vote for vox it turned out to be more than ten percent and i would say that people in spain still feel almost that it's i would go as far as saying almost a subject to say that you would vote for a far right party here in spain but it seems that things are definitely changing on them c.-a might be the beginning of something that may spread across the rest of the country where

general francisco franco won the civil war and ruled spain until his death in 1975.t is hard to lose a man who is buried in a tomb like this. the valley of the fallen, outside madrid, is half mausoleum, half nuclear bunker. franco's seven grandchildren do not want his body taken from here. they are really worried about this situation. they have very good memories of their grandfather. they loved him and they do not want their grandfather to be used for political reasons. for franco's supporters, the grave is a site of pilgrimage. this monument was designed to stand as a last statement about a war which divided this country. but the arguments which were meant to be buried along with franco's body have now re—emerged. the threats of reburial provoked franco's followers, who recently demonstrated in madrid. and, on sunday, a far—right party won seats in a reginal parliament for the first time since franco's death. chanting: franco! so franco is still playing a part in politics, more than 40 years after he died? it is kind of, if you are superstitious, you kind of... are

ever since the end of francisco franco's dictatorship in one thousand nine hundred seventy five the socialists have dominated politics in the region but sunday's election has shaken the status quo the ballot was the first major test for prime minister pedro sanchez who leads a minority government and with a host of elections coming up in twenty nineteen spain socialists face a crucial year. football's frosty just below award will be handed to the top men's player of twenty voted for by journalists there are also two new awards for best young player and the women's both. men's favorite. followed champions league success with real madrid with a fantastic world cup campaign leading to the final in russia in the young player category france or world cup winner killian. is expected to take home the trophy. and he leads the running for. the women's. video replay is coming to the champion's league the executive committee announced on monday that video assistant referees which are commonly known as the a r will be introduced into europe's top club competition starting with the round of sixteen next fe

ever since the end of francisco franco's dictatorship in one thousand nine hundred seventy five to socialists have dominated politics in the region but sunday's election has shaken the status quo the ballot was the first major test for prime minister pedro sanchez who leads a minority government and with a host of elections coming up in twenty nineteen spain socialists face a crucial year. here's a reminder the top story we're following for you the u.n. secretary general and the new terrorist is more that the world is not moving fast enough. he was opening the door he opened to the annual conference on climate change in the city of. europe today with the news for all of us here in berlin thanks for the company will be back at the top of the hour with more world that. takes it personally. with. stories that make the game so special. for all true fans. because more than football online. i guess sometimes i. think so.

ever since the end of francisco franco's dictatorship in one thousand nine hundred eighty five to socialists have dominated politics in the region but sunday's election has shaken the status quo the ballot was the first major test for prime minister pedro sanchez who leads a minority government and with a host of elections coming up in twenty nine thousand spain socialists face a crucial year. sunday's want to sleep actions are two teams near the top of the table face off as live safe play host to got back alive sick recorded a tear no wind to leap from barn into third in the standings and despite the defeat got to where may second. back from injuries just in time for this tough match the midfield trio of combo dema and savage and marcel's obvious are played a part in my picture early starts in the second minute i want to with t.-mo. vana and the germany international one marked in front of the goal one nil for the hosts both teams were on the attack creating a chance after a good half hour but no problem for leipsic keeper paid to see or a break today. at the other end posed slick threats i

ever since the end of francisco franco's dictatorship in one thousand nine hundred eighty five to socialists have dominated politics in the region but sunday's election has shaken the status quo the ballot was the first major test for prime minister pedro sanchez who leads a minority government and with a host of elections coming up in twenty nineteen spain socialists face a crucial year. let's get you know some context on the rise of the right in this southern spanish region to. use the public is in the capital madrid good to see you paul and of course spain's fascist dictatorship of francisco franco is still fresh in people's minds and because of that experience the country was considered inoculated against far right movements not anymore. no not anymore and i think that that's exactly if you've hit the nail on the head i mean people felt here that a far right party would never make any gains in spain in fact in the last sociological research report that's carried out spain every few months by a public entity and only one percent of people said that they would vote for vox in the opinion p

ever since the end of francisco franco's dictatorship in one thousand nine hundred eighty five the socialists have dominated politics in the region but sunday's election has shaken the status quo the ballot was the first major test for prime minister pedro sanchez who leads a minority government and with a host of elections coming up in twenty nine thousand spain socialists face a crucial year. mexico and three central american states have agreed on a plan to reduce the number of migrants trying to leave the region now it comes just after mexico closed down a major bridge shelter close to the u.s. border some six thousand central americans were housed at the center in tijuana. correspondent. juan and he sent us this report on the day to day reality for migrants stopped at the border. after getting soaked the day before another night of heavy rain finally sealed the fate of the benito who are out there in downtown to one of. the six thousand plus migrants housed in the former sports complex did not stand a chance against the downpour. only the children still manage a gentle smile the adults ar

— a far—right party has won seats for the first time since military rule under the dictator francisco franco the couple whose engagement ring fell down a grate in times square. share markets rally in asia as the world's two biggest economies

the tradition has seen a renaissance since the 1980's following the end of general francisco franco'sattle. these men might look like extras on a set ofa these men might look like extras on a set of a film that they are about to ta ke a set of a film that they are about to take part in an important tradition stretching back hundreds of years. and as far as traditions 90, of years. and as far as traditions go, this is one of the messy ones. the battle takes place every year and a small town of ibi in spain's alicante region as part of a religious festival. the main weapons of choice, flour, eggs and fire extinguishers. during the mock skirmish, a coup is staged a new ridiculous laws are declared with fines for anyone who flouts them. thankfully, water is finally restored by the opposing side but not before a firework or two was thrown into the mix. at the end of the day, any money connected is donated to charity. but all that's left is to figure out how to wash all that they can flower out. —— egg and flour. wow, there you go. you are watching bbc news. do stay with us. you can find me

by a young and talented army officer francisco franco rose steadily through the ranks during the early years of primitive the various regime. franco was now about to embark on a successful career with the spanish foreign legion in morocco. in one thousand nine hundred twenty one franco had been promoted to deputy commander of the legion of spain controlled a strip of land in northern morocco that included the brief mountains the rest of morocco was a french protectorate during world war one local residents were forced to work in the mines that provided wrong materials for french armaments factories. in september one nine hundred twenty one the people of the reef region declared their independence from spain. pat the uprising was led by mohammed abdul karim who managed to unite the various berber tribes. on july the twenty first the insurgents inflicted a decisive defeat on spanish troops at the battle of and while. the rebels suffered. eight hundred casualties out of a force of about three thousand experts differ on the number of spanish troops that were killed or wounded but the losse

— a far—right party has won seats for the first time since military rule under the dictator francisco francon one knee, then down the drain — social media sleuths help track down the couple whose engagement ring fell down a grate in times square. share markets rally in asia as the world's two biggest economies put their trade war on hold — but for how long? a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. don't you just love a happy ending? the couple reunited with the engagement ring lost in time square, so we'd like to know your stories. what have you lost and found? send them and pictures too to #bbcthebriefing. the world is at a crossroads, and tackling global warming has become one of the most pressing political questions. today sees the official opening of a crucial climate change conference in poland, with a senior un official warning that the threat posed to humanity has never been greater. sir david attenborough is among those due to speak, along with leaders and heads of state from across the globe. our environment correspond

since the country returned to democracy in the after the death of military 1970's dictatator francisco francoday, many y spaniards are too young to remember general franco's brutal 40-year dictatorship, but a remarkable new film hopes to remind the younger generation of spain's past lest history repeat itself. the film is called "the silence of others" and it follows several survivors of general franco's regime in their pursuit of justice as they organize an international lawsuit to investigate crimes against humanity. this is the fi''traiaile >> it isimply a rgetting anmnesty f all, byll. the getting for l,l, by l. i was s years o when they ca f for mmothther he graveite. is is thmass gra. >> i lived jusmeters from the pers whoho ttured d . the thing i a all othisis h been covered up untinonow. >> there is not a town ispspain wiwitht victims of the franco regime, right? >> we want ourhildren alive or dead looking at the past were figiging for the futu. voicethe fit titimehe of the vtims wilbe heard bere a a crt. ,000 kilometers ayay froourr countrtr case, there are prprotagist. me i is e of

spain since the country returned to democracy in the 1970's after the death of military dictator francisco franco. former trump adviser steve bannon threw his support behind vox earlier this year and has apparently been advising the far-right party. vox campaigned on an anti-immigrant, anti-abortion platform, and has many worried about the rise of far-right political populism in spain.n. in france, p prime minister edouard d philippe has suspended the foreign minister -- the foreign minister has suspended fuel tax hikes in an attempt to quell the growing tension between president macron's government and protesters. an 80-year-old woman reportedly died over the weekend after a tear gas canister flew into her home, hitting her in the face. more than 400 protesters were arrested across france over the weekend. in paris, cars and several buildings were set on fire, and windows were smashed. police fired tear gas, stun grenades, and water cannons at protesters. multiple journalists have reported being attacked by protesters since the demonstrations started, both in person and online. qatar announced p

ever since the end of francisco franco's dictatorship in one thousand nine hundred seventy five the socialists have dominated spanish politics but sunday's election has shaken the status quo the ballot was the first major test for prime minister pedro sanchez who leads a minority government and with a host of elections coming up in twenty nineteen spain socialists face a crucial year give us gauge the spanish of the threat to the spanish socialist right now to do that i'm joined by did abuse pablo foley ileus in madrid hello there pablo the far right vox party expected to do well in this election but it outperformed expectations in this very key regional vote what was behind that. you're absolutely right it's being described here as a meteoric rise up fox and of course that's not forget that on the roof is the most populous region in spain so it's come as a major shock and here in may in spain and for many spaniards opportunity the government has resigned just to two main reasons that vox seem to have appeal to many voters in the south of spain is immigration let's not forget that on them sia

country returned to democracy in the 1970's after the death of the fascist military dictator francisco francormer trump adviser steve bannon threw his support behind vox earlier this year and has apparently been advising the far-right party. for more on the rise in the right in europe, we turn to the economist and former greek finance minister yanis varoufakis, who just lunched with with senator bernie sanders and others to fight right-wing forces around the globe. yanis joined us in our new york studio on tuesday. it is lllled pgresessi ininrnational. >> in promising prosperi, , it ithe financial crisianand endldleswar ininead. all the while, our clima moves closer tdestruction. out t ofhis crcris, globob authoritarianism irirising -- leaders promised to attacking minotities, ee ess, and democracy itsel in t end, the only served themlvlves. chilling echoes of the930' amy:uan gonzaleand i spe toanis varfakis, thformer greek fince minister on tuesday. i begaby askinhim abouthe gnifican of the anish election >> piece of the jigsaw puzzle. postmodernether this 1930's picture. 2000 eight was our

general francisco franco won the civil war and ruled spain until his death in 1975.ies of their grandfather. they loved him and they do not want their grandfather to be used for political reasons. for franco's supporters, the grave is a site of pilgrimage. this monument was designed to stand as a last statement about a war which divided this country. but the arguments which were meant to be buried along with franco's body have now re—emerged. the threats of reburial provoked franco's followers, who recently demonstrated in madrid. and, on sunday, a far—right party won seats in a reginal parliament for the first time since franco's death. chanting: franco! so franco is still playing a part in politics, more than 40 years after he died? it is kind of, if you are superstitious, you kind of... are disgusted about it but somehow it is like franco is back. you're trying to take him away and he's like, "i'm here". for four decades spain tried to get over its last dictator by forgetting him, now the government is trying to get past him by re—burying him. but there is little

for the first time since the end of the dictatorship of francisco franco, in spain a far—right partys in andalusia — after having led a campaign against immigration and the catalan independence. it is only the latest example of the rise of a far—right party in europe. all the countries in red here on the map have seen a far—right party gain seats in the last national elections. in countries like switzerland and austria they have won well over 25% of votes. in other places like italy or sweden far—right parties have gained slightly less than 20%. joining us now is professor cas mudde of the university of georgia. he has been studying extremist movements and the far—right in europe for the past ten years. the socialists came out on top in this election, but the far right is doing far better than they have done since the 19805. would you put their success down to? it's a bit difficult to say but undoubtedly things that played a role work particularly for the spanish situation first of all the mainstream right—wing party, the popular party, which for a long time has taken up most voters

meteorologist mary lee and gianna franco will have up to the minute weather and traffic conditions at 4:30 a.m. >>> residents of san francisco's millennium tower could be seeing some relief. today marks the first step in a plan to stop the sinking and tilting, but it won't come cheaply. kpix5 political reporter melissa caen is live at the tower. melissa? >> rorter:ghli hbofthe minium tower as a new plan to fix the sinking and tilting gets underway. the northwest corner of the building behind me is actually sinking further than the rest tilting about 14 inches in this direction. today's proposal promises to even out the base of this building by about 50% over the next 10 years. the tilting of the tower was discovered in 2016. since then the homeowners and the developers have been battling it out. now at least they've agreed on a solution. >> it consists of the installation of 52 piles along the north and west sides of the structure. they'll be placed underneath the sidewalk and tied into the main building foundation. >> reporter: ron hamburger is the engineer who came up with the idea. the current piles don't go deep enough to

franco said. live look, see how foggy it is as we start off the day. we are mild, 51 now in concord as well as for san jose. oakland and downtown san francisco, 53. 50 livermore and 48 for santa rosa. the locations getting dense fog, a mile and three quarters for half-moon bay. the north bay, a quart mile, petatuma, earlier this morning, down to zero for the visibility. half mile for santa rosa. be careful on the roadways, especially the north bay. through the afternoon, partly sunny skies, mainly dry for the workweek ahead. rain returns, widespread rain by the end of the week. we will talk about this in a moment. we have the high surf warn in -- warning in effect. we have seen the surf height 30- 35 feet. northwest swells 17-21 feet. breakers rising 25 to more than 40 feet. watch from a distance. winter weather advisory in effect until 10:00 a.m. for the west slopes of the sierra. snow level, 6500 feet. 8 inches of new snow expected. that total snow, 2 feet. travel delays likely. satellite and radar view, the low pressure will continue to mauve out of here, dry weather ahead for most of us. mainly dry conditions. future cast taking you thro