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High-speed train crash in Spain kills at least 68, over 100 injured

The collision occured in central Spanish province of Toledo, south of Madrid. Officials say that the crash was caused by human error after a computer system failure. Rail service is now suspended between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia.

28 October 2026

Europe News

Yotova narrowly ahead in first round of Bulgarian presidential vote

The campaign has focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and an increase in drone attacks on commercial vessels off Bulgaria's coast in the Black Sea, as well as rising energy prices and inflation.

25 October 2026

Europe News

Violent protests shake Tirana as police use tear gas and water cannons

Opposition supporters and students mobilised in the Albanian capital, with riot police using water cannons on large groups of protesters. Authorities said 2,500 police officers were deployed to the streets of Tirana.

24 October 2026

Europe News

French police clash with protesters following largely peaceful demos

Organisers said more than 800,000 took part in demonstrations across the country, with 250,000 in Paris alone. Authorities said 410,000 demonstrated nationwide. The protests were over the high cost of living and lack of funding for education.

24 October 2026

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Albanian PM says fate of Kushner resort to be decided by 'science'

Albania has previously promised that the €1.4bn project linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law will meet EU environmental standards.

30 September 2026

Sport

Ronaldo tells fashion magazine this year could be his last as player

The Portuguese legend has scored 976 goals for club and country in a senior career that has lasted more than 20 years.

Culture news

Thieves steal four Renaissance artworks from Sicily museum

The thieves stole three of the five surviving panels of the San Gregorio Polyptych, dated to 1473, as well as the double-sided panel depicting the Virgin Mary and the dead Christ in Pietà.

Europe News

Deceased Cambridge academic's family decries 'campaign of harassment'

The academic was found dead a week after he quit his role as Cambridge University professor and Jesus College fellow after allegations he had plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis and embellished his life achievements.

Israel

Israel to hold elections on 27 October with Netanyahu set to run again

Israel will hold national elections on 27 October, the last date allowed by law to hold national elections. The Knesset is set to end its current term on 17 July.

Sport

South Africa World Cup footballer Jayden Adams dies aged 25

The midfielder represented his country at this year's World Cup. The circumstances surrounding his death were not immediately clear.

Culture news

US rapper Pitbull and fans set 'bald cap' world record

22,141 fans of the rapper wore bald caps at a concert in London's Hyde Park on Friday.

Sport

Spain claim first win of the tournament with 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia

18-year-old Spain star Lamine Yamal took just 10 minutes in his first World Cup start to score his first ever goal on the sport's biggest stage.

Culture news

James Burrows, director of beloved sitcom "Friends", dies aged 85

James Burrows won 11 Emmy awards during his career and worked as director, producer and writer in more than 1,000 episodes of hit TV programmes.

USA

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's director of national intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard was appointed as director of national intelligence at the start of Trump's second term as US president.

USA

Outspoken CNN founder Ted Turner dies at age 87

Ted Turner was considered a pioneer in the news business, which he transformed after the launch of CNN in 1980.

United Arab Emirates

Gulf braces itself for potential escalation with Iran

The Gulf is bracing itself for what could be a major escalation in the Iran war. Attacks against the UAE took place on Monday, the first since the ceasefire was announced in April.

Europe News

Drone crashes in Romania as Russia strikes neighbouring Ukraine

Two British fighter jets were scrambled and 200 people were evacuated on Saturday after a drone crashed in Romania during a barrage of Russian strikes on its neighbour Ukraine.

Pakistan

Trump cancels US negotiators' trip to Pakistan for Iran talks

US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were expected to arrive in Pakistan on Saturday to conduct a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran.

USA

Louisiana gunman kills eight children in suspected domestic shooting

A man in Louisiana fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in an attack on his family on Sunday morning in Louisiana.

Europe News

Explosives found near gas pipeline to Hungary, Vučić says

Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić has said that explosives were found by police near a pipeline that carries gas from Russia to Serbia and Hungary, but did not elaborate on potential suspects or their motives.

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