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At least 68 dead in Spain's second major train crash this year
Oct 28, 2026

At least 68 dead in Spain's second major train crash this year

URDA, Spain — At least 68 people died when two Spanish high-speed trains collided on Wednesday, with rescuers scouring the wreckage for more bodies after Spain's second deadly rail accident this year and Europe's deadliest since 2013. Spain's transport minister said Wednesday's crash south of Madrid occurred after a Renfe train was authorised to continue its journey despite there being an active red signal because of a stationary train on the track ahead. Oscar Puente told reporters in Madrid that the red signal was issued due to a computer communications failure, which automatically stopped traffic, and an erroneous decision had been made to restart the Renfe train, in a breach of protocol. Ambulances, funeral home vans and helicopters were parked next to one of the trains on an elevated section of track, while twisted metal, broken panels and wreckage were strewn across an embankment down which at least three carriages had plunged. Rescuers looking for more victims Evacuated passengers streamed along a nearby road. Some were splattered with blood or had bandaged wounds, while others w


Spain hit by widespread travel disruption after dozens killed in high-speed train collision
Oct 28, 2026

Spain hit by widespread travel disruption after dozens killed in high-speed train collision

High-speed trains on the Madrid to Andalusia line are currently suspended


Former Britain First leader arrested after dozens of HMO properties attacked
Oct 28, 2026

Former Britain First leader arrested after dozens of HMO properties attacked

Ashlea Simon, 37, claims she was arrested after returning to the UK from a family holiday



Oct 28, 2026

Israeli bonds, shekel fall as election leaves Netanyahu and others short of majorities

Exit polls show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alliance and Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc both well off the numbers needed to form a governing majority.


 Christopher Lloyd says Michael J Fox’s Back to the Future casting left him with one big fear
Oct 28, 2026

Christopher Lloyd says Michael J Fox’s Back to the Future casting left him with one big fear

Fox replaced Eric Stoltz as Marty McFly weeks into production of the 1985 film


Households could get access to free or cheap loans to install solar panels
Oct 28, 2026

Households could get access to free or cheap loans to install solar panels

The government’s Warm Homes Loan Scheme is now live, offering no- and low-interest finance for solar panels, batteries and heat pumps



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