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Spain: Multiple killed in train crash in Spain | CNN
At least 30 people have died after two high speed trains collided in Spain, a spokesperson for the regional government told local news outlet CMM Noticias. The full extent of the damage and injuries is currently unknown.
Election: Israel's election too close to call. And, the Ebola outbreak reaches grim milestone
Israeli voters turned out in record numbers, and the results remain too close to call. And, more than 10,000 people have been infected with Ebola since the outbreak was first declared in May.
Trump: A Democratic win in midterms could put prediction markets and the CFTC in the hot seat
A Democratic House could increase scrutiny of prediction markets, the CFTC and the industry’s ties to the Trump family after the midterms.
Russia: Norway’s premier says call with Putin was effort to present European views
The 90-minute call came ahead of what are expected to be the first face-to-face talks since February between Ukrainian and Russian officials, in Abu Dhabi next month.
China: China’s snooping around Pacific undersea cables raises risks for Big Tech
US-owned trans-Pacific cables face growing risks from sabotage and China.
Usa: Volkswagen to take China-developed car technology to global markets
VW will use a platform and electronics developed in China for next-generation models in South America, Africa and Southeast Asia.
Anthropic: Risks spelled out for Anthropic investors include blowback from runaway AI
Any time a company looks to start selling shares on Wall Street, it’s required to disclose potential risks to investors. In the case of artificial intelligence giant Anthropic, that has included the possibility that its products could threaten nothing less than humanity itself.
Airport: Malaysia seizes $12.1M of AI chips at Kuala Lumpur airport
Malaysian customs seized 30 servers with advanced AI chips at KLIA, the fifth case this year linked to a syndicate dodging export controls.
Netanyahu: The Israeli elections have produced a deadlock. What happens now?
Weeks of haggling and horse-trading between various parties – as Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival Gadi Eisenkot curry favour from allies and potential enemies – is on the cards.
Prime Minister: Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 workers in latest push to cut staff | CNN Business
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to roughly a quarter of its workforce as it continues to invest heavily in AI. It’s part of a broader tech industry push to cut costs and shift priorities to align with how AI is changing their businesses. CNN’s Lisa Eadicicco reports.
Apple: Apple AirPods Max 2 Are $100 Off Right Now. Let the Rationalizing Begin
If Apple headphones have been sitting on your wish list, now might be the time to buy ahead of the holiday rush.
Social Media: Serbian shot dead after attacking officer outside Israeli embassy, minister says
Authorities say the attacker in Belgrade was an underage male who was being monitored by security services.
Israel: Serbian shot dead after attacking officer outside Israeli embassy, minister says
Authorities say the attacker in Belgrade was an underage male who was being monitored by security services.
Australia: Rubbing the Australian XI up the wrong way
They need to show more grit.
Interest Rates: Treasury yields tick higher ahead of Federal Reserve interest rate decision
Treasury yields edged higher as traders await the Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy decision.
Europe: Stellantis reports $4.5 billion cash drain as massive turnaround plan continues
European car giant Stellantis said Wednesday that it recorded a 4 billion euro ($4.5 billion) cash shortfall in the third quarter.
Health: Increasingly complex health issues greatest concerns for GPs
GPs are spending more time with patients and treating increasingly complex conditions, according to a new report.
Open: OpenAI reportedly plans to buy Google’s TPU chips alongside Nvidia
OpenAI, one of Nvidia’s biggest customers, plans to buy Google’s TPU chips, The Information reports. Terms were not disclosed.
Data: How a lifelong Republican came to lead the data center battle in Ohio
In Ohio, many people are displeased with the state's rapid buildout of data centers. It's a hot issue in the midterms, as political candidates from both parties try to ease voter concerns.
Government: Housing developments get reprieve as soaring costs hamper building
The NSW government says it would allow stalled projects it deemed to be significant to go ahead, even if they missed a 12-month deadline for construction.
Climate Change: Infinite growth is an oxymoron for the planet
Readers react to the supply and demand needs of countries to the Earth’s resources.
Supreme Court: Why many student voters have a right to choose where to register to vote
Student voters studying outside their hometown have a right to choose where they register to vote. Advocates say a Montana legal fight is a reminder of a misunderstanding of those students' rights.
Politics: New teachers union president wants to steer educators away from partisan politics
NEA President Princess Moss wants to move her organization, the nation's largest labor union, toward issue-based advocacy — and away from party politics.
Tech: NextDC cash crunch threatens $2b Melbourne technology hub
Chief executive Craig Scroggie’s grand plan to create an artificial intelligence and high-tech precinct and create thousands of jobs has hit a wall.
Housing: Housing developments get reprieve as soaring costs hamper building
The NSW government says it would allow stalled projects it deemed to be significant to go ahead, even if they missed a 12-month deadline for construction.
Family: Agnes Wanjiru: Kenyan family protest hearing delay of ex-British soldier accused of murder
No official reason has been given for postponing next month’s hearing to May 2027, family says.
Protest: Agnes Wanjiru: Kenyan family protest hearing delay of ex-British soldier accused of murder
No official reason has been given for postponing next month’s hearing to May 2027, family says.
Ukraine: ‘Not invited, not welcome’: Russian ambassador attends Greens leader’s speech denying Ukraine military aid
David Shoebridge said he did not know Mikhail Petrakov was listening to his speech.
Donald: Trump approved allowing Flávio Bolsonaro to enter US after Brazil election loss | CNN
President Donald Trump approved allowing Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro entry into the United States following his election loss, a Trump adviser told CNN.
Life: The Oxfordshire blind musician singing in the face of adversity
Sardinian-born Elena Piras says her visual impairment is "part of my life, but it's not my life".
Business: ‘Working our fingers to the bone’: Can the UK save its struggling high streets?
Small business owners in Britain may get some tax relief in Wednesday's budget, but they say it will not be enough.
Brazil: Flavio Bolsonaro and family to receive US visas after leaving Brazil, State Department says
His departure came after he missed a court deadline to surrender his passports in a money-laundering probe, threatening to further strain ties between Washington and Brasília.
Power: Brisbane power couple list family home as compound nears completion
Steve and Jane Wilson have restored some of Brisbane’s best homes. Now, their first Highgate Hill home is on offer.
Ipo: Jio shares surge 21% in market debut after blockbuster India IPO | TechCrunch
Jio has debuted as India's second-most valuable listed company, behind its parent, Reliance Industries.
Banking: Topic | Interest rates | The Age
The latest Interest rates news, articles and analysis from The Age
Million: Wells demands ‘restraint’ as Australia Post pays big executive bonuses
Despite an underlying loss of more than $100 million and warnings from credit agencies, the service has handed its outgoing boss a $1.36 million pay bump.
Bolsonaro: What we know about Flavio Bolsonaro’s whereabouts
The BBC's Ione Wells explains recent developments after the US said it would issue visas to the defeated right-wing presidential candidate and his family.
Stock Market: Indian investors rush to Nvidia, SpaceX, Apple as local trading apps roll out access to U.S. stocks
Major Indian brokerages are providing retail investors access to U.S. stocks at a time when the local market has been battered.
Electric Vehicles: IFM Investors advances Dandenong South industrial development - Inside Construction
Construction has commenced at Daybreak Dandenong South, an industrial and logistics development in Melbourne’s south east.
Public: WA towns back growing trend of smart glasses bans, citing privacy fears
Local governments across country WA are banning smart glasses from public facilities, citing growing concerns over inappropriate use.
Prices: Topic | Property downsizing | The Age
The latest Property downsizing news, articles and analysis from the The Age
Meta: Meta’s $25 billion legal loss just put blood in the water
It’s a far larger sum than dozens of states secured in an earlier settlement.
Cybersecurity: US government says hackers are now exploiting critical PHP web bugs | TechCrunch
The U.S. government cyber agency warns that hackers have figured out a way to exploit the popular PHP software, used in 70% of the web's software.
Us Midterms: 2026 Midterm: The state of the race | CNN Politics
CNN’s David Chalian breaks down early voting numbers, ad spending, and top issues for voters, as well as where the key races are for Democrats and Republicans in the final week before midterm elections.
Foreign: Annapurna region welcomes nearly 33,000 foreign tourists in Ashoj
The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) recorded 32,963 foreign tourist arrivals during the month of Ashoj (mid-September to mid-October), marking an increase of 2,416 visitors compared to the same period last year.
France: Why has France struggled to address students’ demands?
Protesters demand more spending on education and social services, but the government has struggled amid a fiscal crisis.
Spacex: Tesla's sell ratings hit an 11-year low as SpaceX merger hopes grow
Only five of 60 analysts now rate Tesla a sell, the fewest since 2015, as Barclays, BNP Paribas and CLSA turn less bearish on hopes of a SpaceX merger.
Php: PHP flags a third PHP2Shell flaw and skips the emergency fix
A third PHP2Shell flaw needs ‘a very unlikely combination’ of settings, the PHP Foundation says. Its fix waits for a routine release.
Inaugural Nepal Premier League (NPL) Roster & International Signings
Franchises finalize squads with marquee international superstars including Andre Russell joining Biratnagar Kings as excitement builds for Nepal's premier cricket spectacle.
Dashain Festival Celebrations & Nationwide Holiday Travel Rush
Hundreds of thousands leave the Kathmandu valley for family reunions during the Grand Dashain festival, as rituals, cultural events, and traditional festivities peak across Nepal.
Kaligandaki Corridor Transmission Line Restored (170 MW Supply)
Nepal Electricity Authority successfully restores the 220 kV Kaligandaki corridor transmission line after 21 days of disruption, feeding 170 megawatts back into the national power grid.
World Bank Launches 'Small AI' Strategy for Developing Economies
The World Bank releases groundbreaking economic guidance emphasizing tailored, efficient 'Small AI' models over resource-heavy frontier systems to spur productivity across emerging nations.
European Diplomatic & Starshield Communications Review on Ukraine
Key diplomatic talks and national security discussions proceed regarding Ukraine's satellite infrastructure and defense funding amid evolving transatlantic defense dialogues.
US Political Campaign Standoff & Senate Race Battlegrounds
Heated debates, Senate contests, and grassroots coalition strategies dominate key swing states and competitive districts as federal elections draw closer.
Mass Demonstrations and Public Sector Rallies Across France
Major urban centers across France witness large-scale demonstrations, transport disruptions, and civic clashes over budget disputes and retirement policies.
Premier League Weekend Clashes & Football Derby Action
Dramatic finishes, rival derbies, and tactical masterclasses mark another thrilling round of English Premier League fixtures.
Spain: Multiple killed in train crash in Spain | CNN
At least 30 people have died after two high speed trains collided in Spain, a spokesperson for the regional government told local news outlet CMM Noticias. The full extent of the damage and injuries is currently unknown.
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12Aerial footage shows aftermath of deadly Spain train collision – video
At least 30 people have died and many more are feared injured after two high-speed trains collided in Toledo province in central Spain
Multiple killed in train crash in Spain | CNN
At least 30 people have died after two high speed trains collided in Spain, a spokesperson for the regional government told local news outlet CMM Noticias. The full extent of the damage and injuries is currently unknown.
Overturned carriages and makeshift medical tents at Spain train crash site
Dozens of people are feared dead after a high-speed train collided with another train south of Madrid.
Spain train crash: What we know after two trains collide with dozens feared dead
More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the incident occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid.
High-speed train hits stopped train in central Spain, killing at least 10
A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 10 people on Wednesday in central Spain, authorities said.
At least 10 dead in high-speed Spanish train crash
Authorities say the death toll is “sure” to rise after two high-speed commuter trains ran into each other in the province of Toledo.
At least 10 dead in crash between 2 trains in Spain
A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 10 people on Wednesday in central Spain, authorities said.
Breaking: At least 10 dead as high-speed trains collide in Spain
At least 10 people die in a crash between two trains in central Spain.
Ten people confirmed dead in high-speed Spain train crash, local media report
At least 10 people have been killed in a collision between two trains in the Spanish province of Toledo, it was reported on Wednesday.
Ten dead in high-speed train crash in Spain
The incident comes nine months after 45 people were killed in a rail accident in southern Spain.
Ten dead in high-speed train crash in Spain
The incident comes nine months after 45 people were killed in a rail accident in southern Spain.
Spain train crash: at least 10 dead after collision in Toledo province
High-speed service reportedly runs into back of another train, knocking two carriages off track
