The death toll from a train collision in Spain has risen to 68, and rescue efforts are continuing.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 03:31
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5, securing the first World Series championship in franchise history. The small-ball team plays in the majors’ smallest market.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 03:30
The Milwaukee Brewers, from the majors’ smallest market, defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 to capture the first World Series championship in franchise history.
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays in five games to claim the first World Series championship in franchise history.
The Milwaukee Brewers captured the franchise’s first World Series crown Wednesday, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in five games, ending a 57-season wait for their first World Series title.
Trump criticized those attacking Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate for Ohio governor, over a provocative campaign ad that could hurt the party’s midterm election prospects.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 03:30
Lawyer Anatoly Kucherena said former US National Security Agency employee Edward Snowden’s family is doing well in Russia, describing the country as hospitable and saying they have no problems there.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 03:30
A look inside an autonomous vehicle manufacturing center in Tongxiang, Zhejiang.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-29 03:29
With the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting approaching, themed displays have appeared along major roads, in parks and in commercial districts across Shenzhen to greet visitors from around the world.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 03:26
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County on Oct. 22. By 6 p.m. on Oct. 25, 12,964 affected residents had been relocated and 2,505 prefabricated housing units delivered.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 03:24
Accompanied by horses and cattle, herders cross valleys and mountainous terrain in a procession stretching several kilometers.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-29 03:22
A full-page advertisement urging CEOs to opt out of tokenized stock trading prompted a response from Securitize and questions about who paid for the ad.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 03:21
A nonprofit leak website published details on more than 40,000 Department of Homeland Security employees, including personnel involved in surveillance, intelligence and undercover operations. The information reportedly includes names, phone numbers and email addresses. DHS said it was aware of a potential breach and was working to address it.
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A group called the Department of Peace published information on more than 41,000 Department of Homeland Security personnel, including thousands involved in immigration enforcement. The data includes names, work addresses and phone numbers. DHS said it was aware of a potential breach and was working to address it.
The leak website Distributed Denial of Secrets said Wednesday it had published data on more than 40,000 U.S. Department of Homeland Security employees, including officials working in sensitive areas such as surveillance and human intelligence.
Distributed Denial of Secrets says it released information on more than 40,000 Department of Homeland Security employees, including names, contact details and job information linked to sensitive work. The group attributed the data to an entity calling itself “Department of Peace.” Reuters could not verify the full trove, and Okta said it had no evidence its systems were compromised.
A hacker using the name “Department of Peace” reportedly accessed DHS data through Okta, exposing personal details of more than 41,000 employees, including staff at ICE and CBP. The records include names, job titles, contact information and office locations, and link agencies to surveillance tools.
Sanrio apologised and ended its merchandise collaboration with Japanese spy drama Vivant after criticism in China over scenes depicting Chinese agents torturing a Japanese operative. The company said it would strengthen reviews of future collaborations.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 03:16
Fremantle and US firm RoseBerry Media plan to use AI to sift through old Neighbours episodes and create vertical microdramas focused initially on Margot Robbie’s character. Former cast and crew members question whether their images, voices and work can be reused without consent. The companies say the tool will not generate new performances and that a human editor will review the edits.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 03:15
Russian activist Adele Shoko said armed Israeli settlers beat and threatened her, US journalist Jasper Nathaniel and Israeli-Russian activist Andrey X in Umm al-Khair, and stole equipment and personal belongings. Shoko said Nathaniel was pepper-sprayed and arrested, while Andrey X suffered a concussion and was detained without medical care. Online video showed several men beating them.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 03:12
Salim Said, 37, was sentenced to 30 years for his role in defrauding a federal programme meant to feed needy children during the COVID-19 pandemic. The government said he was responsible for $44 million in fraud. The case has drawn intense scrutiny and political attacks from Donald Trump.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 03:00
A man who played a major role in defrauding a federal food program in Minnesota has received a 30-year prison sentence.
A Louisiana judge barred the Southeastern Conference from penalizing LSU for playing RJ Luis Jr. in its Nov. 3 regular-season opener, until a hearing scheduled for Nov. 13.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 03:00
After two years of protests, a student-led movement defeated Aleksandar Vučić at the ballot box. Its Student List of candidates won, but the leaderless movement now faces the challenge of choosing a prime minister and governing the country.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 03:00
The US decision to let defeated right-wing Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro seek refuge in the country adds a new strain to bilateral ties, already marked by accusations and finger-pointing between the two nations’ leaders.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 03:00
Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro and his family have arrived in Miami, where the U.S. government will grant them entry visas. Bolsonaro had refused to comply with Brazil’s order to surrender his passports. NBC News’ Carlos Curbelo explains how he was allowed in and the implications for U.S.-Brazil relations.
Far-right Senator Flavio Bolsonaro arrived in Miami with his wife and two daughters after losing Brazil’s presidential runoff. A Supreme Court justice had ordered him to surrender his regular and diplomatic passports amid a money-laundering and currency-evasion investigation, citing flight risk. The US confirmed it would issue visas to the family. Bolsonaro has not conceded and says he will seek to annul the election.
Brazil's defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro arrived in Florida by private plane on Wednesday after defying a court order to surrender his passport. He is under investigation in Brazil for alleged corruption and money laundering and is set to lose parliamentary immunity after his election defeat.
Flávio Bolsonaro secretly fled to the United States via Argentina and Ecuador, prompting confusion and an urgent search in Brazil. The Supreme Court had ordered him to surrender his passports amid investigations, but he did not comply after losing the election.
Brazil’s defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has arrived in the US after uncertainty over his whereabouts. The US State Department told the BBC on Tuesday that it would issue visas to him and his family. BBC Verify traced his route through Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador to Miami.
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro flew to Miami after losing the presidential election, ending days of uncertainty over his whereabouts. Brazil cancelled his passport after he missed an order to surrender it. He denies wrongdoing and repeated unsupported claims of election fraud.
Flavio Bolsonaro, Brazil’s defeated presidential candidate, and his immediate family arrived in Miami, Florida, on Wednesday. He had refused to surrender his passports as ordered by Brazil’s Supreme Court in connection with a money-laundering probe. The US State Department said Tuesday that it had granted entry visas to him and his family.
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and his family arrived in Miami on Wednesday, where the US government granted them entry visas. He had refused to obey a Brazilian Supreme Court order to surrender his passports. Bolsonaro lost Sunday's presidential election to leftist incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Flávio Bolsonaro and his family arrived near Miami after his defeat in Brazil’s presidential election. The US State Department told the BBC it would issue visas to them. Before he left Brazil, the Supreme Court ordered him to surrender his passports as part of a money-laundering investigation. He has not been charged and denies the allegations.
Brazil’s defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro arrived in Florida after leaving the country with his family, who received US visas from the Trump administration. Brazil’s Supreme Court had ordered him to surrender his passports amid a money-laundering probe, after which his whereabouts became unknown.
After losing Brazil’s runoff election on Sunday, Flavio Bolsonaro arrived in Argentina on Tuesday night and then boarded a flight to Ecuador. He is expected to land in Miami, while the US State Department said it would issue visas to him and his family.
The US is set to grant Flavio Bolsonaro a visa as he leaves Brazil and makes a short stop in Ecuador after passing through Argentina. On Monday, Bolsonaro called the travel ban an effort to intimidate him and insisted he had no intention of leaving Brazil.
Tighter securities rules in Hong Kong, following Evergrande’s liquidation and unrelated IPO frauds, have led to more delistings than resumptions for the first time in three years, Grant Thornton said. In the 12 months to August, 35 companies delisted and 21 resumed trading.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 03:00
At a Republican rally in Ohio, Donald Trump again said he would like to rename the Strait of Hormuz the Trump Strait. He said more oil is flowing out through the waterway than seven months ago and predicted gasoline and oil prices would rise after the conflict with Iran ends.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 02:55
The move adds Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia to the ranks of senior military officers pushed aside.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 02:50
Citing people with direct knowledge, The Information reported Wednesday that DeepSeek and Moonshot AI incorporated substantial output from OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra into training for their newest models.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 02:50
The item is labeled as coverage of key election races.
AABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-29 02:48
A drone strike hit a busy market in Nyala, in southwestern Sudan’s Darfur region, earlier this week, killing more than 100 people, mostly women and children, witnesses said. Emergency Lawyers reported 113 wounded, though the toll has not been independently verified. Witnesses said civilian vendors selling to RSF fighters were among the dead; MSF said a second strike hit a civilian neighbourhood.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 02:48
Videos shared on social media show Israeli settlers assaulting three foreign journalists—Andrey X, Adele Shoko and Jasper Nathaniel—near Hebron. Andrey reportedly lost consciousness and was taken to a police station, where he remained detained without medical care.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 02:43
Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed is rejecting attacks targeting his Muslim faith as religion becomes an issue in Michigan’s tight Senate race. Al Jazeera interviewed him in Wyandotte ahead of the November 3 vote.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 02:42
Asian shares surrendered earlier gains on Thursday. AI-related earnings prompted sharply mixed reactions, while Alphabet’s miss pulled Wall Street futures lower ahead of results from Amazon and Intel later in the day.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 02:40
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Moscow had observed repeated historical distortions in Japanese films and would respond if Tokyo continued. She cited films about the Southern Kuril Islands, the Russo-Japanese War and Soviet intelligence operatives, and raised concerns about Japan’s remilitarization and military exercises near Russia’s borders.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 02:34
Utah accused prediction market Kalshi and its two co-founders of illegally promoting online gambling. Attorney General Derek Brown filed charges Wednesday in a Salt Lake City district court, including 12 counts of online gambling promotion, one general gambling promotion count and one count of a pattern of unlawful activity. A federal judge had ruled that Utah could enforce its anti-gambling laws against prediction markets.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 02:33
Utah charged prediction-market operator Kalshi and two executives with offenses including violating the state’s gambling ban and profiting from illegal activity. Kalshi called the case “crazy overreach” and said it would fight in court, as states and the federal government dispute who regulates such markets.
The Pentagon inspector general declined nine senators’ request to investigate recent Starlink and Starshield disruptions in Ukraine, saying the Air Force was better placed to address their concerns. The lawmakers viewed the response as a refusal to investigate SpaceX founder Elon Musk.
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The Pentagon inspector general rejected a bipartisan request from nine U.S. senators to investigate recent Starlink and Starshield disruptions affecting Ukraine, directing lawmakers to the Air Force instead. Sources familiar with the matter interpret the refusal as an effort to avoid investigating Elon Musk and Starlink.
A senior Taiwan official said more than 50 Chinese navy and other official vessels were operating across a broad area of sea from southern Japan to Taiwan and off the Philippines, describing the threat as “obvious.”
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 02:30
The Wall Street Journal reports that US Vice President JD Vance sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council chief, Mohsen Rezaei, in a Trump-directed effort to restart talks. Discussions focused on a framework, not specific peace terms. Trump has not decided whether to launch a military campaign after the US midterms.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 02:29
JD Vance sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary, Mohsen Rezaei, seeking to restart discussions on resolving the conflict, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources. The report said Vance acted at Donald Trump’s direction and made no specific peace proposals in the letter.
Saudi-owned Al Hadath reported that mediators have proposed a new round of Iran-US talks in Turkey before November 4. Their proposal also calls for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting the US blockade and inviting international inspectors to visit Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Anduril and Qualcomm plan to begin making laptops in the US in 2027. After initially leaving the domestic-content share unspecified, Anduril now says at least 65 percent of BlueChip’s components will be made in the US when it launches, with a longer-term aim of a fully domestic supply chain.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 02:22
China’s tech rally is under pressure as investors question whether AI profits can justify lofty valuations.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 02:14
Ripple expects its business to have a record year, while XRP is on track for its worst annual performance since 2022. The blockchain company said expanding institutional partnerships and rising demand put it on course to end 2026 with a record $900 million annualized product revenue run rate.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 02:10
A South Korean court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit by dozens of Tesla owners seeking full refunds for the driver-assistance software, ruling that Tesla had not violated its contractual obligations.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 02:10
AFP News AgencyKatharine Eckert and Kevin Estrada recount how Eckert caught and released an 11-foot white sturgeon in British Columbia’s Fraser River. The catch could be a record for the largest freshwater fish caught by a female angler in North America.
CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-29 02:05
After a student-led protest movement swept into power in national elections, Serbians stormed a TV studio and confronted its editor-in-chief. A regional public broadcaster also apologised for years of one-sided reporting, raising hopes for a new era in the country’s media.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 02:02
In his first statement since fleeing to the United States, Flavio Bolsonaro claimed he was Brazil’s “true president-elect” in a post on X that he later deleted. He lost Sunday’s vote to Lula da Silva.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 02:01
Brazil’s defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro said Wednesday, after arriving in the United States to begin a self-imposed exile, that he is the country’s rightful leader. An analyst said his effort to internationalize the domestic dispute would fail, as he loses sway over the opposition, and that the US is unlikely to challenge Brazil’s election results.
Brazil’s defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro arrived in the United States on Wednesday to begin self-imposed exile and insisted he was the country’s rightful leader. An expert said his attempt to internationalize the domestic dispute would fail, with a vacuum emerging in the opposition and little likelihood that the US would question Brazil’s election results.
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his family arrived in Miami on Wednesday. He had refused to concede the election to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva before leaving Brazil.
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his family reached Miami on Wednesday, October 28, after leaving Brazil. In the preceding 48 hours, Bolsonaro had refused to concede to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and threatened to try to overturn the election result.
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his family arrived in Florida on Wednesday morning. Facing money-laundering allegations, he left Brazil days after refusing to concede, with the Supreme Court having asked him to surrender his passports.
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro arrived in Miami with his family after losing the presidential election to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. He claimed to be Brazil’s “true elected president” and said he would lead the opposition from the US. Brazil’s Supreme Court had ordered him to surrender his passports ahead of investigations into embezzlement and money-laundering allegations.
Flávio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil’s presidential election, and his family landed in Miami after leaving Brazil.
Far-right Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro flew to Miami with his family after losing the presidential election, traveling through Argentina and Ecuador. After arriving, he called himself Brazil’s “true president” in a letter, then deleted it and instead described himself as the country’s “leader.”
Brazil's far-right presidential contender Flávio Bolsonaro is in the United States after defying a court-imposed travel ban. He still has not acknowledged Sunday's loss. The jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro's son is also facing a Brazilian inquiry over alleged corruption and laundering money.
Ushakov said there had been no discussion about including European negotiators in the next round of talks.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 02:00
Democrats are targeting Republican-held seats while defending their own, as voters prepare to determine the balance of power in Congress.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 01:53
Barack Obama rallied in suburban Atlanta during the final week of the midterm campaign, backing Jon Ossoff for Senate and Keisha Lance Bottoms for governor. He sharply criticized Donald Trump and Republicans, while other speakers accused the president of corruption and highlighted affordability concerns.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 01:51
A federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s request for California to set aside 20,000 mail ballots. The administration claimed they could have been cast by noncitizens, and the judge warned the move would “wreak havoc.”
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 01:50
The Justice Department sought an emergency order in the case to segregate 20,000 California ballots, but a judge rejected the request.
A federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s request to stop California from processing ballots from as many as 20,000 people, warning the move would disrupt the midterm elections.
A federal judge in California rejected the Trump administration’s request to separate 20,000 mail-in ballots cast by people the administration alleges are noncitizens.
A federal judge refused to require California election officials to segregate ballots tied to people the Trump administration claimed were non-citizens. The Justice Department said a list identified 20,000 such voters, but Los Angeles officials found preliminary signs it was inaccurate. The judge called the request legally thin and defended California’s authority over its election procedures.
Singapore-based Keppel reported more than 20% growth in nine-month net profit, excluding its non-core portfolio for divestment and discontinued operations, supported by strong infrastructure and connectivity performance.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 01:50
Russian Federation Council Deputy Speaker Konstantin Kosachev said many European leaders have personal ties to Vladimir Zelensky and may try to shield him to the end. He added that Zelensky and politicians who backed him “irresponsibly and recklessly” are unlikely to escape responsibility for their actions in the Ukraine conflict.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 01:45
New Zealand business confidence edged up in October, according to an ANZ Bank survey released Thursday. Firms stayed relatively upbeat as all forward-looking activity indicators moved into positive territory despite swings in oil prices.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 01:40
Jacob Morley, a convicted killer who has been at large since Sunday, may have moved away from the area where the truck was found. The local police chief said Wednesday that Morley has no known ties to the small Illinois town.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 01:32
Star Entertainment said on Thursday it would accept a court-imposed A$260 million penalty, equivalent to $183.6 million, for breaching anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 01:30
President Donald Trump acknowledged that Vice President JD Vance wrote to Iranian authorities, but played down the outreach, saying its focus was an offer of medical supplies to Iran.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 01:30
The Indiana Parole Board recommends keeping the death penalty in place for a man who killed two children in a house fire.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 01:30
Winnipeg voters opted for change, sending several incumbent councillors packing.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 01:22
Samsung Electronics said on Thursday that its third-quarter operating profit rose nearly ninefold to a record, driven by strong AI chip demand, while investors remained cautious about whether AI spending can last.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 01:20
Samsung Electronics reported third-quarter earnings on Thursday, with profit in line with estimates as demand for AI memory chips increased.
Truth Social, the social media platform founded by President Donald Trump, has signed up Bloomberg and two Wall Street firms for quicker access to the president’s posts. The service is sold for as much as $100,000 a month, according to people directly familiar with the matter.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 01:10
Venezuela’s authorized president, Delcy Rodriguez, demanded that the Bank of England return the country’s gold and directed the Foreign Ministry and Prosecutor General’s Office to begin recovery steps. The bank is holding about 31 metric tons of Venezuelan gold, estimated to be worth $4.8 billion.
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New Zealand central bank Governor Anna Breman said on Thursday there is a “high” chance the bank will raise its official cash rate in December.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 01:00
Sununu, a member of New Hampshire’s political dynasty, has become more explicit about distancing himself from his party’s unpopular leader.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 01:00
Private equity veteran Ramon Lo bought two ground-floor shops on Swatow Street in Wan Chai for HK$32.5 million (US$4.1 million). Land Registry records identify the buyer as Smart Golden Co, whose director is Lo. District prices remain about one-third below previous levels.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 01:00
Polls are closing in Manitoba’s municipal elections as voters await the results.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 00:59
Canada and the European Union will pursue closer relations but have abandoned a proposal for associate EU membership, a joint declaration said ahead of Thursday’s summit in Montreal. Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking to reduce Canada’s reliance on the United States despite warnings from Donald Trump.
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EU member states rejected European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal to give Canada special “associate member” status. Germany and other governments pressed to remove the wording from a summit declaration, which now calls for closer ties without membership.
Ahead of the EU-Canada summit in Montreal, the bloc dropped its offer to open talks on Canada becoming an “associate member” after member states objected. A draft joint statement instead proposes defining a closer association, short of full membership, by the 2027 summit.
Canada will host an EU summit in Montreal on October 29–30 to discuss cooperation in trade, technology, defence, energy and other fields. The EU has proposed making Canada its first associate member, a move welcomed by Mark Carney, as both sides seek closer strategic and economic ties amid US tariffs and worsening Canada-US relations.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to host a summit with the European Union in Montreal from Thursday. Six weeks ago, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU’s first “associate member,” a largely symbolic move already opposed by several European countries.
At several recent rallies ahead of the midterms, President Trump commented on people’s looks. In Michigan, he discussed singer Nicki Minaj’s physique, and in South Carolina he called a heckler who was punched at the event “unattractive.”
NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-29 00:54
Albania’s government introduced fines of up to 500,000 leks for people who remain in a public crowd committing violence or looting, even if they do not personally act violently. The measures also let police temporarily restrict gatherings and must be approved by parliament within 45 days to remain in force.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 00:53
Benchmark U.S. crude futures fell about $1 on Thursday, giving back some of the previous day’s gains as traders assessed whether an escalating Middle East conflict could further disrupt regional energy supplies.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 00:50
A high-speed train struck the rear of a stationary train near Urda in central Spain, killing at least 68 people and injuring more than 180. Officials said a safety-system communications failure preceded the collision, and the control center authorized the train to resume operation despite a red signal. The cause and responsibility remain under investigation; Spain declared three days of mourning.
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A train crash that killed 68 people fuelled public anger in Spain. Hundreds at an anti-government protest in Madrid called for the transport minister to resign, as far-right demonstrators clashed with police and authorities’ handling of the disaster came under scrutiny.
Spain is reeling after a deadly high-speed train collision in Toledo killed 68 people and injured more than 100. The tragedy has prompted grief, protests and calls for resignations, while rescuers work through the night.
At least 68 people died in Wednesday’s rail collision in Spain after a train was mistakenly ordered to proceed despite a technical failure that had halted all services, the transport minister said. Initial findings from the crash in Castilla-La Mancha could renew scrutiny of rail safety, after a separate high-speed collision killed 46 people in January.
A high-speed train collision in Spain on Wednesday killed at least 68 people and injured about 100. Authorities have opened an official investigation into the cause, as the country faces its second fatal rail crash this year and renewed questions over rail safety.
At least 68 people were killed and dozens injured when a train travelling from Madrid to Seville struck a stationary train in central Spain. Several carriages fell down an embankment. The transport minister said a computer failure followed by human error caused the collision.
Survivors described shock and panic after a high-speed Renfe train struck the rear of an Iryo train in Toledo province. A reported signalling-system failure had halted trains before the Renfe service was ordered to proceed. Passengers recounted wrecked carriages, injuries and efforts to help others.
At least 68 people were killed and more than 100 injured when two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid. It was Spain’s deadliest rail disaster in over a decade and comes less than a year after another fatal collision, renewing concerns about rail safety.
Authorities said a high-speed train collision south of Madrid on Wednesday killed 68 people and injured many others, with the toll likely to rise. It was Spain’s second such accident this year; the transport minister cited an “error” and “inexplicable circumstances” behind the collision.
At least 68 people died and more than 100 were injured when two trains collided in Spain. Authorities attributed the crash to a computer system failure and apparent human error.
Spain will observe three days of national mourning for victims of the train disaster in Toledo Province, in the Castile-La Mancha region. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the official mourning period will run from October 29 to 31. The latest death toll is 68.
At least 68 people died when two passenger trains collided in Toledo province, central Spain, regional government head Emiliano Garcia-Page said. Both trains were on the Madrid-Seville route and struck near Urda in the morning. More than 540 passengers were aboard, and two carriages of one train derailed.
Passengers described being thrown through carriages and finding people seriously injured after a Renfe train struck the rear of an Iryo train near Urda in Castilla-La Mancha. At least 68 people were killed and dozens injured. Survivors recounted helping the wounded and escaping the trains.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the country was mourning and expressed solidarity with the victims, their families and the injured. Investigators are examining an “inexplicable” order from the control centre after the crash.
Dozens were killed and others injured when two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid. It is Spain's worst disaster since 2013. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called it “unacceptable” that the country had suffered its second fatal rail crash in a year.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez spoke to the nation at the collision site in Toledo province, expressing solidarity with victims, their families and the injured. Transport Minister Óscar Puente said a computer malfunction disrupted the safety system, and a RENFE train was told to proceed despite an active stop signal before striking a stationary IRYO train. At least 64 people died and 58 were injured; rescue teams are still searching the wreckage.
At least 68 people were killed and dozens injured when two high-speed trains collided near Urda in Spain’s central Toledo province on Wednesday, 28 October. Rescuers continued searching the wreckage as authorities cautioned that the death toll could climb.
At least 64 people were killed when two high-speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday. Rescue workers continued searching the wreckage for more bodies; it was the country’s second deadly rail accident this year.
Spanish authorities say at least 10 people died when two trains collided in central Spain’s Toledo province.
A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 64 people and injured dozens more, and authorities said the death toll could rise. Transport Minister Oscar Puente gave some details at a press conference.
Spain has suffered its second deadly high-speed train accident this year. On Wednesday, October 28, a train slammed into another that had stopped on the tracks, shredding cars and killing at least 64 people. A January collision between high-speed trains in southern Spain remains fresh in memory.
A high-speed train in Spain struck the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 64 people. The central government’s office for Castilla-La Mancha confirmed the rising death toll. It was Spain’s second major train accident this year.
A collision near Toledo killed at least 64 people and derailed several carriages. The cause has not been confirmed; a source said an Iryo train had stopped after a signalling fault before a Renfe train struck it. The crash renewed scrutiny of safety and maintenance on Spain’s high-speed network.
Two trains carrying more than 500 passengers collided between Mora and Orgaz in Toledo province, south of Madrid. Authorities have confirmed 68 deaths. The transport minister said that after a computer system failure, the control centre ordered trains to resume running without imposing a speed limit. The cause is still being investigated, rail services are suspended and emergency crews are assisting those affected.
Spain’s football federation postponed all 24 Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Wednesday in solidarity with victims of a train crash that killed at least 30 people and injured about 80. Real Madrid, Barcelona and other clubs expressed condolences and support.
The Russian Embassy in Madrid offered condolences to families of those killed when two passenger trains collided in Toledo province and wished the injured a speedy recovery. Spanish media reports cited tolls of at least 50 dead and 179 injured, and at least 46 dead.
Images from central Spain show wreckage and rescue crews after two high-speed trains collided near Toledo. At least 64 people were killed and dozens injured.
El Diario, citing local authorities, reports that 64 people have died after two high-speed passenger trains collided in Spain’s central Toledo Province. Up to 50 injured people have moderate injuries, while 15 are in serious condition.
Spanish authorities say a collision between two trains in central Spain’s Toledo province has killed at least 10 people.
A high-speed train struck the rear of a stationary train in central Spain, derailing two carriages and killing at least 30 people. At least 80 were injured near Urda in Toledo province, and authorities warned the toll could rise. Rescuers are searching for survivors and recovering bodies from the worst-damaged carriages.
Two trains collided on Wednesday morning between Mora and Orgaz in Toledo province, south of Madrid. At least 30 people have died, and the toll is expected to rise. The cause has not been confirmed.
A high-speed train crash in Spain is expected to have killed at least 30 people. Emergency crews and investigators are at the scene.
At least 10 people died after a high-speed train struck another near Toledo, Spain, derailing two carriages. Rescuers searched through the wreckage as authorities warned the toll could rise.
Aerial footage shows the aftermath of two high-speed trains colliding near Urda in Spain’s Toledo province, while emergency crews continue rescue and response work.
At least 10 people died when a high-speed train struck the rear of a stopped train near Urda in central Spain on Wednesday, derailing two cars. Authorities warned the death toll could rise; the cause was unknown. Rail service between Madrid and Andalusia was suspended as responders searched the wreckage and took injured passengers to area hospitals.
At least 68 people died and 58 needed hospital treatment after a high-speed train struck a stopped train in Spain’s Toledo province on Wednesday, derailing both. Rescuers continued searching the wreckage. Transport Minister Óscar Puente blamed an “inexplicable” decision by the central control center to clear a RENFE train to proceed after a safety-system failure; the crash remains under investigation.
Spanish authorities say at least 10 people died when two trains collided in central Spain’s Toledo province.
At least 39 people died when two high-speed trains collided near Urda, Spain. Two carriages derailed and services on the Madrid-Andalusia line were suspended. The crash occurred nine months after another deadly rail accident on the same route killed 46 people.
Two high-speed trains carrying hundreds of passengers collided in central Spain, south of Madrid, killing at least 30 people and injuring many others. Officials warned the death toll could rise. Traffic on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed line was suspended.
At least 46 people were killed when two high-speed passenger trains collided in Spain’s central Toledo Province, the ABC daily reported. The accident occurred around 9 a.m. local time, and two cars of one train derailed.
Two trains travelling in opposite directions collided in southern Spain on the route between Madrid and Seville. Local authorities confirmed at least 10 deaths, while some media reports put the toll as high as 39. The cause remains unknown.
Authorities said a high-speed train struck the rear of a stopped train on Wednesday in central Spain. Two cars derailed and at least 10 people were killed.
At least 10 people died when two trains collided on Spain’s Madrid–Andalusia high-speed line, a spokeswoman for the Castilla-La Mancha region said.
At least 10 people died when two trains collided Wednesday morning in central Spain’s Toledo province. Rail services between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia have been suspended.
A collision between two high-speed trains in Spain has killed at least 10 people and forced suspension of the line.
A collision between two high-speed trains in Spain killed at least 10 people. The incident occurred near Urda station in Toledo province at about 8:54 am local time.
Officials said at least 10 people died when two high-speed trains collided in central Spain on Wednesday.
Local media report that 10 people have been confirmed dead in a high-speed train crash in Spain.
Two high-speed trains collided Wednesday morning in Spain’s central Toledo province, prompting the suspension of services between Madrid and Andalucía. Government sources told El País that at least 10 people had died; the cause and number of injuries remained undetermined.
Spanish authorities say at least 10 people died when two trains crashed in central Spain’s Toledo province.
The crash happened at 8:54 a.m. near Urda. Two carriages derailed and plunged down an embankment, halting rail traffic in both directions between Madrid and Andalusia.
Two high-speed trains collided in central Spain’s Toledo province, killing at least 10 people, with many more feared injured. Rail services between Madrid and Andalucía were suspended. The country’s main political parties halted planned activities for the day as emergency teams responded.
A train collision in Spain’s central province of Toledo reportedly killed at least 10 people and injured several others. Rail service between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia has been suspended.
Two trains collided in central Spain, authorities said, and a local official reported passenger injuries. Rail operator ADIF said the crash happened Wednesday morning in Toledo province. Urda Mayor Manuel Galan said civil protection officials asked the town to prepare a sports pavilion for passengers.
Two trains collided near Urda in Spain’s Toledo province, leaving an unspecified number of people injured. The Madrid–Andalusia high-speed line was suspended, and reports said two carriages derailed and tumbled down an embankment.
A collision between two high-speed trains in Spain has halted traffic on the Madrid–Andalusia line.
Rail operator Adif said on Wednesday that two high-speed trains collided in Spain, prompting the suspension of the line linking Madrid with the southern region of Andalusia.
Regional mediators led by Qatar are seeking to restart US-Iran talks and avert a resumption of war. They are urging Iran to admit IAEA inspectors to its nuclear facilities in exchange for some US sanctions relief. Iran is demanding an end to the US naval blockade and the release of frozen funds.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is in close contact with mediators over ideas for carrying out its seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says diplomacy remains possible as mediators discuss a plan to end the war with the United States.
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba, with 130 votes in favor, 17 against and 25 abstentions. It was the 34th consecutive such resolution. Cuba called the vote a victory; its government says the embargo has caused nearly $179 billion in economic losses.
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The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly called on Wednesday for an end to the decades-old US economic embargo on Cuba. A US lobbying effort led several countries to vote against the resolution or abstain for the first time in years.
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