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WorldHow did the Spain train crash happen, and what will investigators examine?

At least 69 people died when a high-speed train collided from behind with another near Toledo. Both had stopped after a signalling failure, and controllers told the state-owned Renfe train to restart before it hit the privately operated Iryo train. Audio released to media appears to implicate the control centre, while investigators will also examine the signalling failure and technical issues.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 14:39

How did the Spain train crash happen, and what will investigators examine?
How did the Spain train crash happen, and what will investigators examine?
  • Shock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain
    Shock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain

    At least 69 people died when a Renfe train struck a stationary Iryo train near Urda. Leaked recordings appear to point to possible human error in a control room before the crash, prompting public disbelief and anger. The disaster has intensified pressure on Pedro Sánchez’s government a month before the election.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-10-29 14:08Original
  • Death toll rises in Spain high-speed train crash
    Death toll rises in Spain high-speed train crash

    A large recovery operation is underway in Spain, where crews are searching for any further victims as the death toll climbs. Public anger is also growing after the violent collision.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:17Original
  • Rescuers search train wreckage for survivors after deadly crash in Spain
    Rescuers search train wreckage for survivors after deadly crash in Spain

    At least 69 people died when a train rear-ended another in Spain’s Toledo province. A day later, rescue teams with sniffer dogs continued searching the wreckage, with cranes helping to move carriages. Fifty-three people remained in hospital, 15 in critical care.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-29 10:39Original

WorldWest using Ukrainian mercenaries in Africa to pursue colonial objectives

Russian Presidential Adviser Anton Kobyakov said Ukrainian instructors and mercenaries are present in virtually all active terrorist groups in African countries, alleging that the West is using them to advance its colonial interests on the continent.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 14:38

West using Ukrainian mercenaries in Africa to pursue colonial objectives

PoliticsWhy is Donald Trump avoiding the Epstein case at all costs?

With the US midterm campaign in full swing, Donald Trump is doing everything he can to steer clear of the Epstein Files. After the Justice Department released court records on January 30, France 24 journalists Samia Metheni and Ava Luquet examined 3 million documents to understand how Epstein’s network worked and what impact the files still have on Trump. Luquet spoke with François Picard.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 14:37

Why is Donald Trump avoiding the Epstein case at all costs?
Why is Donald Trump avoiding the Epstein case at all costs?

WorldForeign journalists to witness aid mission in Alyoshki as supplies are prepared

Dozens of tons of food, medicine, sanitary supplies and fuel are due to reach civilians in Alyoshki. Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova said preparations began in May, while Melania Trump said four Newsmax journalists would observe the mission alongside Russian and Ukrainian humanitarian leaders.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 14:35

Foreign journalists to witness aid mission in Alyoshki as supplies are prepared
  • Kremlin stresses importance of Russian media coverage of Alyoshki mission

    Dmitry Peskov said Russian reporting on the humanitarian mission in Alyoshki is crucial, while the presence of Newsmax journalists does not matter to Russia. Moscow began a “silence regime” in the Kherson direction on October 27 to prepare for the operation. Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a ceasefire in the area, mediated by Melania Trump, to facilitate aid deliveries and civilian evacuation preparations.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-29 12:47Original
  • In brief: Kremlin on Alyoshki, Europe’s short-sightedness and drone attacks on Moscow

    Dmitry Peskov said residents being evacuated from Alyoshki in the Kherson Region should be able to receive aid safely and leave if they wish by today or tomorrow. He called Europe’s pledge to stop buying Russian resources short-sighted and said Ukrainian attacks on Moscow during the Russia-Africa summit reinforced the need to continue the special military operation.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-29 12:41Original
  • Russian human rights commissioner says aid sent to occupied Oleshky
    Russian human rights commissioner says aid sent to occupied Oleshky

    Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova said humanitarian supplies had reached Oleshky in the Kherson region, including food, fuel, medicine and hygiene products. She said residents would be able to leave the combat zone for any destination. Russia and Ukraine agreed to halt hostilities there for a humanitarian mission; the truce began October 27 and is set to last through late November 1.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-10-29 12:28Original
  • Alyoshki ceasefire and humanitarian convoy: ombudswoman, Defense Ministry statements

    Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova says Russia and Ukraine have observed a ceasefire around Alyoshki in the Kherson Region for 54 hours. Russia’s Dnepr battlegroup is clearing mines and explosives from roads to prepare a safe route for a humanitarian convoy and civilian evacuations.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-29 12:04Original
  • Alyoshki humanitarian ceasefire remains fully in effect, rights commissioner says

    Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova said the ceasefire declared for a humanitarian mission in Alyoshki, in the Kherson Region, was being fully observed, with no incidents reported. She said Russian personnel were conducting necessary engineering work, including clearing mines from a road.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-29 06:11Original
  • Melania Trump confirms Newsmax reporters will observe mission in Alyoshki

    Melania Trump confirmed that four Newsmax journalists will be in Alyoshki, in the Kherson Region, as observers for a humanitarian mission. She said they would independently document it. Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt hostilities in the town from October 29 to allow aid deliveries and civilian evacuation through a safe corridor.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-29 04:30Original

TechAI app Wabi valued at $1.25B after raising $55M

Wabi, an AI app that now describes itself as a “personal agent,” said Thursday it raised $55 million at a $1.25 billion valuation.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 14:35

AI app Wabi valued at $1.25B after raising $55M
AI app Wabi valued at $1.25B after raising $55M

WorldRockfall at Turkey’s Cappadocia attraction kills two after heavy rain

A volcanic formation known as a fairy chimney collapsed after heavy rain at the popular Turkish resort of Cappadocia on Thursday, killing two people and injuring another, the local governor said.

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Rockfall at Turkey’s Cappadocia attraction kills two after heavy rain
Rockfall at Turkey’s Cappadocia attraction kills two after heavy rain
  • Rock collapse in Turkey’s Cappadocia kills two
    Rock collapse in Turkey’s Cappadocia kills two

    At least two people died and five were injured when a rock formation collapsed near an open-air museum in Göreme, in Turkey’s Cappadocia region. Local media reported that a fairy chimney disintegrated; a search and rescue operation was continuing, and the cause was not yet known.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-29 13:44Original

OtherCan a $500 Keurig justify taking up counter space?

The recently launched plastic-free Keurig Alta Coffee and Espresso Maker was tested for three weeks to assess whether it merits an upgrade, who it suits best and whether its $499 price is worth it.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-29 14:35

Can a $500 Keurig justify taking up counter space?
Can a $500 Keurig justify taking up counter space?

CultureHamilton bar transforms into The Simpsons’ Moe’s Tavern for Halloween

Leipurts and his wife, Jenna Firsht, spent about a month turning their Barton Street bar into The Simpsons’ Moe’s Tavern. They dressed up the beers, redesigned the menu and changed the front sign, while altering about 75 per cent of the interior decor.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-29 14:34

Hamilton bar transforms into The Simpsons’ Moe’s Tavern for Halloween

Society‘I hope this project has no future’: Grigory Sverdlin on helping Russian soldiers desert

After going into exile, Grigory Sverdlin launched Idite Lesom to help Russians desert the army and leave the country. He says the project received about 150 to 200 requests a day this summer and helped nearly 150 people desert in August, as fears of a possible fall mobilization drove more people to seek help.

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‘I hope this project has no future’: Grigory Sverdlin on helping Russian soldiers desert
‘I hope this project has no future’: Grigory Sverdlin on helping Russian soldiers desert

EconomyStrategy’s STRC nears $100, potentially reopening a Bitcoin funding channel

Strategy’s STRC preferred stock closed just eight cents below its $100 stated value. Shareholders approved daily dividend accruals for four preferred securities; Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said preliminary results from the Oct. 28 vote showed 99.3% of votes cast backed the amendment.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 14:30

Strategy’s STRC nears $100, potentially reopening a Bitcoin funding channel
Strategy’s STRC nears $100, potentially reopening a Bitcoin funding channel

PoliticsChina Communist Party conclave sees record expulsions and absences as discipline tightens

A Chinese Communist Party meeting focused on stricter internal discipline formally expelled a record number of senior officials this week. It also recorded the highest absence rate in the party’s modern history, as purges reduced the leadership ranks.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 14:30

China Communist Party conclave sees record expulsions and absences as discipline tightens
China Communist Party conclave sees record expulsions and absences as discipline tightens

OtherCalifornia prepares for flooding as atmospheric river approaches

California is preparing for flooding as an atmospheric river brushes the state's south. The weather system is expected to move across northern Mexico and into the US Southwest this weekend.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 14:30

California prepares for flooding as atmospheric river approaches
California prepares for flooding as atmospheric river approaches

PoliticsCommunique of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee

The Communist Party of China’s 20th Central Committee held its fifth plenary session in Beijing from October 26 to 29 and issued a communique. It reviewed the Political Bureau’s work report presented by Xi Jinping and adopted a resolution on persisting with full and rigorous Party self-governance.

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Communique of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee
Communique of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee

PoliticsRussia-Africa Summit a major success, Kremlin aide says

Anton Kobyakov, a presidential adviser and executive secretary of the summit’s organizing committee, said this week’s Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow was a meaningful event that drew extensive attention worldwide.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 14:29

Russia-Africa Summit a major success, Kremlin aide says

WorldIran calls on US to prove it cleared mines from Strait of Hormuz

Iran has urged the United States to provide independent evidence for its claim that it cleared naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz, IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebi said. CENTCOM had said US forces cleared the strait’s internationally recognized main routes and rejected Iranian media reports of commercial vessels hitting mines.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 14:28

Iran calls on US to prove it cleared mines from Strait of Hormuz

PoliticsTürkiye vows closer ties with Turkic world ahead of Ankara summit

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and officials pose in Ankara before the Organization of Turkic States foreign ministers’ meeting.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 14:27

Türkiye vows closer ties with Turkic world ahead of Ankara summit
Türkiye vows closer ties with Turkic world ahead of Ankara summit

PoliticsGermany seeks a successor to its president

Germany is beginning to seek a successor to President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who cannot serve another term after completing two. Many favor the country’s first female head of state, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz has not disclosed whom he will nominate. Bavarian parliament president Ilse Aigner is among the potential candidates.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 14:27

Germany seeks a successor to its president
Germany seeks a successor to its president

WorldStability in African countries supports resilient global logistics

Russian Presidential Adviser Anton Kobyakov said the route around Africa has become particularly important to global logistics amid the situation near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, boosting the role of African BRICS members South Africa and Egypt. He said global trade and logistics depend substantially on stability in African countries.

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Stability in African countries supports resilient global logistics

PoliticsAs US midterms near, farmers weigh what to plant and how to vote

Rising fuel and fertiliser costs are prompting Arkansas farmer Paul McKinney to plant less rice and more lower-cost soya. Farmer Hallie Shoffner, whose Senate challenge to Republican Tom Cotton focuses on rising costs, faces an uphill campaign in a reliably Republican state. Farmers’ economic pressures may shape midterm voting.

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As US midterms near, farmers weigh what to plant and how to vote
As US midterms near, farmers weigh what to plant and how to vote

EconomySouth Africa's Absa opens first Gulf office in Dubai

Absa Group, one of South Africa’s biggest banks, has opened its first office in the Gulf in Dubai to pursue expanding trade and investment flows between the Middle East and Africa.

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South Africa's Absa opens first Gulf office in Dubai
South Africa's Absa opens first Gulf office in Dubai

TechOne week left to preorder the Ocarina of Time remake for $10 off

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2 launches November 5. Physical preorders at Amazon and Walmart are currently discounted by $10; the cartridge edition is expected to rise from $59.99 to $69.99 at launch, while the digital version will remain $59.99. The article praises the graphics and updated controls.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 14:24

One week left to preorder the Ocarina of Time remake for $10 off
One week left to preorder the Ocarina of Time remake for $10 off

WorldThree tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, IRGC Navy says

Iran’s IRGC Navy said three tankers hit mines and caught fire over the past 24 hours while using an unauthorized southern route through the Strait of Hormuz. It said the vessels had turned off radar and navigation systems, ignored warnings and were abandoned near the strait’s southern coast.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 14:23

Three tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, IRGC Navy says

CultureParis becomes an open-air museum

In this edition of Entre Nous, curator David-Hervé Boutin of “L’art dans la ville” discusses the Getty Museum’s plan to bring its collection to Paris streets. Masterpieces will appear on six façades across the French capital, creating an open-air art experience.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 14:23

Paris becomes an open-air museum
Paris becomes an open-air museum

Economy‘I’m not a candidate for anything’: What Lagarde told Euronews before leaving the ECB

In an exclusive interview with Euronews in July, Christine Lagarde said she was not seeking any political office. Her announcement that she will leave the European Central Bank early, in February 2027, comes only months before France’s presidential election.

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‘I’m not a candidate for anything’: What Lagarde told Euronews before leaving the ECB
  • ‘I’m not a candidate for anything’: What Lagarde told Euronews before leaving the ECB

    In an exclusive Euronews interview in July, Christine Lagarde said she was not seeking any political office. Her announcement that she will leave the European Central Bank early, in February 2027, comes just months before France’s presidential election.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-29 14:21Original
  • Lagarde confirms early departure as ECB president

    Christine Lagarde said she will leave her post as European Central Bank president on February 7, 2027, ahead of her term’s scheduled end in late October. European Council President Antonio Costa said the successor appointment process would begin immediately, aiming to confirm a new president before her departure.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-29 13:35Original
  • Christine Lagarde: The outsider who led the ECB on her own terms
    Christine Lagarde: The outsider who led the ECB on her own terms

    Christine Lagarde’s decision to leave the European Central Bank presidency early brings to a close an eventful seven years at an institution she was never expected to head.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-29 12:05Original
  • ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February, months before her term ends

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will leave her post in February, several months before her term was scheduled to end.

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    CCNN★★★☆☆2026-10-29 11:20Original
  • ECB chief Christine Lagarde to leave nine months early
    ECB chief Christine Lagarde to leave nine months early

    The European Central Bank says Christine Lagarde will leave her post as president on 7 February 2027, nine months before her term was due to end. Her early departure opens the race to succeed her as the eurozone faces weak growth and inflation above target.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:56Original
  • ECB President Christine Lagarde to resign on Feb. 7, nine months before term ends
    ECB President Christine Lagarde to resign on Feb. 7, nine months before term ends

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has announced she will resign on February 7, nine months before the end of her eight-year term.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:41Original
  • ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February
    ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February

    The European Central Bank says Christine Lagarde will leave her post on February 7, 2027, nine months before her eight-year term ends. European Council President Antonio Costa said the process to find her successor would begin immediately. Lagarde has not given a reason for leaving early.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-10-29 10:33Original
  • ECB says Lagarde has resigned, effective February 7
    ECB says Lagarde has resigned, effective February 7

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has resigned and will leave office on February 7, the ECB said in a statement on Thursday.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:31Original
  • ECB President Christine Lagarde to leave in February, months before term ends

    Christine Lagarde is set to leave on 7 February 2027, about nine months before her eight-year term concludes. The ECB is scheduled to announce its latest monetary policy decision later on Thursday.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:25Original
  • ECB President Christine Lagarde to leave in February 2027
    ECB President Christine Lagarde to leave in February 2027

    The European Central Bank said Thursday that President Christine Lagarde will step down on February 7, 2027, nearly nine months before her term expires. EU treaty rules assign the appointment of her successor to the European Council.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:21Original
  • Lagarde says she will leave ECB in early 2027

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said she will leave in early 2027, intensifying the contest to replace one of the world’s most powerful monetary policymakers.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:20Original
  • ECB President Lagarde to step down in February
    ECB President Lagarde to step down in February

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is set to leave her post in February.

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    CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:12Original
  • Christine Lagarde to leave ECB presidency on February 7, 2027
    Christine Lagarde to leave ECB presidency on February 7, 2027

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said she will step down on February 7, 2027.

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    CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:01Original

EconomyRussian Finance Ministry sees global energy market stabilizing

Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said a diesel deal between Russia and the United States would support stability in the global energy market. He said oil-product prices fell after the deal was announced and noted its relevance to Russia’s forecasts of global prices and their domestic impact.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 14:20

Russian Finance Ministry sees global energy market stabilizing

SocietyHuman trafficking victims stranded in Guinea-Bissau

Dozens of West Africans say they were lured to Guinea-Bissau with promises of jobs and migration to Europe, then exploited by a suspected trafficking network. Police dismantled the network in an October 21 operation and arrested more than five suspects. Many victims cannot afford to return home.

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Human trafficking victims stranded in Guinea-Bissau
Human trafficking victims stranded in Guinea-Bissau

SocietyFinancial intelligence agency slow to provide police with information to curb money laundering: auditor general

A new report from Canada's federal auditor general says inadequate tools and delays in providing financial intelligence have limited the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada’s ability to carry out its role effectively.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 14:19

Financial intelligence agency slow to provide police with information to curb money laundering: auditor general

WorldDeath toll in Spain train collision rises to 69

Emiliano Garcia-Page, president of the Council of Communities of Castile-La Mancha, said Wednesday’s train collision in Toledo province has killed 69 people, up from the previously reported 68. The trains were carrying more than 540 passengers on the Madrid-Seville route, and two cars of one train derailed.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 14:18

Death toll in Spain train collision rises to 69

CultureYou only audition once: Actors who came close to playing James Bond

James Bond is one of Hollywood’s most sought-after roles, and several well-known actors nearly played 007. As audiences await the seventh actor to take the role, the article looks back at those who did not get cast.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-29 14:17

You only audition once: Actors who came close to playing James Bond

PoliticsNigel Farage accused of shoving female Lib Dem MP in parliament

Liberal Democrat MP Caroline Voaden says Nigel Farage grabbed her arm and pushed her aside while trying to leave the chamber during May’s state opening of parliament. Reform UK denies the allegation and says Lib Dem MPs were aggressive toward Farage. Voaden says she complained to parliamentary officials and the Speaker, but nothing came of it.

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Nigel Farage accused of shoving female Lib Dem MP in parliament
Nigel Farage accused of shoving female Lib Dem MP in parliament

EconomyIndra expects stronger defence growth in 2026, backed by TESS deliveries

Spain’s technology and defence company Indra raised its outlook for defence revenue growth to around 80% in 2026, mainly on deliveries of TESS Defence’s VCR 8x8 Dragon vehicles, after reporting third-quarter results on Thursday.

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Indra expects stronger defence growth in 2026, backed by TESS deliveries
Indra expects stronger defence growth in 2026, backed by TESS deliveries

WorldHong Kong leader apologizes for deadly fire that tested Beijing’s grip on city

Hong Kong’s leader issued a rare apology Thursday for last year’s residential fire, which killed 168 people, and said a senior housing official would resign. An investigation blamed corruption and regulatory failures for the Chinese territory’s worst human-caused disaster in decades.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 14:09

Hong Kong leader apologizes for deadly fire that tested Beijing’s grip on city
Hong Kong leader apologizes for deadly fire that tested Beijing’s grip on city
  • Hong Kong leader apologises for deadly Tai Po fire
    Hong Kong leader apologises for deadly Tai Po fire

    Hong Kong leader John Lee apologised on Thursday for the Tai Po blaze, which killed 168 people last November. It was the city’s deadliest fire since World War Two.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-29 07:10Original

WorldRussia says war 'must continue' after Ukraine's 'massive' drone attack on Moscow

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia’s war against Ukraine must continue to protect the country from threats after a reported Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow. The city’s mayor said 613 drones were launched toward the capital overnight; Russian authorities reported no casualties or damage.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 14:09

Russia says war 'must continue' after Ukraine's 'massive' drone attack on Moscow
Russia says war 'must continue' after Ukraine's 'massive' drone attack on Moscow
  • 613 drones flew toward Moscow, mayor says, as three airports restricted flights
    613 drones flew toward Moscow, mayor says, as three airports restricted flights

    Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 613 drones headed toward the Moscow region from the evening of October 28 to the morning of October 29. Air defenses neutralized most, while three Moscow airports briefly restricted flights. Ukrainian monitoring channels also reported an overnight attack on Sterlitamak. The local administration head said eight drones were downed, debris caused minor damage at an enterprise, and the plant remained operational.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-10-29 08:13Original
  • Russia says more than 600 drones were launched towards Moscow overnight
    Russia says more than 600 drones were launched towards Moscow overnight

    Russia downed most of 613 drones launched towards Moscow overnight, state news agency TASS reported. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said air defences destroyed 231 near the city and intercepted the rest farther away. Separately, Russia attacked Ukraine’s Kharkiv, damaging an educational institution, the city’s mayor said.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-29 05:22Original
  • Moscow mayor says 15 more drones have been downed

    Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said another 15 drones flying toward the city were destroyed. Emergency workers are at the sites where debris fell. Since midnight, 64 drones targeting Moscow have been downed, according to TASS calculations based on Sobyanin’s posts.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-29 00:03Original
  • Moscow comes under overnight drone attack, grounding flights at major airports
    Moscow comes under overnight drone attack, grounding flights at major airports

    Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said Russian air defenses intercepted nearly 60 drones headed for Moscow over a 90-minute period. Flight restrictions were imposed at three of the region’s four main airports. No casualties or damage were reported, and the claims could not be independently verified.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-10-28 22:34Original

PoliticsAlbanian opposition MPs disrupt parliament with smoke flares

Opposition lawmakers disrupted a parliamentary session in Albania, waving smoke flares and showing images of injured protesters. They accused police of violence against demonstrators calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 14:08

Albanian opposition MPs disrupt parliament with smoke flares

WorldRussia’s plan for an African maritime logistics hub to proceed

Russian presidential aide Anton Kobyakov confirmed Moscow’s intention to establish a maritime logistics hub on Africa’s east coast as part of the International North-South Transport Corridor. He said the work had faced no setbacks apart from the war he said the US had unleashed in the region, and would resume once conditions stabilize.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 14:06

Russia’s plan for an African maritime logistics hub to proceed

EconomyBoliden profits jump as higher metal prices offset disruptions and costs

Swedish miner Boliden said adjusted operating profit rose about 77% in the third quarter, as stronger copper and zinc prices offset operational disruptions and rising costs.

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Boliden profits jump as higher metal prices offset disruptions and costs
Boliden profits jump as higher metal prices offset disruptions and costs

EconomyOnly 10% of FOMO app’s Solana wallets profited after fees

Bitquery’s data for the January–October 2026 cohort shows app fees wiped out slim gains, while token trades accounted for most losses.

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Only 10% of FOMO app’s Solana wallets profited after fees
Only 10% of FOMO app’s Solana wallets profited after fees

HealthStudy seeks 100,000 Australians to investigate mental illness and early-onset cancer

The Sax Institute has launched its 18 and Up study, aiming to recruit 100,000 people aged 18 to 45 for long-term health tracking. Researchers hope to identify factors behind mental illness and rising early-onset cancer rates, including the influence of family history, life experiences and social conditions.

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Study seeks 100,000 Australians to investigate mental illness and early-onset cancer
Study seeks 100,000 Australians to investigate mental illness and early-onset cancer

SocietyErin Patterson awaits mushroom-murder appeal ruling on retrial or longer sentence

Victoria’s highest court is due to rule Friday on Patterson’s appeal against her triple-murder convictions and prosecutors’ appeal seeking a longer sentence. Possible outcomes include a retrial, dismissal of her appeal or resentencing.

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Erin Patterson awaits mushroom-murder appeal ruling on retrial or longer sentence
Erin Patterson awaits mushroom-murder appeal ruling on retrial or longer sentence

SocietyMarist Brothers’ lawyers questioned over advice to keep serial abuser away from legal proceedings

Lawyers for the Marist Brothers have been subpoenaed over a once-confidential letter advising the Catholic order to keep serial offender Brother Kostka Chute away from legal processes after his release, warning he might implicate senior church officials. The subpoenas disrupted a survivor’s case, and the law firm said it would stop representing the order.

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Marist Brothers’ lawyers questioned over advice to keep serial abuser away from legal proceedings
Marist Brothers’ lawyers questioned over advice to keep serial abuser away from legal proceedings

SocietyMeloni introduces personalised number plates, urges Italians to be 'creative'

Italy’s government will let motorists personalise their vehicle number plates in a move to raise revenue, following the example of the United States, Britain and other countries.

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Meloni introduces personalised number plates, urges Italians to be 'creative'
Meloni introduces personalised number plates, urges Italians to be 'creative'

EconomyPotentially historic Alphabet stock drop pulls US market lower

A potentially historic fall in Alphabet shares is weighing on the US stock market. The S&P 500 was down 0.6% on Thursday and headed for its first decline in four days.

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Potentially historic Alphabet stock drop pulls US market lower
Potentially historic Alphabet stock drop pulls US market lower

PoliticsCNN polls show Democrats well-positioned in Michigan and Texas Senate races

CNN polling of four key Senate races in the final days of the midterm campaign finds Democrats well-positioned in Michigan and Texas, while neither candidate has a clear lead in Maine or Kansas.

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CNN polls show Democrats well-positioned in Michigan and Texas Senate races

EconomyAnthropic is asking Wall Street to believe in AGI

On Decoder, SemiAnalysis analyst Joey Brookhart discusses Anthropic’s S-1 filing and the finances of the frontier AI company. The filing offers a detailed view of its economics, while its future prospects rely on ambitious assumptions about what AI will do. Brookhart describes the company as having scaled efficiently, with strong margins and free cash flow.

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Anthropic is asking Wall Street to believe in AGI
Anthropic is asking Wall Street to believe in AGI

SocietyAt 71, B.C. man has donated blood 500 times and hopes others will follow

A 71-year-old man in B.C. has donated blood 500 times and hopes more people will consider donating. Canadian Blood Services says one in two Canadians will need blood or blood products, or know someone who will, while only about one in 76 people actually donate.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 14:00

At 71, B.C. man has donated blood 500 times and hopes others will follow

PoliticsJoly says she’ll meet Stelco owner if it presents a ‘concrete’ plan to bring workers back

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly told Stelco’s president in a Thursday letter that she would meet with the company, but wanted a firm plan first to return workers who are off the job. The letter is the latest exchange between the Hamilton steel plant’s American owners and the federal government.

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Joly says she’ll meet Stelco owner if it presents a ‘concrete’ plan to bring workers back

TechNew quantum model cuts hardware needed to break Bitcoin keys 17-fold

Alice & Bob’s new model reduces the hardware needed for a potential attack to one-seventeenth, bringing it closer to reality and adding pressure to adopt quantum-resistant security sooner.

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New quantum model cuts hardware needed to break Bitcoin keys 17-fold
New quantum model cuts hardware needed to break Bitcoin keys 17-fold

SportsYouTube star Jake Paul to return to boxing in Dubai after Joshua defeat

Jake Paul says he will headline a boxing event in Dubai on December 24, his first bout since Anthony Joshua knocked him out in the sixth round last year and fractured his jaw in two places. Paul’s opponent has not been announced.

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YouTube star Jake Paul to return to boxing in Dubai after Joshua defeat
YouTube star Jake Paul to return to boxing in Dubai after Joshua defeat

SportsNeville says managers sometimes need sacking “for their own good” as Man Utd retain Carrick

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville says the Glazer family are at the root of the club’s problems and should sell. United have won only two of 12 matches in all competitions this season, but continue to back under-pressure manager Michael Carrick.

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Neville says managers sometimes need sacking “for their own good” as Man Utd retain Carrick
Neville says managers sometimes need sacking “for their own good” as Man Utd retain Carrick

TechAmazon’s AI shopping assistant can now manage grocery lists and gift registries

Amazon is expanding Alexa for Shopping with tools to create and edit shopping lists and gift registries, move products between them, update delivery instructions, handle billing and refund questions, and pause or change recurring deliveries. The new features are rolling out to customers in the US.

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Amazon’s AI shopping assistant can now manage grocery lists and gift registries
Amazon’s AI shopping assistant can now manage grocery lists and gift registries

WorldIsrael seeks US approval to strike Iranian energy facilities, broadcaster reports

Israel has asked Washington to approve strikes on previously untargeted energy facilities in Iran if the military campaign resumes, Kan reported, citing an Israeli source. Israel hopes Donald Trump will authorize targets the US has not yet approved, especially energy infrastructure. Trump earlier said he intended to end the war against Iran quickly.

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Israel seeks US approval to strike Iranian energy facilities, broadcaster reports

PoliticsNetanyahu falls short of a majority as Israel faces three possible paths to a new government

Preliminary Israeli results project 53 seats for Netanyahu's bloc, 48 for the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot, and 19 for two predominantly Arab parties. Neither bloc has the 61 seats needed to govern alone, leaving coalition talks or another election in prospect. Separately, allegations that Qatari money was used to influence Arab voter participation have not been independently substantiated, and an investigation is underway.

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Netanyahu falls short of a majority as Israel faces three possible paths to a new government
Netanyahu falls short of a majority as Israel faces three possible paths to a new government
  • Netanyahu alleges fraud as Arab parties make record gains and emerge as potential kingmakers
    Netanyahu alleges fraud as Arab parties make record gains and emerge as potential kingmakers

    Preliminary results projected Israel’s two Arab parties to win 19 Knesset seats combined, while neither Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc nor Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc reached the 61 needed for a majority. Netanyahu alleged serious crimes in Arab-area voting, including bribery, threats, violence and forgery, and called for an investigation.

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    FFox News★★★☆☆2026-10-29 10:12Original
  • Israel election live: absentee ballots counted as Eisenkot bloc prepares for coalition talks
    Israel election live: absentee ballots counted as Eisenkot bloc prepares for coalition talks

    With 91% of votes counted, Netanyahu’s bloc is projected to win 53 seats, Eisenkot’s grouping 48, and Palestinian parties a record 19. The final absentee tally is unlikely to change the picture significantly, and no bloc has the 61 seats needed for a majority. Whether opposition parties cooperate with Palestinian parties could determine Netanyahu’s political future.

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EconomyHealey’s budget sets up a ‘brutal’ spending review next year, IFS warns

The Institute for Fiscal Studies says John Healey’s budget leaves a £28bn hole in public finances and could mean real-terms cuts for some departments next year. Avoiding austerity may require £17bn more for 2030-31 spending plans, plus £11bn to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP.

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Healey’s budget sets up a ‘brutal’ spending review next year, IFS warns
Healey’s budget sets up a ‘brutal’ spending review next year, IFS warns

World‘Surrender’ is absent from Iranian people’s vocabulary, army chief of staff says

Iran will never yield to its enemies, army Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander Habibollah Sayyari said. He said Iran considers itself victorious on the battlefield, claiming it defeated its adversary in all three wars and prevented it from achieving its goals.

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‘Surrender’ is absent from Iranian people’s vocabulary, army chief of staff says

SocietyUK social media ban could lock out more than 100,000 teenagers without ID

The UK plans to introduce a ban on under-16s using social media next spring. Ofcom says about 150,000 16- and 17-year-olds lack a passport or driving licence, which may be needed to access age-restricted platforms, and warns that some children will try to evade the rules.

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UK social media ban could lock out more than 100,000 teenagers without ID
UK social media ban could lock out more than 100,000 teenagers without ID

WorldDamascus and Amman contradict each other over attack that killed civilians

Jordan said its Monday-night strikes in southern Syria killed more than 20 ISIL fighters and were coordinated with Damascus. Syria disputed that account, saying it had not been notified beforehand. The strikes killed several members of a family in Deraa, fueling public anger and calls for accountability.

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Damascus and Amman contradict each other over attack that killed civilians
Damascus and Amman contradict each other over attack that killed civilians

ScienceRussia may launch Tanzania’s first satellite in March 2027

Russia may use a Russian carrier rocket to put Tanzania’s first Earth observation satellite into orbit in March 2027, according to a Ugandan news portal. Roscosmos and Tanzania’s communications ministry have signed a framework agreement on space cooperation, and Russia also plans to help Tanzania establish a national space agency.

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Russia may launch Tanzania’s first satellite in March 2027

EconomyDoorDash to buy Instacart for $17bn in major grocery delivery consolidation

DoorDash will acquire Instacart for $17bn to expand its grocery delivery business. Instacart’s name and app will remain, and grocers can choose either platform; Instacart customers will gain access to 50,000 more stores covered by DoorDash. The deal’s impact on some existing partnerships remains unclear.

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DoorDash to buy Instacart for $17bn in major grocery delivery consolidation
DoorDash to buy Instacart for $17bn in major grocery delivery consolidation
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🇰🇭 'Cruise for life' passengers stranded in Cambodia amid rising fuel costs

Around 200 passengers who paid to live on a cruise ship while travelling the world were abruptly left in a Cambodian port after the company ran out of money, an official has said.
🇰🇭 'Cruise for life' passengers stranded in Cambodia amid rising fuel costs

Around 200 passengers who paid to live on a cruise ship while travelling the world were abruptly left in a Cambodian port after the company ran out of money, an official has said.
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WorldRussian envoy surprised Europe still believes in fairy tale of defeating Russia

Dmitry Polyansky, Russia’s permanent representative to the OSCE, said European countries still believe they can defeat Russia despite having no clear strategy. He called Russia’s strategy in the Ukraine conflict “clear and logical” and questioned why Europe keeps sending Ukraine money and weapons.

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Russian envoy surprised Europe still believes in fairy tale of defeating Russia

EconomyUK mortgage approvals fall to lowest since 2023 as borrowing costs rise

British lenders approved fewer mortgages last month than in any month since December 2023, as higher borrowing costs weakened demand. Unsecured household lending, however, recorded its sharpest annual rise since 2018.

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UK mortgage approvals fall to lowest since 2023 as borrowing costs rise
UK mortgage approvals fall to lowest since 2023 as borrowing costs rise

TechThis $149 digital candle uses AI to realistically simulate a flickering flame

Kevin Bates’s 10-inch digital candle uses a small neural network trained on footage of a real flame to generate a non-repeating flicker across 144 LEDs. Priced at $149, it is open source and can also be repurposed as a clock or notification display.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 13:37

This $149 digital candle uses AI to realistically simulate a flickering flame
This $149 digital candle uses AI to realistically simulate a flickering flame

CultureRembrandt’s masterpieces become tattoos in the Netherlands

At the Amsterdam museum devoted to Rembrandt, visitors can again have one of the Dutch master’s artworks made a permanent part of their skin.

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Rembrandt’s masterpieces become tattoos in the Netherlands

SocietyHong Kong releases findings of probe into deadly residential fire

Hong Kong’s government released an investigation report on the major fire at Wang Fuk Court and announced accountability measures and reforms. Chief Executive John Lee apologized, saying the government had decided which senior official should bear political responsibility. It plans criminal proceedings against those involved and linked companies, and investigations of civil servants. Proposed changes include banning bid-rigging in building maintenance, creating a support bureau and central data system, and revamping complaints procedures.

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Hong Kong releases findings of probe into deadly residential fire
Hong Kong releases findings of probe into deadly residential fire
  • Hong Kong releases Wang Fuk Court fire report; chief executive apologizes as housing chief resigns
    Hong Kong releases Wang Fuk Court fire report; chief executive apologizes as housing chief resigns

    Hong Kong released its investigation report on the Wang Fuk Court fire, which killed 168 people. Chief Executive John Lee led officials in bowing in apology and said the politically appointed team would take political responsibility. Housing Secretary Winnie Ho has resigned. The report says a cigarette was “highly likely” to have started the blaze, while flammable scaffolding netting and foam boards helped it spread.

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