CultureThe stage adaptation of the film has sold out at Teatro da Trindade through the end of the year, after eight consecutive months of full houses. It will then tour nationwide.
CultureThe stage adaptation of the film has sold out at Teatro da Trindade through the end of the year, after eight consecutive months of full houses. It will then tour nationwide.
PoliticsRepublicans long held an edge on economic issues, but new polling suggests more Americans now trust Democrats to manage the economy as frustration over living costs and fuel prices grows. Reporting from Georgia, DW’s Michaela Küfner speaks with voters reconsidering their loyalties and asks whether economic anxiety poses a greater threat to Trump than Democratic campaign attacks.
World11:16At least 10 people died when two high-speed trains collided in Spain. Rail operator Adif suspended the line linking Madrid with southern Andalusia, and a Castilla-La Mancha spokesperson said the casualty toll could rise. There were 147 people aboard the Iryo train and 397 on the Renfe train.
WorldIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot each claim the right to lead the country after the election deadlock.
Society1:30Investigators say DNA evidence connects serial killer Ted Bundy to the death of another Utah teenager. Her body was found in the woods by a hunter exactly 52 years ago.
World1:56A local truce in Russian-occupied Oleshky, in southern Ukraine, remained in effect through its first day and night, even as fighting continued between Moscow and Kyiv elsewhere. The ceasefire began Tuesday in the devastated city and is expected to last until Sunday.
ScienceRetired NASA astronaut Winston Scott discussed the release of another batch of UFO files and U.S. efforts to return to the moon on “Jesse Watters Primetime.” He said he would not rule out combat in space.
Health1:26Authors of a major new report warn that climate change is intensifying faster than action to address its impacts, and say it should be declared a global health emergency.
PoliticsWith the US midterms less than a week away, the cost of living has become a key campaign issue. In Arizona, many people criticize the administration’s decision to sharply cut food stamps, saying it has had serious effects on the poorest.
PoliticsPresident Trump makes another trip to Texas to campaign for Republicans ahead of the midterms. Flavio Bolsonaro is on the run in Brazil as the Trump White House offers him a visa. The Supreme Court rules that immigration judges cannot use their discretion to halt deportation cases.
Tech8:01Advances in AI are making it easier for startups to build products and expand into markets, Nvidia startup ecosystem vice-president Howard Wright says. In an interview at Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology 2026, he also discusses what distinguishes successful startups.
World6:40:45At least 10 people have died after two trains collided south of Madrid, a regional official says. A Spanish emergency services spokesperson told AFP that resources are being deployed, including several fire crews, three helicopters and two mobile intensive care units.
TechPhysicsX CEO and co-founder Jacomo Corbo says physics-based AI can accelerate engineering and product development across industries without sacrificing safety or accuracy. He also discussed AI applications in semiconductor manufacturing and other fields.
SocietyMinister of State for National Development Alvin Tan said on Wednesday that the government will retain more green space at Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks after public feedback. About 45% of Maju Forest’s existing greenery will remain as a nature park, up from 35%, while Gillman Barracks will retain about 60%, up from 40%.
Tech6:42Artificial intelligence and automation could accelerate materials development by more than 10 times, bringing healthcare and sustainability innovations to market sooner, said A*STAR executive director Loh Xian Jun. In an interview at SWITCH 2026, he also discussed how Singapore’s new MARVEL-AI initiative could help companies develop solutions faster.
WorldAt least 10 people have died after two trains collided south of Madrid, a regional official said. Esther Padilla of Castilla-La Mancha said the toll could rise. Rail operator Adif said one train belonged to Renfe and the other to Iryo, which operates the Madrid-Seville route.
WorldTensions between the U.S. and Cuba were on display Tuesday during the U.N. General Assembly’s annual debate on the U.S. blockade against Cuba. Ambassador Mike Waltz delivered a speech sharply criticizing Cuba’s regime before he and Cuba’s foreign minister exchanged shouts on the floor.
WorldFinal results are expected tonight or tomorrow morning. The picture is increasingly favourable for Benjamin Netanyahu and his bloc, but he still lacks a clear victory: he needs 61 seats for a parliamentary majority. He addressed supporters at the National Congress Centre at around 3 a.m. local time.
WorldVilla Vie Odyssey, promoted as an “endless” cruise ship, put all its residents ashore in Cambodia because of extraordinary fuel-cost increases. The company said monthly fuel expenses have recently risen by an estimated $6,000 to $8,000.
World2:28Two trains travelling in opposite directions collided on the route between Madrid and Seville in southern Spain. Local authorities confirmed at least 10 deaths, while some media reports put the toll as high as 39. The cause is unknown.
Politics2:33Argentina’s government said Wednesday that defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro was travelling to Ecuador after leaving Brazil. The 45-year-old senator and his family received US visas from the Trump administration the previous day.
World2:02At least ten people died when two trains collided in central Spain. The crash occurred Wednesday morning in Toledo province, and rail services between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia have been suspended.
SocietyVeterans Affairs nurse Alex Pretti was shot by federal immigration agents in Minnesota more than nine months ago. His parents say the federal government has provided no updates, information or support, and publicly urged the Justice Department on Tuesday to release its investigative evidence and ensure accountability. No charges have been filed over the Jan. 24 shooting.
Society7:57Singaporean leaders met executives from 10 companies potentially linked to fires causing haze, outlining government expectations and plans to strengthen laws to hold polluters accountable. K Shanmugam said haze results from fires, which he attributed to irresponsible business practices.