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Spain train crash: Transport minister says he won’t resign over disaster
Spain’s transport minister refuses to resign following a high-speed rail collision that killed at least 69 people, saying his focus is resolving the disaster rather than discussing his position.
Cost of living protests to spread to Germany and reignite in France on Halloween
Street protests over cost of living are expected to spread to Germany and reignite in France on Halloween, with police mobilized across both countries to prevent violence.
Drinking water supplies dwindle in Yemeni city besieged by Houthi rebels
Water supplies have reached crisis levels in Yemen’s third-largest city of Taiz as Iran-backed Houthi rebels intensify their siege, leaving over 1 million residents rationing scarce drinking water amid fuel and food shortages.
Two rescued after Nairobi building collapse with five still missing
Two people have been rescued from a building collapse in Nairobi, with five still missing. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the building owner and contractor.
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Yemen’s Houthis report attack on Saudi ship
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed an attack on a Saudi oil tanker off Yanbu in the Red Sea, with the vessel’s operator confirming a maritime incident occurred but reporting all crew members safe.
Mexico’s president condemns governor’s brief return to office
Mexico’s president criticized Governor Ruben Rocha Moya for briefly returning to office while under US drug-trafficking investigation, calling the action reckless and inappropriate.
He was waiting for his son to return from the USS Lincoln. Then Border Patrol arrested him
A Florida handyman with a valid work permit was arrested by immigration authorities while his son served on the USS Abraham Lincoln, raising concerns about the Trump administration’s enforcement of immigration protections for military families.
3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold
Three-year college degree programs are expanding across the U.S., offering cost savings and faster entry into the workforce, though critics worry about reduced coursework quality and graduate school compatibility.
In candid interviews, National Guard members speak out about D.C. deployment
National Guard members deployed to Washington, D.C., for over a year speak candidly about concerns regarding the deployment’s justification, cost, and impact on the military’s reputation.
Washington, D.C.’s first IndyCar race packed the National Mall
Washington, D.C. hosted its first-ever IndyCar street race on Aug. 23, 2026, with Kyle Kirkwood winning the Freedom 250 Grand Prix as tens of thousands packed the National Mall.
Zambia elections: Courts sealed as election petition deadline looms
Zambian courts have been sealed off as the deadline for filing an election petition approaches, preventing opposition candidate Brian Mundubile from challenging the presidential election result.
Russia’s second-biggest online retailer Ozon targeted in Ukrainian strikes
Ukraine struck warehouses of Ozon, Russia’s second-largest online retailer, across multiple southern regions, causing fires and injuries. The attacks follow weeks of Ukrainian strikes on competitor Wildberries.
Preservationists are working to extend the life of a rare Revolutionary War ‘witness tree’
Preservationists are working to save a live oak tree that survived the 1781 Battle of Eutaw Springs in South Carolina, using modern arborist techniques to remove damaging support cables installed decades ago.
Kenya: Four arrested over suspected poisoning of elephants
Four people have been arrested in Kenya over the suspected poisoning of at least 18 elephants in Amboseli National Park over the past two months using illegally sprayed pesticides.
Distracted Italian pedestrians who cross road while on phone could be fined under new code
Italy’s transport ministry is targeting pedestrians who use phones while crossing roads under updated highway code provisions carrying fines of €75 or more.
New Zealand moves to ban children under 16 from social media
New Zealand plans to ban social media use for children under 16, with platforms facing fines up to 10% of global revenue for non-compliance. However, coalition partners oppose the bill, making its passage uncertain.