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Spain train crash: Young athlete and former minister among victims

As some of the victims' names are released publicly, an outpouring of grief and anger is sweeping across Spain.

Venezuela opposition leader María Machado calls for elections upon return

Machado, who was in exile for nearly a year, said the transition in Venezuela's government would be "irreversible, organised, pacific".

King Charles in Guyana as Bahamas visit declared 'diplomatic success'

As the King left the Bahamas his spokesman said the islands had "a special place in the King's heart".

Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' election

The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.

'The city is alive': A brief peace in Kherson, but residents fear what comes next

A temporary ceasefire has brought rare quiet to Kherson, offering its residents a glimpse of normal life before fighting resumes.

Early voting skyrockets with 42m midterm ballots cast so far

Hispanic voters have helped drive the early voting numbers, which appear to outpace overall turnout for previous elections in some battleground counties.

Paris suburb shooting suspect targeted people of Muslim or African appearance, prosecutor says

Kevin T has been charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist enterprise.

Canada 'Crypto King' Aiden Pleterski found guilty of fraud

Prosecutors had accused Pleterski of stealing tens of millions of dollars of investor funds to buy himself a range of luxuries.

Colorado firebombing suspect pleads guilty to federal hate crimes charges

Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who is already serving a life sentence over the fatal 2025 attack, changed his plea in the federal case on Thursday.

Southampton drug dealer jailed for 3D-printed gun murder

Marcin Buryta, 32, was a convicted killer who previously stabbed a man to death in Poland.

Flávio Bolsonaro calls himself 'leader of Brazil' after election loss

The defeated presidential candidate says he will lead the opposition from the US.

Spanish rail crash: Shock of tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain

The latest train crash will pile pressure on the government of Pedro Sánchez, one month before the general election.

Rwandan genocide: Eric Nshimiye convicted in US for lying about role in genocide

Nshimiye was accused of lying to a jury to protect himself and a fellow perpetrator of the genocide.

Cappadocia: Rock collapse kills two in Turkey's Cappadocia, local media reports

One of the regions famous rock formations, known as "fairy chimneys", reportedly collapsed outside an open-air museum.

President Tinubu to 'pray for Nigeria' during Saudi Arabia trip to Mecca

He last travelled to Mecca in 2022 as he was campaigning to become Nigeria's president.

Russian drone attack on Ukrainian train station kills at least 13, officials say

Scot arrested in Thailand over alleged phone theft faces six-week verdict wait

Rory McColl was arrested in Bangkok in March over an accusation that he stole a woman's phone.

Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gathering

Xi's anti-corruption campaign has become "an effort to consolidate and maintain authority", observers say.

Carney to push for closer ties at Canada-EU summit in Montreal

The term "associate member" is reportedly off the table as officials discuss deeper economic and defence ties.