Traffic Control Errors Cited in Spain's Deadly Train Crash

Spain's transport minister said controllers authorized a train to proceed at high speed while another stalled train was ahead on the same route. A judge will investigate the controllers' actions, and the collision has killed at least 69 people. Transport minister Oscar Puente has said he will not resign.

Israel's Election Ends in Deadlock

Neither side has secured a majority in Israel's election, leaving the country without a clear path to a governing coalition. The leading contenders, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, are not substantially different on security or on opposition to a Palestinian state, according to analysts.

Israeli Siege Tightens on Hebron, Displacing Thousands

Israel has tightened its siege on the West Bank city of Hebron, displacing thousands of people, according to Al Jazeera reporting. Israeli authorities also arrested people returning to Gaza.

Hundreds Evacuated From Russian-Occupied Oleshky During Rare Ceasefire

Hundreds of people were evacuated from the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky during a rare ceasefire. Hundreds more are understood to have stayed in the front-line town despite the danger.

Independent Russian Newspaper Novaya Gazeta Shuts Down

Novaya Gazeta, one of Russia's most prominent independent news outlets for three decades, is closing under pressure from authorities. Its journalists said the government orchestrated the outlet's demise, and co-founder Dmitry Muratov received the Nobel Peace Prize.

North Korea Pushes for Drone Superiority

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for 'absolute superiority' in the country's drone capabilities. The call signals a continued focus on unmanned systems in Pyongyang's military development.

G20 Family Photo Cancelled Over Russian Minister's Attendance

A traditional G20 'family photo' at the summit in Atlanta was cancelled after European foreign ministers refused to be pictured with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The dispute highlights the division over Russia's presence at the forum.

Athens Blast Leads to Three Arrests

Three people have been arrested in connection with a deadly explosion in central Athens last month, which killed six people. Authorities said an attempt to steal copper gas pipes ultimately caused the blast.

Colombia Plans Spending Cuts to Transitional Justice Court

Colombia's president plans to slash spending on the country's transitional justice court. War crimes victims have voiced fears about the impact on their pursuit of accountability.

Scottish Police Investigate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Epstein Links to Balmoral

Police in Scotland have opened an investigation into former Prince Andrew, now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, and his time with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at Balmoral, the royal family's Scottish estate. Media reports say the inquiries relate to claims that women were trafficked to the estate.

US to Fly Afghan Immigrants Toward Afghanistan Despite Persecution Risk

The Trump administration plans to fly dozens of Afghan immigrants from Louisiana to Pakistan, where they are expected to be expelled over the border into Afghanistan. The move has drawn concern over the risk of persecution faced by the deportees.

Binance Works to Recover $6.3 Billion Stolen in Hack Linked to North Korea

Crypto exchange Binance is attempting to recover about $6.3 billion lost in a cyber-attack that it describes as complex. Blockchain intelligence firms have linked the hack to North Korea, and the incident is believed to be the largest of its kind.

US Tech Stocks Fall as AI Spending Nears $1 Trillion

Shares in Intel continued to fall while the tech-heavy Nasdaq opened at its lowest level in more than two months. The decline comes as AI infrastructure spending approaches $1 trillion.

GM to Pay $220 Million Over Sale of Driver Data

General Motors will pay $220 million after selling customers' driving data, which was shared with insurance companies without owners' knowledge. The case concerns how connected-car data was monetized.

Magnetic Tape Gains Demand as AI Drives Archiving

Fujifilm plans to increase its magnetic tape production fivefold as demand for archiving grows alongside AI. Tape remains attractive for its low cost and offline security.

Starship Launch Crisis Deemed More Severe Than Expected

Analysts have found that a looming launch crisis for SpaceX's Starship is more severe than previously anticipated. There is no evidence the vehicle will carry traditional satellites.

Largest Woodland Bat Survey Uses AI

Britain's largest woodland bat survey has recorded some of the country's rarest and most threatened bat species, particularly in south-west England. The survey relied on AI-assisted analysis.