
At Least 68 Killed in Train Crash in Spain, Officials Say
A high-speed passenger train rear-ended another near Toledo, months after a crash involving the same carriers killed dozens and stunned the country.Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026

Rivals in Israel Election Strike Tone of Triumph, but Outcome Is Far From Clear
Addressing supporters after midnight, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, who leads a bloc of opposition parties, both expressed confidence that they will lead Israel’s next government. Vote counting could take days.Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026

Nigeria’s Ebola Patient Evacuated as Investigators Press for Answers
More than a week after the first case was reported in Africa’s most populous nation, pressing questions about the infection remain unanswered.By Saikou Jammeh
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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Tommy Robinson, Far-Right Activist, Found Guilty of Harassing 2 British Journalists
The anti-immigrant agitator, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, will be sentenced in December.By Megan Specia
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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The Ocean ‘Was the Color of Chocolate.’ Mexico Declares War on Seaweed.
To protect Mexico’s tourism-reliant economy, the Navy is fighting a massive sargassum bloom that dumps thousands of tons of seaweed onto Caribbean beaches daily.By David Shortell and Cristopher Rogel Blanquet
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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Flávio Bolsonaro Flees to Miami, Declaring Himself Brazil’s Legitimate Leader
Mr. Bolsonaro, who lost Sunday’s presidential election, fled Brazil for the United States via Argentina after the police canceled his passport in relation to an investigation.By Ana Ionova, Edward Wong, Alice Maciel and Lucía Cholakian Herrera
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, Faces a Difficult Choice
The president has a largely ceremonial role, except after elections when it is his responsibility to pick a candidate for prime minister.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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Knife-Wielding Attacker Fatally Shot Outside Israeli Embassy in Serbia
The attacker, a minor, appeared to be a supporter of the Islamic State, the government said. Authorities have described it as a terrorist attack.By Lynsey Chutel and Alisa Dogramadzieva
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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Russia’s ‘Eiffel Tower’ Is Set to Be Dismantled. Historians Urge Putin to Reconsider.
A state broadcaster says it cannot afford the restoration of a 1922 steel tower, prompting rare wartime dissent and a movement to save the Modernist masterpiece.By Ivan Nechepurenko and Michael Kimmelman
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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Behind Italy’s Protests: Rising Prices and Sinking Hopes
Inspired in part by French demonstrations, protests in Italy by students in the north and truckers in the south could affect national elections next year.By Motoko Rich and Josephine de La Bruyère
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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A Chinese Port Could Be a Lifeline for Spain, but Also a Threat
Residents say a proposed Chinese car plant in northern Spain will create new jobs. Others say it’s a long-term risk, distilling a debate about the costs and perks of ties to China.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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The U.S. Called It Putin’s ‘Slush Fund.’ Now Trump May Drop Sanctions on It.
The move would be the latest U.S. concession to Moscow as President Trump pursues economic incentives he hopes will secure an end to war in Ukraine.By Anton Troianovski
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
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European Leaders Split Over Phone Call to Putin
The diplomatic outreach was part of an effort to push talks to end the war in Ukraine, though it was not welcomed by all European leaders.By Jeffrey Gettleman, Paul Sonne and Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
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A Rare Cease-Fire, Brokered by Melania Trump, Begins in a Besieged Ukrainian City
Many people left in Oleshky, where bombardment is constant, have run out of food. A truce that began Tuesday is supposed to allow aid in and civilians out.By Carlotta Gall and Oleksandr Chubko
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
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U.S. Is Discussing Sanctions Relief for Russian Fund, Official Acknowledges
A Russian official said potential relief for a state investment fund was part of talks. Russia has sought to wring economic benefits from the negotiations on ending the war with Ukraine.By Anton Troianovski
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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Surprise Showing by Arab Parties in Israeli Vote Puts Them in Spotlight
The Arab parties have long been kept on the political sidelines. But stunning turnout by their supporters makes the Arab minority an Israeli political reality that cannot be ignored.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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What to Make of Israel’s Ambiguous Election
Neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor his rivals won a majority, leaving Arab lawmakers as potential kingmakers in the new Parliament.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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The Digital Provocateur Who Helped Turbocharge Lula’s Comeback
With street talk and tactics from the far-right’s playbook, André Janones used a WhatsApp channel to help organize millions of Brazilians online.By Adam B. Ellick and Victor Moriyama
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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Israel’s Parties Gird for Wrangling to Form a Government, With No Clear Path
Votes are still being counted, but it appears that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition nor the opposition alliance headed by Gadi Eisenkot will have a majority.By Isabel Kershner, Johnatan Reiss, Aaron Boxerman, Qasim Nauman and Michael Levenson
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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‘A Twisted Tangle of Metal and Wreckage’: Spain Train Crash Kills at Least 68
The accident, the second in less than a year on the same busy rail line, was one of the deadliest in the country’s history.By Jason Horowitz, José Bautista and Carlos Barragán
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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An ‘Endless Cruise’ Goes Broke, Stranding Passengers
The cruise promised a lifetime of sailing, for less than what it cost to live on land. But it was underfunded and couldn’t absorb the rising cost of fuel.By Ceylan Yeğinsu
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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Israel’s opposition may not be able to form a government, but it still could control Parliament.
By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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An Inconclusive Vote Leaves Israelis Pondering an Uncertain Future
A day after the election, supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were relieved he still had a chance to stay in power, while his opponents worried the mixed results could lead to a political stalemate.By Natan Odenheimer, Gabby Sobelman and Heedo Abu Laban
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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Spain Crash Survivor Describes a ‘Twisted Tangle of Metal’
Fernando Seco, 62, said he and others moved at least a dozen wounded passengers from the crash site, using parts of the wreckage as makeshift stretchers.By Carlos Barragán
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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What We Know About the Deadly Train Crash in Spain
A train accident near Toledo, Spain, which killed at least 68 people, was one of the deadliest in the country’s history.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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Netanyahu Did Not Win the Israeli Election, but He Is Far From Out
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lost some support from voters, but preliminary results suggest he has multiple ways to remain in power given the country’s fractured politics.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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Spain’s Transportation Minister Said Incorrect Instructions Led to Train Crash
An “inexplicable” decision by traffic control operators sent a train on its way toward another stopped miles in front of it, the minister said.By Carlos Barragán
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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Dutch Zookeeper Dies After Rare Mauling by a Leopard
A woman working with big cats was attacked on Saturday. She died from her injuries on Tuesday, the zoo said.By Claire Moses
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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Eisenkot’s ‘Catch-22’: Main Rival of Netanyahu Has No Easy Options
To form a government, Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot needs to either join forces with Arab parties — anathema to many Israelis — or with members of Benjamin Netanyahu’s alliance.By Adam Rasgon
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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How Two Trains Collided in Spain
Diagrams show how a high-speed train barreled into another train on the same track.By Samuel Granados and Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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4 Takeaways From the Incomplete Israeli Election
Votes are still being counted, and much is in flux. But as the stage was set for bitter talks over forming a government, nearly all sides could face disappointment.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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The crash comes months after a fatal accident involving the same train operators.
By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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How Israel’s Election Looks to Its Neighbors
Few countries in the Middle East expect a turning point in relations with Israel. But the outcome of the vote has implications for the regional conflict with Iran.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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Here’s the latest.
One train rear-ended another, sending two carriages down an embankment.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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Want to Really Get to Know a City? Run a Race Through It.
When should you arrive? How do you choose an event? Here are some tips on how best to center a vacation around a race.By Amisha Padnani
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Isabel Kershner, Johnatan Reiss, Aaron Boxerman, Qasim Nauman and Leo Sands
Published on : Wed Oct 28 2026
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