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30 killed in Spain when two high-speed trains collide
30 killed in Spain when two high-speed trains collide
International

30 killed in Spain when two high-speed trains collide

At least 30 people were killed ‌when two high-speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday, the second deadly accident in less than a year on the line connecting Madrid to the ​southern Andalusia region, regional authorities said. Footage from regional Castilla-La ​Mancha Television showed a derailed train with at least one ⁠carriage remaining on an elevated section of track while twisted ​metal, broken panels and wreckage could be seen strewn across an ​embankment beneath the line.

Bangladeshi man charged in US for voting despite not being a citizen
Bangladeshi man charged in US for voting despite not being a citizen
International

Bangladeshi man charged in US for voting despite not being a citizen

A 33-year-old Bangladeshi man, identified as Mohammad Hachibur Rahman, has been charged in the United States with illegally voting in an election despite not being a US citizen, according to a statement issued by the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland on Tuesday, October 27.

Israeli election in deadlock, Netanyahu bloc faces heavy losses
Israeli election in deadlock, Netanyahu bloc faces heavy losses
International

Israeli election in deadlock, Netanyahu bloc faces heavy losses

Exit polls following Israel’s latest parliamentary election show a tight contest between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. Neither bloc appears to have a clear path to an outright majority.

Cyclone Arnab makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh with 150 km/h winds
Cyclone Arnab makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh with 150 km/h winds
International

Cyclone Arnab makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh with 150 km/h winds

Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab has hit the coast of India’s Andhra Pradesh. The storm began making landfall at 1:20 am local time on Wednesday (28 October). Winds are blowing at 125 to 135 kilometres per hour, with gusts reaching up to 150 kilometres per hour. Under its influence, heavy rain and gusty winds are lashing various parts of Andhra Pradesh, Yanam in Puducherry and southern Odisha.

Indiscriminate shooting in Assam hotel, 5 killed
Indiscriminate shooting in Assam hotel, 5 killed
International

Indiscriminate shooting in Assam hotel, 5 killed

Five people have been killed in indiscriminate shooting at a hotel in Guwahati, the capital of Assam in India. One more person has been seriously injured in this incident. This incident took place on Monday night at ‘Bilas Inn’ hotel in Bora Service area adjacent to GS Road of the city. Police have arrested the main accused of the murder Ghanakanta Gogoi. The licensed pistol used in the murder has been recovered from him.

Machado returns from exile to jubilant crowds in Venezuela
Machado returns from exile to jubilant crowds in Venezuela
International

Machado returns from exile to jubilant crowds in Venezuela

Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, made a surprise return home on Sunday after nearly a year in exile, drawing jubilant crowds in a direct challenge to the US-backed interim government.

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