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LIVE - Dozens feared dead after two trains collide south of Madrid - More than 500 passengers were travelling on the trains involved, and an initial death toll of 10 "will almost certainly rise" an official says.
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LIVE - Netanyahu bloc slightly ahead in Israel elections but short of majority as 70% of votes counted - Israeli elections can be decided by just a handful of seats and exit polls have been wrong in the past - we are unlikely to know who will be prime minister for weeks or longer.27 minutes ago
Tanzania celebrates first natural gas discovery in more than 10 years -- The energy minister described it as a "major milestone" for the East African nation.2 hours ago
Kenyan family protest extradition hearing delay of ex-British soldier accused of murdering kin -- No official reason has been given for postponing next month's hearing to May 2027, family says.3 hours ago
Flávio Bolsonaro's whereabouts unknown after reports defeated presidential candidate left Brazil - Mixed reports suggest Bolsonaro has travelled to Argentina, Ecuador or the US after defying a court order to turn in his passports.2 hours ago
Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs -- The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".4 hours ago
Serbian shot dead after attacking officer outside Israeli embassy, minister says -- Authorities say the attacker in Belgrade was an underage male who was being monitored by security services.2 hours ago
Ceasefire extended across Ukraine's Kherson region, officials say -- The truce was originally planned for the stranded residents of Oleshky, and Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have been reported.16 hours ago
King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins -- The King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda.3 hours ago
Dutch zookeeper dies after being mauled by leopard -- The woman began her career at the park when she was 17 and had worked there on-and-off for four decades.14 hours ago
Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin -- An end to the conflict in Ukraine "will not be achieved through silence," Finland's President Alexander Stubb said.17 hours ago
Lula's comeback in Brazil dents Trump's ambitions for Latin America -- The Trump-Lula relationship may have thawed, but several issues could reignite tensions between the two leaders.1 day ago
Watch: What happens now after close vote in Israeli election? -- Polls have closed in the Israeli election, but there is no clear winner.11 hours ago
What we know about Ukraine-Russia truce in Oleshky, brokered by Melania Trump -- The Russian-occupied city of Oleshky has had no electricity, gas or water for three years, as residents reported having to eat weeds to survive.15 hours ago
Watch: The Mbappé-Chairman Mao controversy explained -- Kylian Mbappé has apologised for "ill-judged" comments he made about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong.18 hours ago
What does Israel's election mean for Gaza and the wider world? -- The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale reports from Jerusalem as ballots are cast.1 day ago
China's families are now supporting more old people than kids -- The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.27 minutes ago
Trump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rare -- As the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.3 hours ago
A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science -- AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy3 hours ago
Netanyahu and Eisenkot face difficult paths to power as neither set to win majority -- The two main blocs appear to have too few seats to form the next government without reliance on Arab parties.2 hours ago
What we know so far about deadly Spain train crash -- More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the incident occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid.43 minutes ago
Overturned carriages and makeshift medical tents at Spain train crash site -- Dozens of people are feared dead after a high-speed train collided with another train south of Madrid.1 hour ago
Four investigations Democrats could launch if they win Congress -- Democrats have promised a wave of probes into the Trump administration if they win back the House.1 hour ago
FBI raids California home tied to former Congressman Eric Swalwell - US media -- The California Democrat has faced multiple sexual misconduct allegations which he has denied.20 hours ago