Two high-speed trains collided near Toledo, Spain, killing at least 64 people and causing widespread disruption to the Madrid-Andalusia rail line. The accident, which occurred on October 28, follows a similar crash nine months earlier on the same route that killed 46 people.
Netanyahu's Likud and Eisenkot's Change bloc remain short of a parliamentary majority as 84% of ballots are counted. Both parties face challenges in forming a government, with Palestinian-Israeli parties gaining ground and potentially influencing the outcome.
Two high-speed trains collided in Spain’s Toledo province, killing at least 30 and injuring 80, with death tolls expected to rise. The crash, near Madrid, has raised concerns of a major tragedy, echoing past rail disasters in the region.
Netanyahu's bloc secures 55 seats but falls short of a majority in Israeli election. No clear winner emerges as both major blocs fail to secure 61 seats needed for majority.
Israel's election results show no clear majority, with both Netanyahu's and Eisenkot's blocs failing to secure enough seats for a government. The Knesset may face a prolonged period without a majority as coalition negotiations begin.
Netanyahu's bloc leads with 55 seats as partial results show, but no clear majority yet. The Knesset remains in flux as votes continue to be counted, with both camps struggling to secure a majority. The outcome could lead to prolonged negotiations or a second round of voting.
At least 10 people died in a high-speed train collision in central Spain, with rail services suspended on the Madrid-Andalusia line. The crash involved two trains, one operated by Renfe and the other by IRYO, near Toledo.
U.S. brokered ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky holds as humanitarian aid begins. The truce, agreed by Ukraine and Russia, allows for the safe evacuation of civilians and delivery of aid. The ceasefire, which took effect on October 27, 2026, is expected to last until November 1.
Nordic leaders held direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid heightened tensions over the Ukraine war, with Finland and Norway leading the initiative. The talks, described as 'frank and substantive,' aim to address the conflict and ensure European unity in supporting Ukraine.
Three brothers, including real estate moguls Oren and Tal Alexander, were each sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking convictions. The brothers, who were found guilty of drugging and raping women over two decades, face mandatory minimum sentences of 15 years. The sentencing followed a six-week trial that concluded in March 2026.
DR Congo reports over 10,000 Ebola cases as the outbreak spreads abroad. The virus, Bundibugyo, has no approved vaccine or treatment, complicating containment efforts. The outbreak, now the fastest-growing in history, has caused nearly 5,000 deaths.
Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finland's President Alexander Stubb held a 90-minute call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the first direct engagement between European leaders and Moscow since 2025. The meeting, held in Helsinki, focused on diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine and prepare for trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi.
Flávio Bolsonaro, a senior Bolsonaro ally, is on his way to the U.S. after losing Brazil's presidential election. Reports indicate he is en route to the U.S. and may seek political asylum. The departure follows a 24-hour deadline to surrender his passports amid a money laundering investigation.
Israel’s election exit polls indicate a tie between Netanyahu’s Likud bloc and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot’s group, with both securing 51 seats each, falling short of the 61 needed for a majority government. Voter turnout reached 55% by 4pm local time, marking a historic high.
Israeli Arab parties are projected to win 18 seats in Israel’s election, doubling their 2022 tally, as Netanyahu and Eisenkot’s blocs remain tied. The result could shift the political landscape, forcing both leaders to negotiate with Arab parties to form a government.
Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 10,000 cases, marking the deadliest and fastest-growing outbreak in history. The disease, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, has claimed over 4,887 lives and spread to multiple African countries. Health workers in the region face violence, unpaid wages, and a race to contain the epidemic.
Israel's election results show no clear winner as exit polls indicate a neck-and-neck race between Netanyahu's bloc and the opposition, with neither side securing the 61 seats needed for a majority. High voter turnout, including a surge in Arab community participation, has shifted voting trends and raised the prospect of prolonged coalition negotiations.
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has fled to the United States after losing the presidential election, with U.S. visas issued for him and his family. The move follows a failed attempt to stay in Brazil and a period of uncertainty around his whereabouts.
Egypt's court has ordered the closure of Mada Masr, a leading independent news site, and fined its editor-in-chief, Lina Attalah, three million Egyptian pounds ($53,400) for operating an unlicensed website. The ruling comes days after the site was blocked in 2017 and has faced multiple legal challenges since 2013.
Flavio Bolsonaro, a senior member of Brazil's far-right party, has fled the country after losing the presidential election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The departure follows a cancellation of his passport by Brazilian authorities, raising concerns about his potential asylum request in the United States.
A ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky has expanded to cover the Kherson region, enabling humanitarian aid and evacuation efforts. The truce, effective October 27, 2026, aims to secure safe passage for civilians and aid deliveries. The extension of the ceasefire to the broader region is a significant step in easing the dire humanitarian crisis facing the city.
US officials confirm Flavio Bolsonaro and his family will receive visas to enter the United States after he fled Brazil following his loss in the presidential election. The Trump administration has pledged to allow the senator and his family to enter the country, despite a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports as part of a money laundering investigation.
Norway and Finland's leaders held a rare call with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of potential U.S.-Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi. The meeting focused on diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine and promote peace in Europe.
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro fled to the United States after losing the presidential election, evading a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports. The move has raised concerns about his alleged involvement in money laundering and political investigations.
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