Two trains have collided in Spain just south of the capital Madrid on Wednesday morning. Rail operator Adif says the incident occurred between a Renfe train and another of the Iryo company, which covers the Madrid to Seville route. So far at least 60 people are confirmed to have died in the incident. Here is what we know about the crash so far. Where and when did the crash happen? The two trains collided just after 09:00 (08:00 GMT) between municipalities Mora and Orgaz, and about 140km (100 miles) south of Madrid. The accident happened when a high-speed train travelling…
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All 24 matches in the Spanish Copa del Rey due to take place on Wednesday have been suspended as a mark of respect after more than 30 people were killed in a train crash near Madrid. More than 500 passengers were travelling on the trains when they collided and derailed in Toledo. In the statement released by the Spanish FA (RFEF), authorities said the decision has been made in solidarity with the victims. Five top flight teams, Levante, Alaves, Valencia, Celta Vigo and Real Betis were due to play in the first round matches on Wednesday. Spanish giants including Real…
Tanzania has announced a significant discovery of natural gas in the Mnazi Bay area in the south of the country – the first such find in a decade. Energy Minister Juma Homera attended a ceremony at the Kasa-1X ST2 well, which is jointly owned by state-owned Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) and French oil firm Maurel & Prom, to mark the occasion. He said the estimated 223 billion cubic feet (6.3 billion cubic metres) discovery was a “major milestone” in the development of the small oil and gas sector in the East African nation. The new well is expected to…
What does a breast reduction cost in Dubai? There’s much more to a breast reduction quote than the surgeon’s fee. Your total might include hospital fees, anesthesia, pre- and post-op tests, medication, and check-ups. Knowing what to expect in advance means you can compare quotes from clinics and avoid surprises later. Cost for breast reduction in Dubai can vary according to the surgeon, location, and the complexity of your case, but a detailed cost breakdown will help you plan confidently. Here’s what you need to know about breast reduction costs in Dubai, what a quote should include, and how to…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) moved to challenge a Court of Appeal judgment affirming the Inspector General of Police’s authority to recruit uniformed police officers. In a notice of appeal filed in Civil Appeal No. E957 of 2025, the society through lawyer Duncan Okatch expressed dissatisfaction with the judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal in Nairobi on October 16, 2026, and signalled its intention to appeal against the entire decision before the Supreme Court. “The Law Society of Kenya, being dissatisfied with the judgment of the Honourable Justice Patrick Omwenga Kiage, the Honourable Lady Justice Jamila Mohamed and…
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has left the country for the United States after losing Sunday’s presidential election and refusing to comply with a Supreme Court order to hand over his passports, two sources said. The US Embassy in Brazil did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Bolsonaro’s lawyer also did not respond. It was not immediately clear where Bolsonaro was heading, what time he would arrive or whether he would seek asylum. US President Donald Trump’s administration has previously alleged Flavio’s father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, was a victim of judicial persecution in Brazil. Flavio’s departure for the…
Turnout so far is at record levels, as Israelis vote in what many view as one of the most pivotal elections in the country’s history. Polling published on Friday suggests incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu is almost neck-and-neck with former military chief Gadi Eisenkot in the race to become prime minister. But neither of their political blocs is projected to win the 61 seats needed to form a government – and weeks or months of political wrangling may lie ahead. The campaign has been shaped by the issues of democracy and security, and the election is widely being seen as a referendum…
FBI officers raided a California home in connection with the investigation into former US Congressman Eric Swalwell, US media reports. Swalwell, 45, dropped out of California’s governor’s race earlier this year and gave up his seat in the House of Representatives after allegations of sexual misconduct while in office emerged. In August, the FBI stopped the former Democratic lawmaker at an airport, seized his electronic devices and raided his Washington DC home as part of the investigation into those allegations. Swalwell has in the past denied any wrongdoing and his attorney has called them “fabricated”. “These accusations are false, fabricated,…
Police in Brazil said they cancelled the passports of the defeated right-wing presidential candidate, Flávio Bolsonaro, after he failed to comply with an order to surrender the documents. On Monday, the Supreme Court ordered Bolsonaro to hand his passports over to police within 24 hours as part of an investigation into alleged money laundering, which he denies. At the time, Bolsonaro said he had no plans to leave the country, and insisted that he would stay in Brazil to lead the opposition to his left-wing rival, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. However, the deadline has passed without the senator…
Nigeria’s Godwin Okoko claimed his maiden professional title after winning the Rift Valley Championship, the eighth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing, which concluded at Nakuru Golf Club on Tuesday. Okoko, who has been in fine form this season, closed with a five-under-par 68 to secure the title, finishing on a tournament total of 209. His final-round scorecard featured six birdies on holes 3, 4, 6, 10, 11 and 17, alongside a spectacular eagle on the 16th. He dropped shots on holes 5, 8 and 12 but maintained his advantage to seal the win. Speaking after…
Two people were separately killed in elephant attacks in parts of Kilifi and Taita Taveta Counties. Police and Kenya Wildlife Service officials said in the first incident a herder was killed in an elephant attack in Ganze Sub-County, Kilifi County, after he was reportedly attacked while grazing calves alone in Ranch Village, Mrima wa Ndege Location. The deceased, identified as Abubakar Aden Dube Bute, was attacked on October 25, 2026, but his body was discovered the following morning after a search was launched. The herder was reportedly looking after calves when he encountered a herd of elephants. He attempted to…
Three prosecution witnesses have testified in the Kwa Binzaro murder trial against controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and seven co-accused as the prosecution intensifies efforts to secure convictions over the alleged killings in Kilifi County. The hearing, conducted before Lady Justice Wendy Kagendo, heard testimony relating to the alleged misuse of a national identity card to register a mobile phone SIM card, the arrest of several accused persons and fingerprint examination evidence. The case concerns the alleged murder of adults whose remains were recovered from shallow graves at Kwa Binzaro, approximately four kilometres from Shakahola. Authorities have reported exhuming 28…
Businessman Brian Kipruto Koech has been charged with obtaining Sh11.4 million by false pretences and two counts of dealing with alleged proceeds of crime. Koech appeared before the Milimani Law Courts, where he denied all three charges relating to the alleged fraud and money laundering. The court released him on a cash bail of Sh3 million, with two sureties of a similar amount. According to the prosecution, the alleged offences were committed between January 29 and March 17, 2026, in Nairobi County, jointly with other individuals who have not been brought before the court. In the first count, Koech is…
Customers, investors and job seekers now search before they engage. Here is why online reputation management in Kenya has moved from nice-to-have to business essential. Before a customer in Nairobi signs a contract, before an investor in Mombasa takes a meeting, and before a graduate in Kisumu accepts a job offer, there is usually one quiet step: they search. What appears on that first page of results — news articles, reviews, social media posts, forum threads — shapes their decision long before anyone from your company says a word. That is why online reputation management in Kenya is no longer…
Some University of Nairobi (UoN) students on Tuesday, October 27, resumed demonstrations over the ongoing lecturers’ strike, barricading sections of Waiyaki Way and disrupting traffic. The students lit bonfires and placed stones on the highway, forcing motorists to turn back or seek alternative routes as traffic came to a standstill. Police officers moved in to disperse the protesters, firing tear gas that sent students scattering in different directions as tensions escalated along the busy highway. The police later began removing the barricades in an effort to restore normal traffic flow. The latest confrontation comes less than a week after a…