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At least 64 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after two high-speed trains collided in central Spain, in the province of Toledo. The trains were travelling in the same direction from Madrid towards Seville when the crash occurred on Wednesday morning. Castilla-La Mancha’s president, Emiliano García-Page, said 50 of those injured were in a serious condition. The collision involved a state-owned Renfe AVE service and an Iryo train operated by a private company. Early reports indicated that the Renfe train was carrying 397 passengers, while 147 people were aboard the Iryo service. The rear carriages of the…

The trial of Anthony Williams, who is accused of 14 counts of attempted murder following a series of knife attacks across England, has opened at Cambridge Crown Court. Prosecutors allege that the 33-year-old attacked people in Peterborough, on a Docklands Light Railway train in London and aboard an LNER service travelling from Doncaster to London over the Halloween weekend last year. Williams denies the attempted murder charges. The jury was told he has admitted attacking people with a knife and intending to cause them really serious harm, but disputes that he intended to kill them. He appeared by videolink from…

The Bank of Canada has raised its key interest rate and indicated that another increase remains possible. The central bank gave no further details in the available statement, but its decision signals that interest rates could rise again.

Justin Tucker is signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, giving the former Baltimore Ravens kicker his first NFL opportunity since serving a suspension. Tucker will initially join the Chiefs’ practice squad. The move comes as Harrison Butker, Kansas City’s long-serving kicker, has missed four kicks over the past two games. Tucker was regarded as one of the league’s best kickers before his career was disrupted by allegations made by 16 massage therapists from spas in the Baltimore area. The women accused the Pro Bowl player of inappropriate sexual behaviour during sessions. Tucker denied any wrongdoing, describing the allegations as “unequivocally…

A man has died after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run in downtown Atlanta, police said. Officers were called to the junction of Memorial Drive SW and Forsyth Street SW at about 1.50am on Wednesday, 28 October, where they found the injured pedestrian. Grady EMS took him to hospital, but he later died despite efforts to save his life. Investigators said the man had been standing on the pavement at the north-west corner of the junction when an unidentified vehicle hit him and a nearby lamppost. The driver then left the scene. Atlanta police have not released details…

At least 64 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after two high-speed trains collided in central Spain, with 50 of the injured reported to be in a serious condition. The crash happened on Wednesday morning in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid, when a state-owned Renfe AVE service and a private Iryo train travelling towards Seville collided on the same route. The regional government of Castilla-La Mancha confirmed the updated death toll, after earlier reports put the number of fatalities at 10 and then 30. Emergency services continued working among the wreckage, where passengers were reported…

A father grieving the presumed deaths of his six children wants self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie “locked away for life” over his role in the Shakahola Forest cult. Stephen Mwiti Joseph’s children are believed to have died after his wife abducted them to follow Mackenzie into the Kenyan forest. A court found Mackenzie guilty of murdering 191 people. His cult has been alleged to have forced children to starve themselves so they could “meet Jesus”. Joseph is seeking life imprisonment for the pastor as he mourns the loss of his children.

Sam Altman has urged young workers entering an increasingly AI-driven job market to consider building new businesses, arguing that periods of disruption can create opportunities for people willing to challenge established career paths. The OpenAI chief executive said many tasks currently carried out by people would eventually be completed “better, cheaper, and faster by AI”, although he cautioned that the transformation may not happen as quickly as some expect. Speaking in an interview with Stanford’s Graduate School of Business last week, Altman said “wide swaths” of existing jobs would be handled by AI, at least in their current form. He…

Jennifer Lawrence has revealed that she uses an anonymous TikTok account to argue with strangers, including over Victorian ancestry, and suggested she may soon disclose her identity. The actress discussed her secret social media activity during an interview with Alex Cooper on the Call Her Daddy podcast, released on Wednesday. Lawrence said she enjoys provoking people from behind the account, although she now appears to be considering an end to her anonymity. The discussion centred on her habit of engaging with users and deliberately stoking arguments. The Oscar-winning star also spoke about her mental health and the difficulties of postpartum…

Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are monitoring Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, with PSG reportedly preparing an offer worth around €80 million and Chelsea considering a significant bid. Barcelona would prefer to keep the Spain international, but their financial difficulties could force them to consider a major proposal. A source with links to the agents’ industry said PSG were preparing a “serious offer” for Lopez, while Chelsea were also weighing a substantial approach. Lopez’s own position remains unclear. He previously rejected interest from Chelsea, although Barcelona’s stance may now encourage him to consider his options if the club decides to cash in.…