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Dozens killed as two high-speed trains collide in Spain’s second major rail disaster of 2026
Spain has been struck by another devastating railway tragedy after two high-speed passenger trains collided near Toledo on Wednesday morning,...
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Ebola spreads across Africa as deadly outbreak raises fears of wider epidemic
Africa is facing an escalating Ebola emergency as the deadly virus spreads beyond the Democratic Republic of the Congo into...
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Mystery surrounding Ebola infection in Nigeria raises fears of wider African outbreak
Health authorities are investigating the unexplained source of Nigeria's first confirmed Ebola case in more than a decade, after Switzerland...
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The Ozempic revolution: billions in lost food sales — could the world’s shrinking appetite help feed the hungry?
Sweden forecasts a €2 billion blow to food retailers. In America, even a small change in eating habits could reshape...
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Russia pushes military spending above $200 billion as global arms race accelerates
Russia is preparing its largest defence budget since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. But when Moscow’s plans are compared...
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Trump rejects Iran’s Hormuz offer as US military buildup raises risk of renewed war
The confrontation between Washington and Tehran is entering a more dangerous phase after Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to...
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Iran receives U.S. response as seven-month war reaches critical diplomatic moment
Iran says it has received Washington’s formal response to its latest proposal to end the seven-month war, renewing attention on...
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After 23 years, America leaves Iraq. A new era in the Middle East
US forces are withdrawing from their remaining bases in Iraq, 23 years after the invasion. The departure raises questions about...
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Qatar advances new Iran proposals as Trump denies offering sanctions relief
Qatari mediators are preparing to present Washington with new ideas aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran’s...
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