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DisasterOct 29'An absurdity' to blame human error: Spain's deadly train crash 'should never' have happenedFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 29Ireland becomes refuge for anti-Trump AmericansThey have left everything behind to get away from US President Donald Trump's America. Entrepreneurs, academics, scientists and students: tens of thousands of US citizens have moved to Ireland in recent years. Last year alone, some 10,000 Americans settled there and nearly 100 even applied for asylum – citing political, racial or gender persecution.France 24 [en]
WorldOct 29Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie dealt brutal blow as Brits deliver savage verdictA new poll has revealed the favourability among members of the Royal Family.expresscouk · united kingdom
PoliticsOct 29Martin Lewis says 'hurrah' to ‘very good news’ ahead of major Budget announcementMartin Lewis says “hurrah” as the Government promises to end the Carers’ Allowance cliff edge, in a run of cost-of-living announcements ahead of Budget 2026readingchronicle_uk · united kingdom
CyberOct 29Britain’s spy agency doesn’t know where thousands of its memory sticks areIntelligence agency GCHQ acknowledges its plan for keeping track of USB sticks and other devices with potentially sensitive data on were 'not sufficiently robust.'Politico Europe
DisasterOct 29The King asks for determination of “how and why” the Urda catastrophe happened and measures so that “it does not happen again”El País
DisasterBreakingOct 29Death toll from Spain train crash rises to 74 as royals visit victimsEuroNews [en]
WorldOct 29Items found in Pompeii home hint at life before volcanic explosionCoins, jewelry and other artifacts were found in a sealed closet in Pompeii, giving new insight into life in the historic Roman city before it was destroyed in A.D. 79.CBS News
DisasterOct 29Train accident in Spain: what could be the cause of the collision?BBC Afrique
PoliticsOct 29Major strikes planned across Italy on Friday against cost of living and military spendingStrikes and rallies are planned over rising living cost and the shift of public funds to arms. Unions are demanding wage increases in line with inflation; while dockworkers in 17 countries are mobilising against the war.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 29Deadly train crash puts Sánchez on the ropes a month before electionsWednesday's accident happened in the middle of the pre-election campaign, adding pressure to Sánchez's government. With a month to go, parties are locked in a blame battle.EuroNews [en]
WorldOct 29France football chief backs Real Madrid’s Mbappe after China apologyReal Madrid's Kylian Mbappe should be allowed to move on after apology to China, says French football federation chief.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 29French minister warns of 'very high' violence risk at Halloween protestsInterior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced the deployment of around 70,000 police officers for a new wave of protests this weekend. He said demonstrations will be allowed, but 'not in city centers, where there is a risk of public disorder.'Le Monde [en]
WorldOct 29Milwaukee Public Schools cancels class Friday for Brewers celebrationsMILWAUKEE -- The party in Milwaukee is only beginning after the Brewers won the World Series, and on Friday the city's students will get to join in the fun.channel3000 · united states of america
PoliticsOct 29Bruce Blakeman Wants to Save New York: The GOP’s Gubernatorial Pick Speaks About His Priorities“I will not let Zohran Mamdani make it less safe for people, and I will not tolerate any acts of antisemitism. As governor, if he doesn’t protect New York City, I will.” – Bruce Blakemanjewishpress · united states of america
WorldOct 29Body found in burnt-out car at UK beauty spot as police open investigationPolice have launched an urgent appeal for anyone with information to contact them.expresscouk · united kingdom
PoliticsOct 29EU countries push back against Brussels plan to tax gas more than electricityMore than a dozen EU countries are challenging Brussels' plans to favour electricity over gas, warning that the proposals would undermine national control over energy taxation and grid charges.EuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 29European Central Bank President Lagarde to step down earlyChristine Lagarde will leave the post in February, nine months before the end of her eight-year term.Al Jazeera [en]
ConflictOct 29Russian strikes kill 16 in Ukraine but local truce brings some hopeCBS News
WorldOct 29Manchester United’s Carrick backs Fernandes and is expected to face ChelseaMichael Carrick will manage Man Utd at Chelsea on Saturday despite sacking rumours and says Bruno Fernandes will return.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessOct 29Norwegian shares surge 13% on earnings beat, guidance raiseNorwegian said the company's bookings had "improved modestly" but remain below its optimal range.CNBC
DisasterOct 29The King asks to face the tragedy of Urda with "dignity and rigor" and affirms that "measures will have to be adopted so that this does not happen again""Hay una investigación en marcha, que debe determinar cómo y por qué ha sucedido esta catástrofe", ha subrayado el jefe del Estado LeerEl Mundo
WorldOct 29German serial rapist sentenced to 12 years as police investigate 44 more casesFrank S. was sentenced to 12 years in prison, followed by preventive detention. The 69-year-old from Berlin systematically drugged and raped 14 women and filmed the assaults. A further 44 cases are expected to be examined in a separate trial.EuroNews [en]
ConflictOct 29Aid mission set to enter Ukraine's Oleshky as localised ceasefire holds for third dayFrance 24 [en]