Photos: Spain high-speed train crash kills 30
Health Minister Monica Garcia says emergency workers are focusing on rescuing survivors.
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Farmers suspend protest to the Ministry of Agriculture for the railway accident
The agricultural sector had organized a tractorada that has been discalled after a brief act of claim in Madrid
Israel’s election: The battle between change and anti-Palestinian sentiment
With both blocs short of a majority, parties face a choice: to break the taboo on Arab allies or return to the polls.
Live: Arab opposition advocates "Jewish-Arab" alliance to unbank Netanyahu
After an electoral blockade in which neither the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, nor his rival, Gadi Eisenkot, achieved a majority for their respective blocks, Netanyahu has promised to form a new government, stating that no leader should rule with the support of the Israeli Arabs, whose parties made significant progress. The extreme left-wing opposition leader, Yousef Jabareen, responded by advocating a "true Jewish-Arab association" to unbank Netanyahu. Follow our live website to get to know the latest news.
John Healey pays homage to predecessor Rachel Reeves
The chancellor gave respects at the onset of his Autumn Budget speech.
A massive Arab vote gives Arab parties a decisive weight in the Israeli Knesset.
Exit polls from polling stations in the Israeli elections showed remarkable progress for Arab parties, which may receive up to 18 seats in the Knesset, compared with 10 seats in previous elections. It has been widely accepted by Arab voters and may play an influential role in the negotiations for the formation of the future Government, in the absence of the parliamentary majority by the major camps. What are the reasons for this shift? What are the opportunities for Arab parties to participate in or support from outside government? Details in the next report
Rabbit of racism is shaking France. The minute of silence in the National Assembly turns into a political battle.
Sebastian Licorno accused the left party of political exploitation following the racist attack in Trib following the departure of the Socialist deputies and their colleagues from the Green Party in the Parliament Hall during the questioning session of the Government. The members of the National Assembly observed a minute of silence in honour of Pingo Bosso Wangi, who had spent the dust attack.
Attentate of Trappes: a national tribute to the victim will be well organized
Government spokesman Maud Bregeon announced on Wednesday in the Council of Ministers report that a national tribute will be paid to Pengo Bossio Wangi, who was killed on 23 October in Trappes in a racist terrorist attack. The date of this tribute to be presided over by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is not yet known.
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Gilles Boyer (Horizons): "I'm not for anyone to be forbidden to speak"
After the Trappes attack, the banality of hate and racist speech was denounced by the left. Mayor LFI de Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, called for a ban on the National Rally (RN). Gilles Boyer, co-director of Édouard Philippe's campaign, believes that "the RN cannot be prevented, no more than another". On the presidential election, he says nothing is being played and that "the presidential election will really start in January".
Spain: A collision between two trains less than a year from the similar tragedy in Adamouz
The collision of two trains near Toledo on Wednesday 28 October has a provisional record of fifty deaths, making it one of the worst rail disasters in Spain. Less than a year after the tragedy of Adamuz in Andalusia, which had bereaved Spain with 46 victims and 801 injured, this new fatal accident occurred in the middle of the campaign for the legislative elections of 29 November.
Occupied West Bank: drones used heavily to monitor Palestinians
"We feel watched all the time, on the street, night and day, at school and even inside our homes": in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian farmers denounce the massive use of drones by Israeli settlers and army. According to activists and researchers, it aims to monitor new Palestinian constructions. In 2026, the Israeli government allocated more than EUR 14 million to outposts and illegal settlements to finance so-called "security" equipment, including these drones.
Attentate of Trappes: Political battle in the National Assembly
The National Assembly observed a minute of silence for the victims of the racist attack in Trappes, which resulted in one death and five injuries. If the minute of silence was respected, the concord did not last long. The question-and-answer session to the government turned to the pugilat where each accused the other of being responsible for a harmful atmosphere. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu denounced a "political recel" and called the "sursaut".
Elections in Israel: "A huge success for Arab parties" became "decisive actors"
In the aftermath of the Israeli legislative elections, the two Israeli Arab lists are on their way to winning a record number of seats in the Knesset on Wednesday. While no bloc seems able to obtain the absolute majority alone, the support of the Arab parties appears to be the only option of the opposition to bring down Benjamin Netanyahu.
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro flies on from Ecuador to unknown destination despite travel ban
A plane carrying Brazil's defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro stopped briefly in Ecuador on Wednesday before flying on to an unknown destination. The US State department said it would welcome Bolsonaro after his defeat to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and amid legal troubles.
Brazil: Bolsonaro defeated and on the run
Defeated far-right presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has left Brazil for the United States, despite a court order barring him from leaving the country. The son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro has yet to concede defeat in Sunday’s election and is under investigation in Brazil for alleged corruption and money laundering. Antonia Kerrigan has more.
Israeli election: As votes are counted, no clear winner emerges
Anxious Israelis watched election results take shape Wednesday after the highest turnout in over a quarter-century, as no clear winner emerged and weeks of negotiating could lie ahead for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and an array of opposition parties trying to unseat him. France 24 correspondent in Jerusalem Noga Tarnopolsky reports the latest.
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Brazil: Flavio Bolsonaro leaves Argentina for alleged US asylum after defeat
Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil's runoff election to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday, boarded a flight to Ecuador after arriving in Argentina on Tuesday night, October 27. He is expected to land in Miami, as the US State Department said it would issue visas to him and his family. France 24's correspondent in Rio de Janeiro Tim Vickery reports the latest.
Israeli election: PM loses a significant number of seats since 2022 election
Israel was counting votes on Wednesday after pivotal elections in which exit polls showed no clear winner. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc appears to have lost a significant number of seats compared with the previous election in 2022. France 24’s International Affairs Editor Angela Diffley shares further insights.
'No clear winner' from Israeli election, expert says
In this edition of Perspective, we focus on the results of the election in Israel. For analysis, we speak to Yossi Mekelberg, senior consulting fellow at Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Programme. He tells us there is "no clear winner" from the country's pivotal vote.
Hackers target US campaign finance system days before midterm elections
An FEC email said a 'bad actor' tried to breach its systems as the US prepares for its most expensive elections ever.