29 October 2026
ECB President Christine Lagarde stepped down ahead of the crucial French election. Economist Holger Schmieding of Berenberg discusses with Reuters how market nerves around France's debt could favor a candidate with crisis experience. Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4inge3h
Breaking: Christine Lagarde is stepping down as president of the ECB, effective in February https://t.co/55lwqYVyp6
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) October 29, 2026
29 October 2026
Israel’s election has ended without a clear winner, with Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc falling to around 53 seats, far short of the 61 needed for a parliamentary majority, even as Likud remains the largest party. Arab parties have won a record 19 seats, potentially giving the anti-Netanyahu camp a path to 61, but opposition leaders reject relying on Arab-party support, while Avigdor Liberman pushes for a unity government that Benny Gantz’s former ally Gadi Eisenkot refuses to join under Netanyahu. #israel #netanyahu #likud #liberman #eisenkot #israelelection
Israel’s Central Elections Committee has updated the interim results, after counting 94.4% of the votes. Netanyahu’s bloc remains at 53 seats, Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc has gone up to 48 seats and the Arab-led parties, the Joint List and Ra’am, now stand at 19 seats. 🔴 More on https://t.co/GEG7e0OZZB
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) October 29, 2026
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28 October 2026
A Renfe AVE ran into the back of a stopped Iryo train on Spain's Madrid–Seville high-speed line near Urda, Toledo, on 28 October 2026. At least 64 people died, according to the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha, and the toll may rise. This video sets out what has been confirmed, what has been attributed to government sources, what is still speculation, and what investigators will need to establish: how the LZB train-protection system keeps trains apart, what happens when it is not working, and how this collision compares with Adamuz (January 2026) and Angrois (2013).
Pedro Sánchez pledges "full accountability" after train crash
La maquinista del Iryo minutos antes de ser arrollada por el AVE: "No me está permitiendo el tren reiniciar el sistema, por eso estoy detenida": https://www.elmundo.es/espana/2026/10... #Iryo #TrenToledo #Urda
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, international edition, Thursday October 29 https://t.co/06TMzpAGfa https://t.co/zqSZnpajtw
— Financial Times (@FT) October 28, 2026
The train crash that killed at least 68 people was caused by human error after a computer system failure, Spain's transport minister says. Follow live updates. https://t.co/VoUAKwEbbx https://t.co/nQ0MiBhEat
— CNN (@CNN) October 28, 2026
28 October 2026
The death toll is continuing to rise after two trains collided south of Madrid in Spain. Watch live for updates on what we know so far. More than 500 passengers were travelling on the trains involved, and the death toll "will almost certainly rise", according to the spokesperson for the regional government. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says he is "shocked by the serious train accident" and is in constant contact with the transport minister. Rail operator Adif says the incident occurred between a Renfe train and another of the Iryo company, which covers the Madrid to Seville route. A spokesperson for the Spanish emergency services tells AFP "all resources are currently being deployed" including "several fire crews, three helicopters, and two mobile intensive care units".
Death toll rises to at least 30 after a collision between two trains in Spain's Toledo province. It's the third rail disaster in the country this year. Follow live updates. https://t.co/00lAVd3FIW https://t.co/KwXvn8Ow1N
— CNN (@CNN) October 28, 2026
October 2026
First movie trailer for Fortitude starring Nicolas Cage.
Directed by Simon West, this film follows an eccentric intelligence team tasked with executing a deceptive military operation during World War II. To protect the Allied forces, the group attempts to manipulate Adolf Hitler by creating a fake army, hoping to successfully misdirect German command before the critical invasion begins.
27 October 2026
Do not fear the end. Dune: Part Three only in theaters and IMAX December 18. Tickets on sale now around the world.
http://fandan.co/DunePartThree #DuneMovie #FilmedForIMAX
29 October 2026 A special edition of the Tomorrowland Friendship Mix LIVE. One World Radio welcomed Miss Monique to the Tomorrowland Expo at...
