Death

Europe News

Spain train crash: What happened in the 17 minutes before impact?

An IT failure halted several trains on the Madrid–Seville high-speed line, but the crash came after Adif’s control centre authorised an AVE to resume its journey. Investigators are examining what caused the collision, which killed 69 people.

29 October 2026

Europe News

Sánchez pledges tough line on safety failures after Toledo train crash

One of Europe's deadliest train disasters this century has raised fresh questions about safety on Spain's rail network after the transport minister reported an "error" and "inexplicable circumstances" that led to the crash.

29 October 2026

Europe News

Decision by control centre investigated after Spanish train crash

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said that "the whole of Spain is in mourning" following the accident and expressed his solidarity with the victims, their families and the injured.

28 October 2026

Climate

Europe’s deadliest summer mapped: Which country was hit the hardest?

Europe faced its ‘worst summer on record’ for heat deaths – with climate change responsible for two-thirds.

23 October 2026

China

At least 16 people killed as earthquake rocks China's Tibet region

It was the most powerful earthquake to strike the region in five years, according to Chinese media.

23 October 2026

Climate

Spain’s DANA claims 5 lives: What is the deadly weather phenomenon?

A DANA caused the deadly flooding in Valencia in 2024 which killed 200 people.

21 October 2026

USA

US theme park Six Flags shuts nine roller coasters after fatality

Police are investigating after TV footage showed riders being evacuated from the 60-metre high Goliath ride.

13 October 2026

Europe News

Maricarmen, symbol of Spain's housing protests, dies

The 87-year-old woman had withstood four eviction attempts in the past decade. In a final message from her hospital bed, she urged protesters: "Fight!"

7 October 2026

Culture news

Casa de México in Madrid unveils 2026 Día de Muertos altar inspired by Michoacán and Agustín Lara

Casa de México in Madrid presents "Viva la vida!", its 2026 Day of the Dead altar, a tribute to Agustín Lara inspired by Michoacán and the monarch butterfly. For the first time the tour will be set to music. Free entry from 2 Oct to 8 Nov.

2 October 2026

World News

Death-row inmate Christa Pike seen during murder trial

File footage shows Christa Pike during her murder trial in Tennessee in 1996 and 2012.

1 October 2026

Water

What is killing whale calves in Patagonia? bacteria under suspicion

Dozens of southern right whale calves have been found dead on Argentina's Patagonian coast. Scientists are probing a possible bacterial infection after an unusually deadly season.

25 September 2026

Europe News

Mystery death of Catalan architect Josep Juanpere: partner held, key witness in coma

Nine months after architect Josep Juanpere died in Baqueira, police have arrested his partner; the nephew who found the body is in a coma and the first autopsy showed no signs of violence.

24 September 2026

Europe News

Ukrainian suspect arrested after fatal stabbing at Polish abbey

A knife attack at a Catholic abbey in Poland left one person dead and four others injured. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a "horrific crime" and called for the perpetrator to be held accountable.

24 September 2026

Europe News

Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27, spokesperson says

Gerber died at a rehab facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

21 September 2026

USA

NBC news helicopter crash kills at least three people in Los Angeles

The helicopter crashed near a storage building in the San Fernando Valley, as news crews were covering a car accident that left at least two dead and six others injured

16 September 2026

Europe News

Giorgos Mazonakis: Arrests made in probe into Greek star's death

The case dominating debate in Greece and Cyprus involves one of the country's biggest music stars, also popular in the Balkans. He suffered a cardiac arrest at an Athens medical practice. Investigators are examining two plasma-exchange machines and the timeline of events.

10 September 2026