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Spain's Second Fatal High-Speed Train Crash Kills 68

A high-speed train collision in Spain killed at least 68 people and wounded around 100, according to officials. The crash occurred when one train struck another from behind near Toledo, south of Madrid, derailing at least two carriages. It is Spain's second fatal high-speed rail crash this year, prompting an official investigation and renewed questions about rail safety ahead of a national election.

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Israel Election Leaves No Clear Winner as Coalition Talks Begin

Israel's election has produced no clear winner, with partial results showing neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing religious bloc nor opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's alliance on course for a Knesset majority. Israeli Arab parties made a strong showing, potentially positioning them as kingmakers. The Israeli president is pushing to avert a fresh election as both sides scramble to form a government, a process that could take weeks or months.

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Israel's election produced no clear winner, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot both claiming victory. Preliminary results show Netanyahu lost some support but may still have paths to remain in power amid the country's fractured politics.

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A train accident near Toledo, Spain, which killed at least 68 people, was one of the deadliest in the country’s history.

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Spain entered three days of mourning on Thursday after a high-speed train collision killed 68 people and injured scores. The incident has prompted fresh questions about rail safety and management.

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Police have closed the investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death after a post-mortem found she died accidentally.

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The U.N. General Assembly voted Wednesday to condemn the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba for the 34th consecutive year. The U.S. had lobbied against the resolution, and Washington pointed to increased abstentions as a sign its campaign to isolate Cuba was gaining traction.

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