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Spain’s transport minister resigns after deadly rail collision, report says
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Spain’s transport minister Óscar Puente has resigned following a high-speed train collision that reportedly killed at least 69 people. The supplied BBC report describes mounting political pressure and questions about signalling and instructions given to drivers.
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China rejects artillery shell reports after Papua New Guinea discovery
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China’s embassy says a 32kg object discovered in Papua New Guinea is a wine bottle shaped like a shell, not ammunition. Police arrested four Chinese nationals as conflicting accounts emerged about the object’s identity and whether it posed a danger.
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Supplied report describes Democratic gains across Congress in 2026 midterms
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An article attributed to BBC News says Democrats won control of both congressional chambers, with unexpected Senate gains and victories in redrawn Florida districts. Its publication date and election claims remain unverified in the supplied material.
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Ukraine and Russia report alert app hacks after false warnings
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False emergency warnings appeared on alert apps in Ukraine and Russia, with both countries blaming cyber-attacks. Ukraine’s alerts included a nationwide air raid warning and threats in Kyiv. Who was responsible, and whether the incidents were linked, remains unclear.
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Cyber-attack on supermarket cooling systems forces food disposal across seven European countries
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Supermarkets across seven European countries discarded food after a cyber-attack targeted refrigerators and freezers, the BBC reports. Belgium and Luxembourg were among the hardest hit, while one Belgian Delhaize branch estimated damage at more than €100,000.
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Undated report claims Democrats won Congress and broke Republican strongholds
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An undated article supplied as BBC reporting describes Democratic victories in both congressional chambers, alongside statewide breakthroughs in Texas and other Republican strongholds. Its election results and historic milestones have not been independently verified and should not be treated as confirmed.
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Ranbir Kapoor discusses AI and fatherhood as Ramayana adaptation approaches release
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Ranbir Kapoor leads Ramayana: Rise of a Legend alongside Yash and Sai Pallavi. BBC coverage previews its multilingual release ahead of Diwali and an interview touching on artificial intelligence in cinema and Kapoor’s experience as a new father.
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Kim Kardashian plans another California bar exam attempt
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Kim Kardashian says she will retake the California bar exam after failing her previous attempt. Speaking to the BBC ahead of the second series of All’s Fair, she said she would share fewer updates until she passes.