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High-speed train crash in Spain kills at least 39

More than 400 passengers were on board the trains that derailed near the city of Córdoba, in Spain's worst rail crash in more than a decade.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-19 11:20 MSK
January 19, 2026
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Spain train crash: rescue efforts continue as death toll rises in Córdoba crash – latest updates

At least 39 people killed after high-speed train comes off rails and slams into another serviceSam Jones is Madrid correspondent for the GuardianSpain’s transport minister, Óscar Puente, said the cause of the accident had yet to be established. Speaking at a press conference at Atocha station in Madrid, he added it was “really strange” that a derailment should have happened on a straight stretch of track. This section of track was renewed in May, he said. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-19 11:22 MSK
January 19, 2026
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Out of sight: spectacular HS2 tunnels offer glimmer of hope for stalling project

Despite much soul-searching over UK’s inability to build infrastructure, two sections of HS2 under Chilterns are being hailed for their engineeringSeventy metres down, in deep incognito beneath a disguised ventilation shaft in the Chilterns countryside, lies HS2’s buried treasure: two 10-mile tunnels, built to avoid an area of outstanding natural beauty, eerily spectacular in gleaming concrete.They are, laments a staffer on the high-speed railway scheme, what all of the route should look like by now: pristine, fully constructed, and just waiting for a railway to run through them. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-19 11:37 MSK
January 19, 2026
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Man in critical condition after third Sydney shark attack in two days

Ambulance NSW treat man at Manly beach in Sydney’s north after attack by shark on Monday eveningGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man is in a critical condition after being bitten by a shark in the third attack at Sydney beaches in two days.Ambulance NSW confirmed they are treating a man at Manly beach in Sydney’s north after he was attacked by a shark on Monday evening. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-19 11:31 MSK
January 19, 2026
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Chris Mason: PM to respond to Trump tariff threat

Sir Keir Starmer is due to respond to US President Donald Trump's latest move to take over the Danish territory.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-19 04:42 MSK
January 19, 2026
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Trump’s tariff bombshell leaves Europe scrambling to defend Greenland — live updates

Massive week of global diplomacy begins across Brussels, Washington and Davos.

Source: POLITICO · Published: 2026-01-19 10:12 MSK
January 19, 2026
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Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Seen with 37% Upside as Goldman Highlights AI and Cloud Leadership

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Seen with 37% Upside as Goldman Highlights AI and Cloud Leadership

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-18 08:53 MSK
January 19, 2026
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Red cards, VAR and offside laws facing Ifab review

The Ifab's annual business meeting in London will discuss changes to the laws for the Fifa World Cup and domestic leagues.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-19 09:55 MSK
January 19, 2026
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Japan PM Takaichi set to call snap election

Since taking office last October, Sanae Takaichi has enjoyed high public support.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-19 10:06 MSK
January 19, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

High-speed train crash in Spain kills at least 39

More than 400 passengers were on board the trains that derailed near the city of Córdoba, in Spain's worst rail crash in more than a decade.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-19 11:20 MSK
January 19, 2026
Infrastructure Continue in source

Spain train crash: rescue efforts continue as death toll rises in Córdoba crash – latest updates

At least 39 people killed after high-speed train comes off rails and slams into another serviceSam Jones is Madrid correspondent for the GuardianSpain’s transport minister, Óscar Puente, said the cause of the accident had yet to be established. Speaking at a press conference at Atocha station in Madrid, he added it was “really strange” that a derailment should have happened on a straight stretch of track. This section of track was renewed in May, he said. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-19 11:22 MSK
January 19, 2026
Infrastructure Continue in source

Out of sight: spectacular HS2 tunnels offer glimmer of hope for stalling project

Despite much soul-searching over UK’s inability to build infrastructure, two sections of HS2 under Chilterns are being hailed for their engineeringSeventy metres down, in deep incognito beneath a disguised ventilation shaft in the Chilterns countryside, lies HS2’s buried treasure: two 10-mile tunnels, built to avoid an area of outstanding natural beauty, eerily spectacular in gleaming concrete.They are, laments a staffer on the high-speed railway scheme, what all of the route should look like by now: pristine, fully constructed, and just waiting for a railway to run through them. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-19 11:37 MSK
January 19, 2026
Infrastructure Continue in source

Man in critical condition after third Sydney shark attack in two days

Ambulance NSW treat man at Manly beach in Sydney’s north after attack by shark on Monday eveningGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man is in a critical condition after being bitten by a shark in the third attack at Sydney beaches in two days.Ambulance NSW confirmed they are treating a man at Manly beach in Sydney’s north after he was attacked by a shark on Monday evening. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-19 11:31 MSK
January 19, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

Chris Mason: PM to respond to Trump tariff threat

Sir Keir Starmer is due to respond to US President Donald Trump's latest move to take over the Danish territory.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-19 04:42 MSK
January 19, 2026
Financial News Continue in source

Trump’s tariff bombshell leaves Europe scrambling to defend Greenland — live updates

Massive week of global diplomacy begins across Brussels, Washington and Davos.

Source: POLITICO · Published: 2026-01-19 10:12 MSK
January 19, 2026
Financial News Continue in source

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Seen with 37% Upside as Goldman Highlights AI and Cloud Leadership

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Seen with 37% Upside as Goldman Highlights AI and Cloud Leadership

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-18 08:53 MSK
January 19, 2026
Technology News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Red cards, VAR and offside laws facing Ifab review

The Ifab's annual business meeting in London will discuss changes to the laws for the Fifa World Cup and domestic leagues.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-19 09:55 MSK
January 19, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Japan PM Takaichi set to call snap election

Since taking office last October, Sanae Takaichi has enjoyed high public support.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-19 10:06 MSK
January 19, 2026
Global News Continue in source