Authorities report at least 68 deaths and 108 injuries, while the government faces criticism over its management of the rail network.
The crash involves 2 high-speed trains, roughly 150 km south of Madrid.
By FRANCE 24 · France 24
Egyptian court orders Mada Masr to closeThe Guardian
Its editor-in-chief, Lina Attalah, is freed after a conviction for operating a website without a licence.
Hack exposes information about US immigration agentsBBC News
The Department of Peace group publishes details concerning over 41,000 DHS employees.
Japanese coastguards urge vessels in the Sea of Japan to exercise caution after several incidents between the 2 Koreas.
Le Monde
Le Monde
The central bank says it remains committed to fighting inflation as closely contested elections draw near.
By Myriam LEMETAYER · La Presse
New York bans minors from interacting with artificial intelligence companionsLa Presse
The legislation signed by the governor covers most generative conversational tools currently on sale.
EU support for carmakers worries trading partnersDW
Measures against Chinese competitors risk hurting suppliers in Turkey, Morocco, Japan and South Korea.
African ministers hold emergency health talks following confirmation of infections in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and the DRC.
The African Union convenes the virtual meeting after 5 months of the outbreak.
The Ebola Bundibugyo virus affects 3 regions of the continent, where health authorities call for closer coordination.
By RFI · RFI
The organisation says police and military personnel serve as private guards at sites where thousands of people endure forced labour.
The measures also target a financial institution serving security personnel, following earlier sanctions against Rwanda’s army.
Bank profits are to help fund household energy support, while the defence financing plan waits until spring.
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