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The European Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating potential fraud linked to EU funding for Spain’s rail network following a high-speed train crash that killed 69 people. Investigations have been conducted at key rail safety and infrastructure agencies as scrutiny intensifies after the incident on 28 October.
Thomas Markle, 82, has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse images following his arrest in Florida, after evidence was found in the Philippines and Los Angeles.
Paul Mackenzie, leader of a Kenyan cult, receives a 200-year sentence for orchestrating the starvation deaths of over 400 followers, including 190 children.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has killed over 100 people and caused significant destruction, particularly in the Chocó province and Quibdó.
Seventy years after the historic women’s march against apartheid, many South African women still face violence, unemployment, and poverty. Despite political representation gains, the realities for the majority remain challenging, with recent statistics revealing a 36.4% unemployment rate among women and a persistent crisis of gender-based violence.
The Palestinian Football Association has announced the resumption of football leagues on 4 September, following a near three-year hiatus due to the conflict in Gaza. Over 200 clubs will participate in the inaugural “Thousand Martyrs’ Cup,” honouring 1,014 Palestinian athletes killed during the war.
NASA astronaut Anil Menon captures a stunning image of Super Typhoon Dolphin from the International Space Station using an iPhone, showcasing the storm’s vast scale.
Elena Rybakina overcame a challenging match to reach the Canadian Open quarterfinals, defeating Liudmila Samsonova. Coco Gauff also advanced, defeating Alina Korneeva. Rybakina will face Naomi Osaka, who eliminated Leylah Fernandez, while Gauff meets Belinda Bencic.
Daniel Kinahan has been extradited from Dubai to Ireland, where he faces charges related to directing an organised crime group and international drug trafficking.
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