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Spanish track was fractured before high-speed train disaster, report finds
The preliminary report into the crash that left 45 people dead finds evidence of a fracture more than two hours earlier. Source link
Canadian woman found dead on Australian beach likely died of drowning, autopsy finds
Piper James’s body was found on a beach surrounded by dingoes, but a coroner found evidence “consistent with drowning”. Source link
'I saw people getting shot': Eyewitness tells of Iran protest crackdown
An Iranian who got out of the country describes scenes of chaos as security forces opened fire in her home town. Source link
Could trilateral talks yield a breakthrough in Ukraine-Russia war?
It’s the first time representatives from Kyiv, Moscow and Washington have come together since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Source link
'I didn't hear from my son for seven months': Inside Yemen's UAE-run secret prisons
The BBC sees sites on former United Arab Emirates bases in Yemen where detainees say they were abused. Source link
Luxury watchmaker designs $1.5m model with Indian billionaire's statue
With statues of a lion and white tiger, the watch is modelled off the private zoo owned by Anant Ambani. Source link
High stakes but low expectations ahead of Ukraine talks with Russia and US
Donald Trump is pushing hard for a peace deal – but major issues between Russia and Ukraine are still unresolved, writes Sarah Rainsford. Source link
Taliban release female athlete, 22, after 13 days in jail
Khadija Ahmadzada was detained for being in “violation” of rules “regarding women’s sports gyms”, a Taliban spokesman said. Source link
Russia, Ukraine and US to hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi
The meeting between the three countries comes as both Ukraine and Russia say no peace deal can be reached until territorial issues are resolved. Source link
Mandela's prison key, sunglasses and shirt can be sold after daughter wins court battle
The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country’s heritage. Source link