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Spain train crash: Govt blames ‘human error’ by operator — what led to collision?

“A human error by an Adif operator in the face of a breakdown of the main signaling system is the possible cause of the accident,” sources from the government led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez told Okdiario. The collision involved an AVE train and an Iryo train on the Madrid-Seville route, disrupting rail services connecting

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Clutch Chess: Why is Pragg still in contention despite finishing last on Day 1?

American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura leads the Clutch Chess Champions Showdown 2026 with four points after Day 1. Despite finishing last with two points, India’s R Praggnanandhaa remains in contention under the tournament’s escalating scoring system. After a difficult start, including losses to Nakamura and Sindarov, Pragg defeated Fabiano Caruana in his final game, boosting his

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Disabled flyer stranded 24 hrs at airport without wheelchair, airlines to pay Rs 60k

A 65-year-old disabled passenger, Kirpal Singh, faced issues during his air travel from Amritsar to London. Singh did not receive the requested wheelchair assistance at Istanbul airport, leaving him stranded for nearly 24 hours. His checked-in baggage was delayed, causing him to miss a subsequent flight to Toronto after arriving in London. Following his complaints,

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At least 50 dead as high-speed train rams another in Spain; videos show gutted carriages

Spain’s rail infrastructure operator ADIF confirmed the accident and announced the suspension of services on the affected routes. According to Spanish state broadcaster TVE, the collision involved two high-speed trains travelling in the same direction. One train reportedly struck the rear of the other, causing two carriages to come off the tracks.

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Italian farmer plants attic seeds, discovers wheat with seven ears on one stalk

In a remarkable find, Claudio Grossi, an Italian farmer, unearthed an ancient wheat variety known as Triticum turgidum, which is believed to be over a century old. This heritage wheat demonstrated impressive drought resistance compared to its modern counterparts. Experts highlight the significance of genetic diversity in crops to combat climate change impacts, further prompting

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Washington tenant keeps $75,000 award over paint fumes; extra damages reversed

Eric Christiansen faced a significant dilemma when paint fumes from a neighboring workshop rendered his apartment unlivable, prompting him to take legal action. Health authorities confirmed the apartment’s hazardous conditions. While a trial court awarded him almost $95,904 for his suffering, an appeals court adjusted the figure to $75,000, dismantling some claims for additional damages

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Sweeping machine runs 56.5km in Gurgaon, sweeps 0.3km

In Gurgaon, a mechanised road-sweeping machine claimed to cover 56.5km; however, further investigation revealed it actually swept only 0.3km, having veered off course at high speeds. Meanwhile, the Commission for Air Quality Management is preparing to activate a state-of-the-art command center next week, aimed at monitoring real-time emissions and pollution across the Delhi-NCR, staffed by

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