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At least 39 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two high-speed trains derailed and collided near Adamuz in southern Spain, with emergency services continuing rescue efforts and the cause of the crash under investigation.

The U.S.-led military operation in Venezuela has captured President Nicolás Maduro, who has pleaded not guilty in a New York court, sparking global condemnation and emergency UN Security Council debate as President Trump threatens further actions including interest in Greenland and other countries.

Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves, but decades of underinvestment, sanctions and collapsing infrastructure mean production has plunged — and while Trump says US firms will spend billions to reverse the decline, any significant boost in output will take years.

Informa, the FTSE-100 events group behind major shows like the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, has started the search for a new chairman to succeed John Rishton with headhunters assisting in finding his successor ahead of a likely 2027 departure.

The Federal Reserve cut US interest rates to a near-three-year low but signalled it will pause further cuts, facing inflation and jobs data pressures while bracing for political tension with President Trump over future policy direction.

Donald Trump’s new “America First” tariffs are hammering U.S. manufacturers — companies are facing a confusing web of steep import duties, rising costs and growing red tape, while small suppliers in the auto industry struggle most.

Netflix’s plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery has stirred serious debate as Donald Trump warned the $72 billion merger “could be a problem” due to the combined company’s massive market share — and confirmed he’ll be personally involved in the approval review.

The FIFA has stepped back from implementing dynamic pricing for all 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets — meaning fans may avoid unexpected ticket-price surges ahead of the tournament.

The upcoming Budget 2025 by Chancellor Rachel Reeves is being shaped by three major pressures: weak productivity, delayed welfare cuts, and limited fiscal tools — meaning the government may resort to measures like “fiscal drag” and future-spending squeezes rather than headline tax rises.

Sir Keir Starmer’s government looks set to reverse a manifesto pledge and raise taxes after the dramatic U-turn ahead of the budget, while Shabana Mahmood unveils sweeping asylum reforms and both she and Kemi Badenoch square up to Nigel Farage’s rising challenge.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched investigations into 8 major firms and issued warning letters to 100+ others over suspected misleading online pricing, hidden fees, and pressure-selling tactics.

The UK unemployment rate has risen to 5.0%, the highest level since late 2020, following a jump from 4.8% last month. Job openings remain steady but payroll figures show a decline of 32,000 in employment. The upward trend adds pressure on policymakers ahead of the upcoming budget.