Darfur market strikes and Spain train crash dominate a day of conflict and crisis
A rights group says strikes on a Darfur market killed more than 100 people, while at least 64 died when two high-speed trains collided in Spain. Elsewhere, Cyclone Arnab struck India's east coast, Israel's election left no clear majority, and diplomacy over Iran continued.
A rights group says strikes on a market in Darfur killed more than 100 people, including women and children. Witnesses say the attack hit civilian shopkeepers and RSF fighters. UN-appointed investigators separately said civilians in El Obeid live in fear of RSF drone attacks and arbitrary arrests by the Sudanese Armed Forces.
Two high-speed trains collided on Wednesday, and rescuers were still searching the wreckage for more bodies. Spain's transport minister said an "inexplicable" decision by traffic control operators sent one train toward another that was stopped miles ahead. Far-right demonstrators clashed with riot police in Madrid amid growing anger, and 24 Copa del Rey matches were postponed.
Cyclone Arnab came ashore in India's Andhra Pradesh, and authorities evacuated 180,000 people. The storm caused flooding and disrupted flights and train schedules.
US Vice President Vance wrote to an Iranian official proposing an immediate resumption of comprehensive talks, including on Iran's nuclear program. Trump denies that peace talks are under way, while Iran's foreign minister Araghchi says Iran is in close contact with mediators on its seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey took their diplomatic push to Tehran.
With over 90% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's bloc has 53 seats and the opposition 67, including 48 for Eisenkot's centrist bloc and 19 for Arab-majority parties. Most Jewish opposition parties rule out governing with Arab parties, which could let Netanyahu remain in office as caretaker. The president urged parties to form a coalition and avoid new elections.
Russia says more than 600 drones were launched toward Moscow overnight, the latest in a series of major drone assaults on the region. In Kherson, a localized ceasefire announced by Melania Trump has given the city a brief break from Russian drones and artillery. A Russian drone attack on Kharkiv forced elderly women and children to evacuate.
Tens of thousands of people have crossed into Kenya to escape fighting between regional forces in Moyale town. Separately, Ethiopia's prime minister announced delivery of 12 Russian Su-35 jets while the country battles armed groups in Tigray and Amhara.
European gas topped €100 per megawatt hour, the highest since 2022, with EU storage 72% full. The EU says it is not worried about supplies but warns of a difficult winter for households.