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Spain: minute of silence for train crash victims as king visits hospital
Spain is mourning 69 people killed in a high-speed train collision near Toledo. As King Felipe VI visits a hospital treating the injured, rescuers continue searching the wreckage and a minute of silence is held at the crash site.
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Spain: Rescuers search mangled train wreckage near Toledo
At least 68 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two high-speed trains collided near Urda, in central Spain’s Toledo province, on Wednesday, 28 October. Authorities warned the toll could rise further as rescuers searched the wreckage.
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High-speed train crash in Spain kills at least 68, over 100 injured
The collision occured in central Spanish province of Toledo, south of Madrid. Officials say that the crash was caused by human error after a computer system failure. Rail service is now suspended between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia.
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The Right Stuff: Astronauts discuss why science and culture matter
Many are called but astronauts Chris Hadfield and Victor Glover are among the few chosen to venture into outer space. In an extraordinary conversation at the Starmus VIII Festival, the pair discuss their experiences of being among the stars, science in pop culture and their hopes for humanity.
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Think about the future: Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton on caring AI
Nobel Physics prize winner Geoffrey Hinton is widely regarded as one of the godfathers of artificial intelligence, but he's spent much of the last few years warning against its potential dangers. He discussed those ideas at Starmus and also revealed why 'The Terminator' is his favourite film.
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Princess and winners champion hope in 'dark times' at Asturias Awards
The heiress to the throne quoted Paul Valéry through a Studio Ghibli character – "The wind rises, we must try to live!" – to conclude a strongly political speech about combating contemporary disillusionment, a theme echoed in several of the other winners' speeches.
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'Ghibli is tied to its era': Kenichi Yoda on making studio strategy
The new president of the legendary Japanese animation studio argues that beauty must be sought even when portraying horrors such as war. In Oviedo, Yoda, Ghibli’s public face, says they will continue to explore contemporary themes and concerns, just as their founders did.
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Spain: Guardia Civil rescues family and dogs from rising floodwaters in Oliva
Spanish Guardia Civil officers have rescued a family and their dogs from a flooded home in Oliva, in eastern Spain. Dramatic footage shows officers carrying residents to safety as floodwaters engulf the town, while aerial images reveal the extent of the flooding across the Valencia region.
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Reaching for the Starmus: Science and music festival back in Tenerife
Mixing Nobel prize-winners, astronauts and artists, the Starmus Festival has been uniting key figures over the past decade at one event to spark creativity, curiosity and a greater understanding of the universe. Its co-founder, Garik Israelian says its all about inspiring the next generation.
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Roads and cars submerged as heavy rain floods eastern Spain
At least two people have died after heavy rain triggered flooding in eastern Spain. Streets and cars were submerged in the Valencia region as rescuers worked to evacuate stranded residents. Authorities urged people to stay indoors.
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Tears and hugs as Madrid housing protest enters third week
After more than two weeks of camping in Puerta del Sol, demonstrators are battling exhaustion and the challenges of living outdoors, while solidarity keeps the protest alive and Madrid's regional government continues to call for their eviction.
