Spain Mourns Train Crash, Bolsonaro Makes Bold Claim, and Cruise Passengers Stranded

A fast-moving train crashed into a stopped train south of Madrid, Spain, killing nearly 70 people and injuring dozens more. Rescue workers searched through the wreckage, and cranes lifted twisted metal as crews worked to find survivors. It was Spain's second deadly train crash this year and the deadliest train crash in Europe since 2013. The crash happened just one month before a major national election, making it a big topic in the country's political debate.

Reuters reporter David Latona visited the crash site shortly after the accident. He saw a large number of police officers, firefighters, emergency workers, and funeral home vans at the scene. Family members gathered nearby, not knowing if their loved ones had been on the trains or had survived. Spain's transport minister faced calls to resign over how he handled this crash and the one in January, but he said he was focused on the victims.

In Brazil, defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro declared himself the country's true leader after flying to Miami, Florida. He posted his claim on social media and accused re-elected President Luís Inácio Lula da Silva and Brazil's Supreme Court of stealing the election. However, most world leaders had already congratulated Lula on his win, and even many in Bolsonaro's own party said the election was fair. Analysts said it would be very hard for Bolsonaro to overturn the results, since Lula won by more than 4 million votes.

Bolsonaro also faces serious legal trouble in Brazil, accused of being involved in money laundering — hiding money gained through illegal activity. He denies doing anything wrong and says he left Brazil to avoid being unfairly targeted in what he calls a 'witch hunt.' The United States granted him and his family entry visas, allowing them to remain in the country for now. Brazil's Supreme Court and the US State Department did not immediately respond to questions about the situation.

In the United States, the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates the same for now. Officials said that inflation — the rise in prices for everyday goods — is still too high. They pointed to higher energy costs, new taxes on imports called tariffs, and strong consumer spending as reasons. The growth of the artificial intelligence, or AI, industry is also driving up demand and costs, making the problem harder to solve.

In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political group came out slightly ahead in the country's recent election but did not win enough seats to govern alone. That means Netanyahu needs help from other political groups to build a coalition government. This matters for the United States too, because President Donald Trump wants a strong partner in Israel as both leaders have threatened further military strikes against Iran. A divided Israeli government could make those plans much harder to carry out.

In Nevada, AI is creating both hope and worry for workers. In Reno, construction workers are finding good jobs building huge data centers — large buildings filled with computers that power AI technology. But in Las Vegas, hotel and hospitality workers are worried that machines will replace their jobs. Larry Goldfinger, a valet who has worked on the Las Vegas Strip for 30 years, said human workers can do things machines cannot, like remembering a guest's anniversary and making their stay special.

Nevada labor unions have been paying close attention to how AI affects their members. After speaking with nearly 200 political candidates, the Nevada Teamsters union endorsed Democrat Aaron Ford for governor. Ford said it is very important to include unions in conversations about how AI can work alongside people without taking away their jobs. The debate in Nevada mirrors a bigger national conversation about welcoming new technology while still protecting workers.

Hundreds of passengers on a cruise ship called the Villa Vie Odyssey have been left stranded at a port in Cambodia. These passengers had paid to live on the ship permanently, treating it as their full-time home on the ocean. But the company suspended operations and told everyone to leave, blaming rising fuel costs tied to the war involving Iran. Passengers were given until 2 p.m. to pack up and go, leaving many shocked and without a place to live.

Before the Iran war, the company said it spent about $1,800 per cabin each month on fuel. Now, in parts of Asia, that cost has jumped to between $6,000 and $8,000 per cabin. The company said it simply could not afford to keep running the ship or pass those costs on to its residents. What was meant to be a dream life at sea came to a sudden and difficult end for hundreds of people.