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Four Rail Crashes in One Week: Is Safety a Myth in Spain?
After Spain's deadly high-speed collision near Adamuz on 18 January 2026 killed 43 people and injured 292 others, rail travellers have been forced to admit that "safe" is never the same as certain.
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Sánchez Rents His Fate to Housing Anger
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France: The Budget Strain Behind Raging School Protests
France's school protests began with overcrowded classes and missing teachers, but street violence and a budget fight now threaten to bury the grievances behind them.
