Parents of Matilda, victim of Bondi terror attack, would like footbridge to be painted yellow in daughter’s honour
Valentyna Poltavchenko and Michael Britvan warn against rushing new legislation in response to attack, and thank woman who saved their younger daughterFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe parents of 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest person killed in the Bondi massacre, have said they would like the footbridge used by the alleged gunmen to be saved and painted yellow in honour of the sundress their daughter wore on her final day.In a sit-down interview with the ABC, their first since the terror attack, Matilda’s parents, Valentyna Poltavchenko and Michael Britvan, have warned against rushing new legislation through parliament in response to the attack, and thanked the woman who saved their younger daughter. Continue reading...
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High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21
The crash happened in Spain's Andalusia province. Officials fear the death toll may rise.
Roger Allers, Disney film-maker and co-director of The Lion King, dies aged 76
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Portugal presidential election: Socialist party’s Seguro to face far-right leader in runoff
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High-Speed Train Crash in Spain Leaves at Least 10 Dead
After the rear carriages of one train derailed onto the opposite track, another train passing by collided with it.
At least 21 killed in Spain after crash involving high-speed trains
The incident happened near the town of Adamuz, close to the city of Cordoba.
High-speed train crash in southern Spain leaves at least 21 dead
Dozens also seriously injured, says transport minister, after two trains collide and derail near Adamuz in Cordóba province, authorities sayAt least 21 people have been killed and 30 seriously injured after two trains collided in southern Spain on Sunday in what the prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, called “a night of deep pain” for the country.A train travelling from Málaga to Madrid derailed near Adamuz, crossing on to the other track where it hit an oncoming train, which also derailed, Spain’s Adif rail body posted on X. The Madrid to Huelva train, travelling on the adjacent track, also derailed,it added. Continue reading...
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Women ‘being failed by underfunded and understaffed’ UK postnatal care
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