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Audio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash
The recordings appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move even though another up ahead had stalled.
To understand African politics, just listen to the music
Artists have captured a continental spirit of revolt
The countries making a fortune from the US-China rivalry
Critical-mineral profits could transform a lucky few
The task facing the new head of India’s biggest private bank
HDFC Bank needs revitalising
What we know so far about deadly Spain train crash
More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the crash occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid.
Ignore AI and ask for that pay rise
Fear of a technological revolution may be suppressing wages
Andy Burnham’s government talks of change, then does nothing
Britain’s unimpressive budget reveals a lack of ambition
'I live with a ghost' - inside the haunted homes attracting bargain hunters
Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.
Audacious Indian jailbreak saga ends with 17 prisoners recaptured
The jailbreak began with a fake seizure and ended 36 hours later with all the inmates back behind bars.
It’s getting harder to know Who’s Who
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
Effective non-altruism: Elon Musk’s foundation
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How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
With more than 90% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections.