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Lagarde to step down as ECB president in February – Pierrakakis thanks her for contribution to eurozone stability
The ECB president will leave office nine months before her term expires, triggering a major leadership reshuffle as European governments prepare to choose her successor
Spain mourns 68 killed in train crash as recordings reveal fatal order minutes before tragedy struck
At least 107 injured in the Toledo collision, with fears the death toll could rise as rescuers search wrecked carriages – Investigators examine instructions that allowed a high-speed train to continue towards a stationary service

Trump and Erdogan discuss Mecca defence alliance, Yemen and Ukraine in phone call
The Turkish president expressed Ankara’s readiness to support renewed diplomatic efforts between Russia and Ukraine, while also discussing developments in the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, focusing on bilateral relations, developments in the Middle East and the war in […]

Israel’s political paradox: Netanyahu holds on with 53 seats as divided opposition struggles despite 67
A divided opposition could keep Benjamin Netanyahu in office despite his loss of a parliamentary majority, as a record 19 seats for Arab parties complicates coalition negotiations and President Isaac Herzog calls for political compromise

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami with his family after fleeing Brazil via Argentina and Ecuador
The Brazilian senator travelled aboard a private jet following his presidential election defeat to Lula da Silva, despite a court-ordered travel ban. US officials say he and his family will be granted visas

Spain train collision: Human error suspected in disaster that killed 68 as technician allegedly failed to issue warning
A signalling failure reportedly led to manual control of rail traffic, with investigators examining whether a series of errors allowed two high-speed trains to collide near Toledo

Netanyahu wins largest share of vote but falls short of majority as Israel faces political deadlock
With 84.5% of polling stations counted, Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition is projected to win 54 seats, compared with 49 for Gadi Eisenkot's bloc and 17 for Arab parties, raising the prospect of prolonged coalition negotiations or fresh elections


