Public transport

Explosion after fuel train derails at railway station in Russia

An explosion and fire erupted after a fuel-laden freight train derailed at Kochyetovka station in Michurinsk, Russia, on Tuesday (4 February), halting rail traffic and triggering a major emergency response, authorities said.

Driver killed and dozens injured in train derailment near Barcelona

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Barcelona train crash

Driver killed and dozens injured in train derailment near Barcelona

A commuter train derailed on Tuesday after a containment wall fell on the track due to heavy rain near the Spanish city of Barcelona, killing the driver and seriously injuring passengers, a fire brigade official said.

Paris unions stage strikes to pressure government ahead of 2026 budget talks

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French union strikes

Paris unions stage strikes to pressure government ahead of 2026 budget talks

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Paris on Tuesday as French unions staged nationwide strikes and demonstrations to press the government on its 2026 budget proposals.

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