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‘CRUSHING BLOW’

World Leaders Revel in 'Crumbling' Trump's Humiliation

Many relished in Donald Trump’s election disaster.

Isabel van Brugen

CD Tenerife's Jesus de Miguel
ON-FIELD SHOCK

Soccer Star, 30, Dies After Horror Tackle

The striker went into cardiac arrest after being struck by a goalkeeper during a match.

Tom Latchem

TOLEDO, SPAIN - OCTOBER 28: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY MANDATORY CREDIT - '@1vanta3 via X / HANDOUT' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) A view of the crash site after two high-speed trains collided in central Spain, killing dozens of people and injuring many others in Toledo, Spain on October 28, 2026. Government sources told RTVE that at least 30 people had died. Spanish daily El Espanol reported at least 46 deaths, citing regional government sources. Government sources initially told El Pais they feared the disaster could be âworse than Adamuz,❠referring to a January high-speed rail crash in southern Spain that killed 46 people. Authorities have yet to announce an official death toll or injury count. Preliminary information from the Transport Ministry suggested a Renfe AVE train struck the rear of a stationary Iryo train. (Photo by @1vanta3 via X / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images)
INEXPLICABLE

Chilling Audio Reveals Fatal Words Before Crash Killed 69

Leaked control room recordings reveal the final moments before the deadly collision.

Leigh Kimmins

TOLEDO, SPAIN - OCTOBER 28: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY MANDATORY CREDIT - '@1vanta3 via X / HANDOUT' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) A view of the crash site after two high-speed trains collided in central Spain, killing dozens of people and injuring many others in Toledo, Spain on October 28, 2026. Government sources told RTVE that at least 30 people had died. Spanish daily El Espanol reported at least 46 deaths, citing regional government sources. Government sources initially told El Pais they feared the disaster could be âworse than Adamuz,❠referring to a January high-speed rail crash in southern Spain that killed 46 people. Authorities have yet to announce an official death toll or injury count. Preliminary information from the Transport Ministry suggested a Renfe AVE train struck the rear of a stationary Iryo train. (Photo by @1vanta3 via X / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images)
MAJOR TRAGEDY

At Least 30 Killed as High Speed-Trains Collide

A total of 544 passengers were on board the two trains.

Leigh Kimmins

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AMERICA LAST

Trump’s AI Goons Busted Committing Anti-American Blunder

A new AI federal government portal is anything but American, the Daily Beast has uncovered.

David Gardner

Delta Air Lines Airbus A330neo or A330-900 aircraft with neo engine option of the European plane manufacturer, as seen departing from Amsterdam Schiphol AMS EHAM International airport from Polderbaan runway and flying in the blue sky. The modern and advanced wide body airplane has the registration - tail number N421DX and is powered by 2xRR jet engines. The passenger plane is a brand new Airbus A330-900  delivered from Airbus on March 2023. Delta is a legacy US carrier with headquarters and a hub in Atlanta Georgia and connects America to the Dutch capital on a daily basis. Delta DL DAL is the second largest airline in the world and member of SkyTeam airline aviation alliance. The global aviation industry is showing growth in passenger traffic and cargo with higher demand, more than ever after the 2 previous years with the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic era, Amsterdam, The Netherlands on April 19, 2023 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
CUT SHORT

3 Delta Passengers Injured in Emergency Landing

The plane was barely two and a half hours into its journey before smoke began filling the cabin.

Will Neal

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Panorama of Torrecerredo-Urriellu, Peak in Europe.
DEADLY PEAK STREAK

Mountain Climber Plunges 200 Feet to His Death

It is the latest fatality in the towering northern Spanish mountains just this year.

Reagin von Lehe

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SHADE

World Leader Boycotts Trump to Meet the President’s Nemesis

Spain’s prime minister previously criticized the president’s U.N. speech.

William Vaillancourt

US President Donald Trump speaks during the 81st United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.     BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/Pool via REUTERS
MATTER OF FACT

World Leader Humiliates Trump After Watching U.N. Speech

“As usual, it was a very… ideological speech,” the prime minister said carefully.

Dana Herrnstadt

Treasure of Villena, the largest prehistoric gold find in the Iberian Peninsula and the second largest in Europe.
ANCIENT HISTORY, MODERN HEIST

Ancient Treasure Swiped in 4-Minute Museum Heist

A mayor was left ‘trembling’ after thieves stole 66 mostly gold artifacts, dating back to 1000 BCE.

Reagin von Lehe

Ferran Torres wears 'Make Spain Great Again' hat in celebratory parade on Monday following World Cup win.
🙄🙄🙄

World Cup Winner Gives Cringe Explanation for Trumpy Rebrand

The man who scored the tournament’s winning goal wants to Make Spain Great Again.

Will Neal

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