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Deadly train crash south of Madrid

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A Renfe AVE and an Iryo high-speed train collided south of Madrid, near Los Yébenes/Toledo. Officials initially confirmed at least 10 deaths; later reports put the toll at 46 dead and more than 179 injured.

The Israeli election produced no clear winner. Early projections show Netanyahu's bloc around 55 seats and Eisenkot's around 50, both short of the 61 needed for a Knesset majority. This is an opinion/commentary quote from Rami Khouri, not a factual claim that can be checked.

Al Jazeera reports that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that an Israeli military move in the Gulf could have a major impact on global energy markets.

Reuters reports Real Madrid apologized to Chinese people after Kylian Mbappé's reference to Mao as a “dictator” caused offense.

The Wall Street Journal reports that homeowners with adjustable-rate mortgages taken out when rates were historically low may face sharply higher payments when their ARMs reset. This is a rhetorical political argument, not a factual claim that can be checked. This is the same rhetorical political argument, not a factual claim.

The U.S. does not have 100 million undocumented immigrants, nor 50 million undocumented Mexicans. Standard estimates put the total unauthorized population around 11 million, with Mexican nationals roughly 4–5 million.

Lubbock, Texas is not 80% undocumented or 80% Mexican nationals without legal status. Census data show Lubbock County is majority U.S.-born.

BBC News reports that the Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage in Cambodia because of soaring fuel costs and is arranging temporary living accommodations for passengers.

The Israeli election left both Netanyahu and Eisenkot without a majority; both face difficult paths to form a government without reliance on Arab parties.

King Charles began a nine-day Caribbean tour taking in the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda, and acknowledged the suffering of the past.

Polls closed in the Israeli election with no clear win

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A Renfe AVE and an Iryo high-speed train collided south of Madrid, near Los Yébenes/Toledo. Officials initially confirmed at least 10 deaths; later reports put the toll at 46 dead and more than 179 injured.

At least 10 dead after two trains collide south of Madrid, regional official says - follow updates https://t.co/6Go9LSAucM

Original post · BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking)

[apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/train-accident-spain-4f65471a0e36f448d7ee9efe0768cd77), [elespanol.com](https://www.elespanol.com/invertia/observatorios

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The Israeli election produced no clear winner. Early projections show Netanyahu's bloc around 55 seats and Eisenkot's around 50, both short of the 61 needed for a Knesset majority. This is an opinion/commentary quote from Rami Khouri, not a factual claim that can be checked.

Netanyahu, Eisenkot stake rival claims to lead Israel after deadlocked vote https://t.co/tuslj5GSJ0

Original post · @Reuters

[investing.com](https://www.investing.com/news/world-news/netanyahu-eisenkot-stake-rival-claims-to-lead-israel-after-deadlocked-vote-4977403) NAMES: Benjamin Ne

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Al Jazeera reports that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that an Israeli military move in the Gulf could have a major impact on global energy markets.

Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi has warned that any Israeli “military misadventure” in the Gulf region could have a “devastating impact” on global energy markets. 🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/VQO0Q3MkKX https://t.co/teSIU519fv

Original post · Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish)

Al Jazeera English NAMES: Abbas Araghchi = Iran's foreign minister.

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The Wall Street Journal reports that homeowners with adjustable-rate mortgages taken out when rates were historically low may face sharply higher payments when their ARMs reset. This is a rhetorical political argument, not a factual claim that can be checked. This is the same rhetorical political argument, not a factual claim.

Payments could rise sharply for tens of thousands of homeowners who financed with ARMs when rates were historically low. https://t.co/3DffEqES3R

Original post · The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ)

The Wall Street Journal NAMES: ARM = adjustable-rate mortgage. POST 2114246832054215163: NOCLAIM — NAMES: — POST 2114197759779541266: NOCLAIM — NAMES: —

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The U.S. does not have 100 million undocumented immigrants, nor 50 million undocumented Mexicans. Standard estimates put the total unauthorized population around 11 million, with Mexican nationals roughly 4–5 million.

1 out of 100 Federal Judges get it 100 M illegals in the USA is a huge crime to deal with 50 Million illegals Mexicans Supreme Court Justices White House Congress House of Representatives Senate Senators Republicans Donald Trump JD Vance Mike Johnson Marco Rubio Ken Paxton https:

Original post · Rene Reyna (@rr76012)

Pew Research Center / U.S. Department of Homeland Security NAMES: Mike Johnson = U.S. House Speaker; Marco Rubio = U.S. Secretary of State; Ken Paxton = Texas A

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Lubbock, Texas is not 80% undocumented or 80% Mexican nationals without legal status. Census data show Lubbock County is majority U.S.-born.

Lubbock, Texas > 80% illegals illegal Mexicans I’m worried there has been no-mass deportations of the 80% illegal Mexicans in Lubbock? White House oval office Congress Senate Republicans Donald Trump JD Vance Mike Johnson Greg Abbott Ken Paxton Ted Cruz Supreme Court CNBC http

Original post · Rene Reyna (@rr76012)

U.S. Census Bureau / Pew Research Center NAMES: Greg Abbott = Texas governor; Ted Cruz = U.S. senator from Texas.

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BBC News reports that the Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage in Cambodia because of soaring fuel costs and is arranging temporary living accommodations for passengers.

Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs - The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".

Original post · the BBC

BBC News NAMES: Villa Vie Odyssey = the cruise ship involved.

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The Israeli election left both Netanyahu and Eisenkot without a majority; both face difficult paths to form a government without reliance on Arab parties.

Netanyahu and Eisenkot face difficult paths to power as neither set to win majority - The two main blocs appear to have too few seats to form the next government without reliance on Arab parties.

Original post · the BBC

BBC News / [investing.com](https://www.investing.com/news/world-news/netanyahu-eisenkot-stake-rival-claims-to-lead-israel-after-deadlocked-vote-4977403) NAMES:

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King Charles began a nine-day Caribbean tour taking in the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda, and acknowledged the suffering of the past.

King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins - The King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda.

Original post · the BBC

BBC News NAMES: The King = King Charles III.

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Polls closed in the Israeli election with no clear winner, matching reports that no bloc won a majority.

Watch: What happens now after close vote in Israeli election? - Polls have closed in the Israeli election, but there is no clear winner.

Original post · the BBC

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What the hosts said

BGood morning, it's Wednesday, six a.m. BBC Breaking posted on X that two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid.
BThis is a bad one. The numbers have moved fast.
BRegional officials first confirmed at least ten dead.
BAP is now reporting forty-six dead and more than one hundred seventy-nine injured.
BIt happened near Los Yébenes, on the Madrid-Andalucía high-speed line.
BA Renfe train and an Iryo service collided.
BSpain's rail authority has suspended traffic on that line while rescue crews work.
BThe cause hasn't been determined. We'll stick to what's confirmed.
BIt's the kind of story where the phrase 'high-speed' makes the numbers worse.
BYes, those are two very fast trains. The collision was severe.
BWe'll keep those details in front of us this hour.
BFor now, the rescue is the story.
BSeparate warning from Tehran this morning.
BWhat's Iran saying?
BAl Jazeera reports the foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, is warning that any Israeli "military misadventure" in the Gulf could have a "devastating impact" on global energy markets.
BThat's the Strait of Hormuz card, played before any operation even starts.
BNo Israeli move is confirmed. This is a line being drawn in public.
BAnd energy prices listen to exactly this sort of language.
BIran knows the world's pain point. It's a warning dressed as concern.
BIt's also an admission that Gulf stability is fragile right now.
BFor listeners, the cost at the pump is part of this story.
BThe warning alone can move markets before a single shot.
BDifferent world entirely now: Real Madrid is apologizing to Chinese people.
BWhat did Kylian Mbappé say this time?
BReuters reports he referred to Mao Zedong as a "dictator", and now the club is officially sorry.
BThe club is protecting its market. Nobody apologized to history.
BThe obvious pressure comes from Chinese sponsors and viewers.
BStars speak first, and their clubs get to walk it back.
BIt's the modern football rule: goals are yours, comments are the employer's problem.
BAnd this won't be the last one.
BSpeaking of money, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that adjustable-rate mortgages are about to bite.
BHow many people and how sharp?
BTens of thousands of homeowners who took adjustable-rate mortgages when rates were historically low could see payments rise sharply as those loans reset.
BThe cheap money era is leaving a bill.
BIf you have a fixed rate, this is not you.
BBut the ones who chose the variable rate are about to feel it.
BThe real question is whether it's a ripple or a wave.
BDepends how many reset while inflation still hurts.
BOne more from the political inbox.
BGo on.
BA post on X asks: "If Democrats cheat in every election — why do we have a Republican House, Senate, White House, AND Supreme Court?"
BFair question, though the premise is doing a lot of work.
BRight. It's a strong point against the 'every election' claim, not a blanket denial.
BThe follow-up is the real jab: if they only cheat sometimes, how do they choose?
BThat's the part that makes both sides squirm.
BIt's rhetorical, but it's built on a legitimate contradiction.
BAnd that's why it's moving.

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