Oxfam said governments must guarantee an enabling civic space and called for the protection of freedom of expression, assembly and association

Tragedy struck southern Spain as a high-speed train derailed, colliding with another service and claiming at least 21 lives. The incident, described as ‘extremely strange’ by the transport minister, occurred on a straight track. Rescue efforts are ongoing for those trapped, with rail traffic suspended. The cause remains under investigation.

MNS chief Raj Thackeray has called on his newly elected corporators to be combative. He acknowledged the party’s election results were not as expected. Thackeray stated that corporators must challenge what he called the ‘rule of money power’. They are also tasked with opposing policies that harm Marathi interests. The MNS aims to be a strong voice in civic governance.