Simple English News Daily Thursday 29th October 2026. Spain train crash. Israel election count. Cambodia cruise. India cyclone. Brazil Bolsonaro flees. Canada Euro...
Oct 28, 2026
A deadly train collision in Spain sparks an investigation, while Israel’s election leaves the country without a clear majority. A cruise ship’s journey ends abruptly in Cambodia, and Cyclone Arnab devastates parts of India. Bolsonaro flees Brazil, Canada prepares for Eurovision, and the US and Cuba clash at the UN. Plus, new gas in Tanzania and smartphone-free dinners in Sardinia.
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Israel Election Leaves Netanyahu Without A Majority
- Israel’s election produced no clear governing majority, leaving Benjamin Netanyahu reliant on a caretaker government.
- His coalition is projected to win 53 seats, while Gardi-Eisenkot’s opposition coalition may win 48 and Arab-Israeli parties hold the balance.
Cruise Ship Strands Passengers After Fuel Costs Rise
- The Villa Vie Odyssey stranded its passengers in Cambodia after its company could no longer afford fuel.
- The ship had cruised for 756 days and offered long-term or permanent rooms for up to 650 people.
India Evacuates Thousands Before Cyclone Arnab
- Cyclone Arnab killed at least three people and damaged homes in India, despite a large evacuation effort.
- Authorities moved 180,000 people to safety before the storm arrived; meanwhile, Flavio Bolsonaro fled Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador.