Train hits Belgian school bus in fatal crash

A tragic train accident in Belgium has claimed four lives, including two children, prompting investigations into safety at level crossings. Meanwhile, escalating tensions in the Middle East persist as US airstrikes on Iran and Israeli military operations in Lebanon challenge ceasefire prospects. In Southeast Asia, rescuers are working in claustrophobic conditions to reach seven miners trapped by flash flooding in a cave complex in Laos. Human Rights Watch has uncovered evidence of UAE-recruited Colombian mercenaries operating in Sudan, while in the UK, the RSPB continues to document illegal attacks on protected birds of prey near game shooting estates. Finally, Ferrari’s unveiling of its first electric vehicle, the Fordoluce, has sparked debate among automotive enthusiasts regarding the brand's shift toward a new demographic and its departure from traditional design.