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At least 60 Christians killed in Ethiopia amid rising religious violence

According to France 24, at least 60 Christians have been killed in Ethiopia in what the Orthodox Church has declared as religious violence. France 24 Africa carried the same report. Both outlets say it is still unclear who was behind the attack, with rebels and local government blaming each other. Around 20 houses have been burned down, according to the excerpts. The excerpts are truncated and do not give further detail on the location, timing or response to the attack. The sources supplied do not differ on the death toll or on the disputed responsibility. Summary from 2 sources

Summary from 2 sources France 24 first

Tanzania: 2025 election violence still traumatises, one year on

According to France 24, Tanzania is marking the first anniversary of an election on October 29, 2025 that left many traumatised. France 24 reported that President Samia Suluhu Hassan won with 98 percent of the vote after most of the opposition was excluded. The election triggered days of protests that security forces brutally suppressed, according to the same outlet. Two France 24 items carrying the same headline and excerpt were supplied, and no other outlets are cited. The sources supplied do not describe any disagreement on the figures reported. Summary from 2 sources

Summary from 2 sources France 24 first

Britain’s blighted high streets will improve by next election, says Rayner

According to The Guardian, Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has said voters will begin to see a difference on their high streets before the next general election. The Guardian reported that Labour is prioritising investment in struggling local communities, with the aim of reversing the fortunes of towns plagued by boarded-up shops and rogue businesses. The sources supplied are excerpts only, so further detail on specific measures, timing or funding is not available from them. The three Guardian entries carry the same headline and opening text, and no conflicting figures or outcomes appear in them. Summary from 3 sources

Summary from 3 sources The Guardian Business first

At least 10 people killed after high-speed trains collide in central Spain

According to Arise News, DW News and ABC News, at least 10 people have been killed after high-speed trains collided in central Spain, with two carriages derailed. The South China Morning Post quoted Esther Padilla of the Castilla-La Mancha region saying the toll would likely rise. CBS News reported at least 68 deaths, and the Financial Times reported at least 30. Rail services between Madrid and Seville have been suspended, according to DW News. El País English reported that an AVE train hit another train that was stopped on the tracks, and that the government points to human error. Summary from 8 sources

Sources differ: CBS News reported at least 68 killed, the Financial Times reported at least 30, while most other outlets reported at least 10.

Summary from 8 sources DW News first also South China Morning Post, El País English, DW News (all), Financial Times World and 3 more

Spanish transport minister faces calls to quit after deadly train crash

Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente faced calls to resign but ruled out stepping down on Friday. This follows Wednesday’s train crash in Toledo province, which killed 69 people. It is the country’s second high-speed rail disaster this year. FRANCE 24 correspondent Sarah Morris reports. Excerpt, France 24

Source France 24

Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie found guilty over 191 starvation deaths

According to IOL, RFI English, News24 and France 24, a Kenyan court found self-proclaimed preacher Paul Mackenzie and his associates guilty on all charges over 191 starvation deaths on Monday. The Korea Times and France 24 said the victims were 190 children and one adult, while RFI English and News24 described them as 191 people, mostly children. Vanguard and Africanews had earlier reported that a Mombasa court would deliver the verdict on Monday. DW News said Mackenzie was accused of telling followers to starve themselves, and that he ran the Good News International Church, which claimed the world was ending. Hundreds of bodies have been discovered since 2023 at the cult base inland from Malindi, according to the Korea Times and RFI English. Summary from 8 sources

Sources differ: The Korea Times and France 24 say 190 children and one adult were killed, while RFI English, News24 and others say 191 people, mostly children.

Summary from 8 sources DW News first also RFI English, France 24, IOL, The Korea Times and 3 more