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18 September 2018

A split screen image. On the left, BBC reporter Guy Hedgecoe. On the right, an aerial view of a train crash in Spain.

At the scene of Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decade

The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe visited the scene, where a large police cordon is in place.

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Split screen images of woman with long brown hair speaking into a microphone, and white trian derailed in crash.

Spain train crash survivors describe 'absolutely terrifying' scene

Passengers recount the moment two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening.

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A person dressed in a black jacket and grey hoodie stands in a dark and crowded train carriage after a crash

Watch: Footage inside Spanish train as passengers evacuate from crash

Video filmed after a deadly train crash in southern Spain shows a damaged train with a passenger climbing out of it to safety.

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Left image shows fish and equipment on the ice, right image shows two fisherman in warm clothing

Watch: Fishing on a frozen river for respite from the war in Ukraine

On the frozen surface of Kyiv's River Dnipro, men are fishing to take their minds off the war with Russia.

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A wall of snow seen descending on cars and roads in Russia.

Watch: Artificial avalanche tumbles down Russian mountain

Authorities deliberately triggered the avalanche on Mount Elbrus to release a build up of snow.

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Katya Adler in a coat by the sea with a boat in the background.

Troops and vessels from European Nato allies arrive in Greenland

The limited deployment involves Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands and the UK.

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Split screen showing train corridor on the left and mother and son playing with toys in carriage

Inside Kyiv's 'invincibility train' for residents left without power

The trains are designed to boost public morale and provide some comfort, as a bitter winter coincides with intensifying Russian attacks.

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About 15,000 crabs recovered after lorry crash

The crustaceans, which were worth about €60,000 (£52,000) were bound for shops and restaurants in Portugal.

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Split image showing the avalanche on the left and Ares with her dog on the right during interview

Watch: Moment skier and dog swept along by avalanche

Footage recorded by Spanish skier Ares Masip shows the incident on Pic de l'Hortell, a mountain in Andorra.

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A group of mourners gather in the snow, they have sombre expressions on their faces, and one of them is holding a bunch of red flowers

Day of mourning for bar fire victims in Switzerland

Church bells rang across the country for five minutes to commemorate the young people killed in the bar fire.

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Skiers form the shape of a heart on a ski field from birds-eye-view

Skiers create heart-shaped tribute for Switzerland fire victims

Skiers formed a heart shape on the slopes of Crans-Montana, days after 40 people were killed in a fire at the Swiss ski resort town.

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Survivor describes how she lost sight of friend while escaping flames

Dozens of people have died in the fire and more than 100 left injured.

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Person tries to put out flames inside Swiss bar

Footage shows partygoer trying to put out flames as blaze takes hold

The video shows a man trying to extinguish the flames while music can be heard playing in the background and some people film the fire on their phones.

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Video shows fire spreading across Swiss bar ceiling

The moment a Swiss bar was set ablaze appears to have been captured on video.

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BBC reports from the scene of Swiss resort bar fire

Dozens of people are believed to have died after a fire broke out during New Year's Eve celebrations.

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BBC's Steve Rosenberg on left side and 2026 New Year scultputre on right side

What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg

The BBC's Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.

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A man in a yellow helmet dressed in old-fashioned military gear splats another person with a pallet of eggs.

Spaniards hurl flour, eggs and fireworks in mock battle

The annual food fight festival ''Els Enfarinats'' has left the Spanish town of Ibi covered in flour and egg shells.

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Bridget Bardon stood behind a sheet on a washing line

Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame

The French model and actress has died at the age of 91.

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A black plume erupts from Mt Etna with clouds behind it.

Snow-capped Mount Etna erupts as skiers glide down slopes

Scientists say volcanic activity at the site, which frequently erupts, had intensified this week, with craters continuously emitting ash.

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Pope Leo wears a red cape and white rope waving to crowds in Vatican City

Watch: Pope Leo's plea for peace in Christmas message

Pope Leo calls for an end to conflicts around the world in Christmas speech.

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