Local media reports suggest a cable came loose along the railway's route, causing it to lose control - a national day of mourning is being observed

A transport worker is among those killed, while a three-year-old German boy is reported to have escaped with minor injuries.

The crash killed at least 17 people and injured 20 more, some critically, Portuguese authorities say.

The Chinese and Russian leaders have been in power for 13 and 25 years respectively, with neither expressing any intention of stepping down.

A number of European governments are proposing restrictive measures on migrants in response to public concern

Jannik Sinner continues his US Open title defence in dominant fashion as he sweeps past fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti to reach the semi-finals.

The UK and other allies hope to obtain clear US backing for their efforts to shore up Ukraine's defences.

In Vladivostok, a city on China's and North Korea's border, Russia's war on Ukraine looms large.

At least 15 people have been killed and 20 more injured after a carriage on the Gloria funicular derailed and crashed.