Illustrative image: A Renfe class 730 "Patito Híbrido" to Madrid has just passed the station of Linarejos-Pedroso, Spain. Back in 2017 the high-speed line between Ourense and Zamora wasn't open yet and trains had to use the unelectrified old broad-gauge line. — Kabelleger / David Gubler/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The excerpt reports at least 68 deaths and 58 hospitalizations after two trains collided near Urda station in Toledo province; authorities fear the death toll may rise.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Riau from 28 October 2026 at 21:15 WIB, with conditions expected to improve by 23:30 WIB. The forecast says reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding may occur.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Kalimantan Tengah from 28 October 2026 at 23:00 WIB, with conditions expected to improve by 02:00 WIB on 29 October. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.
A disabled vehicle was reported on the Fort Erie-bound QEW at Dorval Drive in Oakville, Ontario, with all lanes closed. The report lists severity as unknown.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Aceh beginning 28 October 2026 at 20:50 WIB, with conditions expected to improve by 29 October at 01:11 WIB. The forecast notes possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.
Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast in parts of Banten from 20:50 to 22:40 WIB on 28 October 2026. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Sumatera Utara, beginning at 21:05 WIB on 28 October 2026. The source lists numerous affected districts and subdistricts.
A forecast calls for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall beginning at 21:05 WIB on 28 October 2026 in parts of Sumatera Utara, listing numerous localities.
A research report examines factors shaping student demand for higher education in England and how demand responds to price. Further findings were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.
An updated impact analysis of the international student levy for England’s higher education sector supersedes previous estimates. The source does not provide the updated estimates or further details about the analysis.
A facility for students seeking support with gender-based violence, mental health challenges and other psychosocial needs opened at Majuba TVET College’s Dundee Campus in KwaZulu-Natal. The excerpt describes it as a first of its kind in the province’s post-school education sector.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Jakarta beginning 28 October 2026 at 20:30 WIB. The forecast notes possible reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding, and advises people to remain vigilant and limit outdoor activities.
Routes 178 and 386 are diverted in both directions due to an emergency services incident on Stadium Road, and buses are not serving the Greenwich Heights (H5) stops.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Jawa Barat from 22:30 WIB on 28 October 2026, with possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding. The source advises vigilance and limiting outdoor activities; conditions are expected to improve by 00:30 WIB on 29 October.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Jawa Barat, especially Sukasari, Tegalwaru, and Tirtamulya, from 20:15 to 22:20 WIB on 28 October 2026. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.
A flood warning covers the St. Johns River near DeLand, affecting Lake and Volusia Counties, with minor flooding forecast through Thursday evening. The river was at flood stage, and motorists were advised not to drive through flooded areas.
A Chhattisgarh-SDMA alert forecasts heavy rain and surface winds of 40–60 km/h at isolated locations in Bijapur, Dantewada and Sukma within three hours. The alert states extreme severity and immediate urgency.
Brazil’s INMET issued an intense-rain warning for October 30, 2026, covering areas in Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, São Paulo, and Mato Grosso do Sul. The warning is listed as potential danger and is scheduled to end at 23:59.
An official INMET alert warns of intense rain with potential-danger severity across named areas in several Brazilian states. It is listed as active from October 30, 2026, 00:00 to 23:59; additional details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Jawa Tengah from 28 October 2026 at 20:02 WIB, with conditions expected to improve by 22:00 WIB. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises people to remain vigilant and limit outdoor activities.
The source reports a magnitude 5 earthquake at Reykjanes Ridge, with coordinates 58.2153, -32.3348 and a depth of 10 km. It reports a USGS tsunami flag of 0 and significance value of 385; no impacts are described.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in specified parts of Lampung from 22:00 WIB on 28 October 2026 until conditions are expected to improve by 01:00 WIB on 29 October. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises the public to remain vigilant and limit outdoor activities.
Thunderstorms and heavy rain were forecast for parts of Gorontalo, especially Monano, from 20:50 to 22:20 WITA on 28 October 2026. The source warned of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advised the public to remain vigilant and limit outdoor activities.
A disabled vehicle was reported on westbound HWY 403 in Mississauga, with all lanes closed at HWY 10 / Hurontario Street. The source lists the severity as unknown.
The source reports emergency roadwork with all lanes closed on the eastbound HWY 401 on-ramp at Islington Avenue in Toronto. Severity is listed as unknown.
Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast in named parts of Sumatera Barat from 19:49 to 22:00 WIB on 28 October 2026, with possible reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding. The source advises vigilance, limiting outdoor activities and taking precautions.
