Two trains collide in Egypt, six killed in Krakow shooting
At least four people have died in a collision of two passenger trains in Egypt, while in Krakow, Poland, a young man shot dead six people. The news roundup also covers a US strike on a ship in the Gulf of Oman and upcoming Russia–Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi.
Two passenger trains collided in Egypt, 76 kilometres south of the capital Cairo. Authorities say at least four people were killed and another 88 injured. Egypt's Health Ministry says one of the train drivers is among the dead. The cause of the crash is not yet known.
Shooting in Krakow
In the Polish city of Krakow yesterday, a young man drove a car into a market square and began shooting at passers-by. Six people were killed and 16 more wounded, some of them critically. Police wounded the attacker, who was taken to hospital and is also in serious condition. Police later searched his home and found his parents and sister dead, along with seven firearms. Officials say the man supported a far-right ideology.
Gulf of Oman
The US military has struck a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman. According to the US, the ship repeatedly tried to breach the US naval blockade of Iranian ports. The coast guard of the United Arab Emirates reports that 22 people were rescued from the resulting fire.
Talks on the war in Ukraine
Talks on ending the war in Ukraine are to be held soon in Abu Dhabi, with representatives of Moscow and Kyiv taking part. The United States is acting as mediator. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says Europe will also be represented. His statement followed concern raised by US President Donald Trump, who announced a "very big" deal with Russia that he said would affect not only Ukraine but all of Europe.
Other news
Trump has offered the post of White House press secretary to Dana White, president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, a mixed martial arts organisation. White confirmed he plans to meet Trump at the White House tomorrow but did not say whether he will accept. CNN, citing an anonymous source, reports that he has turned down the idea.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has entrusted opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government. Eisenkot's bloc has received sufficient backing from Arab parties.
