Train crashes into Belgian school bus, causing multiple deaths

Belgian police have launched an investigation after a train collided with a school bus, killing several children and adults. Authorities said the bus was travelling to a special education school at the time of the crash. Officials confirmed that safety barriers at the level crossing were down when the collision occurred.

In other developments, Iran has vowed to retaliate following strikes by the United States earlier this week, while Israel says it will intensify attacks against Hezbollah as Lebanon reports casualties from overnight strikes. A human rights group has found evidence that the United Arab Emirates recruited Colombian soldiers to fight alongside paramilitary forces in Sudan.

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