A train collision in Spain today has killed at least 46 people, according to local media. This is the second train collision in Spain this year, with another crash occurring in January on the same line between Madrid and Andalusia.

A Perth puppy farmer has been jailed for nine months after pleading guilty to dozens of animal cruelty charges. The man, who bred dogs from dirty kennels, is now banned from owning animals for life.

#BREAKING: At least 10 people have died after two trains collided on a high-speed line in central Spain. Authorities are warning that the number is expected to rise.

Australia's first dedicated armed rapid response team is almost ready to hit Sydney streets. #rapidresponse #police #nswpolice #sydney

Three masked thieves used a stolen Toyota RAV4 to ram through a Tarneit shopping centre and rob a family-run Indian jewellery store, stealing more than $100,000 worth of gold and jewellery. #Tarneit #jewelleryheist #ramraid

The father of a standover man in Kazem Hamad's criminal empire has been assassinated during an ambush in Reservoir.

Israel's election has resulted in a deadlock, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his rival Gadi Eisenkot securing the 61-seat majority needed to form government. #Israelelection #BenjaminNetanyahu #GadiEisenkot

JUST IN: Police have located a body in waters off Riviera Road in Avondale Heights, believed to be that of 73-year-old Janet Knight from Keilor East who vanished on Sunday. Her death is not being treated as suspicious. #missingperson #AvondaleHeights #KeilorEast

There have been at least five shootings in Melbourne over the past two weeks, including a man with links to tobacco kingpin Kaz Hamad. #Melbourne

Inflation has risen to 4.3 per cent, just days before the Reserve Bank's next interest rates meeting.

Polls closed. Tel Aviv erupts in opposition celebrations. Netanyahu's bloc falls short of a majority, according to the polls. The opposition and Arab parties could now hold the balance. The man who claimed they were stealing his election is watching his opponents celebrate. Goodbye, Netanyahu.

The strike is set to disrupt QantasLink regional flights and freight operations, but won't impact domestic or international services.

BREAKING: Early exit poll results are showing Netanyahu’s coalition and the opposition coalition both falling short of the seats needed for a majority. 🔴 LIVE UPDATES: aje.news/smbodj

#BREAKING: A major manhunt is underway after a man was shot dead in Melbourne's north.

Lightning has struck the tarmac at Brisbane Airport, causing delays to domestic and international flights. It happened during another spring storm which came in hard and fast, showering homes in hail.#Queensland

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll and Opposition Leader Jess Wilson have had a rare encounter on the election trail, sharing a very quick handshake today in Melbourne. What's your take on that interaction? #victoria #politics #vicelection

A band of dangerous storms is smashing parts of South East Queensland, unleashing giant hailstones, some bigger than golf balls. Backyards have been blanketed in white and drivers were caught in the firing line, with their cars left battered by the onslaught from above. #storm

Dangerous debris has caused a headache for drivers on Brisbane's M1. A metal bar, abandoned in a middle lane, popped the tyres of at least 20 cars, forcing motorists to pull over near Nerang. #Motorway #Roadsafety #DangerousDebris #TrafficHazard

Authorities are pleading with drivers to make smarter decisions and not drive through flood waters. Several people have been caught out and stranded across the region, with one driver, believed to have attempted to cross a waterway, drunk.

Foreign cybercriminals are using AI to target Australian superannuation accounts, threatening to drain the retirement savings of everyday workers.