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China’s Baidu launches AI model simulating road environment for robotaxis

A driverless car by Apollo Go (left), Baidu’s robotaxi service, in Wuhan, China, in 2024. Apollo Go is China’s largest robotaxi service operator.
A driverless car by Apollo Go (left), Baidu’s robotaxi service, in Wuhan, China, in 2024. Apollo Go is China’s largest robotaxi service operator.

Alstom shares plunge after it cuts guidance, plans overhaul in second warning

Alstom’s anticipated positive free cash flow was revised to an expected cash burn of €1.5 billion (S$2.1 billion). 
Alstom’s anticipated positive free cash flow was revised to an expected cash burn of €1.5 billion (S$2.1 billion). 

Nine people dead in Learjet crash in south Florida, officials say

First responders work after a Learjet 60 believed to be carrying nine people crashed in a residential area in Palm Beach County, Florida, US, November 1, 2026. REUTERS/Giorgio Viera
First responders work after a Learjet 60 believed to be carrying nine people crashed in a residential area in Palm Beach County, Florida, US, November 1, 2026. REUTERS/Giorgio Viera

Spain train crash survivor recalls scenes of devastation as accident unfolded

Sebastian Herrero, a survivor of two deadly high-speed train crashes in Spain, described his experience.
Sebastian Herrero, a survivor of two deadly high-speed train crashes in Spain, described his experience.

Spanish rescuers search trains in hope of finding survivors of deadly crash

Rescue teams are working carefully as they are not certain if there are more survivors in the wreckage.
Rescue teams are working carefully as they are not certain if there are more survivors in the wreckage.

Spain mourns after latest train tragedy kills 69

Two people wait for updates outside a support centre for relatives of missing victims in Urda, following a crash between two high-speed trains.
Two people wait for updates outside a support centre for relatives of missing victims in Urda, following a crash between two high-speed trains.

What we know about the deadly train crash in Spain

A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 68 people and injured scores more on Oct 28.
A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 68 people and injured scores more on Oct 28.

Sea freight, postal service providers in S’pore charging more after Middle East conflict: SingStat

The price increases were particularly pronounced in the sea freight transport, freight forwarding, and postal and courier segments.
The price increases were particularly pronounced in the sea freight transport, freight forwarding, and postal and courier segments.

Cuba’s public transport plunges to all-time low amid US fuel blockade, minister says

Since the US imposed a de facto ban on fuel imports on Cuba’s communist-run government in late January, the Caribbean’s largest island has seen an unprecedented collapse in public transportation.
Since the US imposed a de facto ban on fuel imports on Cuba’s communist-run government in late January, the Caribbean’s largest island has seen an unprecedented collapse in public transportation.

Malaysia’s TuJu highway navigation app hit by technical disruptions amid user surge

Malaysia’s highway authority said efforts are underway to identify the cause of disruptions.
Malaysia’s highway authority said efforts are underway to identify the cause of disruptions.

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