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Deadly strike hits Gaza church: Netanyahu “Regrets” a “Mistake”

A deadly strike struck Gaza’s only Catholic church, the Holy Family Church, on July 17, 2025, killing three civilians and injuring ten, including parish priest Father Gabriel Romanelli . The Israeli military acknowledged that “fragments from a shell fired during operational activity”......

UN calls for swift investigations after deadly clashes in southern Syria

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called for “independent, prompt, and transparent investigations” following violent clashes in Suwayda, a predominantly Druze city in southern Syria, that have reportedly left nearly 600 people dead in a matter of......

Algerian troll network allegedly operated to destabilize France

Amid escalating diplomatic strain following French President Emmanuel Macron’s July 2024 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, a confidential Viginum report has revealed the existence of a coordinated troll network linked to Algerian authorities targeting French public discourse. According......

Comedian Bun Hay mean dies in tragic balcony accident in Paris

Paris, July 10, 2025 — French comedian and actor Bun Hay Mean, affectionately known as “Chinois marrant”, tragically passed away at age 43 after falling from the eighth floor of his Paris apartment on July 10. The incident occurred as he reportedly tried to retrieve his phone from the......

Teen arrested in murder of Maine paddleboarder Sunny Stewart

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the murder of Sunshine “Sunny” Stewart, a 48-year-old Maine woman whose body was found two weeks ago after she went missing while paddleboarding. Arrest and investigation updates Maine State Police announced Thursday that the suspect......

Donald Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency

On July 17, 2025, the White House confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump, currently serving his second term, is suffering from chronic venous insufficiency, following a series of medical tests after the 79-year-old reported experiencing "mild swelling in the lower legs." According to a......

Israeli strike on Gaza church kills three Palestinian Christians amid ongoing conflict

In a tragic escalation of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, an Israeli military strike hit the Holy Family Church in Gaza City on Thursday, killing three Palestinian Christians and wounding several others. The attack, which occurred amid heavy fighting in the region, has prompted international outcry and......

France ends permanent military presence in Senegal and West and Central Africa

On July 17, 2025, France officially ended its permanent military presence in Senegal during a historic transfer ceremony held in Dakar. The French military handed over its two final installations: Camp Geille, the country’s largest French military base, and the military air support unit at Dakar......

Massive fire in Iraq hypermarket claims 60 lives, dozens still missing

A devastating fire tore through a hypermarket in Al-Kut, eastern Iraq, killing at least 60 people and leaving 11 others unaccounted for, according to local authorities. The tragedy, which unfolded today, has shocked the nation as rescue workers continue to search for victims beneath the debris. City......

French court orders release of Georges Abdallah after 40 years in prison

After more than four decades behind bars, Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, one of France’s longest-held prisoners, has been granted release by the Paris Court of Appeals’ enforcement chamber. The decision, issued on July 17, 2025, marks a significant turn in a politically and diplomatically sensitive......

Morocco and Iraq strengthen cooperation on employment and economic inclusion

On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Moroccan and Iraqi officials met in Rabat to discuss ways to deepen cooperation in the fields of employment, economic inclusion, and vocational training. The meeting brought together Morocco’s Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills, Younes......

Chareh withdraws troops from Sweida as the city tallies its dead

Interim President Ahmad al‑Chareh ordered Syrian government forces to withdraw from Druze-majority Sweida overnight, ending days of heavy fighting amid rising tensions with Israel, he said in a televised address. In his message, al‑Chareh transferred responsibility for local security to Druze religious......

France condemns bombing of Catholic church under its historic protection in Gaza

France has strongly condemned the bombing of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, an institution placed under France’s historic protection, which resulted in the deaths of two people. The incident, which occurred amid ongoing conflict in the region, prompted a sharp response from French Foreign......