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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......

Beirut Bar Association launches digital platform to modernize legal services

The Beirut Bar Association has officially launched a new digital platform along with an electronic payment card system for lawyers, aiming to modernize legal services and streamline administrative procedures. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the House of the Lawyer in Beirut......

Main stage of Belgium’s Tomorrowland festival destroyed by fire

A massive fire broke out on Wednesday evening, completely destroying the iconic main stage of the Tomorrowland music festival, just a day before the event was set to open near Antwerp, Belgium. Firefighters confirmed that no injuries were reported, but the damage to the central structure was extensive. Despite......

Pope leon XIV plans visit to Turkey for historic christian anniversary

Pope Leon XIV has announced his intention to visit Turkey in the coming months, marking what could be his first official trip abroad as the head of the Catholic Church. The visit is expected to coincide with the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, a pivotal event in Christian history. Speaking......

UK lowers voting age to 16 in Landmark electoral reform

In a groundbreaking shift aimed at revitalizing democratic participation, the UK government announced on Thursday that it plans to lower the national voting age to 16. The measure, part of a broader electoral reform package, will bring voting rights for young people across England and Northern Ireland......

Four hospitalized after small plane crashes in Florida neighborhood

Four people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries following the crash of a small plane into a neighborhood in Pembroke Pines, Florida, on Sunday evening. Officials report that the incident occurred near Southwest 14th Street and 68th Boulevard, just west of North Perry Airport. Plane crashes......

Driver strikes six pedestrians after failed turn in the Bronx

Police are searching for a man who struck six pedestrians while attempting a left turn at an intersection in the Bronx earlier this month. The incident occurred on July 3 at approximately 10:50 a.m. at the intersection of East 149th Street and Courtlandt Avenue in the Mott Haven neighborhood. Collision......

Hann Bay in Dakar: A polluted paradise seeking attention

Once renowned as one of the most beautiful bays in Africa, Hann Bay, in Dakar, Senegal, is now a symbol of environmental neglect. Once filled with fresh sea air and natural charm, the area has transformed into an open-air dump, polluted by plastic debris, old tires, and sewage runoff that disfigures......

Escaped suspect quietly returns in handcuffs after brief hideout in Derb Sultan

A bizarre scene unfolded on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the Ain Sebaâ Criminal Court in Casablanca. A detainee who was scheduled to appear before the prosecutor managed to escape—without a chase, without force, and without much notice. The incident occurred during the morning prisoner transfer,......

Half of National guard troops withdrawn from Los Angeles amid de-escalation of protests

The U.S. Department of Defense announced Tuesday the withdrawal of approximately 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles — nearly half of the 4,000 deployed in early June. The decision comes more than a month after mass protests erupted over the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Pentagon......