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France: “French Face of ISIS” Emilie König sent to criminal court

French jihadist Emilie König, once described as a “true icon” of ISIS propaganda, has been referred to a special criminal court for criminal terrorist conspiracy, according to judicial sources reported by AFP on Monday. This referral, decided on September 16, follows the National Anti-Terrorism......

Kuwait perfume expo 2025 promises a unique olfactory experience

From October 21 to November 1, 2025, Kuwait will host one of the most prestigious events in the world of beauty — the Perfume Expo 2025, held at the Kuwait International Fairground in Mishref. This large-scale international exhibition will bring together leading perfume houses, niche creators,......

White House ballroom construction sparks controversy over historic preservation

Construction has begun on a $250 million ballroom addition to the East Wing of the White House, a project championed by former President Donald Trump. Demolition work has removed large sections of the East Wing’s covered entryway and windows as part of efforts to modernize the structure, which......

Donald Trump launches $250 million White House ballroom project amid government shutdown

Despite a historic budget paralysis in the United States, Donald Trump officially launched on Monday an unprecedented construction project: the creation of a new presidential ballroom inside the White House. Estimated at $250 million, the project marks the most significant architectural transformation......

Turkey: Harsh prison sentences sought against opposition mayors

The Istanbul prosecutor’s office has demanded severe prison sentences for seven opposition mayors accused of belonging to a criminal organization, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency. All seven, arrested between January and July, are members of the Republican People’s Party (CHP),......

Houthis free UN staff in Yemen after years of detention, others still held

The Houthi movement in Yemen has released several local United Nations staff members after years of detention, though others remain imprisoned, prompting mixed reactions from the international community. The partial release marks a small step forward as pressure continues to mount for the freedom of......

Lisbon funicular accident highlights safety failures in historic transport system

Portuguese authorities have revealed that the recent derailment of a Lisbon funicular was caused by a non-compliant cable, sparking fresh concerns over the safety of the city's iconic hillside transport systems. The incident occurred in the historic center of Lisbon and involved a mechanical failure......

Prague to ban electric scooter rentals amid “Chaos” on city sidewalks

Starting January 2026, Prague will ban the rental of electric scooters, following in the footsteps of cities such as Paris and Madrid. The decision was approved by the city council on Monday after growing complaints from residents about safety risks and clutter caused by scooters blocking sidewalks and......

Colombia denounces “Threat of Invasion” from the United States amid drug trafficking dispute

The Colombian government on Monday, October 20, condemned what it described as a “threat of invasion” from the United States, following remarks by Donald Trump, who warned of a potential U.S. intervention if Bogotá failed to halt drug production “immediately.” Speaking......

Woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann disproved by DNA test

A DNA test has conclusively disproven the claims of Julia Wandelt, a 24-year-old Polish woman, who for years insisted she was Madeleine McCann, the British girl who vanished in 2007 in Portugal. During a hearing at the Leicester Crown Court on Monday, October 20, forensic expert Rosalyn Hammond stated......

Gaza: Hamas says it will return another hostage’s body on monday

The armed wing of Hamas announced on Monday, October 20, that it would hand over the body of an Israeli hostage at 7 p.m. local time. The group said the remains were recovered on Sunday in the Gaza Strip. According to the statement published on social media, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades confirmed......

Bordeaux: Olive tree planted to honor victims of antisemitism and celebrate the liberation of hostages

A symbolic act of remembrance took place on Sunday in Bordeaux, where an olive tree was planted in front of the city’s Great Synagogue to honor all victims of antisemitism in France and to celebrate the liberation of recently freed hostages. The ceremony, held on the synagogue’s forecourt,......

A Holocaust memorial vandalized in Aisne, authorities denounce “heinous acts”

Authorities in northern France have condemned the deliberate destruction of a Holocaust memorial in the commune of Montigny-Lengrain, in the Aisne department. The incident, discovered on Sunday, October 19, was described by the local prefecture as “heinous acts that insult the memory of the deportees......