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Tensions Israel-Spain: Madrid recalls ambassador to Israel

Spain announced on Monday that it will recall its ambassador in Tel Aviv for consultations, following heightened diplomatic tensions with Israel. The decision comes after Spanish Prime Minister proposed measures aimed at “ending the genocide in Gaza.” The Spanish Foreign Ministry stated......

Undersea internet cables cut in the Red Sea, disrupting global connectivity

Microsoft announced on Saturday that several undersea cables crucial for global internet and communications had been severed in the Red Sea, causing disruptions in parts of Asia and the Middle East. The company stated via its Azure cloud platform that the Middle East “may experience increased latency......

United States: Donald Trump ordered to pay $83 Million in defamation case

A New York appellate court on Monday upheld the decision requiring former U.S. President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million to author E. Jean Carroll for defamation, following her accusations of sexual assault dating back to the 1990s. In January 2024, a jury found Trump liable in a civil case for defaming......

Former Thai prime minister Thaksin returns ahead of Supreme Court ruling

Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Thailand on Monday, just one day before the Supreme Court is expected to rule on whether he should be reincarcerated. His comeback, broadcast on national television, comes amid heightened political uncertainty following the fall of his daughter,......

Liver cancer patients from poorer backgrounds face higher death risk

Paris, France – September 8, 2025: Patients from disadvantaged social backgrounds in France suffering from liver cancer face greater barriers to treatment and a higher risk of death compared to more privileged groups, according to a recent study published in the journal JHEP Reports. The research......

Norway tragedy: Four young women die in Hamar house fire

Hamar, Norway – September 8, 2025: A devastating house fire claimed the lives of four young women, aged 18 and 19, in the town of Hamar, southeast Norway, early Monday morning. Police initially reported three fatalities, with one person missing, before later confirming that all four had perished.......

Israeli airstrikes hit Hezbollah’s al-Radwan camps in Anti-Lebanon mountains

Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes on Monday afternoon in northeastern Lebanon, targeting areas in the Anti-Lebanon mountains near the Syrian border. According to the Israeli army, the raids struck training camps belonging to Hezbollah’s elite al-Radwan unit. The strikes caused......

South Africa: Five suspects killed in shootout with police

Five suspects were shot dead on Monday morning during a gun battle with police in Chatsworth, south of Durban, according to authorities. Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda said officers had launched a targeted operation against a group linked to murders, burglaries and extortion in the areas of Mpumalanga,......

At least six killed in shooting attack in East Jerusalem

At least six people were killed and several others injured on Monday in a shooting attack in East Jerusalem, one of the deadliest incidents in the city since the war in Gaza erupted in October 2023, according to Israeli rescue services and hospitals. The attack occurred near the entrance to the Ramot......

Fire threatens Cordoba’s mosque-cathedral, a UNESCO world heritage site

A fire broke out on Friday evening at the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, one of Spain’s most iconic landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site visited by more than two million people in 2024. Local firefighters confirmed the incident but said it was too early to assess the scale of the damage. Videos......

India seeks new buyers for weapons tested in conflict with Pakistan

India is aiming to strengthen its position as an emerging arms exporter after showcasing its latest military equipment during the May clashes with Pakistan. The four-day confrontation, marked by missile launches and drone raids, was the most intense military exchange between the two neighbors in two......

France reports new outbreak of bovine lumpy skin disease, raising concerns

French authorities confirmed on Saturday a new outbreak of bovine lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the Ain region, involving five unvaccinated animals. The detection comes after two weeks without new cases, reviving concerns about the persistence of the virus. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, this......

Two dead in fire at Douar Moulay Azzouz Elmelk in Marrakech

Two people lost their lives on Monday morning after a fire broke out in five shacks in Douar Moulay Azzouz Elmelk, located in the Annakhil urban area of Marrakech, according to local authorities. The blaze started around 5:30 a.m. and quickly spread through the makeshift homes. Civil Protection teams,......