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Madeleine McCann search resumes in Portugal as investigation enters 18th year

Searches for Madeleine McCann, who disappeared 18 years ago from an apartment complex in Praia da Luz, Portugal, have resumed. Portuguese and German authorities are focusing on disused buildings and wells in the municipality of Lagos, near Praia da Luz. The investigation Madeleine McCann was three......

Geert Wilders forces collapse of Dutch government, triggering calls for snap elections

Far-right populist leader Geert Wilders has ignited a political crisis in the Netherlands, forcing the collapse of the Schoof government and prompting urgent calls for snap elections. His resignation on Tuesday, as head of the Dutch government’s largest political party, has sent shockwaves through......

Bomb threat causes delay of Agadir-Düsseldorf flight

A bomb threat triggered panic at Agadir airport when a note indicating the presence of a bomb was found on a Condor flight from Düsseldorf. Cleaning staff discovered the message after the plane arrived, prompting immediate security protocols and a thorough search of the aircraft. The airport authorities......

France opens investigation after suspect steals, burns Quran

French police have opened an investigation following a complaint about an Islamophobic act involving an individual who targeted a mosque in the Villeurbanne district of Lyon. Reports indicate that the suspect entered the mosque, stole a copy of the Quran, and set it ablaze over the weekend. A police......

King Mohammed VI congratulates new AfDB president Sidi Ould Tah

King Mohammed VI extended his congratulations to Sidi Ould Tah on his election as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. In his congratulatory message, the King warmly praised Sidi Ould Tah and wished him success in his important role. The King highlighted that his election reflects......

Chinese researchers charged with smuggling toxic fungus into US

US federal prosecutors have formally accused two Chinese nationals, Jian Yunqing (33) and Liu Zunyong (34), of illegally bringing a hazardous fungus into the United States. Authorities warn that this fungus could be used as a potential agroterrorism tool. The charges, revealed by the US Attorney’s......

King of the Hill actor Jonathan Joss shot dead in San Antonio

US actor Jonathan Joss, known for his role as John Redcorn in King of the Hill and Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation, was fatally shot in San Antonio. He was 59. His husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, claims the killing was a homophobic hate crime. Police say no evidence currently......

Outrage over treatment delay in minor rape victim's death in India

The death of a 10-year-old rape victim in Bihar has ignited a wave of outrage across India, highlighting the persistent issues within the nation’s healthcare system and the social injustices faced by marginalized communities. The girl tragically succumbed to her injuries at Patna Medical College......

Algerian hackers expose sensitive data in Moroccan land registry breach

The Moroccan National Agency for Land Conservation, Cadastre and Cartography (ANCFCC) has been targeted by a significant cyberattack attributed to the hacker group “Jabaroot.” This incident marks a continuation of the group's malicious activities, following their previous breach of the......

Death of Abdelhak Lamrini, Spokesperson of the Royal Palace and Historian of the Kingdom

Abdelhak Lamrini, the official spokesperson for the Moroccan Royal Palace and one of the nation’s most respected historians, has passed away at the age of 91. His death on June 2, 2025, marks the end of a life devoted to public service and the preservation of Morocco’s historical memory. Born......

Morocco receives new Avante 1800 patrol vessel from Spain

The Royal Moroccan Navy has marked a significant milestone in its maritime defense capabilities with the delivery of the Avante 1800 offshore patrol vessel, constructed by the Spanish shipbuilding company Navantia at its San Fernando shipyard in Andalusia. This vessel, registered as number 502, represents......

Jonathan Anderson takes creative lead at Dior

Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson has been appointed as the overall artistic director of Dior, according to an announcement by LVMH on social media. This move follows the recent exit of Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri, who previously led Dior’s women’s division. Anderson, who......

Luxury helicopter service connects Morocco and Málaga for elite travelers

World Aviation Group has unveiled a new luxury helicopter service that links northern Morocco with Málaga, Spain. Set to launch this summer, this exclusive air connection dramatically shortens travel time across a mere 150-kilometer distance, catering specifically to high-net-worth tourists and......