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UK introduces digital visa system to simplify application for Moroccans

Every year, thousands of Moroccans aspire to study, work, or visit the United Kingdom, yet many face challenges such as high visa fees, prolonged wait times, and a complex application process. In response, the UK is launching a fully digital visa system designed to expedite and simplify the application......

Controversial Gaza aid group leader resigns amid humanitarian concerns

The head of a controversial aid group supported by the United States and Israel has resigned, stating that the organization cannot adhere to essential humanitarian principles while operating in Gaza. Jake Wood, a U.S. military veteran and former executive director of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation,......

Dozens Hurt as Car Rams Liverpool Victory Crowd; Police Rule Out Terrorism

Dozens of people, including children, were injured on Monday evening when a vehicle drove into a crowd celebrating Liverpool Football Club’s Premier League title in northwest England. According to Merseyside Police, a 53-year-old British man was arrested at the scene. Authorities ruled out terrorism......

Allegations of corruption against Badajoz's provincial president

Manos Limpias has filed a complaint against Miguel Ángel Gallardo, the president of the Badajoz Provincial Council, alleging corruption and procedural fraud. The organization accuses Gallardo of employing a "manipulative maneuver" to secure his parliamentary immunity before the Superior......

Growing international pressure on Israel amid Gaza crisis

The international community should consider sanctions against Israel to halt the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Spain's foreign minister has asserted. This statement precedes a significant meeting in Madrid on Sunday, where European and Arab nations will convene to advocate for an end to Israel's......

Attack in Hamburg leaves 18 injured, raises security concerns

The knife attack at Hamburg's central station has left a total of 18 individuals injured, an increase from the previously reported 17, according to a statement released by German police on Saturday, May 24. The suspect, a 39-year-old German woman, remains in custody and is expected to be presented......

British couple arrested in Spain for skipping cruise ship bill

Spanish police have apprehended a British couple accused of evading a cruise ship bill totaling €3,196. The arrests occurred on Wednesday at Ibiza's airport, mere hours after the pair allegedly fled from a docked cruise ship on the Mediterranean island without settling their onboard expenses. The......

Urgent call for humanitarian aid as Gaza faces food crisis

Fifteen World Food Programme (WFP) trucks carrying critical aid and food supplies were looted late last night in southern Gaza, the United Nations agency confirmed today. These trucks were en route to bakeries supported by WFP, intended to provide essential food to a population suffering after weeks......

Morocco's national security open days attract 2.4 million visitors

Morocco’s sixth National Security Open Days set a remarkable attendance record, drawing an impressive 2.4 million attendees to the Mohammed VI Exhibition Center in El Jadida from May 17 to 21. This year's event, organized by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), showcased a dynamic......

Tragic shooting of israeli embassy staff stirs concerns over antisemitism

A chilling act of violence unfolded on the evening of May 21, 2025, outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., where two Israeli embassy employees were fatally shot. The victims, Yaron Lischinsky, 31, an Israeli national with official guest status granted by the U.S. State Department, and......

Florida woman charged after alleged attack on elderly Trump supporter

A woman from Florida is facing multiple charges following an incident where she allegedly assaulted a 72-year-old man wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat. The altercation occurred earlier this week at Northeast Park and Paw Place in Largo, Florida. Laura Garrett, 33, was apprehended by......

Spencer twins lose ambassador roles at Chelsea Flower Show

Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza Spencer, the twin daughters of Earl Charles Spencer, have recently concluded their lucrative roles as brand ambassadors for the esteemed jeweller Boodles. This transition follows the expiration of their two-year contract, resulting in their noticeable absence from this year's......

Understanding the implications of the UK-EU deal for Brits in Spain

The recent UK-EU agreement has stirred significant interest among British nationals living in Spain, as well as those who frequently visit. While the headlines have focused on contentious issues such as fishing rights, the deal includes several provisions that may enhance the everyday experience of Brits......