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Security strike disrupts operations at Madrid-Barajas Airport, causing major delays

A strike by security check workers at Madrid-Barajas Airport has led to severe disruptions, with passengers facing waiting times of over 90 minutes at checkpoints. The walkout, which began on Sunday, September 14th, has caused many travelers to miss flights and is expected to persist indefinitely unless......

Arab-Islamic leaders meet in Doha to address Israeli attack on Qatar

Preparatory meetings of foreign ministers ahead of the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit began on Sunday in Doha, with Morocco among the participating countries. The summit aims to address the recent Israeli attack against the State of Qatar. Morocco is represented at the meeting by Minister of Foreign......

French naval helicopter carrier begins joint training with Moroccan navy in Casablanca

The French amphibious helicopter carrier Tonnerre arrived at Casablanca port on Saturday, marking the beginning of a four-day stopover as part of a joint military training program with the Moroccan navy. The vessel will head toward the Gulf of Guinea on September 16. Strengthening French-Moroccan naval......

Inside the world of Kenya’s ‘shadow scholars’ writing essays for UK students

A hidden industry in Kenya is quietly generating billions of dollars, driven by highly educated ghostwriters known as “shadow scholars.” These individuals craft essays, dissertations, and academic papers for students worldwide, who submit the work as their own. Nairobi is a major hub, with......

Madeleine McCann suspect refuses interview ahead of German release

The prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has declined to be interviewed by the Metropolitan Police before his scheduled release from a German prison, authorities confirmed on Monday. Christian Brueckner, 49, has long been under investigation in connection with the 2007 disappearance......

Secret remittance networks keep North Korean families alive

North Korean defectors in South Korea have long relied on clandestine networks to send money back home, helping their families survive in one of the world’s most isolated nations. For many, these remittances provide essential food and basic security, but recent crackdowns and legal restrictions......

China, climate crisis and Cop31: key takeaways from the Pacific Islands forum

The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), held last week in Honiara, Solomon Islands, brought together leaders from 18 nations and territories at a moment of heightened geopolitical tensions and urgent climate challenges. The agenda was dominated by China’s influence in the region, debates over climate......

Iranian president urges Muslim nations to sever ties with Israel

  Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has urged Muslim-majority countries to sever their diplomatic ties with Israel, describing the Israeli state as a "false regime." His remarks come ahead of an emergency summit in Doha, Qatar, where leaders are expected to address the recent Israeli......

Trump says foreign workers are welcome after mass arrest of South Koreans

President Donald Trump has sought to reassure foreign investors and workers after hundreds of South Koreans were arrested during an immigration raid in Georgia earlier this month. The US leader insisted that skilled workers from abroad are “welcome” in the country, stressing that he does......

Two men arrested in Utah after explosive device found under news vehicle

Authorities in Utah announced the arrest of two men after an explosive device was discovered under a news vehicle in Salt Lake City. Officials confirmed that the bomb had been lit but failed to detonate. The suspicious device was found on Friday beneath a vehicle parked near an occupied building. Police......

Tens of thousands protest in Ankara against crackdown on Turkish opposition

Tens of thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of Ankara on Sunday to denounce what they describe as an escalating legal assault on Turkey’s main opposition party. The protest came ahead of a crucial court ruling that could determine the future of the Republican People’s Party (CHP)......

Vingegaard wins Vuelta after final stage cancelled amid Madrid protests

The Vuelta a España ended in dramatic fashion on Sunday after the final stage in Madrid was cancelled due to large-scale pro-Palestinian protests. Organisers declared Jonas Vingegaard the overall winner, securing the Danish rider his third Grand Tour title. The stage was abandoned with more than......

Europe’s extreme summer weather triggers €43bn in losses, with risks set to rise

Europe’s violent summer of extreme weather has inflicted short-term economic losses of at least €43 billion, according to a new analysis by economists from the University of Mannheim and the European Central Bank. The figure, equivalent to 0.26% of the EU’s economic output in 2024, is......