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Spain dismisses cyberattack theory in nationwide blackout investigation

Spain's government has officially ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of the significant blackout that affected the Iberian Peninsula last month. This announcement comes as authorities continue to investigate the outage, which occurred on April 28, leaving cities across Spain and Portugal in darkness......

Seville chemical fire prompts stay-at-home order for 80,000 residents

Spanish authorities issued a stay-at-home order for nearly 80,000 residents surrounding the southern city of Seville on Wednesday. This directive came in response to a significant fire at a chemical warehouse, which generated a towering plume of smoke that raised health concerns across the area. Emergency......

A 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes the Greek Coasts

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Greece early Wednesday morning, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake's epicenter was situated in the southern Aegean Sea, 15 kilometers from Kasos Island, at a depth of 78 kilometers. The seismic event took place at 1:51 a.m. local......

Wave of Israeli strikes on Gaza kills at least 48

A recent series of Israeli airstrikes on residences in northern Gaza has resulted in the deaths of at least 48 individuals, including 22 children, as reported by the Indonesian Hospital in Jabaliya. The Israeli military has not commented on these attacks but had previously warned Jabaliya residents......

Spain dismantles extensive drug trafficking network linked to Morocco

The Spanish Civil Guard has successfully dismantled a sophisticated drug trafficking network responsible for moving hashish and cocaine across borders with impressive coordination. This operation, which took place in Malaga and Melilla, led to the arrest of eight individuals involved in a criminal organization......

Power Failure Causes Disruption on London Underground

A power outage caused significant disruption to London’s transport system as parts of the Underground network came to a standstill. Transport for London (TfL) reported that the Bakerloo and Suffragette lines were entirely out of service. Additionally, the Elizabeth, Jubilee, and Northern lines......

Morocco's innovative pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale

Morocco recently unveiled its pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, held in Venice. The event, which runs from May to November, showcases the country's creative and architectural prowess on the global stage. The pavilion is a product of collaboration......

Pope Leo XIV calls for unity and renewal in the face of modern challenges

Pope Leo XIV held a significant meeting with the cardinals who elected him as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church. In a private gathering, he articulated the rationale behind his choice of the name Leo XIV, emphasizing the contemporary Church's need to confront challenges akin to a new industrial......

Us faces backlash over new Gaza aid foundation as un agency's role is sidelined

The United States has unveiled a new initiative aimed at coordinating humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, a move that has sparked significant criticism from humanitarian organizations and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). This foundation, dubbed the Gaza Humanitarian......

Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens as aid group halts soup kitchen operations

Israel’s ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza has compelled a major relief organization to cease its community soup kitchen operations, leaving many vulnerable civilians without access to food. World Central Kitchen, which had been providing approximately 133,000 meals daily and baking......

Historic election: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV

The Catholic Church has entered a new chapter with the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first American pontiff. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 19, 1954, Prevost's ascension comes as he succeeds Pope Francis, becoming the......

Spanish PM urges patience in blackout probe, dismisses renewable energy blame

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for patience as investigators work to determine the cause of last week's massive power outage that left millions without electricity. The April 28 blackout disrupted internet and telephone services, halted transportation, and plunged cities across......

Robert Francis Prevost becomes pope Leo XIV: A new chapter for the Catholic Church

On May 8, 2025, the Vatican announced the election of Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church. The 69-year-old American succeeds Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21. Adopting the papal name Leo XIV, Prevost now steps into one of the most scrutinized and revered roles in......