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France’s credit rating downgraded amid political and financial uncertainty

France’s credit rating was downgraded on Friday by Fitch, one of the world’s major rating agencies, marking the lowest level the country has ever received from a top institution. The downgrade, from “AA-” to “A+”, highlights growing concerns over France’s mounting......

UN extends Darfur arms embargo for one year

The United Nations Security Council decided on Friday to extend for another year the arms embargo on Sudan’s Darfur region, a measure that has been in place since 2005. The sanctions, renewed until September 12, 2026, include an arms ban as well as individual restrictions such as asset freezes......

Two decades after 9/11, a more interconnected world emerges

The 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks serves as a moment to reflect on how the world has transformed since that fateful day. While the events of 9/11 left profound scars, global trends in demographics, technology, and international cooperation have reshaped the global landscape in ways......

Morocco emphasizes IAEA’s pivotal role in advancing Africa's nuclear development

At the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) gathering on Wednesday in Vienna, Moroccan Ambassador Azzeddine Farhane highlighted Morocco's sustained efforts to promote the safe use of nuclear energy across Africa, particularly in critical sectors such as water resource management, environmental......

Smash-and-grab at Chicago Louis Vuitton store turns deadly as heist escalates

A violent smash-and-grab robbery at the Louis Vuitton store on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile escalated into tragedy early Thursday morning. A group of nine suspects drove a pickup truck into the luxury storefront, looted merchandise worth over $180,000, and fled in multiple vehicles down East Walton......

Qatar denounces Israeli strike on Doha amid escalating Gaza crisis

An Israeli strike on Qatar’s capital, Doha, has killed six civilians, sparking outrage across the Arab world and intensifying calls for international accountability. The attack, which Israeli authorities claimed targeted Hamas leaders, instead left families grieving and prompted sharp condemnation......

Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempted coup d’état

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison for an attempted coup, in a historic trial that has shaken the country’s political landscape. The conviction, decided by a 4-1 vote in Brazil’s Supreme Court, comes just over a year before......

Israel says it killed five fighters posing as humanitarians in Gaza

The Israeli military announced on Tuesday that it killed five Palestinian fighters posing as humanitarian workers during an airstrike last week in the Gaza Strip. According to the Israeli army, the armed men were “near a vehicle marked with the logo of the international aid organization World......

Morocco tops Spain’s fruit and vegetable market in value, second in volume

Morocco has confirmed its rise as a leading player in the Spanish fruit and vegetable market. Between January and May 2025, the country became Spain’s top supplier of fresh produce in terms of value, with exports reaching €834 million — a sharp 30% increase compared to the same period......

Macron acknowledges French war and violence in Cameroon during decolonization

French President Emmanuel Macron has officially acknowledged that France waged a “war” in Cameroon against insurgent movements before and after the country’s independence in 1960. The use of the term “war,” absent from official narratives until now, signals a new step in......

Prince Harry and King Charles reunite after nearly two years of estrangement

After an extended period of separation lasting 19 months, Prince Harry and King Charles III have met face-to-face, sparking renewed public interest in their relationship. The encounter follows years of tension within the royal family, particularly after Harry’s departure from royal duties and his......

UK ambassador to the United States dismissed over Epstein affair

The British government announced on Thursday the dismissal of Peter Mandelson, the United Kingdom’s ambassador to the United States, due to his ties with the late American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The decision comes just days before U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK,......

South African court allows men to take their wife’s surname

South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that men are legally allowed to adopt their wife’s surname, striking down a law that had previously restricted this option to women. The court described the prohibition as discriminatory and incompatible with constitutional principles......