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France seizes 600 kg of cannabis in the Basque Country

French authorities intercepted two vehicles transporting 600 kilograms of cannabis resin in Biarritz, Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Five individuals have been placed in pre-trial detention, according to the Béthune prosecutor’s office. Three of the vehicle occupants—two Spanish......

Russian submarine Novorossiisk in distress in the Atlantic

The Russian Kilo-class submarine Novorossiisk, part of the Black Sea Fleet and commissioned in 2014, has been reported in distress in the Atlantic Ocean off Gibraltar. According to the opposition Telegram channel Tchéka-OGPU, the vessel is experiencing “serious technical problems.” A......

India: at least 36 dead in stampede during political rally

At least 36 people were killed on Saturday in a stampede during a political rally led by actor-turned-politician Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, southern India, according to the state’s chief minister. Among the deceased are eight children and sixteen women. The government has ordered an investigation......

Iranian currency hits historic low against dollar after UN sanctions return

The Iranian national currency, the rial, hit a historic low against the US dollar on Sunday morning following the reinstatement of UN sanctions, according to several currency tracking websites. Informal market rates indicate that one dollar is exchanging for approximately 1.12 million rials, while one......

Exhibition highlights female sculptors’ fight for recognition in the Belle Époque

Until January 4, the Camille Claudel Museum in Nogent-sur-Seine is shedding light on female artists who defied societal prejudice during the Belle Époque to pursue their vocation. Sculptures, photographs, drawings, and letters highlight the challenges faced by women like Camille Claudel, Marie......

London backs Jaguar Land Rover with £1.5 billion after cyberattack

The UK government announced on Sunday that it would guarantee £1.5 billion (€1.7 billion) for the automaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to help the company recover from a recent cyberattack. The attack, reported on September 2, forced the suspension of production in JLR’s factories across......

Portuguese man-of-war swarm beaches in Gironde: “Its venom is very painful”

Since the beginning of summer, Portuguese man-of-war, or physalia, notorious marine organisms often mistaken for jellyfish, have been washing up in large numbers on the Atlantic beaches of southwestern France. Recently, the Gironde region has been affected, particularly around the Arcachon Bay and the......

OMPIC signs new cooperation program with German counterpart

The Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC) and its German counterpart, the European Patent Office (EPO), have agreed to strengthen their cooperation. During the joint commission held in Munich from September 24 to 26, both institutions signed a new cooperation program for the period......

Maritime: Resumption of the Tanger Med–Motril shipping line

The Port Authority of Motril, in southern Spain, has announced the resumption of the maritime connection with Tanger Med following the reorganization of routes operated by the ferry company Balearia. In a statement, the Port Authority said it is actively seeking a new operator to ensure the continuity......

Young man indicted in France over rape and death of elderly woman

A 20-year-old man has been formally charged and placed in pre-trial detention in France after the rape and death of an 80-year-old woman in Niort, in the Deux-Sèvres department. The Poitiers prosecutor’s office announced the decision on Saturday. The events occurred during the night of......

Labour pushes for youth mobility deal with EU amid economic debates

Labour is seeking to establish an “ambitious” youth mobility scheme with the European Union, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced ahead of the party’s annual conference. The plan would allow thousands of young Europeans to temporarily live, study, and work in the UK, while offering British......

Italy uncovers largest underground factory producing contraband cigarettes

Italian customs police announced the dismantling of the country’s largest clandestine cigarette factory, hidden in a sophisticated underground bunker near Cassino, southeast of Rome. Authorities seized more than 150 tonnes of contraband cigarettes and uncovered a vast production site capable of......

Morocco launches digital hub in New York to harness AI for sustainable development

Morocco officially launched the “Morocco Digital Hub for Sustainable Development” (D4SD) on Friday in New York, aiming to accelerate digital transformation in Africa and the Arab region. The initiative, aligned with HM King Mohammed VI’s vision, was presented in partnership with the......