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Tragic shooting at Florida State University leaves two dead and four injured

On April 17, a tragic shooting occurred at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, Florida, where the son of a deputy sheriff killed two people and injured four others before being shot and apprehended by police. Authorities confirmed the gunman, identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, was a......

Deadly drone strike hits Dnipro leaving dozens injured

A large-scale drone assault launched by Russia struck the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Wednesday night, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including a child, and injuring at least 30 others, according to regional authorities. Serhiy Lysak, governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region,......

Death of Gabonese international Aaron Boupendza after fall from 11th floor

Gabonese international striker Aaron Boupendza has tragically passed away at the age of 28 after falling from the 11th floor of a building in China, where he was living and playing for Zhejiang FC. The news was confirmed by the Gabonese Football Federation (Fegafoot) through a message on its X (formerly......

Mario Vargas Llosa, the last giant of Latin American literature, passed away at the age of 89

Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian-Spanish Nobel laureate, passed away on Sunday in Lima at the age of 89, marking the end of an era. He was the last great representative of the golden generation of Latin American literature, which also included figures like Gabriel García Márquez and Julio......

Fatal helicopter crash in New York: pilot's last words revealed

Authorities are continuing to investigate the tragic helicopter accident that claimed the lives of a Spanish family of five and the pilot in New York. New details about the final moments of the flight are emerging. The helicopter took off from Lower Manhattan last Thursday, heading south before turning......

Fez plane accident: Aircraft veers off runway, three crew members injured

A small private plane, an H25B model, was involved in an accident near Fez-Saiss Airport earlier today, following an unsuccessful landing attempt. Authorities have confirmed that the incident occurred when the aircraft deviated from its intended path at the end of the runway. Initial reports had implied......

Tech executive and family tragically killed in New York helicopter crash

A tragic helicopter crash in New York City has claimed the lives of a family of five Spanish tourists, including three children. Among the victims were Agustin Escobar, a Siemens executive, and Merce Camprubi Montal, who is believed to be his wife. The crash occurred around 3:17 p.m. on Thursday when......

Former Microsoft Engineer Calls for Global Boycott Over Gaza Stance

In a bold move that has captured international attention, Ibtihal Aboussad, a former AI engineer at Microsoft, has launched a call for a global boycott of the company’s products. This statement comes in the wake of her recent termination from Microsoft following a protest during the company's......

Understanding the consequences of overstaying your 90-day limit in Spain

Visitors from non-EU countries face strict regulations when staying in Spain, particularly the 90-day rule. This regulation allows visitors to remain in Spain for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period. As of January 2021, this rule applies to UK nationals as well. The 90-day limit affects non-EU......

Spain introduces direct Barcelona-Seville rail service for seamless travel

Spain's public rail operator, Renfe, is set to enhance travel connectivity between Catalonia and Andalusia with a new direct high-speed AVE train service. This innovative route, launching on April 23, 2025, eliminates the need for passengers to change trains in Madrid, streamlining the journey significantly. The......

Saudi Arabia halts short-term visas for 14 countries, including Morocco, ahead of Hajj

Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension of short-term visa issuance for citizens from 14 countries, including Morocco, as part of its efforts to regulate the upcoming Hajj season and prevent unauthorized pilgrimages. This measure will take effect in mid-April and continue until mid-June 2025,......

Tragedy at Dominican nightclub claims dozens of lives

Dozens of people lost their lives and hundreds were injured after the roof of the renowned Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, collapsed early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred during a live performance by merengue icon Rubby Pérez, with at least 300 people present at......

Journalists in Gaza: Targeted and Killed Amid Israeli Strikes

Abed Shaat, a 33-year-old freelance photographer, was covering Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Sunday. After a long day of reporting, he returned to his tent in front of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. While resting, he was awakened by a powerful explosion. Rushing out of his tent, Shaat saw that a nearby......