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Rodrigo Duterte arrested over ICC warrant for crimes against humanity

Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, was taken into custody on March 11, 2025, at Manila's international airport following a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The warrant accuses him of crimes against humanity linked to his controversial war on drugs,......

Sectarian violence in Syria claims 1,000 lives, undermining peace efforts

On March 6, a series of violent attacks in Syria, reportedly orchestrated by supporters of the ousted president Bashar al-Assad, led to a devastating toll of civilian lives. The assailants, primarily from the Alawite sect, targeted members of the defense and interior ministries, igniting a wave of retaliatory......

Major collision off eastern England injures 32 in oil tanker and cargo ship crash

An oil tanker and a cargo ship collided off the eastern coast of England, leading to fires on both vessels and leaving at least 32 people injured. The incident occurred near East Yorkshire, with a massive emergency response deployed to rescue the casualties. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution reported......

Fabricated synagogue attack in Australia: A criminal deception

Australian authorities have revealed that an organised crime network orchestrated a fake terrorist plot targeting a synagogue to manipulate law enforcement efforts. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) disclosed that the explosives found in a caravan in Sydney were part of a "criminal con job,"......

Major European powers endorse Arab-led Gaza reconstruction plan

Four of Europe’s most influential nations—Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy—issued a joint statement on Saturday expressing their support for the Arab-led reconstruction plan for Gaza. This initiative, aimed at addressing the dire living conditions of the 2.4 million inhabitants......

Unusual discovery of a third leg found in coffin in Belgium

In a startling incident in Dessel, Belgium, a funeral director made an unexpected find while preparing a deceased individual for cremation. During the process, he discovered a third leg in the coffin, an occurrence described as "embarrassing." The director of Dries Uitvaartzorg promptly reported......

Sudan accuses UAE of genocide complicity against Masalit community

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has confirmed that Sudan has initiated legal proceedings against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over allegations of complicity in genocide against the Masalit, a black African community in West Darfur. This development comes nearly two years into a brutal conflict......

WWII bomb safely defused near Paris train station, sparking major disruptions

An unexploded World War II bomb was discovered near Paris’ Gare du Nord station, causing significant travel disruptions. The bomb, weighing approximately 500 kilograms, was uncovered at a construction site about 2.5 kilometers north of the station, where workers were building a new railway bridge. Authorities......

Spain allocates €85 million aid package to Morocco

Spain has identified Morocco as a key beneficiary in its newly announced €85 million aid program for 2025. This decision follows an earlier allocation of €30 million to Morocco’s interior ministry through 2023. The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) disclosed......

Luis Rubiales: The ongoing controversy over the alleged non-consensual kiss of player Jenni Hermoso

The legal battle surrounding Luis Rubiales, the former head of Spanish football, continues as Prosecutor Marta Durántez Gil has appealed the ruling that imposed a fine on him for a non-consensual kiss given to player Jenni Hermoso. The prosecutor is calling for a new trial, criticizing the impartiality......

Bomb discovery disrupts Paris railway network

A significant disruption occurred at Paris’s Gare du Nord, one of Europe’s busiest stations, on Friday morning following the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb in the Saint-Denis area, approximately 2.5 kilometers from the station. The explosive was found during overnight construction......

Spanish media expresses concern over Morocco's Apache helicopter acquisition

Spanish media outlets have voiced significant apprehension following Morocco's receipt of six Apache AH-64E combat helicopters from the United States. El Independiente, among others, has issued warnings about what it perceives as a strategic challenge to Spain's military status. This alarmist......

US engages in unprecedented talks with Hamas for hostage release and Gaza ceasefire

The Trump administration is reportedly in direct negotiations with Hamas to facilitate the release of American hostages in Gaza and explore a broader agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the region, according to Axios. During a news briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt......