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School shooting in northern United States: multiple victims reported

A shooting occurred Wednesday at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, northern United States, the state governor reported. Local media indicated that multiple victims have been affected. “I have been informed of a shooting at the Catholic School of the Annunciation and I will continue......

Lebanon fully funds disability allowance program

Lebanon’s Ministry of Social Affairs announced Wednesday that the national Disability Allowance program (NDA) will now be fully funded by the state budget. Previously supported by the European Union and the Netherlands, the program has been implemented in partnership with UNICEF and the International......

Groom killed by celebratory gunfire in Turkey

A young Turkish man was accidentally killed by a guest firing a gun in celebration at his wedding, the state news agency Anadolu reported Wednesday. The 23-year-old groom died Wednesday morning from his injuries, a day after his marriage ceremony in a village in Giresun province, located along the Black......

France: Municipal elections set for march 15 and 22, 2026

France will hold its next municipal elections on March 15 and 22, 2026, government spokesperson Sophie Primas announced on Wednesday after the weekly Council of Ministers meeting. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau presented the decree confirming these dates, which mark an important change in the voting......

Kremlin rejects European troop deployment in Ukraine peace talks

The Kremlin declared on Wednesday that it is “unfavorable” to the possible deployment of European troops in Ukraine as part of a potential peace agreement, underscoring the deep divisions that continue to hinder negotiations aimed at ending the conflict. While diplomatic efforts have intensified......

Syrian teenager freed by Lebanese army in Bekaa kidnapping, four still held

The Lebanese army announced on Tuesday the rescue of a 14-year-old Syrian boy who had been kidnapped earlier in the day in the northern Bekaa region. The incident occurred after a deadly exchange of gunfire between smugglers along the porous Lebanese-Syrian border. Four other Syrian nationals abducted......

U.S. report brands Algeria a pariah state over human rights

The international reputation of Algeria continues to be tarnished, particularly due to ongoing and severe human rights violations. The latest 2024 annual report from the U.S. Department of State classifies the Algerian regime as a pariah state, describing it as virtually unmanageable diplomatically. Despite......

Woolworths faces market setback as coles gains ground

Australia’s largest supermarket chain, Woolworths, has seen its market value drop by over $5 billion as it faces challenges in restoring customer “price trust” and managing product availability. Sales for the year to June rose just 3%, with July and August growth at 2% compared to last......

France faces threat of new political crisis

France is once again on the verge of political instability as Prime Minister François Bayrou struggles to keep his government afloat. With a vote of confidence scheduled for September 8, the opposition is already preparing for a possible post-Bayrou era. Speaking at a major trade union event,......

Denmark summons U.S. diplomat over Greenland interference allegations

Denmark has summoned the U.S. chargé d’affaires following reports by the public television about alleged “interference attempts” in Greenland, an autonomous territory of the Scandinavian kingdom sought after by the Trump administration, Danish authorities announced Wednesday. “Any......

Spain launches study for Morocco–Spain tunnel with vodafone and experts

The Spanish government has awarded Vodafone UK the communications services contract for the team studying a proposed tunnel connecting Spain and Morocco under the Strait of Gibraltar. According to Spanish media, the contract, signed in mid-August, includes voice and data services for around 15 experts......

US hikes tariffs on Indian imports to 50% over Russian oil purchases

The United States has increased its tariff on Indian imports from 25% to 50%, in a move aimed at punishing New Delhi for its continued purchases of Russian oil. The decision, announced earlier this month by President Donald Trump, reflects Washington’s frustration with Moscow’s refusal to......

Israeli police seize nearly €400,000 in West Bank over alleged terrorism financing

Israeli police announced on Wednesday the confiscation of about 1.5 million shekels (more than €385,000) during an operation in the occupied West Bank, claiming the funds were linked to terrorism financing. According to police, the money was seized in cooperation with the Border Police and the......