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Paraglider injured in fall at Jbeil following recent safety ban

On August 28, 2025, a paraglider sustained injuries after a mid-air fall in Jbeil, Lebanon, according to sources in the field who requested anonymity. Social media videos show Red Cross rescuers attending to the injured individual on rocky terrain near El-Bahsa public beach. One clip captures what appears......

European Union reaffirms stance against Polisario recognition

On June 28, 2025, the European Union (EU) spokesperson for Foreign Affairs reiterated that “neither the EU nor any of its member states recognize the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR).” This statement came amid over-communication from certain separatist channels regarding the EU-AU......

Victoria police manhunt enters day four

The manhunt for Dezi Freeman, the suspect accused of fatally shooting two police officers in Porepunkah, Victoria, has entered its fourth day as authorities continue to search the rugged alpine region. Tributes have poured in at Wangaratta police station for detective leading senior constable Neal Thompson,......

Spanish authorities dismantle €1-million human smuggling network

Spanish police have arrested 14 suspects and dismantled a sophisticated human smuggling network that transported migrants from Algeria to Spain using high-powered boats. The criminal organization, dismantled during "Operation Nautilita," charged migrants up to €7,000 for perilous Mediterranean......

Niger grants diplomatic passport and advisory role to activist Nathalie Yamb

The Swiss-Cameroonian activist Nathalie Yamb, known for her outspoken pan-Africanist positions and her criticism of France’s influence in Africa, announced that she has been appointed special adviser to the President of Niger, General Abdourahamane Tiani. Along with her new role, she also received......

Russia says it remains open to talks but will continue strikes in Ukraine

Russia declared on Thursday that it remains “interested” in pursuing peace negotiations with Ukraine, while stressing that its military operations will not stop until its stated goals are achieved. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russian forces “continue to target......

Rwanda welcomes first deportees from US in controversial deal

The Rwandan government has welcomed the first group of seven people deported from the United States as part of a controversial resettlement agreement. Officials reported that three of the individuals wish to return to their home countries, while four plan to remain in Rwanda and build new lives. Rwanda......

Serial burglaries in eastern Morocco: suspect arrested in Berkane

Authorities in eastern Morocco have apprehended a 32-year-old man suspected of involvement in a series of burglaries targeting money transfer agencies. The arrest took place in Berkane, where police identified him as a prime suspect in a break-in incident. Security sources reported that the suspect,......

Germany uses electronic bracelets to fight domestic violence

Germany is stepping up efforts to protect victims of domestic violence by proposing a law that would require perpetrators to wear electronic bracelets and attend anti-violence programs. The measure, announced by the Federal Ministry of Justice, aims to prevent repeat offenses and increase the safety......

Shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school leaves two children dead and 17 injured

A tragic shooting occurred at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, leaving two children dead and 17 others injured. The violence unfolded when a 23-year-old shooter, armed with multiple weapons, opened fire through the church windows during a Mass attended by students......

Bail Denied for feminist activist Ibtissame Lachgar facing blasphemy charges

A Moroccan court on Wednesday denied bail to feminist activist Ibtissame Lachgar, who is facing charges of “insulting Islam,” despite her defense citing her “serious” health condition, her lawyers said. The 50-year-old activist, known for advocating individual freedoms, is prosecuted......

French journalist imprisoned in Algeria "Fighting" but "Isolated," say parent

French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, currently imprisoned in Tizi Ouzou, Algeria, is maintaining his morale but feels “cut off from the world,” according to his parents, who visited him twice in August. Gleizes, a contributor to So Foot and Society magazines, was sentenced to seven......

Ten killed in massive Russian strikes on Kyiv

At least ten people, including a child, were killed after Russian forces launched a massive overnight assault on Kyiv with missiles and drones, Ukrainian authorities reported on Thursday. More than 30 people were also injured, among them four children. According to Ukraine’s air force, Russia......