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Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill 11, Threatening ceasefire stability

Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday have reportedly killed 11 people, according to Gaza’s Civil Defense, raising concerns over the fragile ceasefire in the region. Mahmoud Bassal, spokesperson for Gaza’s Civil Defense, said that six civilians were killed in a strike targeting......

Moroccans become second largest foreign property buyers in Spain

Moroccan buyers have surged to become the second-largest group of foreign property investors in Spain, acquiring 5,731 homes by the end of June 2025, according to the General Council of Notaries. British nationals remain the top foreign buyers, but Moroccans are closing the gap, trailing by only 77 properties. In......

UK mussel shipments blocked by French customs amid brexit tensions

A leading UK mussel exporter, Offshore Shellfish, has reported that three of its shipments to the European Union were refused entry by French customs, forcing their destruction and resulting in losses of around £150,000 (€170,000). The company’s commercial director, Sarah Holmyard,......

ISS urges Tesla shareholders to reject Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion pay package

An influential proxy advisory firm has called on Tesla shareholders to vote against CEO Elon Musk’s massive $1 trillion compensation plan, warning that the proposal raises “significant concerns” about its size and structure. In a report released Friday, Institutional Shareholder Services......

UN says 20 staff members, Including 15 foreign Nationals, Are detained by Houthis in Yemen

The United Nations announced on Sunday that 20 of its employees, including 15 foreign nationals, are being held by Houthi rebels in Sanaa, the Yemeni capital controlled by the Iran-backed group. The detentions occurred a day after a Houthi raid on a UN compound. “Five national staff members and......

China accuses The United States of cyberattacks on its national time service center

China has accused the United States of conducting a series of cyberattacks between 2022 and 2024 targeting its National Time Service Center (NTSC) in Beijing — a body responsible for maintaining and distributing the country’s official time. According to the Ministry of State Security, investigators......

Bolivia votes between two Right-Wing candidates to revive the economy

Bolivians are heading to the polls this Sunday for the presidential run-off, which pits former right-wing president Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga against centrist senator Rodrigo Paz. Both candidates promise to lift the country out of a deep economic crisis marked by high inflation and chronic shortages. After......

Afghanistan and Pakistan agree on immediate ceasefire

After days of escalating clashes that left dozens dead, Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an “immediate ceasefire” and the creation of mechanisms aimed at ensuring lasting peace and stability, according to a statement released by the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday. The......

Israel recovers bodies of two hostages from Hamas

As part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement, Israel announced on Sunday the recovery of the bodies of two Israeli hostages handed over by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The remains were transferred to Israeli security forces through the International Committee of the Red Cross. According to the Prime Minister’s......

North Korean soldier defects to South across demilitarized zone

A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea on Sunday by crossing the heavily mined demilitarized zone (DMZ), according to the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). “Our forces have detained a North Korean soldier who crossed the military demarcation line on Sunday,” the JCS said......

Colombia accuses U.S. of maritime incursion and killing fisherman

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused the United States of violating Colombian maritime waters and killing a fisherman during a military operation in the Caribbean aimed at combating drug trafficking. According to Petro, the victim, Alejandro Carranza, had no ties to drug activities and was......

Heist at the Louvre Museum forces closure for the day

A heist occurred at the Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday morning, prompting authorities to close the museum for the entire day, announced France’s Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati. The closure was described as due to “exceptional circumstances” in a statement shared on social media. The......

Smartphone app brings Chartres Cathedral stained glass to life

A groundbreaking smartphone application developed by the International Stained Glass Center in Chartres allows visitors to explore the cathedral’s famous stained glass windows in unprecedented detail. By simply pointing their phone at a window, users can view it in high definition and learn about......