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Celebrity chef Valentino Luchin arrested for San Francisco bank robbery spree

Valentino Luchin, a renowned chef once celebrated for his role in San Francisco’s culinary scene, has been arrested on charges of carrying out three bank robberies in a single day. The 62-year-old faces multiple counts of robbery and attempted robbery after the incidents unfolded last Wednesday. Authorities......

Morocco mourns air force pioneer and Tazmamart survivor Salah Hachad

Salah Hachad, a decorated air force commander and one of the rare survivors of Morocco's infamous Tazmamart prison, passed away on Saturday, September 13, at the age of 87. His life encapsulated the highs and lows of Morocco’s modern history, from the optimism of independence to the darkness......

Macron acknowledges French war and violence in Cameroon during decolonization

French President Emmanuel Macron has officially acknowledged that France waged a “war” in Cameroon against insurgent movements before and after the country’s independence in 1960. The use of the term “war,” absent from official narratives until now, signals a new step in......

Belgica Biladi: Exploring the shared history of Morocco and Belgium at Saïdia Mediterrania

Saïdia Mediterrania, a premier Mediterranean destination in Morocco, is hosting the traveling exhibition "Belgica Biladi: A Moroccan-Belgian Story" from September 1 to 15, 2025. Held at the Medina Mall's main entrance, the exhibition highlights the intertwined histories of Morocco......

Morocco’s enduring power: Adapting for the 21st century

Morocco is often viewed not as a nostalgic power longing for past glories, but as a dormant force poised to reemerge. The real question is not whether Morocco can reclaim influence but how it will adapt to the shifting landscape of the 21st century, strengthening its foundations along the way. Redefining......

US role in Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings omitted at commemorations

The United States’ role in the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II remained unmentioned at this year’s commemoration events, continuing a decades-long tradition of avoiding direct acknowledgment. Focus on remembrance and disarmament During the memorial in Nagasaki......

O’Connell’s missing heart reignites debate on 250th Anniversary

On the 250th anniversary of the birth of Irish political hero Daniel O’Connell, the country celebrated with official ceremonies and renewed questions about one enduring enigma: where is his heart? Known as “the Liberator” for his efforts in securing Catholic emancipation in 1829 and......

Ferhat Mehenni urges France to support Kabyle independence from Algeria

A call for historical justice Ferhat Mehenni, president of the provisional Kabyle government in exile (Anavad), has urged France to honor its historical principles by recognizing the Kabyle people's right to self-determination. Highlighting their resistance to colonization and subsequent exclusion,......

Major US museum removes all references to Trump’s impeachments

A significant controversy has erupted after the National Museum of American History, part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, quietly removed all references to the two impeachment trials of former President Donald Trump from one of its permanent exhibitions. The exhibition, titled “The......