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Morocco tightens regulations for electric scooter riders

In a significant move to enhance road safety, Morocco is preparing to implement stricter regulations for electric scooter users through amendments to Law No. 52.05. The new legislation aims to address the growing presence of electric scooters on Moroccan streets and reduce associated accidents. Under......

French court mandates removal of controversial colonial-era place name in Biarritz

A landmark court ruling has ordered the coastal city of Biarritz to eliminate the name "La Negresse" from its historic district, marking a significant shift in France's ongoing reconciliation with its colonial past. The Bordeaux administrative court of appeal delivered its verdict on Thursday,......

Rethinking international law for a more just global system

The longstanding exceptional immunity granted to Israel has placed international law and its institutions in a precarious position. Israel has repeatedly defied the United Nations (UN), killing UN workers, banning UNRWA, and barring UN representatives. Additionally, it has undermined international justice......

Dounia Batma released from prison after serving sentence in “Hamza Mon Bb” case

Moroccan singer Dounia Batma was released from Oudaia Prison in Marrakech early this morning after completing a one-year sentence for her involvement in the high-profile “Hamza Mon Bb” case. The release, which took place at 6 a.m., was carried out discreetly to avoid media attention, according......

Investigation into the murder of Swedish man after Quran burning incident

Five individuals have been arrested in Sweden as part of an investigation into the murder of a man, identified in media reports as Salwan Momika. The man was shot and killed after burning copies of the Quran in 2023, sparking protests across several Muslim-majority countries during the summer of that......

Ross Ulbricht speaks out following presidential pardon

Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road dark-web marketplace, has publicly commented on his recent release after receiving a pardon from former U.S. President Donald Trump. Ulbricht had been serving two life sentences plus an additional 40 years for his role in running the illicit online marketplace,......

French retailer withdraws defamation case against Moroccan boycott activist

Carrefour has withdrawn its legal action against Mohamed Kachkach, a Moroccan activist who faced defamation and slander charges for promoting a boycott of the French retail chain's stores in Youssoufia, Morocco. The case, which sparked discussions about corporate responses to activism in the region,......

French arrest warrant against Bashar al-Assad for alleged war crimes

Two French judges have issued an arrest warrant for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, accusing him of complicity in war crimes. This is the second such warrant issued by French authorities. The warrant, issued on Monday, holds Assad responsible as the "commander-in-chief of the armed forces"......

Prince Harry Takes Legal Action Against Murdoch’s Press Over Wrongdoing Allegations

Prince Harry’s legal fight against Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper group is set to begin in London on Tuesday. The royal is seeking a ruling that top figures within the media company were aware of and actively covered up significant misconduct. Prince Harry, together with former senior lawmaker......

Surge in 'Revenge on Society Crimes' Leads to Executions in China

China has executed two men for committing deadly "revenge on society crimes" that resulted in numerous deaths in November, raising concerns over an increase in such attacks. Fan Weiqu, 62, was executed for ramming his car into a crowd outside a sports stadium in Zhuhai, southern China, killing......

British teenager pleads guilty to triple homicide in knife attack

A British teenager has admitted to the brutal murder of three young girls in a knife attack that occurred in northern England in July. The tragic event shocked the nation and sparked widespread riots across the country. Axel Rudakubana, 18, changed his plea to guilty on the first day of his trial at......

Mexican authorities uncover elaborate cross-border smuggling tunnel to the US

Mexican border officials have revealed the discovery of a sophisticated underground tunnel used to smuggle migrants and contraband between Mexico and the United States. The tunnel, which spans over 300 meters, links Ciudad Juarez in Mexico to El Paso, Texas, and was cleverly concealed within a storm......

US thanks Morocco for help in arresting ISIS-linked individual

The FBI has expressed its gratitude to Morocco for its role in the arrest of Alexander Justin White, a 29-year-old man accused of attempting to join ISIS. The arrest took place on December 4, 2024, at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) as White was preparing to board a flight to Morocco. His......