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Mexican Navy vessel collides with Brooklyn Bridge causing fatalities and injuries

A Mexican Navy training ship crashed into New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two deaths and 19 injuries, according to Mayor Eric Adams. The ship, carrying 277 people, sustained damage to its masts after striking the iconic bridge, though the 142-year-old structure itself avoided major......

HM King Mohammed VI extends warm wishes to Norway's royal family on national day

His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended his heartfelt congratulations to King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway on the occasion of their country’s national day. In a formal message, the Moroccan monarch conveyed his sincere wishes for health and happiness to the Norwegian sovereigns......

Palestinians commemorate 77 years since Nakba amid ongoing turmoil

Palestinians mark 77 years since the Nakba amid ongoing displacement and Israeli aggression. As they reflect on the mass displacement that occurred during the establishment of Israel in 1948, the current situation in Gaza underscores a renewed wave of destruction and forced evacuations. Recent Israeli......

Tragic blaze at former UK military base claims three lives

LONDON — A devastating fire at a former British military installation has claimed the lives of two firefighters and one civilian, according to official sources on Friday. The incident occurred on Thursday at the old Royal Air Force base in Bicester, near Oxford, now repurposed as a heritage site......

Spain dismisses cyberattack theory in nationwide blackout investigation

Spain's government has officially ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of the significant blackout that affected the Iberian Peninsula last month. This announcement comes as authorities continue to investigate the outage, which occurred on April 28, leaving cities across Spain and Portugal in darkness......

Seville chemical fire prompts stay-at-home order for 80,000 residents

Spanish authorities issued a stay-at-home order for nearly 80,000 residents surrounding the southern city of Seville on Wednesday. This directive came in response to a significant fire at a chemical warehouse, which generated a towering plume of smoke that raised health concerns across the area. Emergency......

A 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes the Greek Coasts

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Greece early Wednesday morning, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake's epicenter was situated in the southern Aegean Sea, 15 kilometers from Kasos Island, at a depth of 78 kilometers. The seismic event took place at 1:51 a.m. local......

Wave of Israeli strikes on Gaza kills at least 48

A recent series of Israeli airstrikes on residences in northern Gaza has resulted in the deaths of at least 48 individuals, including 22 children, as reported by the Indonesian Hospital in Jabaliya. The Israeli military has not commented on these attacks but had previously warned Jabaliya residents......

Spain dismantles extensive drug trafficking network linked to Morocco

The Spanish Civil Guard has successfully dismantled a sophisticated drug trafficking network responsible for moving hashish and cocaine across borders with impressive coordination. This operation, which took place in Malaga and Melilla, led to the arrest of eight individuals involved in a criminal organization......

Power Failure Causes Disruption on London Underground

A power outage caused significant disruption to London’s transport system as parts of the Underground network came to a standstill. Transport for London (TfL) reported that the Bakerloo and Suffragette lines were entirely out of service. Additionally, the Elizabeth, Jubilee, and Northern lines......

Morocco's innovative pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale

Morocco recently unveiled its pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, held in Venice. The event, which runs from May to November, showcases the country's creative and architectural prowess on the global stage. The pavilion is a product of collaboration......

Pope Leo XIV calls for unity and renewal in the face of modern challenges

Pope Leo XIV held a significant meeting with the cardinals who elected him as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church. In a private gathering, he articulated the rationale behind his choice of the name Leo XIV, emphasizing the contemporary Church's need to confront challenges akin to a new industrial......

Us faces backlash over new Gaza aid foundation as un agency's role is sidelined

The United States has unveiled a new initiative aimed at coordinating humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, a move that has sparked significant criticism from humanitarian organizations and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). This foundation, dubbed the Gaza Humanitarian......