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News in brief
Eighteen rural communities in Lesotho have filed a formal complaint with the African Development Bank (AfDB) over the construction of a major water project, claiming that it has caused extensive damage to farmland, polluted water sources, and harmed local homes. Approximately 1,600 residents of villages......
The Lebanese Ministry of Public Works and Transportation announced the completion of lighting works in the Bhamdoun Tunnel, located on the mountain highway connecting Beirut to the Bekaa Valley. The upgrades cover both directions of the tunnel, which experiences heavy daily traffic. According to the......
A recent report by the Madrid-based human rights organization Prisoners Defenders has revealed that thousands of prisoners in Cuba are being exploited to produce cigars and charcoal destined for export. According to the investigation, at least 60,000 of Cuba’s 90,000 prisoners are involved in......
Denmark has made what officials are calling a “historic” decision by purchasing eight medium- and long-range air defense systems worth nearly €7.8 billion, choosing European suppliers over the traditional reliance on American technology. At the heart of this decision lies the selection......
The Australian government has announced a $1.1bn grants program to accelerate the domestic production of low-carbon liquid fuels, aiming to cut emissions from some of the most polluting sectors of the economy. The initiative, unveiled by Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen,......
The appeal trial of Salim Berrada, dubbed by the press as the “Tinder rapist,” opened on Tuesday in Créteil, near Paris. The 40-year-old Moroccan former photographer was sentenced in March 2024 to 18 years in prison for the rape or sexual assault of 15 women he had contacted through......
Legendary actor and director Robert Redford has passed away at the age of 89. Renowned for his iconic roles in films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, and All the President’s Men, Redford left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Beyond his acting career, Redford was a passionate......
A new investigation has revealed that Russia operates an extensive network of more than 200 facilities aimed at re-educating and militarising Ukrainian children. The findings, released by the Humanitarian Research Lab at Yale School of Public Health, are supported by documents, satellite imagery, and......
The European Ariane 6 rocket will carry out fewer launches in 2025 than initially planned, according to Arianespace’s chief executive David Cavaillolès. The number of missions has been reduced from five to four, though company officials stressed that the adjustment should not be seen as......
Sweden is reeling from one of its most significant data breaches to date after a cyberattack targeted IT systems provider Miljödata, compromising the personal data of roughly 1.5 million individuals — nearly 15% of the country’s population. According to prosecutor Sandra Helgadottir,......
Syrian authorities announced on Tuesday the appointment of a local Druze leader as head of internal security in the southern city of Sweida, following deadly communal clashes in July. The move is seen as an attempt to ease tensions in the province, where Druze fighters control the city while Damascus......
China’s economic momentum weakened in August as both industrial output and retail sales grew at a slower pace than expected, according to official data released on Monday. The figures highlight the persistent challenges facing the world’s second-largest economy. Industrial production rose......
Morocco has been entrusted with the presidency of the Group of Francophone Ambassadors (GAF) in Geneva for the 2025–2026 term. Ambassador Omar Zniber, Morocco’s permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva, was elected by acclamation, reflecting the confidence and respect Morocco......
