c219 16:30 Polish and Finnish presidents emphasize US alliance and higher defense spending 16:00 School Holidays: Moroccan motorways prepare for heavy traffic nationwide 15:40 Mercosur Agreement: European parliament refers case to EU court of justice 15:20 Rifaat Al-Assad, uncle of Syria’s ousted president, dies in exile 15:00 Spain: Disinformation campaign falsely links Morocco to Córdoba train crash 14:40 In El Jadida, a pilot nursery paves the way for reintegration through agriculture 14:20 Donald Trump arrives in Switzerland for the Davos Forum 14:00 Kurdish protests in France lead to 24 arrests and injured police officers 13:30 CDG warns public against fake documents and forged account statements 13:00 Erdoğan affirms full support for a united and independent Syria 12:40 Storms suspend Ferry services between Tarifa and Tangier 12:20 Morocco adopts higher education law amid rising university tensions 12:00 France confirms participation in 2026 World Cup amid boycott calls 11:40 Spain: One dead and five seriously injured in new train accident 11:20 Indonesia and Malaysia condemn Israel over UNRWA headquarters demolition 11:00 ASELSAN HTRS 100 radar enhances safety at Damascus airport 10:40 Chile: President-elect José Antonio Kast appoints two former Pinochet lawyers to cabinet 10:20 Ahmad Hajjar meets the king of Bahrain to strengthen bilateral ties 10:00 China says the UK has a duty to approve its new embassy project in london 09:30 Japan: assassin of former prime minister Shinzo Abe sentenced to life imprisonment 09:00 North korea could produce up to 20 nuclear weapons per year, according to seoul 08:30 Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s proposed “peace council” on Gaza 08:00 France calls for Nato exercise in Greenland and signals readiness to take part 07:30 Trump warns Iran of severe consequences over alleged assassination threat 07:00 Eleven injured in reported Ukrainian drone strike in Russia 17:20 Eric Schmidt warns Europe about falling behind in the global AI race 16:50 Global leaders clash over trade, tariffs and technology at Davos
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Spanish fascists march in Madrid after Franco anniversary

Hundreds of far-right sympathisers marched through central Madrid on Friday, one day after Spain marked the 50th anniversary of the death of former dictator Francisco Franco. The demonstration was organised by the Falange, a group that presents itself as the heir to the fascist movement that supported......

French National assembly rejects key budget component as bill moves to senate

France’s National Assembly overwhelmingly rejected the revenue portion of the 2026 budget on Saturday, deepening uncertainty over whether a politically fractured parliament can agree on deficit-cutting measures before the year’s end. The rejected section, focused primarily on taxation, now......

Italian hiker’s fatal fall on Mount Toubkal highlights risks of high altitude trekking

A 66-year-old Italian hiker has died during a trekking expedition in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains after suffering a fatal fall while descending Mount Toubkal with his son. The incident has renewed attention on the risks associated with high......

Aisne: Man charged with voluntary homicide and jailed after killing his mother

A 34-year-old man has been indicted and placed in pre-trial detention after allegedly killing his 72-year-old mother with a knife in Hirson, in the Aisne département, the Laon prosecutor’s office announced on Friday. According to the prosecution, he is also being charged with attempted......

Peru issues international arrest warrant for former prime minister Betssy Chavez

Peruvian authorities issued on Friday both national and international arrest warrants for former prime minister Betssy Chavez, who is facing charges over her alleged involvement in the 2022 attempted coup. Chavez has been staying at the Mexican embassy’s residence in Lima since early November,......

Nokia plans to cut more than 400 jobs in France

Nokia’s French branch has announced to its employees on Friday its intention to cut up to 427 jobs, several union sources told AFP. The company’s management had presented on Wednesday to members of the Social and Economic Committee (CSE) a proposal for a collective mutual termination agreement. According......

European leaders and Zelensky reaffirm commitment to protect “Vital European and Ukrainian Interests”

Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a joint phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, emphasizing their determination to safeguard “Europe’s and Ukraine’s long-term vital interests,”......

BBC faces £1.1 billion loss as licence fee declines amid youth audience shift

The BBC has recorded a £1.1 billion financial loss as an increasing number of viewers either cancel or avoid paying the TV licence fee, according to a parliamentary report released on Friday. The findings come at a moment of heightened scrutiny for the corporation, following several recent scandals......

Morocco and Spain deepen cooperation through cultural and naval initiatives

Morocco received a Spanish military delegation for a four day visit aimed at strengthening cultural and defense cooperation. The visit brought together senior representatives from both countries who oversee military heritage and maritime security. The audience includes policy analysts, defense observers,......

Sarkozy announces upcoming book “The Journal of a Prisoner”

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy revealed on Friday that he will publish a new book titled The Journal of a Prisoner on December 10, under the Fayard publishing house, now controlled by businessman Vincent Bolloré. The announcement was made through a message posted on platform X. In a......

Indian fighter pilot killed in crash during Dubai airshow demonstration

A tragic accident occurred on Friday at the Dubai Airshow when an Indian Air Force fighter jet crashed during an aerobatic demonstration, killing its pilot. According to an official statement released by the Dubai Government Media Office, the Tejas aircraft was participating in the day’s scheduled......

Russia claims capture of Kupiansk; Ukraine disputes reports

Russia announced on Thursday that its forces had taken control of the strategic Ukrainian city of Kupiansk, a claim swiftly rejected by Ukraine’s military. The contradictory statements highlight the ongoing battle for territorial control amid the intensifying conflict in eastern Ukraine. Valery......

The F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia: A shift in regional military power

The United States has announced plans to sell its advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, marking a significant shift in regional military dynamics. The decision was revealed by former US President Donald Trump ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington, D.C., signaling......

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