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Algerian-French writer Boualem Sansal elected to Belgium’s Royal Academy

Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal, who has been imprisoned in Algeria for nearly a year, has been elected to the Royal Academy of French Language and Literature of Belgium, the institution’s permanent secretary Yves Namurannounced on Monday. “Boualem Sansal embodies the......

New Zealand accused of taking a “totally Trump” turn on climate policy

Environmental groups have condemned the New Zealand government for what they call a “complete denial of climate change”, after it announced a reduction in its methane emissions targets—a move applauded by the agricultural sector but criticized by scientists and activists. The new......

Europe launches biometric border checks this Sunday

Europe’s long-awaited biometric border checks officially come into effect this Sunday, October 12, nearly a year later than planned. The rollout will be gradual over the next six months, with full implementation expected by April 10, 2026. The new system will apply to non-EU nationals entering......

New collision in the South China sea rekindles tensions between the Philippines and China

A new maritime clash has reignited tensions between Beijing and Manila. The Philippine Coast Guard accused a Chinese vessel on Sunday of “deliberately” ramming one of its ships anchored near a disputed island in the South China Sea, while China blamed the Philippines for being “entirely......

Madagascar: Air France suspends flights between Paris and antananarivo amid security concerns

Air France has suspended its flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport and Antananarivo until Monday, citing the deteriorating security situation in Madagascar, which has been rocked by anti-government protests for more than a week. The airline confirmed to AFP that operations have been halted......

Italy: Historic monastery destroyed by fire, 22 nuns evacuated

A massive fire has destroyed the historic Bernaga Monastery in northern Italy, leading to the evacuation of 22 cloistered nuns, Italian firefighters reported on Sunday. Founded in 1628 in La Valletta Brianza, near Milan, the monastery was a 17th-century religious landmark known as the place where Saint......

Ivory Coast presidential campaign kicks off amid rising tensions

The presidential campaign in Ivory Coast has begun under a tense political climate marked by arrests and opposition protests. Over 200 people were detained in Abidjan on Saturday after police dispersed an unauthorized opposition march with tear gas, just as President Alassane Ouattara launched his re-election......

Morocco and Russia sign bilateral investment protection agreement

Russia is preparing to sign a bilateral agreement with Morocco to protect and promote investments, reflecting Moscow’s aim to strengthen its economic presence in Africa and diversify trade partnerships beyond traditional markets. This follows six similar agreements already concluded with other......

180-Million-Year-Old crocodile fossil discovered in Hérault

A nearly complete skeleton of a crocodile fossil was unveiled to the public on Friday at the Lodève Museum in Hérault, France. Stéphane Fouché, head of the museum’s paleontology collections, said, “This is the first time in France that a crocodile skeleton of this......

Pakistan vows strong response after Afghan retaliatory operation at border

Islamabad on Sunday vowed a “firm and forceful” response after Afghanistan’s Taliban-run defence ministry said it had carried out a retaliatory operation overnight against Pakistani forces along the shared border. The Taliban ministry said the operation was launched “in response......

Three Qatari diplomats killed in car accident near Sharm El-Sheikh

Three Qatari diplomats were killed and two others injured in a car accident near the Egyptian resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh, where a crucial summit on Gaza is scheduled for Monday, Qatar announced Sunday. Qatar has been a key mediator in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The Qatari embassy......

United States: Appeals court halts national guard deployment in Chicago

A U.S. appeals court on Saturday blocked the deployment of the National Guard to Chicago, though the troops are allowed to remain in the state of Illinois. The ruling largely upholds the suspension issued Thursday by a federal judge regarding the mobilization ordered by President Donald Trump as part......

Israel to destroy Hamas tunnels in Gaza once hostages are freed

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Sunday that the Israeli army will move to destroy all Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip once the hostages held by the Islamist group are released. In a statement issued on the third day of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Katz said the operations......

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