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Qatar Airways has announced an increase in its flight frequency to Casablanca as part of its expanded winter schedule for 2025. The airline will raise its service from four to five weekly flights, aiming to meet growing passenger demand and strengthen connectivity through its Doha hub, Hamad International......
A 52-year-old Jewish father and his six-year-old son were assaulted by a group of people at a service station near Milan, Italy, on Sunday, in an incident that highlights the growing wave of antisemitism across Europe. The attack reportedly began after a cashier noticed that both father and son were......
France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has announced that several European nations are expected to confirm their intention to recognize the State of Palestine during a UN conference scheduled for Monday and Tuesday in New York. This follows France's own commitment to formal recognition......
The British government has announced a major reform to the country’s electoral system by proposing to lower the voting age to 16 across the United Kingdom. The move, which aligns voting rights with those already granted in Scotland and Wales, is aimed at expanding democratic participation among......
In a groundbreaking shift aimed at revitalizing democratic participation, the UK government announced on Thursday that it plans to lower the national voting age to 16. The measure, part of a broader electoral reform package, will bring voting rights for young people across England and Northern Ireland......
Prince George modestly admitted he is “all right” at tennis during a royal family visit to the Wimbledon final on Sunday, where they witnessed Italian star Jannik Sinner defeat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in an intense four-set match. The 11-year-old prince made the comment when......
In a bid to boost its customer service ratings, UK supermarket chain Morrisons has announced a new policy restricting shop floor staff from entering stockrooms, unless they are officially authorised. Beginning in August, only designated managers and employees—such as those responsible for online......
Moroccan police have arrested a French national of Algerian origin in Marrakech, acting on an international arrest warrant issued by French authorities. The suspect, identified through Interpol’s database, is allegedly connected to a global drug trafficking network. Arrest linked to drug trafficking......
The BBC is under growing scrutiny after more than 100 of its journalists signed a letter condemning its coverage of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The letter accuses the corporation of downplaying Palestinian suffering while amplifying Israeli narratives, sparking internal dissent and public backlash. Anonymous......
A Ryanair flight preparing for departure from Palma de Mallorca airport to Manchester was disrupted on Friday evening after a false fire alarm triggered an emergency evacuation, resulting in minor injuries for several passengers. The Irish low-cost carrier confirmed that the alarm, which occurred just......
Morocco has secured a prominent position in global cultural preservation efforts by being elected vice-president of UNESCO’s Scientific and Technical Advisory Body (STAB). Azzedine Karra, an experienced underwater heritage specialist, will represent Morocco in this influential role. A key seat......
In a devastating aviation disaster, 241 people lost their lives when an Air India flight crashed shortly after departing from Ahmedabad airport in western India. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, en route to London Gatwick, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members when it went down in a residential area,......
Unconfirmed reports suggest that former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani may have been among the passengers onboard an Air India flight that crashed near Ahmedabad Airport on Thursday afternoon. The flight, AI171, was en route to London’s Gatwick Airport and reportedly carried over 240 passengers,......
