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Crans-Montana fire: former safety officer questioned over missed inspections

The former fire safety officer of the Swiss resort town of Crans-Montana was questioned on Monday by prosecutors as part of the criminal investigation into the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar. The tragedy, which occurred during New Year’s Eve celebrations, claimed the lives of 41 people and injured more than 100 others, many......

Yuan hits 33-month high after China urges banks to cut US Treasuries

The Chinese yuan climbed to its strongest level in 33 months against the US dollar on Monday, extending its longest winning streak in more than a decade after reports that Chinese regulators advised domestic banks to reduce exposure to US Treasury bonds. The yuan traded as high as 6.9284 per dollar during Monday’s session, marking an......

France: Moroccan man on trial after violent attack on former partner

A criminal court in western France has opened the trial of a 32-year-old Moroccan man accused of attempting to kill his former partner during a violent attack that took place in 2023. The defendant told the court that he had no intention of killing the young woman, insisting that his actions were driven by emotional distress rather than a......

Vance arrives in Armenia for first-ever US vice presidential visit

Vice President JD Vance arrived in Armenia on Monday, becoming the first sitting US vice president to visit the country, as Washington moves to solidify a peace framework between Armenia and Azerbaijan while expanding American influence in the strategically important South Caucasus. The two-day visit to Armenia runs through February 10 and......

Guillaume Meurice dismissal case headed for new labor court hearing

The legal battle surrounding the dismissal of French comedian Guillaume Meurice is set to continue, after labor court judges failed to reach a unanimous decision on the case. As a result, a new hearing will be held, with a professional judge expected to break the deadlock. Meurice, a former regular contributor to public radio station France......

Cristiano Ronaldo misses second Al Nassr match in protest against PIF

Cristiano Ronaldo has now missed a second consecutive Al Nassr match as his protest against Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund enters its second week, with officials signaling they may be prepared to part ways with the club’s highest-paid player. The Portuguese forward was absent from Al Nassr’s 2–0 victory over......

EXCLUSIVE Mohamed Chiker to Walaw: “The Sahara file is entering a phase of concrete implementation”

The meeting recently held in Madrid under U.S. sponsorship, dedicated to the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2797 on the Moroccan Sahara, has reignited speculation about the future of the political process. To analyze the stakes of this diplomatic sequence, Walaw spoke with Mohamed Chiker, PhD and researcher in political science. —......

Bank of France governor François Villeroy de Galhau to step down in June

François Villeroy de Galhau, governor of the Bank of France, has announced that he will leave his post at the beginning of June, several years before the end of his mandate, in a move that has taken many observers by surprise. In a statement released by the French central bank, Villeroy de Galhau described his nearly eleven years at......

Epstein documents trigger wave of political resignations across Europe

Ten days after the United States Justice Department released more than three million pages of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein, European governments are facing a deepening political crisis, while U.S. authorities have signaled they do not intend to pursue further prosecutions. Resignations mounted rapidly over the weekend. On Sunday, Norway’s......

Trump criticizes Team USA skier over political remarks

US President Donald Trump has publicly criticized American freestyle skier Hunter Hess following comments the athlete made about the political climate in the United States during the Milano Cortina Winter Games in Italy. The remarks have sparked a broader debate over the role of political expression by athletes competing under the national......

China warns Japan of decisive response after Takaichi’s landslide win

China issued a sharp warning to Japan on Monday, urging Tokyo to retract comments made in November by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about the possibility of military involvement over Taiwan, as bilateral tensions escalated following her decisive election victory. Speaking at a regular press briefing on February 9, foreign ministry spokesperson......

Tourism in Morocco: Indian arrivals surge by 224% since 2019

Morocco is rapidly strengthening its position as an attractive destination for Indian travelers, with arrivals from India soaring by 224% compared to 2019, according to figures released by the Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT). The sharp increase highlights the growing strategic importance of the Indian market for the Kingdom’s......

Barcelona withdraws from European Super League project

Barcelona has formally ended its involvement in the European Super League, leaving Real Madrid as the only major founding club still backing the controversial breakaway competition. The Catalan club said it had officially informed the organizing company and the remaining participants of its decision to withdraw. The move marks a clear departure......

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