Gulf News 32m

Flash flood kills dozens in Morocco town

Safi: A flash flood in a Moroccan coastal town killed at least 37, local officials said Monday, as search and rescue operations continued. Drought-hit Morocco often faces severe weather, but Sunday’s flooding in Safi is already the deadliest such disaster in at least a decade. A muddy torrent swept»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Mother of Jailed French Journalist Asks Algerian President for Pardon

The mother of jailed French journalist Christophe Gleizes wrote a letter to Algeria's president requesting he pardon her son from his seven-year sentence on terror-related charges. Gleizes, a sportswriter, was convicted of "glorifying terrorism" in June. "I respectfully ask you to consider granting»»»

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RT 1h

Netanyahu blames Australian govt for deadly Hanukkah attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has linked Australian government policies to the deadly attack on a Jewish gathering in Sydney at the weekend, claiming that Canberra’s support for Palestinian statehood has fueled domestic anti-Semitism. Two gunmen killed 15 people and wounded dozens of ot»»»

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BBC 1h

Rob Reiner: Six classic movies from the 'big-hearted genius' director

Rob Reiner, the son of the legendary comedian Carl Reiner, was one of Hollywood's best known filmmakers. As an actor, he became a household name on the 1970s sitcom All in the Family and later appeared as the father of Leonardo DiCaprio's character in The Wolf of Wall Street. But it was as a direct»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Torrential Rains and Flash Floods Kill 37 in Moroccan City of Safi

Floods triggered by torrential rains have killed at least 37 people in the Moroccan coastal city of Safi, the Interior Ministry said Monday. Authorities said heavy rain and flash floods overnight inundated about 70 homes and businesses and swept away 10 vehicles. The Interior Ministry reported 14 p»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Australia to toughen gun laws as it mourns deadly Bondi attack

Sydney: Australia’s leaders agreed Monday to toughen gun laws after attackers killed 15 people at a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach, the worst mass shooting in decades decried as antisemitic “terrorism” by authorities. Dozens fled the tourist hotspot in panic as a father and son fired into crowds pa»»»

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RT 1h

Sydney shooting an ‘anti-Semitic terrorist attack’ – Australian PM

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney as an “act of evil anti-Semitism,” vowing a decisive response to the attack. The incident left at least 12 people dead and more than two dozen wounded. The attack on Sunday was perpetrated by two gunmen who »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

BREAKING - Hanukkah horror at Bondi beach: Hungarian Holocaust survivor and man among victims

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BBC 2h

'This felt inevitable': Australian Jews react to Bondi attack with grief and anger

Bondi Beach is almost unrecognisable. The sun is out but the surf is empty. The usually heaving main street is hushed. Helicopters track overhead. Forensic investigators - bright blue figures in the distance - comb over the crime scene from Sunday afternoon when two gunmen opened fire at an event m»»»

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BBC 3h

Dozens killed in Morocco flash floods

Flash floods have killed at least 37 people in Morocco's coastal Safi region, according to state-owned television. Cars and mounds of rubbish were seen sweeping through the main port city of Safi after torrential rain hit on Sunday. Dozens of people have been receiving treatment in hospital for the»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Flash floods kill 37 in Moroccan coastal town

Rabat, Moroco: The death toll from flash floods that hit the Moroccan coastal town of Safi over the weekend rose to 37, local authorities said Monday. "Fourteen people are currently being treated at Mohammed V hospital in Safi, including two in intensive care," local authorities added in their stat»»»

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BBC 4h

'Throw the parcel at the door' - Evri couriers cutting corners to earn a decent wage

When Becky ordered a Barbie doll for her daughter, she got a notification from delivery firm Evri saying it had arrived. There was just one problem: it was nowhere to be seen. There was no parcel at her front door, in the Hampshire village of Twyford, and the photo she was sent of its location was »»»

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Naharnet 4h

Torrential rains and flash floods kill 37 in Moroccan city of Safi

Floods triggered by torrential rains have killed at least 37 people in the Moroccan coastal city of Safi, the Interior Ministry said Monday. Authorities said heavy rain and flash floods overnight inundated about 70 homes and businesses and swept away 10 vehicles. The Interior Ministry reported 14 p»»»

The Peninsula 4h

Morocco, UAE set for tasty Arab Cup semi-final

Doha, Qatar: Morocco face the United Arab Emirates with another Arab Cup final firmly in sight when the two sides meet in the semi-final at the Khalifa International Stadium today. The match kicks off at 5:30pm. While Morocco clinched the title in the 2012 edition, both teams exited at the quarter-»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

PSG coach Enrique braces for ‘very close’ Intercontinental Cup final with Flamengo

Doha, Qatar: Reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain will face CR Flamengo in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 final, with head coach Luis Enrique expecting a stern test against the in-form Brazilian side. As per the tournament format, the Parisians qualified directly for Wednesday’»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Merriam-Webster's 2025 Word of the Year Is 'Slop'

Creepy, zany and demonstrably fake content is often called “slop.” The word's proliferation online, in part thanks to the widespread availability of generative artificial intelligence, landed it the Merriam-Webster's 2025 word of the year. “It’s such an illustrative word,”"said Greg Barlow, Merriam»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Abu Dhabi Court orders Dh195,000 repayment in failed car investment scheme

Abu Dhabi: An Abu Dhabi court has ordered a man to pay Dh195,000 to another individual after a financial arrangement involving a proposed investment in cars broke down and the funds were not repaid. The dispute centred on a claim brought by a man who said he had been persuaded to transfer money to »»»

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RT 4h

Brave bystander disarms gunman in Sydney terrorist attack (VIDEO)

An unarmed bystander intervened during the deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday, disarming one of the gunmen, according to footage circulating online. Two gunmen attacked the Chanukah By the Sea event on Sunday, shooting multiple members of the local Jewish community. One of the attacker»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Toxic air crisis hits Delhi as visibility collapses across north India

New Delhi and large parts of northern India were enveloped in toxic smog and dense fog on Monday, severely disrupting air and rail travel, triggering emergency pollution controls, and pushing courts to advise hybrid hearings as air quality plunged to hazardous levels. With visibility collapsing and»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Neighbors of Alleged Bondi Gunmen Shocked by Deadly Rampage 

Like many people in Sydney, Glenn Nelson spent his Sunday evening watching television coverage of a deadly shooting on the city's iconic Bondi Beach. But stepping onto his front porch, flanked by neatly trimmed box hedges, he saw armed police cordoning off the street before raiding the house opposi»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

Silent demonstration in Budapest for the Szőlő street juvenile detention centre victims - photos

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Al Awsat 5h

Australia to Toughen Gun Laws after Deadly Bondi Shootings

Australia's leaders agreed on Monday to tougher gun laws after the country's worst mass shooting in almost three decades saw a father and son open fire on a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach, killing 15 people including a child. The duo fired into crowds packing the Sydney beach for the start of Hanuk»»»

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BBC 6h

Five arrested over plot to attack German Christmas market

Five men have been arrested in Germany suspected of being involved in a plot to drive a vehicle into people at a Christmas market. Three Moroccans, an Egyptian and a Syrian were detained on Friday over the plan to target a market in the southern Bavarian state. Authorities said they suspected an "I»»»

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Novinite 6h

Citizens Alarmed as Mentally Ill Man Assaults Women in a Sofia District

A man described by local residents as mentally ill has assaulted women in Sofia’s Ovcha Kupel 1 neighborhood, attacking strangers without provocation. According to people living in the area, the approximately 40-year-old has been roaming between residential blocks for some time, targeting women he »»»

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UPI 6h

On This Day, Dec. 15: APA removes homosexuality from list of mental illnesses - UPI.com

On Dec. 15, 1973, the American Psychiatric Association reversed its longstanding position and declared that being gay isn't a mental illness. 1 of 6 | Spectators kiss from a window while watching parade-goers move down the parade route at the 2023 NYC Pride March on June 25, 2023, in New York City.»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Dubai fights economic fraud: Nationwide campaign #StayAware launched

Dubai: Dubai is stepping up the fight against economic fraud with the launch of a national awareness campaign by the Economic Security Center of Dubai (ESCD) under the slogan ‘Strong Economy … An Aware Society.’ The initiative is designed to arm individuals, businesses, and institutions with the kn»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Dubai Court orders man to pay Dh239,000 to ex-partner over unpaid business loans

Dubai: A civil court in Dubai has ruled that a man must pay Dh239,000 plus legal interest and damages to his former partner after he failed to honour his promise to repay loans she took out to fund an alleged business venture. The dispute came before the Dubai Civil Court of First Instance after th»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Man wins Dh170,000 in Abu Dhabi Court after friend fails to return loan

Abu Dhabi: An Abu Dhabi court has ruled in favour of a man who sued his friend for failing to return Dh150,000 entrusted to him, ordering the defendant to repay the amount along with Dh20,000 in compensation for material and moral damages. According to Emarat Al Youm, the case was brought before th»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Tunisian Police Clash with Youths in Kairouan after Man's Death

Clashes erupted for a second night on Saturday between police and youths in the central Tunisian city of Kairouan after a man died following a police chase, according to his family, fueling authorities’ fears that protests could spread across the country. As Tunisia prepares to mark the January ann»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Jordan without star Al Naimat face tough test against Saudi Arabia in semi-final

Doha, Qatar: Coach Jamal Sellami is hoping Jordan - weakened by key injuries - will maintain their momentum in the FIFA Arab Cup as they clash with in-form Saudi Arabia in the semi-final at Al Bayt Stadium tonight. Jordan have been perfect in the tournament so far, dominating their opponents and em»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Unbeatable Al Meqbaali stands tall

Doha, Qatar: A champion has yielded its crown, but it’s safe to say it was held on tightly. In the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup the defending champions Algeria were eliminated after a penalty shootout which saw the United Arab Emirates emerge victorious. The paradox for the Fennecs is that n»»»

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24 News Agency 9h

Man detained in Bishkek on suspicion of beating his minor daughter - | 24.KG

An investigation has been opened into the alleged beating of a minor girl. The Department of Internal Affairs of Leninsky district of Bishkek reported. A woman T.B. filed a written complaint with the police, reporting that her ex-husband had assaulted their daughter, 16. According to the complainan»»»

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Gulf News 9h

2 found dead at California mansion of director Rob Reiner: Reports

Los Angeles: Two people were found dead at the Southern California mansion of "When Harry Met Sally" director and actor Rob Reiner on Sunday, local broadcaster NBCLA and other media outlets reported. The Los Angeles Fire Department told NBC a man and a woman, approximately 78 and 68 years old, were»»»

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BBC 10h

LA police investigate 'apparent homicide' at Rob Reiner's home

Police are investigating an "apparent homicide" after two people were found dead at the Los Angeles home of director and actor Rob Reiner. Firefighters were called to a house in the Brentwood neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, where they found a 78-year-old man and 68-year-old woman,»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Flash floods kill 21 in Moroccan coastal town

Flash-flooding caused by sudden, heavy rain killed at least 21 people in the Moroccan coastal town of Safi on Sunday, local authorities said. Images on social media showed a torrent of muddy water sweeping cars and rubbish bins from the streets in Safi, which sits around 300 kilometres (186 miles) »»»

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France24 14h

Girls and women fleeing Mali describe sexual violence by Russian military

A 14-year-old girl arrived at a refugee clinic near death with an untreated infection from an alleged rape her family says was carried out by Russian fighters in Mali – a case that aid workers say exposes how sexual violence in the country’s war has remained largely hidden by fear and shame. T»»»

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BBC 14h

Balloons from Belarus are causing chaos in Lithuania. Is it smugglers or a hybrid attack?

Whenever the wind blows northwest from Belarus, Lithuania braces for problems. That's when giant white balloons are launched across the border, crates of cheap cigarettes dangling beneath. Over the past 10 weeks, the illicit balloon traffic has already forced Lithuania's main airport into shutdown »»»

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BBC 14h

Chile elects far-right José Antonio Kast as next president

Chile has elected the far-right wing José Antonio Kast to be its next president, after an election campaign that was dominated by themes of security, immigration and crime. Kast won decisively with more than 58% of the vote in his third attempt at running for president. It marks the biggest shift t»»»

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BBC 14h

Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt

On the edge of the sleepy town of Figueruelas, a single, vast wind turbine spins around, casting its shadow over the buildings nearby. It's a reminder of the importance of renewable electricity in this windswept area of Aragón, in north-eastern Spain, whose plains are host to many of the country's »»»

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Gulf News 14h

Far-right candidate Kast wins Chile presidential election

Chilean voters elected the most right-wing president in 35 years of democracy on Sunday, with official results showing arch-conservative Jose Antonio Kast with a thumping victory and his rival quickly conceding defeat. With about 80 percent of the votes counted, Kast had 58 percent of the vote, an »»»

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Qatar Tribune 16h

Stage set for FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 semi-finals

Tribune News Network Doha The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 semi-finals are set to be thrilling affairs with three Asian sides looking to lift the coveted trophy. Standing in their way are Morocco, who are aiming to keep the trophy in Africa following the elimination of defending champions Algeria in the quar»»»

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France24 18h

'Genuine hero': Bystander tackles alleged gunman during Bondi Beach mass shooting

Footage captured by an eyewitness shows a man grappling with an alleged gunman during the Bondi Beach mass shooting in which at least 12 people were killed, before wrestling the weapon off him. A bystander captured on video tackling and disarming an armed man during Sunday's deadly a»»»

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DW 20h

How the world's first global trader, Jakob Fugger, got rich – DW – 12/14/2025

BusinessGlobal issuesHow the world's first global trader, Jakob Fugger, got richThomas KohlmannSome 500 years ago, Jakob Fugger was the richest man alive. The German financed emperors and popes, and reshaped global trade and banking to set the economic course for the modern world. https://p.dw.com/»»»

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France24 21h

Chile votes in presidential race expected to steer country to the right

Chileans vote Sunday in a runoff presidential election that is likely mark the sharpest rightward shift of the South American country since the end of the military dictatorship in 1990. Even detractors of ultra-conservative former lawmaker José Antonio Kast say the candidate whose radical views los»»»

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Al Awsat 22h

Zelenskyy Offers to Drop NATO Bid for Security Guarantees but Rejects US Push to Cede Territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday voiced readiness to drop his country’s bid to join NATO in exchange for Western security guarantees, but rejected the US push for ceding territory to Russia as he held talks with US envoys on ending the war. Zelenskyy sat down with US President Dona»»»

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Al Awsat 22h

Australia Hails 'Ahmed' the 'Hero' Who Stopped Gunman in His Tracks

Australians hailed on Sunday a "hero" whose daring struggle with a gunman may have saved many lives during the country's worst mass shooting in years. Following the shooting on Sydney's Bondi Beach, footage emerged on social media of a man grabbing one of the gunmen as he fired on civilians. The ma»»»

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Viral video: Hero tackles Bondi beach shooter in life-saving takedown

A harrowing video showed a shocking footage of how a man saved multiple lives on Bondi Beach, as it captured raw chaos in a sun-drenched parking lot fringed by palm trees on Sunday (December 14, 2025) in Australia. Also Read: UAE condemns terrorist shooting at gathering in Sydney, AustraliaThe vide»»»

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Al Awsat 14.12. 12:13

US Envoys in Berlin for Another Round of Ukraine Peace Talks

US envoys arrived in Berlin Sunday morning for another round of talks intended to secure a deal to end the war in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner were spotted in downtown Berlin by a photographer for German news agency dpa. Ukrai»»»

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Gulf News 14.12. 11:40

Sheikh Mohammed congratulates winner of Great Arab Minds Award in Architecture and Design

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday congratulated the winner of the 2025 Great Arab Minds Award in the Architecture and Design category. Sharing his congratulations on social media, Sheikh Mohammed sai»»»

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BBC 14.12. 11:15

What we know so far about the Brown University shooting

Police are searching for a gunman who shot dead two students and injured nine others at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Police say the attacker was a man dressed all in black who fled on foot, and a shelter-in-place warning is in effect for the area surrounding the prestigious univers»»»

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