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Francesca Albanese: Who is she, and why is the US sanctioning her?
The US government of President Donald Trump has sanctioned Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur for Palestine. The move means that any assets Albanese has in the US will be frozen, and that her ability to travel to America...

Shannon Beador Reveals Why Daughter Sophie Broke Up With Her Longtime Boyfriend
How to Watch Watch The Real Housewives of Orange County on Bravo on Thursdays at 9/8c and next day on Peacock. Catch up on the Bravo app. Stream Now Shannon Storms Beador is revealing why her eldest daughter, Sophie Beador, called things off with...

Newton County 4-H Spotlight - Bradley Hayworth
Bradley Hayworth came from Florida to participate in the Newton County Fair. He is a member of the Busy Beavers 4-H Club. He comes every year to take part in the fair. He had two sheep, a dairy heifer, and a woodworking project, a fine arts...

Celebrating the Vibe, Protecting the Brand
In June 1325, famed Moroccan Amazigh Ibn Battuta set off to perform the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. He was 21 years old and seeking knowledge, not riches. He would not return to Morocco again for another 24 years. He collected countless memories and...

Dave Hyde: Fort Lauderdale’s Ultramarathon Man, at 80, keeps on running
A week later, his muscles still sore, his schedule back to two miles of therapeutic walking, Bob Becker said from his Fort Lauderdale home, “My body feels better than it has a right to feel.” He ran that body across Death Valley in California. He...

Tribute to Santorini from the French magazine Désirs de Voyages
The bimonthly July-August 2025 issue of the most important magazine for luxury tourism and lifestyle in France, Désirs de Voyages, was released with a special tribute to Santorini. The report is signed by the travel editor, Magali Frère, who...

Ambitious Agadir aims for World Cup boost
The port city of Agadir is pushing forward with an ambitious urban development programme as it prepares to host tourists for two major global sporting events. The city’s Adrar stadium, which can seat 45,480, is undergoing extensive renovation in...
These Are the Best Islands in the World—and No. 1 Has Postcard-worthy Blue and White Villages
Thomas Gravanis The Greek island of Paros.Travel + Leisure readers’ favorite islands for 2025 represent many continents, cultures, and climates—including colorful reefs, tropical beaches with sea-weathered rocks, temperate forests, and scrubby,...

2024 CHAN Preps: DR Congo to face Algeria in friendly
As part of their final preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), two-time champions DR Congo will embark on a high-intensity training camp in Algeria, where they are also scheduled to face the host nation in a crucial...

Mission X: Super Falcons, Zambia in flaming quarter-final war in Casablanca
Nigeria and Zambia senior women national teams will avail each other with a stern examination of credentials on Friday in one of the most-anticipated Women Africa Cup of Nations matches in the history of the competition, which Nigeria is aiming to...
DINNER PARTY INTEL: South Africa ranks 40th in global happiness survey
A year ago, South Africa was half happy, according to the latest survey. The US News & World Report’s Best Countries rankings put South Africa 40th out of the 89 countries that made the list. Measured between March 22 and May 23 2024, the rankings...

Buffer
buff·er1 /ˈbəfər/ noun a person or thing that prevents incompatible or antagonistic people or things from coming into contact with or harming each other. "family and friends can provide a buffer against stress” Morocco is a diverse, fascinating...

La Méridionale Launches New Marseille-Tanger Med Ferry Service
Rabat — La Méridionale celebrated the first voyage of its newest vessel, the Massalia, at Tanger-Med port on July 2. Originally acquired and refurbished in early 2025 to serve the busy Marseille-Tanger Med route, the ship carries both freight and...

Iconic La Mamounia intensifies focus on Indian luxury market with personalised approach
Marrakech's iconic La Mamounia hotel is pursuing a targeted expansion strategy in India's luxury travel market, with the legendary property positioning itself to capitalise on evolving preferences among affluent Indian travellers seeking authentic...

Bankers seek options to overcome high transfer costs of remittances
UBA Chairman Kakeeto says there is need to focus efforts ensuring maximum benefits of remittances to the country Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Inflows from Ugandans based outside the country increased to $1.4 billion, or about sh5 trillion,...

Ready, or not, Group of Death, here we come
Harambee Stars players; Mahammed Siraj (Left), Marvin Nabwire (Centre) and Daniel Sakari during a training session at Kasarani Stadium Annex as the team prepares for the CHAN 2024 Tournament on July 16, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee...

Interior Ministry cracks down on wasteful spending by local governments
Morocco’s Ministry of the Interior has issued strict instructions to regional governors across several key regions, including Casablanca–Settat, Marrakech–Safi, the Oriental, and Fes–Meknes, to tighten control over local government spending and...

Harhoura residents in panic after large snake enters home
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Hespress ENThursday 10 July 2025 - 14:41 A state of panic gripped residents of the upscale Chatae housing complex in Harhoura, near Temara, after a large snake was spotted inside a home. The incident, which occurred...

'Fights break out' at Spanish airport and passengers 'collapse' in queues
Holidaymakers were left fuming and fighting in queues as pandemonium broke out at Madrid-Barajas Airport, with passport control plunging into what has been dubbed a complete "collapse". The chaos ensued at Spain's busiest airport due to a...

Inspiring art galleries, museums and cool creative studios to visit around the world
Exciting art spaces, museums, and studios go hand in hand with travel, since they’re filled with thought-provoking images and displays that comment on identity, culture, history, and self. Often free to visit, and found in pretty much every city...