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Activists say Moroccan authorities are intensifying repression of critical voices and the Gen Z protest movement.Published On 14 Jul 202614 Jul 2026Politically outspoken Moroccan artist, rapper, and filmmaker Mehdi El Youbi has been arrested in Casablanca, days after being barred from returning to France, where he has been based since 2017.El Youbi, better known by his stage name Mehdi Black Wind, was detained on Monday night after being questioned by Morocco’s National Brigade of Judicial Police in Casablanca, according to a statement from a group of his friends and supporters.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“After a day of…

An F-35B Lighting II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, takes off from the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 13, 2026.Courtesy: U.S. NavyU.S. forces launched strikes against Iranian targets shortly before the U.S. resumed its naval blockade of Iranian ports in and around the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday.The latest round of strikes, aimed at “degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping” in the economically vital strait, began at 3 p.m. ET, CENTCOM said in an X post.The U.S. said its naval blockade in the Gulf of…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated El Salvador as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma is the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness. “I congratulate El Salvador on this remarkable achievement. It is a testament to the power of political commitment, strategic investment, and community engagement,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, “El Salvador’s success is a vital step towards our global target of eliminating trachoma worldwide by 2030 and a clear signal that a healthier, more equitable future is within reach.”The validation follows a rigorous, multi-year process to determine whether trachoma was present as…

Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock With rising living costs and economic uncertainty, some workers are looking beyond traditional side hustles to increase their income. Instead, they’re secretly juggling two full-time jobs at once, a practice often referred to as “overemployment.” For one healthcare worker, becoming overemployed has brought in hundreds of thousands of dollars in extra revenue — and helped him gain financial security. Must Read In an interview with Business Insider, the remote healthcare worker, referred to as “Daniel,” says he now makes $330,000 a year (1) working two full-time jobs. The publication first spoke to him in February 2025 (2), four years…

A reminder of where and when England’s semi-final against Argentina takes place and, if they get that far, when to make a note in your diary for the final.

Nolan Wells Case Sheriff Says He Won’t Be Rushed … Working With District Attorney Published July 14, 2026 3:18 AM PDT | Updated July 14, 2026 5:26 AM PDT The Nolan Wells police probe will not be rushed, as investigators are now working with prosecutors to figure out what exactly happened in the mysterious death of the teen … this according to the Mississippi sheriff in charge of the case. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter told ABC News on Monday that it’s essential for his investigators not to be put on a timetable and rushed by people who are clamoring…

I’ve recently turned vegan. How do I have a great barbecue?Nia, by emailHappily, most vegetables benefit from a bit of barbecue action, but the key is not to get too carried away, says Genevieve Taylor, author of How to BBQ: “There’s a real leaning for people to overdo barbecues, but you should approach it just as you would any meal, with one central star and a few sides. After all, there’s no other meal where you’d be expected to eat a chop, a sausage, a kebab and a chicken wing.” Not a meal you’d find Nia devouring, sure, but you…

Reflect Orbital has been given the green light to launch its first space mirror that aims to redirect sunlight down to Earth at night. The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has authorized the California-based startup to build and operate a single prototype satellite in low-Earth orbit later this year, despite concerns over how the technology could impact optical astronomy.The satellite, named Eärendil-1 in reference to a Tolkien character, will attempt to redirect sunlight to specific areas on Earth after dark using a 59-foot (18-meter) reflective surface. If successful, Reflect Orbital plans to launch and operate a constellation of 50,000 satellites…

One of sport’s great rivalries sees Argentina face England in an ever feisty encounter in the 2026 edition’s semifinal.Published On 14 Jul 202614 Jul 2026A federation of Argentinian war veterans has called on football supporters to ⁠focus on the game ⁠ahead of their World Cup semifinal against England rather than use the match as a platform to push sovereignty claims over South ⁠Atlantic islands.Argentina and Britain fought a short conflict over the islands known by the British as the Falklands and by Argentinians as the Malvinas in 1982, in ⁠which 649 Argentinian soldiers and 255 British fighters died.Recommended Stories list…

APA Corporation’s Beryl Alpha oil platform in the North Sea.Courtesy: APA CorporationOil prices rose on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz and reinstate a blockade of Iranian ports, raising concerns over potential disruptions to global crude supplies. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures for August delivery soared 2.83% to $80.35 per barrel by 5:37 a.m. ET. International benchmark Brent crude futures for September delivery climbed 3.89% to $86.54, extending gains after advancing 9.6% in the previous session.Trump said Monday that the U.S. will levy fees on ships transiting the Strait of…