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7+ min ago (301+ words) At least 19 people are dead and "16 are injured after two buildings collapsed in Fez, one of Morocco's oldest cities, "the state news media reports, saying the blocks had shown signs of neglect for some time. Local authorities in the Fez prefecture on Wednesday reported two adjacent four-storey buildings had collapsed. The buildings were inhabited by eight families and were in the Al-Mustaqbal neighborhood, the state news agency said. As soon as "they were "informed of the incident, local authorities, security services, and civil protection units moved to the "scene and immediately began search and rescue operations, it said. Fez, a former capital dating to the eighth century and the country's third-most populous city, was caught up in a wave of protests two months ago against the government over deteriorating living conditions and poor public services. The state news website SNRT…...

15+ min ago (321+ words) Last update on December 10, 2025, 10:39 am Economy December 10, 2025 | 9:51 am Santo Domingo.- Domestic pork output in the Dominican Republic is expected to climb by 6%8% this year, offering a promising boost ahead of the holiday season. However, this improvement doesn't eliminate the need for imports, Agriculture Minister Limber Cruz cautioned, particularly given ongoing challenges related to African swine fever (ASF). Speaking just two weeks before Christmas, Cruz emphasized that while staple food supplies like chicken, rice, and potatoes are stable, pork production alone won't meet local demand. Historically, the country's farms have only supplied around 70% of pork consumption, meaning imports, mostly under the DR'CAFTA agreement, remain critical this season. These imports are no small expense. Fedoporc president Miguel "ngel Olivo reports that the country will spend over USD300million to bring in pork, mostly from the United States. Before ASF, local slaughterhouses processed between 100,000110,000 pigs…...

24+ min ago (331+ words) At least 19 people were killed and 16 others injured when two adjacent residential buildings collapsed in Morocco's third-largest city Fez, authorities confirmed on Wednesday." The incident occurred overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday, affecting two residential buildings which were reportedly home to eight families. According to the state news agency MAP, local authorities said "the injured have been transferred to the University Hospital Center in Fez to undergo the necessary examinations and receive essential treatment, while search parties continue to rescue other people trapped under the rubble." The perimeter of the collapsed buildings was secured, and residents from surrounding structures were evacuated as a precaution. Building safety is a major concern in Morocco; as of 2024, the kingdom's National Agency for Urban Renewal and the Rehabilitation of Buildings at Risk of Collapse reported that more than 42,000 buildings require assessment, monitoring, or intervention due…...

35+ min ago (331+ words) FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup The final of the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 is set for a thrilling clash as seven-time champions Germany take on first-time finalists Spain on Wednesday, December 10, at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai, India. The Germans who are the defending champions enter the title match on the back of a dominant 51 semifinal victory over hosts India. They struck early through Luka Kossel, who opened the scoring and added another later in the 30th minute. Germany continued to dominate with goals from Titus Wex (15'), Jonas von Gersum (40'), and Ben Hasbach (49'). India managed to pull one back through Anmol Ekka in the 51st minute, but by then Germany had already built an unassailable lead. For Spain, this final marks a historic first-ever appearance in the Junior World Cup title match. They earned their spot with…...

41+ min ago (554+ words) Grace Gilson | JTA Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia's public broadcasters said they will boycott this year's Eurovision Song Contest after a Dec. 4 meeting of the European Broadcasting Union confirmed Israel's participation. The General Assembly meeting in Switzerland of the European Broadcasting Union, which organizes the annual song competition, was convened to discuss some members' calls to have Israel ousted from the contest over the war in Gaza and allegations of voting interference. But despite calls for a vote on Israel's participation, the EBU instead said that its members approved new rules prohibiting voter interference from governments and third parties. (Several countries called for an audit of Eurovision's public voting system after Israel's Yuval Raphael took second place last year after being bolstered by the audience vote.) While the EBU did not reference Israel in its press release following the…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago (339+ words) Several women accused the PSOE's leadership of having "eliminated" their formal complaints, an issue the party now attributes to a "computer error" MADRID " A widening scandal involving sexual harassment allegations against former senior Socialist party official Francisco Salazar has triggered a political storm reaching deep into Prime Minister Pedro S'nchez's inner circle. During a heated parliamentary session on Wednesday, opposition leader Alberto N'ez Feij'o seized on the affair, arguing that the so-called "Salazar case" reflects "a broader pattern of behaviour" of sexual misconduct within the ruling Socialist Party. Multiple complaints filed earlier this year by female party members'were leaked to the press last week, months after Salazar resigned from his post as incoming deputy secretary in the Socialist party (PSOE)'s organisational secretariat. The case, first revealed by El Diario'in July, has reignited outrage within the party and beyond. PSOE…...

2+ hour, 8+ min ago (437+ words) The EU said Wednesday it wants to boost energy links between France and Spain as part of a bloc-wide push to secure power supplies, months after a massive outage hit the Iberian Peninsula. Spain and neighbouring Portugal have often accused France of dragging its feet on building infrastructure to better connect them with Europe's continental grid. "I'm probably not offending anybody by saying that sometimes France has been somewhat reluctant to have more interconnections," Dan Jorgensen, the European Union's commissioner for energy, told a press conference in Brussels. The commission presented Wednesday plans to speed up permitting and coordinate planning of cross-border grid projects, which it says are crucial to support the green energy transition and reduce high energy prices affecting businesses and families. The construction of two new interconnections linking France and Spain across the Pyrenees topped a list…...

2+ hour, 13+ min ago (731+ words) Flights from the UK, Spain, Portugal and Italy could be disrupted over the festive period Strike action could disrupt Christmas travel plans in the UK and across Europe over the festive period. Industrial action is currently scheduled to take place across popular destinations including Spain, Portugal, Italy and the UK, with delays expected, particularly to flights. Low wages, poor working conditions and long hours are just a handful of the reasons cited by workers and unions for strike action. Travellers should always check operator updates before setting off and pack extra snacks, medication and essentials in the event of prolonged delays. Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for travel, with many passengers visiting family and friends or simply taking time out for a holiday or break. Here's everything you need to know about who's going on strike…...

2+ hour, 31+ min ago (160+ words) ALBAWABA - A wave of new rumors surrounds Can Yaman after a surprising breakup. Can Yaman is once again the center of attention in Italy, but this time it's not for his profession; it's for his quickly changing love life. The Turkish actor, who is now one of Italy's most talked-about stars, was on the cover of the Italian magazine Oggi with a headline that made people want to know more: "His heart is divided between two women." Can Yaman Instagram profile But his personal life has taken an unexpected turn along with his professional achievement. Yaman and Bluma have both stayed quiet about the rumored breakup. Bioor has also stayed quiet, focusing the focus on the series instead of the speculations. Italian news outlets are still intently following every new event. But one thing is clear: Can Yaman is still…...

2+ hour, 50+ min ago (11+ words) 19 dead, 16 injured after two buildings collapse in Morocco's Fes...