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Cruel summer ahead – why is Australia so unprepared?

2023 has shattered climate records, accompanied by extreme weather that has left a trail of devastation and despair, according to the World Meteorological Organization at COP 28. Some of the most significant extreme heat events were in southern Europe and North Africa, especially in the second half of July. Temperatures…

The Conversation

IMF To Revise Regional Outlook Over Israel-Hamas Conflict

The IMF announced Friday that it will revise its economic outlook for the Middle East and North Africa region due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

International Business Times

Swap beaches for ancient history in Tunisia, the North African destination with more ruins than Rome

Forget Europe; from the ruins of Carthage to the El Jem amphitheatre, Tunisia’s restoration efforts show off its storied past. Richard Collett takes a deep dive into the country’s fascinating history

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Solar-powered off-road car finishes 620-mile test drive across north Africa

The Stella Terra was designed by students at Eindhoven University of Technology and completed trip without recharging

The Guardian - UK

2030 FIFA World Cup to be held in 6 countries across 3 continents

FIFA and global football leaders have agreed to a six-country, three-continent 2030 World Cup to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the tournament in Uruguay. Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay will host kickoff matches, with Morocco the first North African nation to host the event. Saudi Arabia is the primary candidate for…

The Hindu

Fearing ostracism or worse, many nonbelievers hide their views in the Middle East and North Africa

In the Middle East and North Africa, where religion is often ingrained in daily life’s very fabric, rejecting faith can come with consequences

The Independent UK

Gasoline Engines and Sex Changes for Kids

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Was the freak 'medicane' storm that devastated Libya a glimpse of North Africa's future?

Storm Daniel landed on the Libyan coastal town of Toukrah in the early hours of September 10 and started moving east. Soon the wind was rising and heavy rain falling, forcing people to stay indoors. By afternoon the rain was clearly out of the ordinary.

The Conversation

Italy cracks down on migrants as Meloni calls for a naval blockade off North Africa

The measures approved by the Cabinet focused on migrants who don't qualify for asylum and are slated to be repatriated to their home countries.

WEKU

Desert dust storms carry human-made toxic pollutants, and the health risk extends indoors

Humans have contended with dust storms for thousands of years, ever since early civilizations appeared in the Middle East and North Africa. But modern desert dust storms are different from their preindustrial counterparts.

The Conversation

Analysis: Concerns raised in Brussels over EU-Tunisia migration pact

European aid is increasingly being used to prop up autocratic leaders who restrict their citizens’ rights, analysts say.

Al Jazeera

Middle East Roundup: Disaster in North Africa – Morocco quake, Libya floods

Morocco’s deadly quake, Libya’s deadly floods, 30 years since Oslo Accords – here’s the Middle East this week.

Al Jazeera

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Astro Edition is a beautiful smartwatch most people won't be able to buy

The “first of several limited-edition collections of watches” is limited to the Middle East and North Africa.

Tom’s Guide

Is it safe to travel to Tunisia? Entry requirements, where to avoid and travel advice

The latest information on the popular North African destination

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House of Bruar boss defends 'disturbing' sale of 'North African attendants' statues

The boss of House of Bruar has defended the sale of a pair of statues described as “North African attendants”.

The Independent UK

11 of the best things to do in Morocco

From magnificent beaches to lively cities, here’s how to make the most of this North African marvel

Evening Standard

OPINION - As Europe burns, why is nobody nailing the climate deniers for being so wrong?

As swathes of southern Europe were ablaze, parts of North Africa approached 50C and Antarctic sea ice fell to record lows, a thought crossed my mind — where have all the climate deniers gone? So many of the things they dismissively said would never come to pass are not only…

The Week

EU-Tunisia agreement: a ‘dangerous’ deal to curb migration?

With irregular migration to Europe at a seven-year high, exacerbating a problem that is destabilising the bloc, Brussels is renewing its efforts to close off the sea route from North Africa, said Vivian Yee in The New York Times.

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Vladimir Putin’s war on grain could blow up into an international fight

The attacks on the Black Sea ports of Ukraine are a crude bid to shut down grain and maize exports, a mainstay of the Ukrainian economy and a mainstay of food aid to Egypt, north Africa and beyond. The blitz followed Russia’s withdrawal from the international agreement to ship Ukrainian…

Zenger

Israel-Morocco Relations Strengthened As Netanyahu Receives Invitation From King Mohammed VI

Recognition of Western Sahara sovereignty paves way for enhanced ties and disrupts Iran's activities in North Africa.

Al Jazeera

From Algeria to Syria, heatwaves scorch Middle East, North Africa

Wildfires are raging, authorities are having to issue advisory warnings, and some places facing power cuts.

Radio France Internationale

Women's right to travel is being tightly controlled in North Africa, Middle East, HRW says

Research from Human Rights Watch released Tuesday shows that in many Middle East and North African countries women are still prevented from moving freely around the country they live in, or from travelling abroad. Most still need the permission of a male guardian.

The Independent UK

‘State-sanctioned domestic abuse’: Women in Middle East and North African countries must get men’s permission to travel

Report finds women can be arrested, detained or made to go home if male guardians in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan and Kuwait report they are ‘absent’ from homes

The Independent UK

Tourists warned as Cerberus heatwave hits parts of Europe and North Africa

Rebekah Sherwin, of the Met Office’s global forecasting team, said the heatwave conditions are expected to continue next week.

France 24

Recent French riots boost support for far right's anti-immigration rhetoric

Widespread riots in France sparked by the police killing of a teenager with North African roots have revealed the depth of discontent roiling poor neighborhoods — and given a new platform to the increasingly emboldened far right.

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