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Red weather warning issued for parts of Europe as Greece put on fire alert

Winds from North Africa are pushing a hot and dry front across the Balkans

The Independent UK

16 best places to see the 2027 total solar eclipse

Here are the best scenic spots and ideal locations across Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027.

Space

The 'Frenchies' of World War II: Cajun Louisianan war hero shares his story

Among the Americans drafted in 1943 to defeat the Nazis in Europe were young Cajuns from Louisiana, who spoke French as their native language. At the time, society tended to view the Cajun French language as a handicap, and the people who spoke it as second-class citizens. All of that…

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The EU’s outsourced migration control is violent, expensive and ineffective

The EU’s approach to managing migration flows depends heavily on outsourcing border control to non member countries, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Many far-right politicians enthusiastically back this policy: 19 nations recently signed a letter calling to go “beyond the EU’s migration pact” and further…

The Conversation

Where will the 2027 total solar eclipse on Aug. 2 be visible?

A total solar eclipse on Aug 2, 2027, will be visible across southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Find out more about where to see the 'eclipse of the century' in our guide.

Space

Portable Missiles Proliferating In Mideast, N.Africa: Report

Armed groups in the Middle East and North Africa have little difficulty getting their hands on portable surface-to-air missiles despite a campaign to prevent their proliferation, according to a report published Friday.

International Business Times

Mideast In 'Shadow Of Uncertainty' Due To Regional Conflicts: IMF

Economies in the Middle East and North Africa face a "shadow of uncertainty" from ongoing tensions in the region, a senior IMF official told AFP on Thursday.

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‘Transformative’: US Census to add Middle Eastern, North African category

Advocates have long said census count has left communities invisible, but say change is only ‘first step’.

Al Jazeera

Next U.S. census will have new boxes for 'Middle Eastern or North African,' 'Latino'

Biden officials approved proposals for the U.S. census and federal surveys to change how Latinos are asked about their race and ethnicity and to add a checkbox for "Middle Eastern or North African."

WEKU

Mike Tyson’s Benghazi Appearance Ignites Boxing Revival In North Africa

Tyson's historic visit marks a milestone for Libyan sports, showcasing the nation's resurgence post-Gaddafi and highlighting its potential amid a boxing comeback.

Zenger

Relief as Italian court says rescued refugees cannot be sent back to Libya

Italy’s highest court has ruled that the country’s vessels cannot return rescued refugees to the North African country.

Al Jazeera

Under new general, Russia’s Wagner makes deeper inroads into Libya

Using a new avatar of the paramilitary group, Putin is strengthening Russia’s presence in the North African country.

Al Jazeera

Middle East and North Africa to see City of God release

Discover the exciting news of the international rerelease of City of God in the MENA region, bringing this cult crime drama to the big screen for the first...

Top News

Russia's foreign minister tours North Africa as anger toward the West swells across the region

Russia is working to strengthen ties to North Africa and spread its narrative about Ukraine and Gaza as the United States’ popularity throughout the Arab World diminishes

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‘Many think football is not a game for women’: why Egypt is falling behind

This week’s newsletter looks at the struggles facing the women’s national team in the most populous country in north Africa

The Conversation

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…

International Business Times

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.

The Independent UK

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 Hindu

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 Independent UK

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

Reason

Gasoline Engines and Sex Changes for Kids

Plus: Minimum wage laws, space exploration, that time when North Africa was less dysfunctional than California, and more...

The Conversation

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.

WEKU

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.

The Conversation

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.

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