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French police shoot knifeman dead after stabbing five people in Marseille
The suspect, armed with two knives and an iron bar, tried to stab people at random and “without provocation” in a violent rampage, said Nicolas Bessonne, the Marseille public prosecutor. At least one of the wounded is in critical condition after...

Israeli Minister Of National Security Reveals He Doesn’t Know His Prisons
Above photo: Part of the Global Sumud flotilla in Barcelona. As many boats in the Global Sumud flotilla with hundreds of participants from around the world get set to depart from Barcelona and Tunis and a third wave of ships prepares for a late...

Flotilla with Greta Thunberg on board departs Spain for Gaza
Some of the 20 ships hoisting the Palestinian flag dock in the port in Barcelona, Spain, ahead of departing on September 2025, for Gaza. Photo by Quique Garcia/EPA Sept. 2 (UPI) -- A flotilla of boats loaded with medical supplies and food and...

On the Flotilla to Gaza
Amid ongoing genocide and the deliberate use of starvation as a weapon in Gaza, a flotilla of dozens of vessels is set to sail on August 31 from Spanish ports—with a second wave departing Tunisia on September 4—to deliver humanitarian aid and...

Oshoala signs 2-year deal with Al Hilal - Source
Nigeria and Bay FC striker Asisat Oshoala has signed a two-year contract with Al Hilal in the Saudi Women's Premier League, a source close to the player told ESPN. The deal was finalized on Monday following her medical in Riyadh. "Asisat has...

Middle East: Israel urges Gaza City residents to move south
Skip next section WATCH — Hostage video surfaces as Israel steps up Gaza City assault 09/06/2025September 6, 2025WATCH — Hostage video surfaces as Israel steps up Gaza City assault Pushing ahead with its offensive in Gaza City, the Israeli...

Deep Learning-Based Detection of Arrhythmia Using ECG Signals – A Comprehensive Review
Introduction Cardiac arrhythmia, defined as irregular cardiac rhythms,1 is a major public health concern around the world, leading to morbidity and mortality in a variety of groups. Arrhythmias include a wide range of anomalies in heart rate and...

Greta Thunberg laughs as her Gaza flotilla sets off again after it was forced to turn back just hours after leaving Spain
Greta Thunberg was seen laughing as her flotilla set off again for Gaza after it was forced to turn back just hours after leaving Spain. The activist appeared to be in good spirits as around 20 boats flying Palestinian flags left the Spanish port...

UN warns of man-made famine in Gaza as Israel pushes deeper
2025-09-06T17:13:20+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Gaza Israel pressed its offensive in Gaza City on Saturday, urging residents to flee south as its forces claimed control of most of the enclave. The Israeli military said its...

African AI startups raise $1.25 bln since January 2019
African startups focused on artificial intelligence secured $1.25 billion in funding between January 2019 and the first quarter of 2025. This is according to a report published on September 1, 2025, by Heirs Technologies, a Nigerian company...

Africa Intelligence Brief: Comprehensive News Roundup For September 4, 2025
(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Today's Africa Intelligence Brief provides a comprehensive analysis of major developments across the African continent on September 4, 2025. The roundup is organized by region (North Africa, East Africa, West Africa,...

Sulahmana Bah Earns First Call-Up to Liberia National Team
The announcement comes as the Lone Star prepare for their crucial 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Tunisia and Malawi. MONROVIA – Striker Sulahmana Mamadu Bah, 24, has been called up to the Liberia National Football Team for the first time. By...

Libyan ships prepare to join Gaza-bound flotilla to break Israeli siege
Libyan activists plan to set sail to join a Gaza-bound flotilla seeking to break an Israeli siege on the Palestinian enclave, an official told Anadolu on Friday. “The Omar al-Mukhtar Martyr Flotilla will depart from Libya with Libyan and foreign...

Review maps Toxoplasma hotspots: Half in Eastern Europe infected by age 44
A Europe-wide analysis reveals how geography, culture, and environment shape the risk of Toxoplasma gondii infection, offering new insights for public health and prevention. Review: Systematic review and modelling of Toxoplasma gondii...

Gaza flotilla slams Ben-Gvir's 'baseless threats' against participants
The Global Sumud Flotilla has vowed to continue its Gaza-bound mission, carrying humanitarian aid to break the siege. The Global Sumud Flotilla has denounced threats made by far-right Israeli Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, describing them as...

Spanish FM: EU acted on Ukraine, remains silent on Gaza
Madrid – Saba: Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said on Friday that the European Union has acted strongly to support Ukraine in its war with Russia, but has remained silent regarding the genocide being committed by Israel in Gaza. In...

Gaza flotilla with Greta Thunberg on board departs Barcelona
A flotilla of boats headed for Gaza carrying 350 pro-Palestinian activists - including climate change campaigner Greta Thunberg - has departed from Barcelona. Around 20 vessels displaying Palestinian flags left the Spanish port at 19:00 local time...

Global Sumud Flotilla Faces Weather Setback While Sailing to Break Gaza Blockade
Rabat — As the Israeli-induced starvation keeps claiming the lives of Palestinian civilians in genocide-torn Gaza, a fleet of more than 50 ships carrying activists, humanitarian supplies, and medical professionals has embarked on the most...

'We all have to do a little bit more' says Dublin senator heading to join Gaza flotilla
A Dublin senator has boarded a flight from Dublin to Tunisia to join a humanitarian flotilla aiming to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza. Sinn Fein senator Chris Andrews departed Dublin Airport today to join the Global Sumud Flotilla, a mission...

Mapped: Europe’s Protected Land Share by Country
Ranked: Top 40 Countries With the Most Calories per Person This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways...