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An experimental drug developed by AstraZeneca helped patients with advanced stomach cancer live longer in a late-stage clinical trial. Median survival was ten months for patients who received the drug, compared with five months for those given traditional chemotherapy chosen by their doctors. The British-Swedish company announced the results on Sunday.
The makers of the new animated film 'Wildwood: The Forest Prophecy' chose to defend the value of human creativity and manual work at a time when the film industry increasingly relies on artificial intelligence. The movie took 16 years to reach the big screen. Hundreds of artists and technicians contributed, using their skills and imagination to turn a fictional story into a complete cinematic world.
Marine Le Pen pledged to launch a political “renaissance” if she wins the next presidential election. She said her project is not based on a “violent break” or a “destructive revolution.” She made the remarks at her first major campaign rally on Sunday in Orleans, amid tight security and protests accompanying the National Rally convention. She delivered a speech lasting about an hour.
Professional organizations in Morocco's red meat import sector expressed concern that the quota for importing slaughter cattle will not return. They warned that its absence could affect prices. Morocco's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Sovereignty announced that the allocated quota for importing 300,000 head of cattle for slaughter for 2026 has been exhausted. The cattle had benefited from exemption from customs duties and taxes.
Fire broke out at the communal landfill in Tiznit on Friday evening, and commune services were still working to extinguish it for a second day. Thick smoke and foul odors spread to several nearby areas. Human resources and communal equipment were mobilized to control the flames and prevent them from reigniting. The operation is being supervised by a deputy president of the commune.
Moroccan writer Abdel Aziz Kokkas has released a new book titled "A Brief History of Absurdity.. A Planet Yawns." It was published by Jordan's Dar Khutout wa Zilal and Saudi Arabia's Rawai' al-Kutub. The book collects satirical texts about the contradictions of politics, power, bureaucracy and human behavior. It is set in an imaginary world where everyday events mix with happenings in galaxies and distant planets.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, returned to Venezuela on Sunday after nearly a year away. Her return comes as political talks continue over the country’s future. She announced it on X, writing: “I am here, with you...” The report says there are differences between the movement she leads and the U.S. administration over the path of the transition.
Moroccan Foreign Exchange Office monitors have stepped up investigations into seven branches of international companies operating in Morocco. The probes concern suspected improper transfers abroad made under the guise of importing goods and services, paying consulting and technical assistance fees, and royalties. The transactions under scrutiny total about 113 million dirhams.
The French government is preparing to announce new measures on Monday aimed at answering demands from high school and university students. The move comes after about five weeks of protests that began in educational institutions and spread to the streets. Students have been calling for reform of the higher education admissions system, better study conditions and more resources for educational institutions.
The article asks whether social media is a source of freedom or a threat to it. It notes that for centuries freedom of expression faced restrictions imposed mainly by political and religious authorities. The emergence of the internet changed this, allowing an ordinary citizen to address thousands or even millions of people without going through a newspaper, publisher or television channel.
Classical approaches to political geography treated border regions as marginal peripheries or buffer zones shaped by purely security concerns, such as controlling flows, fighting cross-border crime, and managing immediate crises with neighboring countries. The modern concept of territorial sovereignty and the immunity of urban centers breaks with this rigid defensive doctrine. The source then begins to refer to Morocco presenting a model, but the text cuts off before explaining it.
The professional elections for judges’ representatives on the Supreme Council of the Judicial Authority are described as an important institutional step. The source says they serve to entrench professional democracy within the judiciary and to renew confidence in representation mechanisms. It also presents them as a chance to strengthen judges’ responsible participation in managing judicial affairs and to support the independence of the judicial authority.
The article describes a believer feeling distressed by campaigns and doubts raised against the religion of Allah from many directions. He feels wronged, but is certain that the religion contains only what benefits people from their Lord. He asks why there is so much bias and why the religion and its followers are not left alone. He then finds reassurance by seeking the answer from his Lord, citing a verse.
In the 1970s, earlier generations of Moroccans established some of their first mosques in Europe using the resources available to them. These were often rented halls in working-class neighborhoods in Rotterdam or Amsterdam, or old buildings they restored with their own hands after long shifts in factories and ports. The mosques had no domes or minarets, but the source describes sincere intent and real sacrifice.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil’s presidential election on Sunday evening, defeating conservative candidate Flávio Bolsonaro in the second round. Flávio Bolsonaro is the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Latest results showed Lula with 51.75% of the vote and his opponent with 48.25%. Lula, the Workers’ Party candidate, was credited with 63 million votes.
The participation of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces and the Party of Progress and Socialism in the new government has raised questions about whether they can preserve their social and reformist commitments. Both parties had been in opposition during the previous term. The debate focuses particularly on developing public services. Their entry into the executive puts them under pressure to move from proposing alternatives and criticizing public policies to taking responsibility for government action.
Strong storms swept across large parts of northern Europe on Sunday, killing one person and injuring several others. More than 150,000 homes lost power in Britain, France and Germany. Air, sea and rail traffic was disrupted, along with communications networks. Forecasters warned that strong winds would continue and that flooding was possible in some areas. Two storms, one of them named "Boilo", were involved.
A satirical piece describes political figures who gain credit without inventing electricity, discovering a cure for stubborn diseases, or solving a single citizens' problem. It says an official only has to stand before cameras, straighten his tie, put on a dignified expression, and announce in the tone of someone who has discovered life's secret that 'we must listen to the youth.' At that point, the text says, the historic scene is complete.
The shooting in Trappes, in the Yvelines department near Paris, has reignited debate in France over racism and hate speech against Arabs and Muslims. The attack took place on Friday, 23 October, killing one person and injuring others. It has prompted continuing political and media reaction about the motives and about the responsibility of speech targeting parts of French society.
A shooting in Trappes, in the Yvelines department near Paris, has revived debate about racism and hate speech against Arabs and Muslims in France. The attack on Friday, 23 October, killed one person and injured others. Political and media reactions have continued over the motives and over the responsibility of rhetoric aimed at groups in French society.
The 11th Mediterranean Poetry Festival in M'diq honored Moroccan poet Abdul Karim al-Tabbal. Its cultural program ran on Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24, and combined poetry readings, literary meetings and a tribute. Poets and critics from Morocco and abroad took part. The tribute was the main highlight of the session, recognizing al-Tabbal's long career and his contributions to poetry.
Aleksandar Vučić acknowledged that his party lost the early parliamentary elections held in Serbia on Sunday. The result ends 14 years in which he dominated the country’s political life. His party was defeated by a protest movement led by university students that has turned into an electoral force. Preliminary results showed a large lead for the student-backed list, and celebrations spread through the streets of Belgrade.
Morocco's under-15 national team beat Belize 6-0 on Sunday in Baku, Azerbaijan, in a Group Six match at the World Cup for that age category. Morocco controlled the game from the opening minutes, and Mohamed Fahd El Assas opened the scoring. The match was played at a stadium in Baku.
The European Union will start applying a new two-euro processing fee on parcels arriving from outside its member states next Sunday, November 1. The measure is meant to fund stronger customs monitoring and to handle a sharp increase in online purchases, especially goods from China bought through global shopping platforms. The new fee is added to an existing three-euro tax.
Kylian Mbappe scored both goals as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou on Sunday in the tenth round of the Spanish league. Mbappe scored in the 41st and 87th minutes. Raphinha scored Barcelona's only goal. Barcelona was described as the reigning champion and league leader.
Al-Masaa newspaper reported that residents of the Bouadel area in Taounate province protested against a planned project to bottle fresh water flowing from Mount Bouadel. A private company intends to build the project in the area. Residents voiced their rejection of exploiting this natural resource and threatened to escalate protests if the project goes ahead.
A poll ahead of South Africa's local elections on November 4 shows a noticeable decline for the African National Congress, which has led the government since 1994, in several major cities. The survey covered six cities, and the Democratic Alliance led voting intentions in five of them. The poll was conducted less than two weeks before the local elections.
The second edition of the Jerusalem Throwdown 2026 functional fitness championship concluded on Sunday at Al-Istiqlal University in Jericho. The event was organized with support from the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Al-Sharif Agency. Part of its proceeds was allocated to cancer patients at Augusta Victoria Hospital in Jerusalem. The tournament coincided with Pink October activities.
Royal Armed Forces reached the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup after a 2-1 win over Ivorian visitor Korhogo at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat on Sunday evening. The match was the second leg of the second preliminary round. The Army team started with early attacking pressure and won a penalty, though the source text cuts off before giving the minute. A goal by Bash helped the team qualify.
The match between Kawkab Marrakech and visiting Difaa El Jadidi ended 1-1 on Sunday evening at El Harti Stadium in Marrakech in the fifth round of the top-tier professional league. Kawkab Marrakech missed the chance to move alone to the top of the standings. The home side opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a penalty scored by Jawad El Ghabra.
A traffic accident on Sunday on the highway between Tiznit and Dakhla, within Guelmim province, exposed a drug and alcohol smuggling operation. A four-wheel-drive vehicle was carrying a significant quantity of drugs and alcoholic beverages. According to Hespress, the vehicle was involved in a collision while loaded with kif cannabis.
Young Moroccan international Abdellah Ouazane continued his strong run of form for Ajax Amsterdam, helping his team to a 2-1 away win over Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday in the tenth round of the Dutch league. Ouazane opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a shot that ended up in the goalkeeper's net.
The Directorate of State Property recovered 5,862 hectares of land belonging to the state's private property. The land had been placed at the disposal of investors who violated their contractual obligations. The recovery took place during monitoring and tracking of investment projects in 2025. The areas are to be reallocated for new projects, and the move coincided with faster allocation of public real estate for investment.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is running in a heated legislative election on October 27. His main rival is General Gadi Eisenkot, 66, the son of Moroccan immigrants. Polls show the two tied just days before voting begins. Although Eisenkot lacks political experience, he has gained popular sympathy.
Workers were cleaning the last traces of blood around and inside St George Church in the Jordanian village of Hamoud after a deadly attack on Friday. Visitors arrived at the site to express solidarity amid grief and shock. The church is in Karak governorate, south of Amman, and belongs to the Greek Orthodox denomination. Its bells rang at noon on Saturday.
Casablanca authorities have begun moving residents of Karyan Rahamna, described as the city's oldest and largest shantytown, in the Sidi Bernoussi prefecture. Local officials have reached an advanced stage in the relocation after years of waiting by residents. The process comes as thousands of people have already been moved from other tin settlements. Work has now started at Block 10 within the settlement.
Authorities in the Sidi Bernoussi prefecture have begun steps to relocate residents of Karyan al-Rahamna, described as the oldest and largest karyan in Casablanca. Local authorities have reached an advanced stage in the relocation after years of waiting and anticipation among residents of the shacks. The process has started in “Block 10” of the settlement, while thousands of residents have already been relocated from other tin settlements.
Moroccan unions welcomed the government’s proposal in the 2027 finance bill to exempt wages below 10,000 dirhams from income tax starting in January 2027. They also called for the benefit to cover net monthly wages above 10,000 dirhams. The announcement was linked to Economy and Finance Minister Fouzi Lekjaa.
The item carries only a headline referring to "the suffering of Sidi Taybi," followed by a line noting that the post first appeared on Hespress, the Moroccan electronic newspaper. No further details are given, so the source does not say where this place is, what the suffering involves, or who is affected.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said the Trump administration is moving to end several UN peacekeeping operations, including the mission operating in the Sahara. He justified the move by citing the high costs of these missions and the fact that some have continued for decades without reaching political settlements to the conflicts they were created for. The Financial Times reported the remarks.
Al-Fath Sports earned its first win of the season in the national professional football championship, beating host Nahdat Zemamra 1-0. The match was played on Sunday at Ahmed Choukri Stadium in Zemamra on the fifth matchday of the first division. Both teams went into the game looking for a positive result to improve their standings and traded attempts.
The eighth national assembly of the Movement of Tawhid and Islah met in Bouznika from October 23 to 25. It elected university professor Mohamed Al-Brahmī as the movement's new president for a term running from 2026 to 2030, succeeding the previous president. The assembly also renewed the movement's leadership structures and elected a new national bureau.
Maghreb Fès beat ASEC Mimosas 2-1 in Abidjan on Sunday in the second leg of the CAF Champions League’s second preliminary round. The match was played at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny stadium. With Gabonese referee Pierre Atcho in charge, both teams traded attacks as they sought the opening goal and the upper hand. The away win sent Maghreb Fès into the group stage.
Saudi authorities announced on Sunday changes to electricity and water tariffs starting on January 1, 2027. King Salman bin Abdulaziz directed that monthly financial support be approved for categories of citizens to ease the burden of these changes. The official Saudi news agency reported that the new measures include a monthly increase of 500 riyals.
Search operations are continuing for five missing sailors off the coast of Safi. Two helicopters, two rescue boats, several fishing boats and commercial ships are taking part amid difficult weather and sea conditions, the ministry in charge of fisheries said Sunday. The search is focused on the traditional fishing boat Lalla Khadija.
Survivors told AFP on Sunday that the death toll from an armed attack on a rural town in Nigeria’s Taraba State has risen to 50. Dozens of bodies were found in a river where residents had fled while trying to escape the attackers. Armed men on motorcycles attacked the town on Friday, and they are suspected of belonging to criminal gangs.
Morocco's under-15 national football team beat Costa Rica 4-2 on Sunday at the Hovsan Sports Complex in Baku, Azerbaijan. The match was part of the under-15 World Cup and its accompanying festival. It was Morocco's second consecutive win. Yahya Louizi was among the scorers for Morocco.
An official report put the cost of direct exceptional support for road freight and passenger transport professionals at 2,488 billion dirhams over nine months. The support was reintroduced this year after fuel prices rose sharply in Morocco. The report links the increase to fluctuations in global oil markets, especially disruption in the Middle East. The Ministry of Economy and Finance included the figures in its compensation report.
An official report shows that direct exceptional support for road freight and passenger transport professionals in Morocco will approach 2.5 billion dirhams over nine months. The support was reintroduced this year after a sharp rise in fuel prices in Morocco. The price increase was linked to fluctuations in global oil markets, particularly due to disturbances in the Middle East. The figures come from the Report on Compensation, attached by the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
The United Nations has adopted the final version of Secretary-General António Guterres’s report on the Moroccan Sahara without major changes. The report recommends extending the mandate of the MINURSO mission by one additional year, until 31 October 2027. It warns that the absence of the mission would sharply increase the risk of escalation in hostilities. The adoption comes amid continued tensions on the ground and stalled efforts to reach a resolution.
