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'Europe's best beach' in Spain with stunning white sand that's actually man-made
Europe's best beach, boasting stunning white sand and crystal clear waters, is actually man-made. Travel firm Omio has ranked the top beaches across the continent, with the crown going to Teresitas Beach in Tenerife. Situated near the village of...

Despite Mounting Evidence, Bolton Downplays Polisario’s Terrorism Against Morocco
Rabat – Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton– a vocal advocate for Polisario and its separatism claims targeting Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces in Western Sahara – recently attempted to downplay Polisario’s terrorist...

Supercharge your summer holiday with these 15 adventurous breaks
I don’t get it. What’s the appeal of a fly-and-flop holiday? You spend your whole life glued to seats: at home, at work, in restaurants, on a train. Then, when you finally get some time off, you find the nearest sunlounger and sit down. What’s so...

Sahrawi NGOs Condemn Polisario Attack on Es-Smara, UN Mission Launches Field Investigation
Rabat – A coalition of Sahrawi NGOs has strongly condemned the recent projectile attack near the southern Moroccan city of Es-Smara, calling it a “hostile act” and a grave violation of Morocco’s sovereignty and international law. The incident,...

Family of French journalist sentenced in Algeria pleads for help from football superstar Zidane
Published on 04/07/2025 - 15:00 GMT+2•Updated 15:08 The family of a French sports journalist who has been sentenced to seven years in prison in Algeria is calling for help from the sporting world and football superstar Zinédine Zidane, who is of...

UN Sounds Alarm: Critical Malnutrition Crisis Grips Polisario Captives in Tindouf
Marrakech – Catastrophic malnutrition rates now plague the Polisario-run, Algerian-controlled Tindouf camps, according to a new UN investigation. The findings reveal the brutal reality faced by thousands of Sahrawis held hostage in these desolate...

Jailed French Journalist's Family Seeks Zidane's Help: 'It Would Be Great...'
Last Updated:July 04, 2025, 14:11 IST Sports journalist Christophe Gleizes got seven years in Algeria for an interview tied to a banned separatist group. His family seeks support from the sports community and Zidane. French football legend,...

New report: massive sand export from Western Sahara to the Canaries
Near a million tonnes of sand was exported from occupied Western Sahara to the Canaries during the last five years, a new WSRW report reveals. Tourists visiting the beaches of the Canary Islands remain blissfully unaware of the troubling history...

South African Party Recognizes Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
Doha – The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party of South Africa, led by former president Jacob Zuma, has decisively rejected the Polisario Front and forcefully endorsed Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara. This bold stance directly confronts the...

New UK support boosts Morocco's claim on Western Sahara
The UK has repositioned its stance in the Western Sahara conflict. According to British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, the Moroccan autonomy plan represents the "most credible" position. The proposal, which dates back to 2007, is the "most viable...

Here Are The Countries With The Highest Rabies Risk As Doctors Warn UK Holidaymakers
Plane window Speaking on This Morning, Dr Zoe Williams recently advised holiday makers to “check which countries you’re at risk for rabies.” Whether you’ll be going for a long period of time, expecting to work with animals, or hoping to try some...

Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra: Morocco’s Desert Frontier Finds Its Voice
In 1927, famous French writer and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was posted to the edge of nowhere. Cape Juby, now Tarfaya, sat between the Atlantic’s restless surf and the brooding stillness of the Sahara. Then a driven, promising young...

Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday
Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...

Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday
Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...

Full list of the countries where rabies is 'high risk' after UK tourist dies
A woman has tragically died in the UK after becoming infected with rabies in Morocco. She is said to have contracted the fatal viral disease while coming into contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco, the UK Health and Security Agency...

Polisario Front Representative in Spain condemn misrepresentations in La Vanguardia Newspaper
Madrid (Spain), June 09, 2025 (SPS) – The Polisario Front’s representative in Spain, Mr. Abdallah Al-Arabi, condemned the misrepresentations included in an article by the newspaper La Vanguardia regarding intentions that mischaracterize the...

All 9 countries on the UK Foreign Office ‘no go’ travel list
There are many reasons the FCDO may advise against travel (Picture: Getty Images) The holiday checklist goes something like this: think about your budget, Google the weather, and check that your passport and travel insurance are in date. But it’s...

Wheeler Geologic Area Is One of Colorado’s Most Beautiful—and Least Accessible—Landscapes
The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. There are probably worse places I could have high-centered my truck. I hear the desert roads of the Western Sahara are quite remote. The old Pamir Highway...

International Calls to Label Polisario as Terrorists Intensify Amid Scrutiny of Separatists’ Violent Past
Rabat – International appeals are mounting to confront Polisario’s violent past and ongoing threats to regional stability. Igacio Ortiz published a new opinion piece on June 10 in La Provincia, in which he recalled Polisario’s terrorist attacks...

New US Report Sheds Light on Polisario’s Regional Threats, Growing Support for Morocco
Rabat – Amid a growing support for Morocco’s position on Western Sahara, several reports have surfaced to shed light on the dispute, particularly Polisario’s links to terrorism, a situation that undermines the whole region and beyond. The National...