Agence France-Presse

Five women have accused the archbishop of Rabat, Cristobal Lopez Romero, of sexual assault, leading him to step back from duties while the Vatican investigates. The archbishop denied all allegations when contacted.

The Gaza war triggered years of Middle East conflict, leading to a US-Israeli war with Iran. As peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran proceed, Gaza's plight is largely ignored, with a Palestinian resident stating the world has forgotten Gaza's tragedy.

Three people were seriously injured in a 'deliberate explosion' at a residential building in Monaco. A source identified Vadym Yermolaiev, a Ukrainian oligarch, as one of the wounded. Authorities initially described the blast as 'an attack' but later revised their statement.

A gunman killed six adults at a German youth welfare center in Stade, northern Germany, in what police described as a 'family tragedy.' The male suspect and a female companion were arrested after a police chase, and authorities confirmed the incident was not politically motivated or related to femicide.

Kenya has halted preparations for a U.S.-run Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base after the health minister was held in contempt for ignoring a court order. The facility, opposed by locals due to fears of Ebola and colonial overtones, was nearly completed with 50 isolation beds for U.S. citizens evacuated from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

NATO chief Mark Rutte stated the US is not withdrawing from allies by reducing forces allocated to NATO, emphasizing a shift toward European responsibility for conventional defense. The cuts include a third of US F-16/F-15 jets, refueling aircraft, and a submarine, raising concerns about Europe's vulnerability amid questions about US President Donald Trump's commitment to the alliance.

A British court may increase the 21-year sentence of Vickrum Digwa, who murdered 18-year-old Henry Nowak, after the government cited public outrage over the case. The controversy involves false claims of racial abuse by Digwa and police handling of Nowak, who was handcuffed while dying, sparking far-right criticism and a police investigation.

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel was taken into police custody after two new rape complaints were filed against him. The 67-year-old denies the allegations and is being questioned about 13 victims, according to the prosecutor’s office in Nanterre.

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings for waves up to three metres in parts of the Philippines and smaller waves in Indonesia and Malaysia. The quake caused house collapses, at least one death, and damaged buildings, with ongoing rescue operations reported.

A US naval blockade has driven Iran's currency to a record low, while Iran launched missile attacks on Israel, causing damage in Tel Aviv. Uncertainty persists over potential talks to end the three-week Middle East war, despite US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian gas facilities and a pipeline.

The US military killed three men on a boat it alleged was involved in narco-trafficking in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, bringing the campaign's death toll to 185. The strike is part of a series of recent attacks on suspected drug boats.