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Jordan's future king, Saudi bride to tie the knot in palace ceremony signaling continuity of rule

The future king of Jordan and an architect from Saudi Arabia linked to her country’s own monarchy are getting married in a palace celebration that introduces him to the world

The Independent UK

Here's how Jordan's royal wedding will reverberate across the region and beyond

Jordan is set to host its biggest royal wedding in years as the country’s young Crown Prince Hussein exchanges vows with a daughter of one of Saudi Arabia’s wealthiest and most influential families

The Independent UK

Free concert, other celebrations in Jordan ahead of kingdom's first major royal wedding in years

A free concert, a henna party and other celebrations have taken place ahead of Jordan's first major royal wedding in years

The Independent UK

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Former Jordanian PM Mudar Badran Passes Away

Mudar Badran, a retired former Jordanian intelligence director, head of the royal court, and prime minister, will be buried on Sunday. He withdrew from political work in the early 1990s and remained committed to a tradition of silence, staying out of the limelight and positions. He was born in Jerash,…

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WWII soldier's daughter recalls journey from South Australia to El Alamein war grave

Tina Mowbray was only a baby when her father was killed at El Alamein in 1942. When she set off in search of his resting place two decades later, she had no inkling that the journey would involve a meeting with a king and her own brush with conflict.

ABC News

Dover travel chaos: I travelled to Calais on Good Friday so you didn’t have to

‘Crossing the River Medway coincided with someone opening an overpoweringly pungent snack, which seems to be infused with weapons-grade garlic. The mood on board darkened’

The Independent UK

For victims and their families, there are still lingering questions about the Christchurch terrorist attack

It has been a long four years for the families who lost loved ones in the Christchurch terrorist attack, but in that time many have found no closure, and now an inquest into the shootings and response has been delayed.

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Official: Algerian Authorities Arrested 15,000 People Last Year on Alleged Corruption

Algerian police arrested more than 15,000 people in 2022 on charges of financial corruption, according to an Algerian security official. Deputy Director of Police Public Security Ahmed al-Hussein told the Algerian radio that the security units specialized in tracking financial crimes handled more than 14,000 cases last year, referring 10,600…

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Biden Reaffirms US Support for Jordan, Iraq in Meeting, Phone Call

President Joe Biden on Thursday underlined his support for the legal "status quo" of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound in a meeting at the White House with Jordanian King Abdullah II. Biden, the king and Crown Prince Hussein had a private lunch in which the US president "reaffirmed the close, enduring…

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Laura Whitmore's first TV show since leaving Love Island unveiled on The One Show

Laura Whitmore's next project will see her return to ITV2 in a collaboration with her comedian husband but she will not be back in the Love Island hotseat after being replaced by Maya Jama

Daily Mirror

Maya Jama recalls terrifying stalker ordeal as man creeped near her house

Love Island host Maya Jama has opened up about her scary ordeal with a stalker who managed to find a way into an awards ceremony, as well as discovering where she lived

Daily Mirror

Maya Jama says being the first non-white Love Island host is a 'big moment for all of us'

Maya Jama has spoken about being the first non-white person to front Love Island, having taken over the role from Laura Whitmore who quit after two years

Daily Mirror

Condemned dad-of-eight 'does not know when they will cut off his head' in Saudi Arabia

Hussain Abu al-Khair was driving his taxi near to the border between Jordan and Saudi Arabia when he was seized with 20,000 pills of Captagon - an amphetamine-type drug used in the Middle East

Daily Mirror

Jordan's King Asserts Importance of France's Support of Two-State Solution

The Jordanian monarch, King Abdullah II, stressed the importance of the supporting positions of France and the European Union for peace efforts based on the two-state solution. King Abdullah stressed that Jordan would continue to exert all efforts to safeguard Jerusalem's Islamic and Christian sites under Hashemite guardianship, reiterating the…

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I tried Manchester's 'fluffiest pancakes' and it's sure to be a viral sensation

Fuwa Fuwa are best known for their cloud-like souffle pancakes that are already causing a stir on social media

Daily Mirror

Chimp kidnappers release 'proof of life' video and demand six-figure ransom

The theft, which happened in the Democratic Republic of Congo, marks the first-ever recorded instance of an ape being kidnapped and held to ransom

Wales Online

Man's story of his family's extraordinary escape from Afghanistan to become National Theatre play

The story of Hamed Amiri's family and their arduous escape from Afghanistan is now being shown at the prestigious National Theatre in London

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King of Jordan Visits France to Boost Strategic Partnership

French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the visit of the Jordanian monarch to Paris in his speech last month during the annual French Ambassadors' Conference and referred to the second Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership. The Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership was held in the Iraqi capital during the…

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Migrants Stuck in Libya Save Money for New Effort to Reach Europe

Godwin risked everything for a better life in Europe, but he was detained and ransomed in Libya by European Union-backed authorities accused of "extreme abuse" against captured migrants. The 34-year-old Nigerian had paid 1,100 euros ($1,100) for a place on an overcrowded vessel from the Libyan port of Zawiya, heading…

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UAE’s Bowardi, Sudan’s Hussein Discuss Military, Defense Cooperation

UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs Mohammed bin Ahmed al-Bowardi held talks with the Chief of Staff of the Sudanese Armed Forces Lt. General Muhammad Othman al-Hussein in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Both sides underscored the efforts to bolster and develop cooperation in all fields, especially with regard to…

The Independent UK

Shiite Muslims in Iraq, Lebanon mark festival of Ashoura

Shiites in Iraq and Lebanon have marked Ashoura with chanting, parading and beating their chests in one of the most important dates on the religious calendar

WEKU

Protesters camp out in Iraq's Parliament building as a power struggle unfolds

Followers of an influential cleric have pledged to continue the sit-in to derail efforts from Iran-backed groups to form the country's next government.

Al Jazeera

The refugees cast adrift in the Mediterranean

Despite overwhelming evidence that asylum seekers have been brutally pushed back from Greek waters, authorities deny it.

Daily Mirror

Hilary Devey's tragic family life and hidden sorrow as Dragons' Den star dies aged 65

As news breaks that Dragons' Den star Hilary Devey has passed away, we look back at the mum-of-one's 'secret family' sorrow which saw history repeating itself

Radio France Internationale

Never without my fixer: French documentary a shout-out to hidden colleagues

The local helpers known as fixers are vital for journalists working in countries where there is conflict and political instability. A documentary by a French reporter highlights the dedication of his contacts in Afghanistan, Mexico, Syria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ukraine.

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