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Denzel Washington’s casting as Hannibal in Netflix film sparks race row in Tunisia

Tunisian politician Yassine Mami claimed the country should ‘protect itself against a possible falsification of historical facts’

The Independent UK

Denzel Washington’s casting as Hannibal in Netflix film sparks race controversy in Tunisia

Newspapers and politicians discuss general’s skin tone, saying actor’s casting in the role created ‘a historical error’

The Guardian - UK

Cruel summer ahead – why is Australia so unprepared?

2023 has shattered climate records, accompanied by extreme weather that has left a trail of devastation and despair, according to the World Meteorological Organization at COP 28. Some of the most significant extreme heat events were in southern Europe and North Africa, especially in the second half of July. Temperatures…

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Near Sfax, refugees scramble after violent clashes with Tunisia police

As police and the national guard scour nearby Al Amra for a missing gun and ammunition, refugees are displaced again.

Al Jazeera

Maghreb Farmers Embrace Drones To Fight Climate Change

A drone buzzed back and forth above rows of verdant orange trees planted near Nabeul, eastern Tunisia.

International Business Times

Oscar entries from 26 countries to be screened at IFFK

The movies from countries including Argentina, Belgium, Chile, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Malaysia, Poland, Tunisia and Turkey are bound to become a treat for the festival audience.

The Hindu

‘I wake up in pain’: Refugees struggle in Tunisian winter

For refugees in Tunis facing abuse from police while aid is blocked, the cold is their greatest enemy now.

Al Jazeera

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Tunisian film producer Dora Bouchoucha: ‘Free speech is threatened’

One of the most respected figures in Tunisian cinema discusses her journey with Al Jazeera.

Al Jazeera

Swap beaches for ancient history in Tunisia, the North African destination with more ruins than Rome

Forget Europe; from the ruins of Carthage to the El Jem amphitheatre, Tunisia’s restoration efforts show off its storied past. Richard Collett takes a deep dive into the country’s fascinating history

The Independent UK

US accused of sending fake Roman mosaics back to Lebanon

Expert claims to have identified copies of mosaics at sites and in museums in Italy, Tunisia, Algeria and Turkey

The Guardian - UK

Across the globe, compassion for migrants has given way to cruel, performative politics

From Britain and Italy to Tunisia and Pakistan, our leaders crave being seen to be tough as a distraction from their failures at home

The Guardian - UK

Middle East conflict takes diplomatic toll on African nations

Two African countries that are strong supporters of the Palestinian people are facing turmoil amid the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas. South Africa's diplomatic links with Israel have soured following what it called the “unfortunate conduct” of the Israeli ambassador – while Tunisian lawmakers are at odds with the…

Radio France Internationale

In a Tunisian town, Sudanese refugees wait in fear for UN protection

Hundreds of Sudanese refugees are cornered in the Zarzis olive groves, fearing local anger and hoping for UN protection.

Al Jazeera

Airline launches two new routes to popular holiday spots from Scottish airport

AN airline has launched two new routes from a Scottish airport to popular holiday destinations.

The National (Scotland)

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Al Jazeera

In Tunisia, pro-Palestinian fervour used to push for anti-NGO law

Capitalising on deep public anger against Israel and its Western backers, Tunisia is mulling laws to stifle NGOs.

Al Jazeera

Tunisia debates bill to criminalise normalisation of ties with Israel

The draft forbids ‘recognition of the Zionist entity or the establishment of direct or indirect ties’ with it.

Al Jazeera

Tennis star Ons Jabeur donates prize money to Palestinians amid Israel war

Ons Jabeur held back tears as she spoke about the war in Gaza after her win at the WTA Finals.

France 24

Egypt's Rafah border crossing opens to injured and binationals from Gaza

In tonight's edition: Hundreds of people have left Gaza for the first time since the war began, mostly foreign nationals but also dozens of wounded Palestinians. Also, in solidarity with the people of Gaza, Tunisia cancels its oldest cinema showcase, the Carthage film festival. And it's day two of King…

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Al Jazeera

Spooky Arab tales for Halloween: Tunisia’s hammam maiden

In the Old Medina of Tunis, a spooky tale of a daughter led astray keeps young women out of one particular hammam.

Salon

When your kids are radicalized by ISIS

Tunisia's Oscar submission is a cathartic meta-film that collaborates with a family whose daughters joined ISIS

Radio France Internationale

Tunisia brush-off augurs badly for EU push for African migration deals

When Tunisian President Kais Saied this month rejected 60 million euros in EU aid, the bloc got a taste of the risks and challenges it will face as it seeks new pacts with African states to reduce irregular Mediterranean immigration.

Al Jazeera

Outrage at Israel’s US, European allies grows after Gaza hospital blast

Widespread protests across the Arab world may signal growing disillusionment with the US and other Israeli allies.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Israel to refuse visas to UN representatives over Guterres speech on Gaza war

Ambassador vows to ‘teach the UN a lesson’ after remarks by the secretary general. Plus the carrot wars of Cayama Valley

The Guardian - UK

‘We are already dead here’: last residents of Tunisian ghost town set sights on Europe

Diyar al Hajjaj’s population has halved in less than two years as its young people try again and again to cross sea

Radio France Internationale

Belgium Justice Minister resigns after deadly Brussels attack

Belgian Justice Minister Vincent van Quickenborne is stepping down following pressure over how Belgium had handled the case of a Tunisian gunman who had pledged allegiance to Islamic State and killed two people in Brussels this week.

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