A London court has handed down a 25-year prison sentence to Egyptian national Ahmed Ebid for his involvement in smuggling individuals from North Africa to Italy. Ebid, who illegally entered the U.K. in October 2022, admitted to conspiring to aid unlawful immigration at the Southwark Crown Court. Described as a key figure in an organized

Sudan has pointed fingers at the United Arab Emirates for a recent drone attack on Port Sudan, alleging direct military intervention. The assault, reportedly launched from a UAE military base with naval support in the Red Sea, marks a significant escalation in the civil war against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The strike on

The Cannes Film Festival stunned Hollywood icon Denzel Washington with an honorary Palme d’Or, recognizing his illustrious four-decade career. The 70-year-old actor, making his debut at the festival, was presented with the prestigious award by director Spike Lee alongside festival heads Thierry Frémaux and Iris Knobloch. Emotion overwhelmed Washington as he graciously accepted the accolade,