Two hostage stories emerge: French journalists confront Mehdi Nemmouche in court, while two cousins escape Islamist militants in Mozambique, highlighting resilience and survival. Read more...

From Germany's defense spending plans to tensions in Bosnia and the Sahel, and Trump's views on Ukraine, global political landscapes are shifting. Read more...

A Nigerian senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has been suspended following her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Separately, in Niger, 11 soldiers were killed in a jihadist attack. Read more...

An ISIS suspect in the Kabul bombing is arrested, while Spain grapples with terrorism cases and economic challenges due to stalled post-Brexit negotiations. Read more...

Recent events highlight the ongoing threat posed by the Islamic State, from being the deadliest terrorist group to targeted strikes and trials of its members. Read more...

A roundup of recent news: Daniel Sancho in Thai prison, a suspected jihadist arrested in Ecuador, and a drug trafficking operation busted in Italy. Read more...

A suspected jihadist was arrested in Ecuador for planning embassy attacks. Meanwhile, Spain's wealthiest municipality forced its auditor into retirement after critical reports. Read more...

This week in French news: A Uyghur linguist silenced, an ISIS torturer faces his victims, and a drug trafficker's network unravels after his high-profile extradition. Read more...

Mehdi Nemmouche denies his role as an ISIS jailer while affirming his jihadist commitment. EU leaders show support for Zelenskiy after a White House clash. Read more...

France-Algeria relations remain frozen as Macron's term nears its end. Separately, a jihadist attack near Algeria killed 11 Niger soldiers, highlighting regional instability. Read more...