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The Latest Breaking News from Sahara

Dangerous Saharan Dust Cloud May Reach U.S. Gulf Coast By Weekend

The massive plume will bring hazy sunsets — and hazardous health conditions.

Zenger

Irish motorists face Saharan red dust shower as usually rare weather event to strike for second time in months

Forecasters are now predicting another occurrence of the phenomenon

Irish Mirror

Ireland could see rare 'blood rain' weather thanks to Saharan dust cloud as thunderstorms forecast

The phenomenon occurs when the dust from the desert mixes with rain, leading to the showers having a red appearance when they land.

Irish Mirror

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‘Blood rain’ Saharan dust cloud headed for UK

Phenomenon last seen in March could turn sky orange with thunderstorms, high winds and downpours

The Guardian - UK

'Heat dome' in France delivers record May temperatures

France is set to experience record temperatures for the month of May as a "heat dome" fuelled by bursts of hot weather from the Sahara hits much of the country.

Radio France Internationale

The Netherlands Engages In Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan

The Netherlands considered on Wednesday the autonomy plan, presented in 2007 by Morocco, as "a serious and credible contribution to the UN-led political process" to find a solution to the Sahara issue. By this new position, expressed in the joint statement issued after the talks between Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Enablers of political extremism: a checklist for West African countries

The Sahel – the region just south of the Sahara – is home to the world’s fastest growing extremist group, Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin or JNIM, and the most deadly group, Islamic State in West Africa, according to the 2022 Global Terrorism Index.

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Barry Hearn waited 40 years for Spurs legend's autograph after he told him "f*** off!"

As a master salesman who could flog sandcastles in the Sahara and ice cubes at the South Pole, legendary promoter Hearn can usually close a deal faster than most of us can shut a door - but his pursuit of Mackay's signature turned into a lifelong chase

Daily Mirror

UN: More Than 3,000 People Lost in Sea Crossings to Europe in 2021

More than 3,000 refugees, migrants and asylum seekers died or went missing last year while trying to reach Europe via Mediterranean and Atlantic sea routes, a UN refugee agency report showed on Friday, reporting the highest toll in recent years. Thousands of Africans take long, perilous journeys to Europe each…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Coachella 2022: Brockhampton shock fans by announcing final album at last ever shows

‘Brockhampton: The final album. 2022,’ the screens at Coachella’s Sahara stage flashed after the boy band’s performance

The Independent UK

GMB's Laura Tobin predicts Easter weekend heatwave but warns risk of Saharan dust

Temperatures are set to be 'way above average' this Easter weekend

Liverpool Echo

Weather girl Laura Tobin says Brits to enjoy 20C Easter weekend - but warns risk of Saharan dust

The 40-year-old said figures are expected to be "way above average", which is "fantastic news" she says for anyone hoping for a summery Easter bank holiday

Wales Online

Spanish PM Visits Morocco In Show of Reconciliation Between Both Countries

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met with Moroccan King Mohamed VI during an Iftar banquet in the royal residence in Rabat on Thursday, signaling the end of diplomatic tensions centered on Morocco’s disputed region of Western Sahara. Sanchez had arrived earlier in Morocco for a visit to the Kingdom at the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Aldi and Tesco customers who buy fruit and veg issued urgent warning by bosses

Contamination fears are linked to the Sahara dust cloud which blew over Spain prompting the authorities there to issue "extremely poor air quality ratings" for much of the country.

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How to wash Aldi and Tesco fruit and veg correctly after urgent warning

The supermarket giants issued warnings after some of its produce was affected by dust from the Sahara desert

Bristol Post

Aldi and Tesco urge shoppers to wash fruit and veg due to 'Saharan desert dust' fears

Customers are being asked to take extra precautions before consuming the produce

Nottingham Post

Tesco warning to customers who buy fruit and vegetables over Sahara Desert dust

Spanish officials recently warned of poor air quality ratings

Wales Online

Tesco and Aldi issue warning over washing fruit and vegetables from its stores

Some of its fruit and vegetables have been affected by dust from the Sahara desert

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Spain Voices Support for Morocco’s Western Sahara Autonomy Plan

Spain said that Morocco's Autonomy Plan is the most serious solution to resolve the Western Sahara conflict, affirming the Spanish government's support for Rabat in this regard. Addressing the Spanish Congress of Deputies on Wednesday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that his country's support for Morocco stems from Spain’s…

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Blinken, Tebboune Discuss Algeria-Morocco Dispute

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken praised the “solid” Algerian-US relations during his meeting with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Wednesday in Algiers. Tebboune received Blinken at the presidential headquarters, accompanied by a diplomatic delegation. Blinken conveyed the US administration's desire to end the tension between Morocco and Algeria over…

Evening Standard

Huge Saharan sandstorm sweeps across Spain for the second time

A huge Saharan dust storm has swept across parts of Spain for the second time.

The Independent UK

Air pollution in London and southeast hits worst level as public told to reduce physical activity

Britain is still experiencing Saharan dust in its atmosphere, expert says

The Guardian - UK

How Saharan dust clouds that turn skies orange also nourish nature

Dust is a precious fertiliser for the Amazon rainforest and feeds Atlantic phytoplankton

Belfast Live

Bizarre weather patterns means motorists are clearing Saharan dust off their vehicles

Despite the relatively good weather there has been a layer of 'dirt' appearing

The Independent UK

Spain's 'U-turn' on W. Sahara sends ambassadors in and out

Morocco has reinstated its ambassador to Spain, effectively ending a 10-month row between the two key Mediterranean neighbors after Madrid shifted its long-standing position on Western Sahara, its former colony in North Africa

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