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Discontent in Cyprus as RAF planes take off for Middle East wars
The National News
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Adonis Spyrou looks up at the sky as an RAF fighter jet roars overhead on its way to land at the nearby Akrotiri base on the island of Cyprus. His grandparents were relocated from their homes to make way for RAF Akrotiri decades ago and he still...
LatestIsraeli strike kills 18 Palestinians collecting flour from Gaza police unit
The National News
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McIlroy's struggles in 2016/17 European Tour: 6 events, 16 rounds, 5 cuts, 0 wins, 3 top-10s, 4 top-25s, 72,5567 points, ranked 16th PGA Tour: 8 events, 26 rounds, 6 cuts, 0 wins, 4 top-10s, 5 top-25s, 526 points, ranked 71st HEADLINE HERE I...
Hotel of the weekBudget-friendly brand draws crowds to booming Ras Al Khaimah
The National News
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The Rove Hotels format arrived on our shores in 2019 as a price-conscious but fun alternative for travellers seeking to enjoy Dubai without blowing their budget. Ten properties have since opened around the city and the homegrown brand recently...
The Middle East is rooting for a better, wiser Iran
The National News
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Iran is exhausted. At last. Again. War weary and feeling defenceless, it has once more been forced into accepting a ceasefire with an enemy. History does not repeat itself exactly, but as the saying goes, it often rhymes. When Ayatollah Ruhollah...
China and Africa consolidate dynamic partnership
Friends of Socialist China
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June 16, 2025
On June 11, 2025, the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was held in Changsha, capital of China’s Hunan Province. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi...
This animal was thought to have been extinct for 66 million years, and its discovery in South Africa has stunned scientists.
Stewartville Star
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June 26, 2025
Show table of content Hide table of content The extraordinary rediscovery of the coelacanth in South African waters represents one of zoology’s most astonishing moments. This ancient fish, believed extinct for 66 million years, emerged from the...
Squid Game returns: Everything to know ahead of the final season
The National News
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Season two of Squid Game ended on a dispiriting note. Protagonist Seong Gi-hun’s plan to dismantle the game from within collapsed in the blood-soaked aftermath of a failed uprising. His closest ally, Bak Jeong-bae, was executed before his eyes,...
Abu Dhabi homeowners urged to install mandatory fire alarm system
The National News
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Authorities in Abu Dhabi have issued a renewed call to homeowners to install mandatory fire safety systems in their properties to help boost emergency service response times and save lives. Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority said Hassantuk – first...
Three UAE schools named as finalists in global contest
The National News
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Three UAE schools have been named as finalists in a global contest that highlights institutions for their innovation, environmental awareness, community collaborations and much else. Dubai British School Jumeirah Park, Arbor School in Dubai and...
Iran says it captured 700 'mercenaries' working for Israel during war
The National News
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Iran captured 700 “mercenaries” working for Israel during the 12 days of war between the regional foes, Iranian media has claimed, as Tehran intensifies a crackdown on what it has labelled “espionage and sabotage networks”. The semi-official Fars...
Raducanu, Vondrousova, Cilic and other unseeded players to avoid at Wimbledon
The National News
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Wimbledon is fast approaching and there are plenty of burning questions that will be answered when the draw is conducted on Friday morning at the All England Club. Will a sixth-seeded Novak Djokovic avoid landing in Carlos Alcaraz’s or Jannik...
UAE’s credit ratings endorsed by top global agencies
The National News
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The world’s top three credit rating agencies – Fitch Ratings, S&P Global and Moody’s Investors Service – have assigned strong sovereign credit rating for the UAE as it continues to strengthen economic diversification and boost non-oil sector...
From Noma to Poulette: How Copenhagen shaped The Bear
The National News
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In a bright Copenhagen bakery, actor Lionel Boyce was more interested in perfecting croissants than memorising lines. Each day, he would join Hart Bageri's staff, rolling pastries and absorbing the meditative rhythm that would later define his...
Technology war fuelling communications paranoia
The National News
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Amid the deadly missile strikes exchanged between Israel and Iran in recent days, another battle is taking place involving communications, technology and the control of information that might prove decisive in the conflict. Minutes after the first...
Could ChatGPT be your new therapist?
The National News
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During a recent WhatsApp chat, a friend told me that she views ChatGPT as her new "friend" and said the chatbot had helped her manage every day tasks. She explained how it’s helped her find tailored meal plans and source the the best holiday...
TrendingUS and Iran to hold talks and Israeli troops killed in Gaza
The National News
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A new militant group claims responsibility for a Damascus church attack. US President Donald Trump says Iran and the US will talk next week. Seven Israeli soldiers have been killed in recent fighting in Gaza. On today's episode of Trending Middle...
Spalletti and Jesus among early contenders to replace Pioli at Al Nassr
The National News
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Stefano Pioli's brief and unhappy spell as Al Nassr manager has come to an end after the Saudi Pro League club confirmed his departure on Wednesday. Pioli, 59, is expected to take over at Serie A side Fiorentina, who he spent six seasons with as a...
How Iran views return to nuclear talks
The National News
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Iran will only re-enter nuclear talks if the US offers clear aims and takes steps to rebuild trust – but will abide by a ceasefire if Israel does the same, current and former Iranian officials told The National. Iran was surprised by the sudden...
Palestinians in Israel left scrambling for safety during war with Iran
The National News
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The Iran strikes have exposed serious gaps in Israel’s shelter system, leaving many Palestinian citizens and even foreigners struggling to find protection from incoming Iranian missiles. Activists and rights groups have said the Israeli government...
President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with Qatari Emir
The National News
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President Sheikh Mohamed expressed hope that the Israel-Iran ceasefire would bolster “security, stability and peace across the Middle East” in talks with Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar. The UAE leader praised Sheikh Tamim for his role in securing the...