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Abu Dhabi has launched a new marine programme, 'Hamdan bin Zayed: The World's Richest Seas,' aiming for one of the highest fish densities globally by 2030. This initiative combines regulatory oversight, habitat restoration including artificial reefs and mangrove planting, and technology-led monitoring to rebuild fish populations and enhance marine...
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Sheikh Hamad bin Hamdan al Nahyan earned the nickname "Rainbow Sheikh” after commissioning Mercedes-Benz to build seven W126 S-Class saloons, each finished in a different colour and fully colour-matched inside. The order, widely reported to have disrupted factory production, set the tone for a collection defined by extreme customisation and scale...
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Travellers will soon experience easier journeys across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. A unified tourist visa is set to launch in 2026. This single permit will allow visitors to explore all six Gulf nations without applying for individual visas. The initiative aims to boost tourism and economic integration.
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Today show host acknowledges reports of alleged ransom letter and calls for safe return of 84-year-old mother onlineToday show host Savannah Guthrie, along with her siblings Annie and Cameron, has published a video statement calling for the safe return of their 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie, who was reported missing on Sunday.In a video posted...
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Ex-House speaker says at dinner 'facts are challenged, truth is distorted and press is treated as enemy' by those in powerThe Democratic former speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, said on Wednesday that press freedom is "under siege” in the United States after the Trump administration arrested a prominent journalist and searched the home of...
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This live blog is now closed.Trump news at a glance: president hints at 'softer touch' on immigration as federal drawdown planned in MinnesotaTom Homan, the president's so-called "border czar” is set to speak to reporters in Minneapolis shortly.A reminder that Homan took over the immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota from senior border...
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Illinois governor pledges to put 'science, preparedness and people' first by participating in global response network, following similar move by CaliforniaThe state of Illinois and New York City have both announced that they will join the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), following Donald Trump's...
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Two-decade study indicates a diet rich in foods such as olive oil, nuts and vegetables can cut risk of every type of strokeA Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of every type of stroke, in some cases by as much as 25%, a large study conducted over two decades suggests.A diet rich in olive oil, nuts, seafood, whole grains and vegetables has...
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Health secretary to increase pay offer and guarantee working conditions for resident doctors only Wes Streeting is to offer resident doctors a bigger pay rise than other NHS staff as part of a new package of measures to try to end their long-running dispute.The health secretary also plans to guarantee resident doctors in England that hospitals will...
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Luke Pollard says blueprint expected last autumn is 'a bigger task than many people outside defence realise' A government minister has defended long delays to a military spending plan that are also stalling the UK's next-generation Tempest fighter jet programme, but refused to say when it will be complete.The defence investment plan (DIP),...
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The message, believed to be from Ghislaine Maxwell, was released as part of the latest tranche of the Epstein filesAn email believed to have been sent by Ghislaine Maxwell appears to confirm a photograph of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with his arm around Virginia Giuffre's waist is real.The message, released as part of the latest tranche of the...
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By age 20 diagnosis rates for men and women almost equal, research finds, challenging assumptions of gender discrepancyFemales may be just as likely to be autistic as males but boys are up to four times more likely to be diagnosed in childhood, according to a large-scale study.Research led by the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden scrutinised the...
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Government faces call for transparency on former peer's involvement amid fears he may have leaked more sensitive informationPeter Mandelson's involvement with the US tech company Palantir must be exposed to full public transparency, campaigners have said, amid fears he may have leaked more sensitive information than is alleged in his emails to...
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The bill would mandate use of the biblical term 'Judea and Samaria' after a similar effort passed in ArkansasFlorida legislators are pushing to pass legislation that would ban the use of the term "West Bank” in K-12 public schools and state agencies, including public colleges and universities, and mandate use of the term "Judea and Samaria”.The...
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The 27-year-old man from Maryborough is alleged to have had 23,000 photographs and videos stored on a hard driveFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice say a Queensland man charged with 596 child abuse offences used false identities online to groom and coerce children...
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Exclusive: David O'Sullivan says war-based economy may be nearing point of becoming 'unsustainable'Western sanctions are having a "significant impact” on the Russian economy, the EU's sanctions envoy has said, ahead of the fourth anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.David O'Sullivan, a veteran Irish official, said sanctions were...
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Gus was last seen playing outside home on family sheep station in September, with his disappearance declared a major crimeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSomeone who lived with four-year-old Gus Lamont is now considered a suspect in his disappearance, South Australia...
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Follow today's news liveTerrorism charge laid over alleged attempted bombing at Invasion Day rally in PerthGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWong says she understands there are many different views held over Herzog's visit with some, including the Palestine Action Group, still planning to protest Herzog's arrival in Sydney...
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Saudi Arabia's Public Security Directorate celebrated a significant milestone with 328 women graduating from basic security training. This marks a crucial step in integrating females into frontline roles, aligning with Vision 2030's reform agenda. The recruits are now equipped for diverse security assignments, enhancing the nation's operational...
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UAE residents and workers are excited for Ramadan 2026, with mandatory reduced working hours for private and government sectors. Employees can expect at least two fewer hours daily in private firms, while government offices will operate from 9 am to 2:30 pm on weekdays. These adjustments aim to balance work with fasting and spiritual observance.
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A devastating fire ravaged Bongao, southern Philippines, destroying over 1,000 homes and leaving thousands homeless. Fueled by strong winds and flammable materials, the blaze spread rapidly, forcing residents to flee by land and sea. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which caused an estimated 17.5 million Philippine pesos in...
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Saudi Arabia has launched a new digital Camel Passport initiative to bring order and traceability to its camel sector. This system creates official identities for registered camels, linking ownership, health records, and breed information to enhance regulation, veterinary services, and market confidence.
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Joanna Howe says a 'whistleblower' sent her the image, which she says was taken inside the hospital's room for grieving parentsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTownsville hospital is investigating an alleged privacy breach after anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe said a "whistleblower” had sent her an image containing...
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Cauchi, who lived with schizophrenia, killed six people in 2024 Westfield shopping centre stabbing before being shot dead by police inspector Amy ScottFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt was a "major failing” for Joel Cauchi's former psychiatrist not to recognise he...
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Maria Luiza Costa da Silva, an 18-year-old Brazilian influencer, was stabbed to death in Recife on January 31 after an argument involving her boyfriend and his ex-girlfriend. Police say the suspect fled but was later arrested at a hospital. The case is being investigated as a homicide, according to G1 and Metrópoles.
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Jim Bent's strong run on Beast Games Season 2 brought renewed attention to old rumors linking him to Jeffree Star. Bent denied any relationship, calling it a past friendship. Star pushed back publicly, saying otherwise. Their exchange went viral, pulling the show into online debate while Bent continues competing for the $5 million prize.
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President Trump issued a stern warning to Iran against restarting its nuclear program, threatening severe consequences if new facilities are established. He claimed US strikes had previously destroyed targeted nuclear sites, preventing Iran from accessing them and asserting that the country was close to developing a nuclear weapon.
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WA premier Roger Cook says police allege the act was motivated by a 'hateful, racist ideology'Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice have charged a 31-year-old man with terrorism over the alleged attempted bombing of an Invasion Day protest in Perth.In a joint press...
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Darcy Tinning, 19, allegedly made threat ahead of Herzog's planned visit and made remark that constitutes hate speech, court hearsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA teenager has appeared in court after allegedly threatening the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, ahead of his contentious visit to Australia.Darcy Tinning, 19,...
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Backlash grows against Israel president Isaac Herzog's planned visit next week with calls to rescind invitationFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe foreign minister, Penny Wong, has urged critics of a visit to Australia by Israel's president, Isaac Herzog, to consider...
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The Puerto Rican singer's highly anticipated Super Bowl half-time show has inspired non-Spanish speakers to study Puerto Rican dialect and slangBad Bunny is expected to perform the Super Bowl half-time show on Sunday entirely in Spanish – which has inspired fans to quickly learn the language.In October, the Puerto Rican singer – born Benito...
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Major obstacles to viable deal remain after Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Moscow of violating energy truceUkrainian and Russian negotiators have held a "productive” first round of US-led peace talks in Abu Dhabi, as Washington seeks a pathway to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine.The two-day trilateral talks that are due to continue on...
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Tribunal heard Bunnings store managers' evidence of regular threatening or abusive behaviour from some customersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHardware giant Bunnings has been given the green light to use facial recognition technology on customers in order to prevent...
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Satellite photographs show rows of gravestones removed and soil disturbed at the Gaza War Cemetery where more than 250 Australians are buriedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government has vowed to repair the graves of dozens of Australian soldiers in Gaza after satellite imagery and witness testimony...
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Industry bigger than all but seven world economies, and accounts for more than third of China's economic growthChina's clean energy industries drove more than 90% of the country's investment growth last year, making the sectors bigger than all but seven of the world's economies, a new analysis has shown.For the second time in three years, the...
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Markiplier's film 'Iron Lung' has taken the box office by storm. It earned over twenty million dollars on a small budget. Fans of the YouTuber flocked to see his first major movie. This success shows creator-made films can rival big studio productions. YouTube's CEO praised this achievement. It marks a significant shift for independent...
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As the U.K.'s ambassador, Peter Mandelson lasted eight months until Prime Minister Keir Starmer sacked him over his resurfaced connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Now, the prime minister's judgment is under close scrutiny, after the U.S. Department of Justice released three million more files related to the convicted sex offender on Friday. The latest...
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Alphabet reports $34.5bn profit and revenue soars 48% in recent quarter as it plans a sharp increase in AI spendingGoogle's parent company, Alphabet, beat Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, and is planning a sharp increase in capital spending in 2026 as it continues to invest deeply in AI infrastructure.Alphabet on Wednesday reported profit of...
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Singer was member of vocal group that scored 1960s hits with Up, Up and Away and Aquarius/Let the Sunshine InSinger LaMonte McLemore has died. He was a founding member of the 5th Dimension, a vocal group whose smooth pop and soul sounds with a touch of psychedelia brought them big hits in the 1960s and 70s.McLemore died on Tuesday aged 90 at his...
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Becoming garners 47.5m minutes viewed on same weekend as current first lady's documentary released in cinemasMichelle Obama's 2020 documentary Becoming saw a major rise in views over the same weekend that Melania was released in cinemas.The film, which followed the former first lady in the wake of her hit book, saw a rise in views of more than...
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Talks that had been scheduled in Turkey salvaged after Arab states convince White House not to walk away from negotiationsTalks between the US and Iran scheduled for Friday have been brought back from the brink of collapse after the US initially rejected Iran's request to move them from Turkey to Oman without the presence of a group of Arab...
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RSL, federal opposition and local MPs cast doubt on the plan, which Labor says will result in about $3bn for defenceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVeterans say the government's planned sell-off of more than 60 defence properties will take at least a decade and cost...
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In an unexpected move Wednesday, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it received 120 unidentified bodies of Palestinians from Israel believed to have been killed during the two-year war. Health officials in Gaza say they are beginning work to identify the remains.
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British firms could get more opportunities to supply defence equipment to Kyiv if agreement can be reachedThe UK could reap greater benefits from a €90bn (£78bn) EU loan for Ukraine, if it agrees to help pay the cost of borrowing, after European countries signed off long-awaited financial aid for Kyiv.British firms could have greater...
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About 20 countries including G7 states in talks on rare earths including calls for US to guarantee minimum priceMinisters from the US, EU, UK, Japan, Australia and New Zealand will meet in Washington this week to discuss a strategic alliance over critical minerals.The summit is being seen as a step to repair transatlantic ties fractured by a year...
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