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Dortmund look to avoid familiar cracks vs Wolfsburg
Borussia Dortmund’s early promise is already being eroded by familiar failings in crucial moments just three games into the Bundesliga season.
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September 20, 2025
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Hamilton leads Ferrari 1-2 in Azerbaijan GP practice session
Lewis Hamilton topped the times ahead of his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc and former partner George Russell of Mercedes in Friday's crash-hit second free practice session for this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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September 20, 2025
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Pooja Hegde shares her adventurous 'boat ride' journey to Chennai airport
Actress Pooja Hegde shared that she has some interesting airport stories to tell and one of them being taking a “boat ride.”
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September 20, 2025
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Other regional nations ‘may join' Pak-Saudi defence pact
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Pakistan's recently signed defence agreement with Saudi Arabia will extend beyond bilateral cooperation, opening doors for other regional countries to benefit from the pact.
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September 20, 2025
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Paolini, Errani help Italy edge past Ukraine to secure spot in BJK Cup final
Holders Italy fought back from the brink to beat Ukraine 2-1 and return to the Billie Jean King Cup final on Friday, with Jasmine Paolini beating Elina Svitolina to level the tie before partnering Sara Errani to seal a decisive doubles win.
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September 20, 2025
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France primed for England's challenge at eves' WC semis
France will try to “throw a bit of sand in England's machine” during Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup semifinal in Bristol.
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September 20, 2025
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UAE Pavilion offers holistic cultural experience
Shihab Alfaheem, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to Japan and Commissioner General of the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, affirmed that the celebration of \"UAE Day\" embodies the country's developmental journey and the remarkable progress it has achieved since its first participation in Expo Osaka more than five decades ago.
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September 20, 2025
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Man obliged to return to another Dhs45,126
The Al Ain Court for Civil, Commercial, and Administrative Cases ordered a man to repay Dhs45,126 to another after failing to fulfil his promise of providing housing and employment in return for the amount.
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September 20, 2025
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UAE hands over suspect to French authorities
The UAE Ministry of Interior (Mol) has extradited a suspect wanted by the authorities in the Republic of France, following his arrest by the Dubai Police based on a Red Notice issued by Interpol.
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September 20, 2025
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'Print has a lasting value that digital files cannot replicate'
In collaboration with Al-Salam Community School and the Pen and Paper Initiative, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library hosted a distinguished cultural debate titled “Books Through the Eyes of Generations.”
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September 20, 2025
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N-plan will be made available to Saudi if needed: Pakistan
Pakistan's defence minister says his nation's nuclear programme “will be made available” to Saudi Arabia if needed under the countries’ new defence pact, marking the first specific acknowledgment that Islamabad had put the kingdom under its nuclear umbrella.
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September 20, 2025
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Global Art Advisory Beaumont Nathan opens office in Abu Dhabi for ME zone
Global Art Advisory Beaumont Nathan has opened office in Abu Dhabi to serve the Middle East Region. The Advisory has appointed Lateefa bin Hamoodah as Regional Advisor, Middle East, extending its international reach with Kara Popowich as Director, Global Client Strategy. The formal launch of New Family Advisory Service for regional and international collectors has also been initiated; while the two significant appointments are expected to strengthen Beaumont Nathan's services, the new service is anticipated to provide long-term, trusted, transparent support to families. During generational wealth transfer and a shift in market values and broader taste, Beaumont Nathan's new Family Services will bring independent perspectives to those who have significant art collections as they approach intergenerational planning and long-term collection strategies.
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September 20, 2025
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Millions don't plan to turn on heating this winter
More than two million UK households are bracing for a winter without central heating, a staggering 22 percent rise on last year. The high figure is driven by fears over escalating energy bills. The stark reality is particularly acute for those living alone, with one in ten solo residents planning to forgo traditional heating methods. Even families with young children are affected, as five per cent of households with younger offspring indicate they will not switch on their heating.
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September 20, 2025
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Israel strikes five towns in south Lebanon
Israel carried out air strikes on five towns in southern Lebanon on Thursday shortly after telling people to flee, Lebanese state media and the Israeli military said.
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September 20, 2025
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View Malik’s case through humanitarian lens: Mufti
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehbooba Mufti, said on Friday that she has written a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to review the case of incarcerated JKLF chief, Yasin Malik, through a ‘humanitarian lens’.
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September 20, 2025
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Good Cheer in search of more G1 acclaim in Cotillion Stakes at Parx
Kentucky Oaks winner Good Cheer looks to record a second Gl win and take a major step towards Champion Three-Year-Old Filly honours in a deep renewal of the Cotillion Stakes at Parx in US on Saturday.
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September 20, 2025
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Egypt and Spain sign new deal to strengthen economic cooperation
Egypt and Spain have signed their first-of-its-kind Development Partnership Agreement (2025-2030) to strengthen cooperation in economic development, green transition, food security, and women’s empowerment.
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September 20, 2025
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28th Universal Postal Congress concludes on high note in Dubai
The 28th Universal Postal Congress - Dubai 2025, hosted by the UAE over the past two weeks, concluded on Friday with member countries unanimously adopting the Universal Postal Union's (UPU) 2026-2099 Strategy, also known as the ‘Dubai Strategy’, serving as a global roadmap for the future of the postal industry and reaffirming its critical role in promoting trade and communication in light of the rapid transformation shaping the global logistics and eCommerce sectors.
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September 20, 2025
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President, Georgian PM discuss growth of bilateral ties
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks on Friday with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, focusing on strengthening cooperation across key sectors, including investment, the economy, agriculture, renewable energy, and sustainability, which are considered strategic priorities in both countries' development plans.
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September 20, 2025
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Nikkei retreats and bond yields spike after BoJ holds rates in split decision
Japan's Nikkei share average flipped to a loss on Friday, while bond yields jumped to 17-year peaks after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept interest rates steady as expected, but in a split decision with two of the nine board members voting for a hike.
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September 20, 2025
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Recognising Palestine 'key' for peace: PM Frieden
Recognising a Palestinian state will help keep alive the peace process in the Middle East, Luxembourg's prime minister told AFP as his country prepares to take the step next week.
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September 20, 2025
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Pound, gilts hit by surge in UK borrowing
The pound headed for its biggest two-day drop since late July on Friday, while bond yields rose, after a surge in UK public borrowing and a Bank of England rate decision that laid bare the challenge for policymakers in balancing growth and inflation.
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September 20, 2025
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Jefferson-Wooden bags Tokyo sprint double, Lyles wins fourth 200m gold
There must be something special about the Japanese air for American sprinters as Noah Lyles and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden swept the 200 metres world titles on Friday in Tokyo, emulating Tyson Gay and Allyson Felix in Osaka 18 years ago.
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September 20, 2025
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Real aiming to stay perfect vs impressive Espanyol, Barca host Getafe
Real Madrid have made a perfect start to life under new coach Xabi Alonso and are aiming to extend that run on Saturday in La Liga when they host an Espanyol side who have also begun the season in impressive form.
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September 20, 2025
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India defeat valiant Oman by 21 runs to remain unbeaten
A gritty half-century from Sanju Samson (56 off 45) and a historic milestone for Arshdeep Singh, who became the first Indian men’s cricketer to claim 100 T20I wickets, headlined India’s 21-run victory over Oman at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Friday, keeping their unbeaten run intact in the men’s T20 Asia Cup 2095.
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September 20, 2025
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Brazilian Supreme Court voted to convict Jair Bolsonaro
When President Donald Trump mustered a military parade in Washington in June, my mind flashed back to a video I once watched in a Rio de Janeiro museum.
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September 20, 2025
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McLachlan talks Lilith Fair and her first new album in 11 years
Sarah McLachlan’s first album in over a decade was supposed to be her last. At least, it felt that way to her for a short while. Out Friday, the release, titled “Better Broken,” has been many years in the making. “It had been so long since I'd made a record,\" she told The Associated Press. “I kind of thought, maybe this is my last one.”
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September 20, 2025
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Thailand plans lower borrowing in 2026 fiscal year
Thailand’s government plans to decrease borrowing by 7.88 to about 2.37 trillion baht ($74.53 billion) for the 2026 fiscal year starting on October 1, according to two market sources and a government presentation seen by Reuters.
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September 20, 2025
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Thailand’s king endorses new cabinet led by Anutin
Thailand's king endorsed on Friday a new cabinet headed by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul after a court order removed his predecessor due to ethics violations and public outrage over a deadly border dispute between the Southeast Asian country and its neighbour, Cambodia.
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September 20, 2025
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'Young Arab Pioneers' ramps up empowerment of youth
The fourth edition of the Young Arab Pioneers initiative in Abu Dhabi, running until 19 September, featured a dynamic programme combining hands-on training, knowledge exchange, and exposure to successful institutional models.
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