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Billie Eilish to billionaires: 'give your money away'
Billie Eilish wants billionaires to donate more. As the Grammy and Oscar winner accepted the music award at this year's WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards on Wednesday night, she urged the ultra-wealthy to address more of the world's issues. \"We're in a time right now where the world is really, really bad and really dark and people need empathy and help more than, kind of, ever, especially in our country,\" Eilish said to an audience that included Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan, as well as \"Star Wars\" creator George Lucas. \"I'd say if you have money, it would be great to use it for good things, maybe give it to some people that need it.
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November 02, 2025
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Khorfakkan and Al Wasl share spoils, Al Dhafra win
Khorfakkan and Al Wasl shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at the Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi Stadium in Matchweek 7 of the Adnoc Pro League.
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November 02, 2025
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Bangladesh dockers strike over foreign takeover of key port
Bangladesh's dock workers escalated a strike on Saturday at the country's biggest port, Chattogram, protesting plans by the interim government to lease operating licences to a foreign company.
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November 02, 2025
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Children's storytelling competition unveiled
The General Secretariat of the Khalifa Award for Education, one of the Erth Zayed Philanthropies institutions, has announced the launch of the Khalifa Children's Creativity Storytelling Competition for children aged 7 to 15.
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November 02, 2025
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Fed's Waller calls for rate cut as hawks press for policy pause
A clutch of Federal Reserve bank presidents aired their discomfort with the US central bank's decision to cut interest rates this week, even as influential Fed Governor Christopher Waller made the case for more policy easing to shore up a weakening labour market.
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November 02, 2025
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Italy September jobless rate edges up to 6.1%
Italy's unemployment rate rose marginally to 6.1% in September from 6.0% in August, national statistics bureau ISTAT reported on Thursday, but a net 67,000 jobs were created during the month.
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November 02, 2025
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China's renewable energy capacity jumps 47.7%
China's newly installed renewable energy power generation capacity surged 47.7 per cent year-on-year to 310 million kilowatts in the first three quarters of this year, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said at a press conference on Friday.
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November 02, 2025
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ADEK reveals list of prohibited drinks, foods
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has confirmed that early childhood education establishments are prohibited from using food as a disciplinary or reward measure, and must include this in their food and nutrition policy.
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November 02, 2025
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Rachel Reeves is guilty of carelessness and hypocrisy
The chancellor Rachel Reeves's defence for breaking the law is that she made an \"inadvertent mistake\".
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November 02, 2025
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European expansion hits Boxing Day games: EPL
Premier League chiefs have blamed the reduction of Boxing Day matches this season on the expansion of European competitions.
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November 02, 2025
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Ukraine sends special forces to Pokrovsk
Ukraine has deployed special forces to the embattled eastern city of Pokrovsk, where Russia has been mounting an intense assault, Kyiv's top military commander said on Saturday.
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November 02, 2025
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UAE likely to receive rain from Monday for 3 days
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has predicted rain on Monday and for three days, on the coasts, islands, and some western regions, due to the country being influenced by weak surface pressure systems, accompanied by the extension of a weak atmospheric low in the upper layers of the atmosphere.
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November 02, 2025
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Sports Medicine Conference sheds light on innovations in athlete care
With wide participation from experts and specialists in sports medicine and rehabilitation from the UAE and around the world, the second edition of the UAE Sports Medicine Conference kicked off Saturday.
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November 02, 2025
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Arsenal cruise against Burnley to extend lead as Forest hold United
Viktor Gyokeres headed Arsenal ahead following a Declan Rice Ccorner in the first half at Turf Moor for his first league goal since mid- September - yet more joy for the set- piece specialists
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November 02, 2025
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President Lee seeks Xi's help to 'resume dialogue' with North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung sought Chinese President Xi Jinping's help in efforts to resume talks with nuclear-armed neighbour North Korea on Saturday, while Xi told Lee he was willing to widen cooperation and jointly tackle the challenges they face.
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November 02, 2025
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Rodri's return fuels Guardiola belief in City title challenge
Pep Guardiola is confident Manchester City will contend for the Premier League title if Rodri can rediscover his best form after returning from injury.
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November 02, 2025
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Grand Egyptian Museum opens, 50,000 artifacts are on display
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi on Saturday opened the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a long-awaited, billion-dollar showcase for pharaonic treasures, saying that its inauguration opened \"a new chapter in history.
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November 02, 2025
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Choi in control at Malaysia event, seeks first LPGA Tour victory
Hye-Jin Choi is closing in on her first LPGA Tour victory after recording a 5-under-par 67 on Saturday to take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Maybank Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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November 02, 2025
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PPF warns of a 'bleak' year for journalists' safety in Pakistan
The Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) has warned of a \"bleak\" year for media safety and free expression in Pakistan, documenting at least 137 confirmed incidents targeting journalists and media professionals between January and October this year.
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November 02, 2025
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UAE team leave for Thailand to compete in Jiu-Jitsu C'ship
The UAE Jiu-Jitsu national team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, has departed for Thailand to take part in the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship in Bangkok.
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November 02, 2025
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Great talent in spotlight at Indonesia's foundation day
Indonesian talent reigned in Dubai on Thursday evening as Consul General Denny Lesmana gave as well an overview of the growth of the Republic of Indonesia - United Arab Emirates bilateral relations in recent years.
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November 02, 2025
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Deal to empower youth enterprises
The Abu Dhabi Youth Business Council, an affiliate of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has signed a cooperation agreement with Numou to empower youth-led enterprises, support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and strengthen collaboration in financing, and knowledge exchange.
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November 02, 2025
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As guns fall silent, Gazans find reopened banks have no cash
Gaza war gave rise to profiteers; banknote transfers remain blocked by Israel; worn out bills are repaired, but cash is in short supply; issue of cash supplies was not included in Trump's 20-point peace plan
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November 02, 2025
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Puma to cut 900 jobs by end-2026
Puma's new CEO on Thursday set out his plan to turn around the beleaguered German sportswear brand, saying it must discount less, improve marketing and cut its product range as it announced plans to slash 900 corporate jobs.
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November 02, 2025
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Rumi's timeless poetry inspires Tanweer Festival in Mleiha desert's ageless sands
The second edition of Tanweer Festival, set against the backdrop of Mleiha desert (beginning November I and lasting May-end), presents a collection of 11 large scale artworks that will enliven the festival grounds with unique and immersive offerings.
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November 01, 2025
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Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit Nene thrilled to meet her fans in the US
Bollywood superstar Madhuri Dixit Nene is excited to meet her fans in the United States of America. Bestowed with titles by fans like the Dancing Queen, Charming Persona, Expressions Master, and many more, the actress is all set for her 2025 US Fan Meet and Greet Tour. Madhuri's fan tour will be held in 6 cities, including Toronto, New York, New Jersey, Houston, Chicago and Boston, where she will be seen interacting with her fans.
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November 01, 2025
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Abu Dhabi bans gathering near accident, fire sites
The Abu Dhabi Police and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority have warned against gathering at the scenes of fires and accidents.
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November 01, 2025
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SKH, Rotana sign Dhs500m agreement
SKH Private Family Office and Rotana have announced the Dhs500 million acquisition and redevelopment of The Cove Rotana Resort in Ras Al Khaimah.
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November 01, 2025
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Thaksin's party elects new leader after daughter's exit
One of Thailand's largest political parties, founded by ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, elected a new leader on Friday, the party said, following the resignation of his daughter, the former prime minister.
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November 01, 2025
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Bani Yas, Dibba share spoils, Al Ain regain top spot
A thrilling encounter at the Bani Yas Stadium ended in a 2-2 draw between Bani Yas and Dibba in Matchweek 7 of the Adnoc Pro League, as Bani Yas collected their first point of the season.
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