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Families dismayed by fire safety check lapses
Families of the victims of a deadly Swiss bar fire were shocked to learn that no fire safety inspections had been conducted at the premises for five years, one of their lawyers said on Tuesday.
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January 07, 2026
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Perez rues being team-mate of Verstappen at Red Bull in F1
Sergio “Checo” Pérez says being a teammate of Max Verstappen was “the worst job there is in Formula 1.”
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January 07, 2026
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Gold hits one-week high amid rate-cut expectations
Gold prices rose on Tuesday to their highest level in a week, following remarks by officials at the US Federal Reserve that strengthened expectations of an interest rate cut.
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January 07, 2026
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Britain’s new car sales exceed 2 million amid EV growth in ’25
New car sales in Britain exceeded two million units in 2025 for the first time since the pandemic, driven largely by rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs).
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January 07, 2026
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Beit Al Khair campaign to support thousands
Beit Al Khair Society has launched the third edition of its Ramadan campaign, “Recognized Right” to benefit more than 65,000 registered beneficiaries besides a number of charitable projects across the UAE.
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January 07, 2026
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Even after Venezuela, West must speak softly to Trump
If anything, America’s reckless and unlawful attack on Venezuela has grown even less defensible since the first bombs landed in Caracas and US special forces captured Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
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January 07, 2026
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Silver Cup to start UAE's high-goal polo season
The Silver Cup returns for its l6th edition, officially launching the UAE's high-goal polo season on January 10, 2026.
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January 07, 2026
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Dubai firm launches UK industrial portfolio
Arzan Wealth (DIFC) Limited (“Arzan Wealth”), a Dubai-based advisory firm regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, has announced the launch of its UK industrial portfolio, marking a strategic expansion of its advisory activities into the British industrial real estate market.
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January 07, 2026
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1 cyberattack occurs every 39 seconds: UAE
The UAE government's Cyber Security Council reported that cyber threats are increasing significantly worldwide, driven by automation and artificial intelligence, stressing the importance of keeping abreast of the latest information and enhancing cyber awareness to reduce risks and protect digital life.
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January 07, 2026
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Oil prices up as equities extend record run higher despite woes
Oil prices climbed and stock markets hit new heights on Tuesday as investors tracked developments surrounding crude-rich Venezuela as well as the outlook for the global economy.
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January 07, 2026
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Court annuls sale contract of residential unit in Dubai
The Real Estate Court in Dubai annulled the sale contract of a residential unit in a project in the Riviera area, which was concluded between an investor and a real estate company, after the company breached its obligations and delayed in completing the project and delivering the contracted unit.
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January 07, 2026
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Never praised Modi, headlines trigger disputes, insists Tharoor
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, MP, on Monday sought to defuse a fresh round of political controversy triggered by his recent remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that he had never praised the prime minister and that the entire episode was the result of selective reading and misleading headlines.
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January 06, 2026
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Eurozone government bond yields slip before data
Eurozone government bond yields edged down on Monday as investors braced for a slew of economic data from both Europe and the United States.
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January 06, 2026
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Make 'right strategic choices' in turbulent world, Xi tells Lee
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on his visiting South Korean counterpart on Monday to join Beijing in making the “right strategic choices” in a world that is “becoming more complex and turbulent,” state media reported.
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January 06, 2026
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Rain likely, weather to be clear today: NCM
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects Tuesday's weather to be clear to partly cloudy, with low clouds appearing over the islands and the sea to the west with the possibility of light rains, and humidity at night and on Wednesday morning in some interior and western coastal areas with the possibility of fog or light fog.
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January 06, 2026
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LA women build a child-care haven on their block
When the seven-beat rhythm of “shave and a haircut, two bits” resounds in the mornings on a car horn through this South LA neighborhood, Jackie Jackson or Guadalupe Andrade is likely behind the wheel, childcare providers who live on a one-block stretch of 115th Street.
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January 06, 2026
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Emirates SkyCargo outlines growth roadmap for 2026
Emirates SkyCargo concluded 2025 with a clear roadmap for growth in 2026, following major investments in fleet expansion, network development, digital transformation and new product launches, reinforcing its role as the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline.
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January 06, 2026
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Why do babies need the hepatitis B vaccine?
Hepatitis B is a virus that can damage the liver and lead to lifelong health problems.
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January 06, 2026
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Gonzalo nets treble as Real drub Betis to close gap on Barcelona
Gonzalo Garcia bagged a hat-trick for Real Madrid as they beat Real Betis 5-1 on Sunday to stay on La Liga leaders Barcelona's tail.
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January 06, 2026
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Saudi Arabia's non-oil sector ends 2025 with powerful growth surge
The Saudi Arabian non-oil private sector concluded 2025 on a positive note, with the latest PMI survey indicating continued growth in business activity, new orders, and employment.
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January 06, 2026
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British consumer borrowing rises
British consumer borrowing rose by the most in two years in November, Bank of England data showed on Monday, suggesting household demand remained solid ahead of finance minister Rachel Reeves’ budget.
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January 06, 2026
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The one thing everyone should do in 2026
When the first public lending library opened in Manchester in 1852, it was so busy during its first week that a police officer was assigned to conduct crowd control around the overflowing borrowing desk
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January 06, 2026
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Struggling United's managerial merry-go-round continues after sacking of outspoken coach Amorim
Manchester United woke up on Monday to yet another reset.
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January 06, 2026
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SRTA completes 10km road projects in Al Hamriya
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has completed the first phase of several road development projects in the Al Hamriya area, totalling IO km in length.
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January 06, 2026
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Court orders siblings to pay friend Dhs57,000
The Dubai Court of First Instance obligated two brothers to pay Dhs57,000 to an Arab friend and 5% legal interest from the date of the claim until full payment.
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January 06, 2026
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Tickets for 1 Billion Followers Summit sold out
DUBAI: The I Billion Followers Summit announced that all ticket categories to attend its fourth edition have sold out.
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January 06, 2026
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Kim says North Korea's nuclear forces ready for war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the firing of “cutting-edge” hypersonic missiles to ready Pyongyang's nuclear forces for war, state media reported on Monday, saying “geopolitical crisis” made the test even more urgent in a clear nod to this weekend’s US attack on Venezuela.
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January 06, 2026
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RTA announces launch of Al Ruwayyah Yard Project
As part of its efforts to enhance urban organisation, support sustainability plans, and improve quality of life, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the opening of Al Ruwayyah Yard project.
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January 06, 2026
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Indian woman stabbed to death in US
A young Indian healthcare professional was found stabbed to death inside an apartment in the US state of Maryland, police said, as authorities launched an international search for her ex-boyfriend, who left the country for India hours after reporting her missing.
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January 06, 2026
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Frank defends Johnson sale after Spurs held by Sunderland
Thomas Frank defended Tottenham's decision to sell Brennan Johnson after Mohammed Kudus was injured during a deflating 1-1 draw against Sunderland that ended with jeers from frustrated fans on Sunday.
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