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World number one Sinner ends Atmane’s dream run in Cincinnati Open to face Alcaraz in title showdown
World number one Jannik Sinner and hot rival Carlos Alcaraz will face off in a major final for the fourth time this season after both booked straight-set wins into the title match at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Saturday.
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August 18, 2025
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Unifying Syria should not be with blood: Sharaa
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has said the battle to unify his country after years of civil war “should not be with blood”, rejecting any partition and accusing Israel of meddling in the south.
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August 18, 2025
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All Blacks beat Argentina to take top spot in world rankings
New Zealand’s Samisoni Taukei'aho scored two late tries to seal a 41-24 Rugby Championship win over Argentina and return the All Blacks to the top of the world rankings on Saturday.
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August 18, 2025
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Army out for rescue work in flood-hit Jammu
The Indian Army was at the forefront of the relief and rescue operation on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, where four people were killed and many injured in flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in the Ghati area.
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August 18, 2025
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Stamp, star of Superman films, passes away
Terence Stamp, who made his name as an actor in 1960s London and went on to play the arch-villain General Zod in the Hollywood hits \"Superman\" and \"Superman II,\" has died aged 87, his family said on Sunday.
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August 18, 2025
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Emirates College students highlight Emirati heritage
The Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) has hosted its 2025 summer camp, themed Bridging Generations: Honouring the Past, Innovating the Future, at the ECAE FabLab in Abu Dhabi.
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August 18, 2025
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Water extremes displace thousands of Afghans
Next to small bundles of belongings, Maruf waited for a car to take him and his family away from their village in northern Afghanistan, where drought-ridden land had yielded nothing for years.
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August 18, 2025
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Monster birdie gives heckled MacIntyre four-stroke lead at BMW C'ship
Robert MacIntyre closed with a 41-foot birdie putt to grab a four-stroke lead over top-ranked Scottie Scheffler after Saturday's third round of the US PGA Tour BMW Championship.
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August 18, 2025
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Arsenal battle to beat Utd as Chelsea held by Palace
Arsenal's quest for Premier League glory got off to a winning start as Riccardo Calafiori's goal beat Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, while world champions Chelsea were lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace.
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August 18, 2025
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UAE likely to receive rain today, says NCM
Cumulus clouds accompanied by rains and dust-stirring winds are expected to form today (Monday) and continue for three days as a result of the country being affected by an extension of a weak surface low-pressure system from the east, accompanied by an extension of a weak low-pressure system in the upper layers of the atmosphere, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
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August 18, 2025
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Palestinians bury teen killed by Israeli army near Ramallah
Dozens of residents of a village in the occupied West Bank on Sunday laid to rest a teen killed by Israeli army fire the previous day, according to Palestinian authorities.
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August 18, 2025
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I’ve swapped my boring jeans for ‘energy dressing’
‘am dressing in harmony with the energy | wish to manifest. That means bold prints, brash colours, statement jewellery and anything that will make me stand out. “Mum, why are you wearing crazy clothing?” my nine-year-old daughter Lola asks. “it’s an experiment,” I tell her. “I'm attracting abundance.”
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August 18, 2025
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Mila Kunis admits she 'barely ate' to prepare for her role in 'Black Swan'
Hollywood actress Mila Kunis delivered one hell of a performance in the Darren Aronofsky directorial \"Black Swan.\" However, legendary things are often shaped by gruelling circumstances. The actress recently opened up about her grueling preparation for her role in the film, reports 'People' magazine.
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August 18, 2025
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Egypt to add 4 public free zones by end-2026
Egypt expects to have four new public free zones ready by the end of 2026 in a bid to expand industrial investment and boost exports, the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) said on Sunday.
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August 18, 2025
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Shelling in Sudan kills 17 in besieged Darfur city
Sudanese paramilitary forces shelled North Darfur’s besieged capital El-Fasher, killing at least 17 civilians and injuring 25 others, a medical source told AFP.
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August 18, 2025
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Uncertainty prevails as US-India trade talks called off indefinitely
A planned visit by US trade negotiators to New Delhi from August 25-99 has been called off, a source said, delaying talks on a proposed trade agreement and dashing hopes of relief from additional US tariffs on Indian goods from August 27.
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August 18, 2025
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Fabio equals Shilton record for most games played
Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio has equalled the record held by former England international Peter Shilton for most competitive appearances in men's football, playing in his 1,390th match in a Brazilian league game on Saturday.
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August 18, 2025
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Grand Mosque Centre welcomes over 4.3m guests in H1 of 2025
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi witnessed a significant increase in visitor numbers during the first half of 2025, welcoming a total of 4,346,831 guests, marking a 5 percent growth compared to the same period in 2024, reaffirming the mosque's position as a leading religious and cultural destination on the global stage.
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August 18, 2025
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JAECOO J5 makes grand debut in UAE market
Following its spectacular regional debut in Riyadh, OMODA&JAECOO brought the excitement to the UAE with the official launch of its all-new light off-road SUV, the JAECOO J5, at an exclusive event held on August 14 at the JAECOO showroom in Dubai.
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August 18, 2025
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Eastern government snubs local elections in Libya
Tens of thousands of Libyans voted in local elections on Saturday in areas controlled by the Tripoli government but opposition from a rival administration in the east prevented the polls going ahead elsewhere.
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August 18, 2025
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Khorfakkan stun Al Jazira to make perfect start, Al Ain overcome Bataeh
Khorfakkan made a memorable start to their Adnoc Pro League campaign, edging past Al Jazira 3-2 in a pulsating encounter at Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi Stadium on Sunday.
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August 18, 2025
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Worker saved from rare brain infection
Ras Al Khaimah Hospital announced that a team of doctors successfully treated a critical medical case, saving the life of a 32-year-old Indian worker who was diagnosed with a rare, rapidly growing brain abscess.
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August 18, 2025
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UAE Chambers and Mali explore mutual investment opportunities
The Federation of the UAE Chambers of Commerce and industry highlighted investment opportunities in the Republic of Mali during the UAE-Mali Business Forum, hosted by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), in collaboration with UAE Chambers and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).
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August 18, 2025
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Barcelona open La Liga title defence with win over Mallorca
Spanish champions Barcelona opened their Liga campaign on Saturday with an island cruise as they played almost an hour against nine men on their way to a 3-0 victory in Mallorca.
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August 18, 2025
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Like Prince Harry, I've been lobster-shamed
The big reveal in the new trailer for Netflix's With Love, Meghan — the second season of the Duchess of Sussex’s cookery and lifestyle show — is that Prince Harry won't touch lobster.
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August 18, 2025
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European leaders to join Zelensky-Trump meeting
European leaders will join Volodymyr Zelensky to meet Donald Trump in Washington, they said on Sunday, seeking to shore up Zelensky’s position as the US president presses Ukraine to accept a quick peace deal to end Europe's deadliest war in 80 years.
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August 18, 2025
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Tony Award nominee Marjan Neshat makes history in Broadway play 'English'
Marjan Neshat is a veteran of stage and screen who teaches fledgling actors. Like so many of us, she sometimes has bouts of self-doubt. “I think on the first day of class, I still always have imposter syndrome, but I've grown to live with it,” she says. “I never thought that I had the gravitas to be like, ‘I’m going to teach you acting.”
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August 18, 2025
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China remains key destination for Pakistan's mineral wealth
Pakistan's mineral sector retained its position as the country’s leading source of exports to China in the first half of 2025, according to official Chinese customs data.
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August 16, 2025
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Howe upbeat as Newcastle eye late transfer moves amid Isak absence
Newcastle United lacks attacking options for the start of the season as wantaway striker Alexander Isak remains unavailable but there is still time to add the right players before the transfer window closes on Sept. I, manager Eddie Howe said.
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August 16, 2025
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Holders Al Ahli face tough challenge from Shabab Al Ahli in ACL Elite
The AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite 2025/26 is ready to ignite following the League Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia on Friday.
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