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Canada lost its measles elimination fight
This week, Canada officially lost its measles elimination status, which it held for nearly 30 years — a shameful consequence of falling childhood vaccination rates.
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November 16, 2025
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Pochettino says no player assured of spot in US WC squad
US coach Mauricio Pochettino has warned players that “no one can feel safe” about their chances of making the final squad for next year’s World Cup on home soil.
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November 16, 2025
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Croatia seal World Cup spot with win over Faroe Islands
Croatia booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup in North America with an unconvincing 3-1 win over the inform Faroe Islands on Friday as the Netherlands all but booked their spot in the finals too.
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November 16, 2025
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Landline use rises as families fight smartphone addiction
Teenagers are generally obsessed with their smartphones. So much so that Kristin Hatling's family recently encountered a gaggle of them who had brought their screens into a resort's hot tub.
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November 16, 2025
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First winter rain adds to woes of Gazans
Winter's first heavy rainfall sent water cascading through Gaza's sprawling Muwasi tent camp on Saturday, as the territory struggles to cope with flooding and devastated infrastructure after two years of war.
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November 16, 2025
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Nepal extends voter registration ahead of election
Nepal announced on Saturday a five-day extension in voter registration for the first elections since anti-corruption proteststoppledthe government earlier this year, citing broad turnout.
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November 16, 2025
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Mixed-class marriages expose harsh truths for couples
Only a foolhardy woman would organise a hen night that sweeps in her mum, sisters, and her mum's best friend and assistant, but glaringly omit to ask her future mother-in-law.
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November 16, 2025
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Retailer achieves 38% Emiratisation in workforce
A prominent retailer has announced that it has achieved 38 per cent Emiratisation, while the overall workforce comprises 958 women.
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November 16, 2025
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ICOM Dubai flag handed over to Rotterdam
DUBAI: The ICOM Dubai 2025 Organising Committee handed over the ICOM flag to the city of Rotterdam, Netherlands, which will host the 28th General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM 2028).
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November 16, 2025
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Nahyan opens National Festival of Tolerance & Coexistence
Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has opened the 7th National Festival of Tolerance & Coexistence, under the theme “Hand In Hand,” organised by the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence, taking place until Nov.18, 2025 at Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi.
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November 16, 2025
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'Autonomous Hands' workshop held for children
It was a morning full of amazement and curiosity for scores of children at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) as they learned to turn everyday materials into animated machines.
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November 16, 2025
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'Happy' Shiffrin dominates in Levi slalom for 102nd WC win
American ski queen Mikaela Shiffrin laid down a marker to potential challengers this season with a crushing 102nd World Cup win in the opening slalom of the year at Levi in Finland on Saturday.
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November 16, 2025
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Popovic urges Australia to step up after Venezuela loss
Coach Tony Popovic acknowledged his World Cup-bound Australia side need to make improvements after the Socceroos suffered a l-O friendly loss to Venezuela in Houston on Friday.
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November 16, 2025
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McIlroy shares lead, takes major step towards Race to Dubai title
Rory Mcllroy took a major step towards his seventh Race to Dubai crown when he moved into a share of the lead after the third round of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship.
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November 16, 2025
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Sultan's initiative supports creativity in region: Bodour
Under the directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Gasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the supervision of Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Gasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the Authority has waived participation fees for Sudanese publishers at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair.
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November 16, 2025
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Palestinian national team on 'mission' for peace in Spain visit
On a “mission” in Spain, Palestinian national team coach Ehab Abu Jazar and his players will play symbolic friendlies against the Basque Country and Catalan national teams in the hopes of working towards safety and freedom for their people.
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November 16, 2025
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Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival ends on high note
The Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival concluded on Saturday, marking one of the standout events of the seventeenth edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship.
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November 16, 2025
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Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit to lower store prices
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he was scrapping US tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and a broad swath of other commodities - a dramatic move that comes amid mounting pressure on his administration to better combat high consumer prices.
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November 16, 2025
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World food commodity prices fall in October
World food commodity prices fell for a second consecutive month in October, driven largely by ample global supplies, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture organisation said on Friday.
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November 16, 2025
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Icke's Broadway 'Oedipus' shines with Strong and Manville
Mark Strong (left) and Lesley Manville in 'Oedipus.'
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November 16, 2025
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Sinner beats De Minaur to reach ATP Finals championship match
Jannik Sinner continued his mastery over Alex de Minaur on Saturday with a straight-sets win to reach the ATP Finals championship match for the third year in a row.
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November 16, 2025
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Marquez eases to sprint win at Valencia Grand Prix
Gresini Racing's Alex Marquez led from the start to comfortably win the 13-lap Valencia Grand Prix sprint on Saturday, leaving runner-up Pedro Acosta behind by more than one second.
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November 16, 2025
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Google plans $40b Texas data centre investment
Alphabet’s Google said on Friday it would invest $40 billion in three new data centers in Texas, as part of its push to expand capacity for artificial intelligence initiatives.
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November 16, 2025
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CBUAE clinches Emirates Labour Market Award 2025
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) was honoured with the Emirates Labour Market Award 2025 in the Strategic Partner category.
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November 16, 2025
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Switzerland's Derron dazzles at Dubai T100 World Tour
Switzerland's Julie Derron claimed a commanding victory at the Dubai TIOO on Saturday, crossing the finish line ahead of Race to Qatar leader Kate Waugh and Jessica Learmonth as the penultimate stop of the TIOO Triathlon World Tour delivered drama both on and off the course.
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November 16, 2025
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EAD launches AI-powered portal to boost monitoring
The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched the Abu Dhabi State of Environment Portal (ADSOEP) using Al technology during the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP3O), which is held in Brazil in November 2025.
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November 16, 2025
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The shutdown left health care's mess intact
The strangest thing about the recent shutdown fight in Congress is that a quarrel ostensibly about healthcare subsidies failed to stir any real debate about healthcare reform. Washington prefers not to open that can of worms.
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November 16, 2025
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Shell exits two wind projects off the UK coast
Shell has exited the MarramWind and CampionWind projects off the coast of Scotland following a strategic review, the company said, a move that aligns with its current pivot away from renewables.
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November 16, 2025
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SA overpower Italy as Ford steers England to emphatic win over NZ
World champions South Africa beat a spirited Italy 32-14 on Saturday, coming out on top despite having to play a huge chunk of the match a man down, just as they did in last weekend's win over France.
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November 16, 2025
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UAE leaders greet Abbas, crucial UN vote on US Gaza plan tomorrow
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day.
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