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Timothy Busfield released from jail before sex abuse trial
A judge on Tuesday ordered that Timothy Busfield, the actor and director, be released from jail before his trial on charges that he had sexual contact with a child actor who appeared on a television show he directed.
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January 22, 2026
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Applying online may not get you hired as AI filters out CVs
For many job seekers in 2026, the search no longer feels like a fair contest.
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January 22, 2026
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Geopolitical and tariff risk back for markets
As US President Donald Trump kicks off the second year of his second term in office, the geopoliticaland tariff-related volatility that characterized his return to power has resurfaced to shake markets.
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January 22, 2026
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Did explosion scare at Rockstar's Edinburgh studio delay GTA 6?
Panic briefly swept through the gaming world after reports of an explosion at Rockstar North, the Edinburgh studio behind Grand Theft Auto VI, began circulating online.
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January 22, 2026
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Gold breaks above $4,800 as geopolitical tensions spur safe-haven bids
Gold surpassed $4,800 an ounce for the first time on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions including US President Donald Trump's bid to control Greenland drove safe-haven demand.
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January 22, 2026
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Dhoom star Rimi Sen is now a real estate agent in Dubai
Bollywood actress Rimi Sen, who starred in a string of blockbusters in the first two decades of the new millennium, gave everyone a surprising revelation recently.
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January 22, 2026
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How an Islamist party is gaining ground in Bangladesh, worrying moderates
Long vilified for opposing independence and barred from electoral politics for over a decade, Bangladesh’s biggest Islamist party is reinventing itself and attracting new support ahead of parliamentary polls next month, unsettling moderates and minority communities.
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January 22, 2026
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ADIB full-year profit jumps 18% to Dh8.1B
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) capped another standout year with an 18 per cent rise in full-year net profit before tax to a record Dh8.1 billion in 2025, underlining strong balance-sheet expansion, accelerating customer activity and industry-leading profitability as the UAE’s banking sector continued to benefit from robust economic momentum.
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January 22, 2026
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City have to 'change the dynamic', says Pep after humiliating defeat
Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City need to \"change the dynamic\" after their humiliating 3-1 defeat against Norwegian minnows Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League on Tuesday.
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January 22, 2026
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Discovery Gardens: Parkonic to revise on-street parking rules
A limited number of on-street parking spaces to be provided per building in Zen Cluster
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January 22, 2026
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UAE's mBridge volumes top $55B
The rapid rise of the mBridge platform is reshaping how cross-border payments are executed, with transaction volumes surpassing $55 billion and positioning the UAE at the centre of a new generation of central bank digital currency (CBDC)-based settlement infrastructure.
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January 22, 2026
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Meta’s new AI team delivered first key models internally this month
Meta Platforms' new artificial intelligence lab has delivered its first high-profile AI models internally this month, the company's chief technology officer said on Wednesday.
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January 22, 2026
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Hospital performs first robotic breast cancer reconstruction surgery
A breast cancer survivor in Abu Dhabi has successfully undergone the country’s first robotic-assisted reconstruction surgery.
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January 22, 2026
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Abhishek fireworks help India beat New Zealand in T20 opener
Opener Abhishek Sharma struck 84 off 35 balls to set up a convincing 48-run win for India in the first of five T20 internationals against New Zealand on Wednesday.
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January 22, 2026
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UAE to review medicine prices as officials admit gap in cost
“Revisiting pricing, even if it is focused on essential medicines, would be very positive.”
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January 22, 2026
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Wipro CEO sees growing demand for India’s IT services from AI
Artificial intelligence is underpinning technology deals that Indian software services providers are competing for, as companies move from AI test deployments to large projects, Wipro CEO Srini Pallia said.
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January 22, 2026
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Celebrating the power of stories at Emirates LitFest
The 18th edition of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature opens with a lively programme in Dubai on Wednesday.
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January 22, 2026
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Future Ready Education at Al Yasat Private School
Esports now serves as a dynamic, high-engagement pathway that directly supports the core mission of nurturing lifelong learners at Al Yasat
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January 22, 2026
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When words take flight
Through her debut novel Turbulence, Hafsa Lodi, who will be at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, uses her cross-cultural experiences to reflect on the questions many women carry
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January 22, 2026
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G42 aims to build 1B AI agents this year, says CEO
Abu Dhabi-based technology giant G42 aims to build one billion artificial intelligence (AI) agents, Peng Xiao, its chief executive, said on Wednesday.
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January 22, 2026
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Oil faces price ceiling as supply surge outpaces demand
Oil prices are set to remain under pressure in 2026 despite rising geopolitical tensions, as modest demand growth is being overwhelmed by rapid supply expansion and swelling inventories.
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January 22, 2026
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Dubai realty endures amid shift from surge to stability
Dubai’s real estate market is entering 2026 on a firm footing, but with a noticeably different rhythm from the blistering growth of recent years, a report showed on Wednesday.
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January 22, 2026
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Gunman jailed for life in killing of Japan ex-PM Abe
A Japanese court on Wednesday sentenced a 45-year-old man to life imprisonment for fatally shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, public broadcaster NHK reported, in an incident that stunned the nation three and a half years ago.
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January 22, 2026
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Virtual sign language lesson sends message of inclusion to the world
Dubai organised the world’s largest unified virtual sign language lesson on Wednesday.
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January 22, 2026
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From Sharjah to Spain: This Indian youngster chases La Liga dream
With his Neymar-inspired runs down the wing and a Yamal-esque hairstyle, Soham Bhagawati has surprised quite a few footballers in Spain, where the Dubai youngster plays club football.
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January 22, 2026
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Louvre Abu Dhabi presents landmark exhibition Picasso, the Figure
Louvre Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with the Musée national Picasso-Paris and France Muséums, presents Picasso, the Figure, a landmark exhibition dedicated to Pablo Picasso, the most influential artist of the 20th century.
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January 22, 2026
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Poetry, music & memories set the tone at Emirates LitFest inauguration
Near the waters of the Creek, the doors opened to the 18th edition of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, running from January 21 to 27 at InterContinental Festival City.
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January 22, 2026
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Why are New Zealanders moving to Australia? More money, better vibes
More than one per cent of New Zealand’s population left over the year ending in October. Many of the migrants were chasing salaries and opportunities in neighbouring Australia.
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January 22, 2026
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Saudi and Pakistan among eight nations to join Gaza Board
The Foreign Ministers of the UAE, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar issued a joint statement on Wednesday, welcoming the invitation extended to their leaders by US President Donald Trump, to join the Board of Peace.
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January 22, 2026
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No force, but I want that piece of ice, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would not take over Greenland, which he called “a piece of ice”, by force, but stuck firmly to his demands for control of the Danish territory during a speech in Davos and hinted at consequences if his ambitions were thwarted.
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