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England and Australia start campaign with thumping wins
Tournament hosts and favourites England launched the Women’s Rugby World Cup on Friday with a crushing 69-7 win over the United States in Sunderland.
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August 24, 2025
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NIMBYs are coming for the data centres AI needs
The emerging political battle over data centres has a feature unfamiliar to present-day policymaking: The opponents are not divided along partisan lines. Instead, the conflict is between local communities and Big Tech developers, with elected officials caught in the middle.
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August 24, 2025
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Sharjah Police Academy wows military music festival
The Sharjah Police Academy Orchestra captivated audiences at Moscow's Red Square with its outstanding performance during the 17th edition of the “Spasskaya Tower” International Military Music Festival, delivering a high-calibre artistic show that highlighted the richness of Emirati culture.
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August 24, 2025
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Dubai Police open new smart police station at Dragon Mart
Major General Khalid Nasser Al Razooqi, Director of the General Department of Artificial Intelligence at Dubai Police, announced the launch of the Smart Police Station (SPS) in the Dragon Mart.
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August 24, 2025
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Taiwan's arms plan to exceed 3% of GDP
Taiwan's defence spending next year will exceed 3% of gross domestic product to demonstrate to the world the government's determination to fulfil its shared responsibility for security, Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Thursday.
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August 24, 2025
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Chelsea win at West Ham proves we are not reliant on Palmer: Maresca
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca believed Chelsea’s thumping 5-1 Premier League comeback win away to West Ham proved once again that his side were not reliant on Cole Palmer.
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August 24, 2025
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Court deports, fines Arab woman for abusing narcotics
The Dubai Court of Appeal has upheld the deportation penalty as an additional term to a prior ruling by a first of instance court, which had imposed a fine of Dhs5,000 on a young Arab woman.
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August 24, 2025
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Egypt's Alexandria varsity to open AD branch
A UAE delegation, headed by Sheikh Khalifa Bin Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Alexandria University, visited Alexandria University in Egypt to review preparations for its new Abu Dhabi branch, which will open for the 2025/2026 academic year.
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August 24, 2025
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Over 60 students attend Dubai Customs' camp
A group of 60 students from various age groups have concluded a 2-week long summer camp organized by Dubai Customs to develop young people's skills and raise awareness among the next generation within a safe and interactive customs learning environment.
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August 24, 2025
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With no deal, Trump threatens Russia with more sanctions
US President Donald Trump renewed a threat to impose sanctions on Russia on Friday if there is no progress toward a peaceful settlement in Ukraine in two weeks, showing frustration at Moscow a week after his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
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August 24, 2025
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Seoul fires warning shots after N.Korean troops cross border
South Korea fired warning shots at North Korean soldiers that briefly crossed the heavily fortified border earlier this week, Seoul said on Saturday after Pyongyang accused it of risking “uncontrollable” tensions.
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August 24, 2025
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Boeing in talks to sell up to 500 planes to China
US aviation giant Boeing is in talks to sell up to 500 aircraft to Chinese companies, Bloomberg News reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
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August 24, 2025
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Israeli strikes and gunfire kill dozens in Gaza amid 'famine'
Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 33 Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday, including people sheltering in tents or seeking scarce food, local hospitals said as a famine in Gaza's largest city sparks new pressure on Israel over its 22-month offensive.
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August 24, 2025
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Fleetwood and Henley share second round lead at PGA Tour Championship
Tommy Fleetwood fired a seven-under par 63 on Friday to tie Russell Henley for the halfway lead in the Tour Championship and position himself for another run at a coveted first US PGA Tour title.
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August 24, 2025
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Kenya expects faster growth in 2025
Kenya's economic growth this year is expected to exceed official forecasts despite higher US tariffs and other challenges, President William Ruto said at a conference on Wednesday, where Kenya and Japan also signed a yen-denominated loan deal.
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August 24, 2025
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India and China to boost business links, agree to resume direct flights
India and China agreed on Tuesday to resume direct flights and step up trade and investment flows as the neighbours rebuild ties damaged by a 2020 border clash.
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August 24, 2025
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UAE leads globally in employing AI in tourism, hospitality sectors
The United Arab Emirates continues to consolidate its leadership in employing technological solutions and artificial intelligence in the tourism and hospitality sectors, entrenching its position as an innovative and digitally advanced global destination.
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August 24, 2025
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ECB rate cut talk may resume in the autumn
The European Central Bank is likely to keep interest rates on hold next month but discussions about further cuts may well resume in the autumn if the economy weakens, five sources told Reuters.
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August 24, 2025
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Kennedy Centre to host 2026 wc draw, says Trump
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held in Washington on December 5 — and then jokingly asked if he could keep the golden trophy for himself.
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August 24, 2025
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Tejashwi under fire for remarks on PM, says not afraid of FIRs
Bihar Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after two FIRs were filed against him for his alleged comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited the state on Aug.22.
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August 24, 2025
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Guehi credits family, Swansea for Palace starring role
Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi known jokingly as 'Uncle Marc' by his family is reportedly being eyed by Premier League champions Liverpool and he told the BBC the “turning point” for him was a loan spell at Swansea.
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August 24, 2025
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UK businesses report strongest activity in a year during August
British businesses are having their strongest month in a year thanks to a rebound in the dominant services sector, according to a survey that suggests Britain's economy is continuing to outperform those of other European countries.
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August 24, 2025
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US defence Intel chief fired over Iran attack info
The head of the US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) and two other senior officers are being removed, officials said on Friday - the latest in a series of military firings this year.
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August 24, 2025
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Norway's economy grows in 2nd quarter
Norway's mainland economy grew at a faster pace than economists had expected in the second quarter while first-quarter growth was revised upwards, Statistics Norway (SSB) data showed, boosting the country's currency.
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August 24, 2025
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Victory Team's Torrente shines in sprint race at Indonesia GP
Three-time world champion Shaun Torrente managed to pass his Victory Team colleague Alec Weckstrom on the opening lap and went on to confirm a 2.061-second victory in the second of the 14-lap sprint races at the Grand Prix of Indonesia on Saturday.
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August 24, 2025
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Fraser-Pryce aiming for magnificent finish in Tokyo
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was in buoyant form despite finishing fourth in the 100m at the Brussels Diamond League, saying she was focused on ending her illustrious career in a “magnificent way\" at the Tokyo world championships.
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August 24, 2025
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ENEC launches Graduate Plant Operator Programme for engineers
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) has launched the Graduate Plant Operator (GPO) Programme, designed to nurture the next generation of Emirati nuclear operations leaders, strengthening its commitment to investing in the next generation of Emirati nuclear professionals who will drive the nation's nuclear operations forward.
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August 24, 2025
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How long can Starmer get away with his foreign aid policy?
Keir Starmer clocked up another achievement on foreign affairs this week after he and fellow European leaders persuaded Donald Trump to offer US security guarantees to Ukraine. Trump's change of tack was a vindication of Starmer's “softly, softly” approach towards the US president.
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August 24, 2025
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UAE public schools to introduce AI in curriculum for students
The global education sector is witnessing a transformative shift as artificial intelligence (Al) becomes an integral part of school curricula.
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August 24, 2025
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British politician Farage to unveil 'mass deportation' plan
Nigel Farage is to publish plans for mass deportations of asylum seekers who come to the UK on small boats. His Reform UK party would seek to put these plans in place if it entered government.
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