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Yates quits cycling after career that included Vuelta and Giro titles
British rider Simon Yates announced his immediate retirement from cycling on Wednesday, ending a career that included overall victories at the Spanish Vuelta and last year's Giro d'Italia as well as stage wins at the Tour de France.
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January 08, 2026
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UN accuses Israel of West Bank 'apartheid'
The United Nations on Wednesday said decades-long discrimination and segregation of Palestinians by Israel in the West Bank were intensifying, and called on the country to end its \"apartheid system.
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January 08, 2026
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Dubai Clear, Nasdaq Dubai receive ESMA recognition
Dubai Clear, a subsidiary of Dubai Financial Market (DFM), and Nasdaq Dubai announced that they have been formally granted Tier I Third-Country Central Counterparty (CCP) recognition by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), effective 31st December 2025.
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January 08, 2026
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California's place in enslaved people's struggle for freedom
In one version of US history, California is a place where slavery was prohibited from the founding, in the 1849 state constitution, and where that ban was reaffirmed by the state's ratification of the 13th Amendment in 1865.
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January 08, 2026
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Fearing delay in getting visas, teams with Pakistan-origin players seek ICC help
Eight teams that have qualified for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup have approached the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking help in acquiring visas to play matches in India for players in their squad holding Pakistani passports, a news report has claimed.
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January 08, 2026
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Sharjah's retail sector gains momentum
Sharjah's retail sector continues to to demonstrate strong resilience and sustained growth, underpinned by strategic initiatives, rising consumer confidence and robust economic fundamentals.
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January 08, 2026
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Copper, nickel retreat from highs as rally loses steam
Copper fell sharply on Wednesday from a record high the previous session, while nickel tumbled from a 19-month peak as an early-year rally in industrial metals lost momentum.
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January 08, 2026
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China targets $142.5 billion AI industry within two years
The People's Republic of China aims to grow its core artificial intelligence (AI) industry beyond I trillion yuan (about $142.5 billion) within two years via a new action plan, as China's capital city seeks to cement its role as a global Al innovation hub.
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January 08, 2026
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Drug pricing system under review, says Minister
The UAE’s Minister of Health and Prevention, Ahmed Al Sayegh, revealed that the country’s drug pricing system is currently being reviewed and studied in an effort to achieve positive results and prevent any shortages when making decisions related to drug prices.
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January 08, 2026
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Arsenal have a point to prove in Liverpool clash, says Arteta
Premier League leaders Arsenal have \"a point to prove\" when they face Liverpool, manager Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday as the North London club look to maintain their commanding advantage at the summit.
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January 08, 2026
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Callum Turner should be the next James Bond 007
The alleged \"worst-kept secret\" in film circles?
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January 08, 2026
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Pakistan may not need IMF as defence orders rise: Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Pakistan is \"ready\" to confront aggression simultaneously on its eastern and western borders - a reference to India and Afghanistan.
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January 08, 2026
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Snowstorm freezes big Europe cities, flyers hit
Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam airports cancel hundreds of flights; trucks and school buses kept off roads due to icy conditions; Schiphol airport sets up beds for marooned passengers.
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January 08, 2026
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Jewel to novel: Dubai Culture & Arts Authority events cover a wide range
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has unveiled the January programme of its School of Life initiative, featuring 30 interactive, knowledge-based workshops that combine creativity with learning.
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January 08, 2026
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Court orders man to pay another Dhs520,000
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court obligated a man to pay Dhs520,000 to another and fined him DhsI0,000 as he had borrowed the amount as a debt and promised to return it but failed to do so.
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January 08, 2026
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Sultan Bin Ahmed chairs UoS board of trustees meeting
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, President of the University of Sharjah (UoS), and Chairman of its Board of Trustees, chaired the 60th meeting of the Board at his office at the university.
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January 08, 2026
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Media group slams Israel for refusing to lift Gaza press ban
An international media association criticised the Israeli government for maintaining its ban on unrestricted media access to Gaza, calling the move disappointing.
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January 08, 2026
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Mumsnet backing Reform UK spells trouble for Labour
The biggest threat to Keir Starmer right now is mums.
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January 08, 2026
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Kerala to ban 2/3 wheelers on new 6-lane highways
Kerala is preparing to usher in a decisive shift in highway traffic management as authorities move to bar two-wheelers, autorickshaws and other slow-moving vehicles from newly built six-lane national highways, most notably the NH 66 corridor.
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January 08, 2026
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Scotland takes step towards lynx reintroduction
The reintroduction of lynx to northern Scotland, a species which has been extinct in Britain for at least 500 years, is one step closer as a major consultation with local people has been launched to seek their views on the potential return of the animals to the wild.
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January 08, 2026
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David scores as Juve stroll to 3-0 win at Sassuolo, Roma beat Lecce
Juventus bounced back from their humiliating draw at home against lowly Lecce at the weekend with a 3-0 win at Sassuolo on Tuesday to reclaim fourth spot in Serie A.
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January 08, 2026
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US, Israel behind Iran's deadly protests: Top judge
Iran's top judge warned protesters on Wednesday there would be “no leniency for those who help the enemy against the Islamic Republic,” while accusing Israel and the US of pursuing hybrid methods to disrupt the country.
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January 08, 2026
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Under-fire Frank claims support of Spurs hierarchy
Thomas Frank is adamant key figures at Tottenham are “completely aligned” about his future at the troubled Premier League club.
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January 08, 2026
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The five myths that cripple American democracy
Modern demagogues do not operate by inventing complete fantasies: they operate by weaponising core, evident truths.
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January 08, 2026
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Borouge advances industry-first AI-powered autonomous operations
AUTONOMOUS OPERATION AGENTIC AI REVOLUTIONIZING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY
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January 08, 2026
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Forest boost survival bid to leave West Ham in turmoil
Nuno Espirito Santo insisted troubled West Ham can still avoid relegation after Morgan Gibbs-White's late penalty fired Nottingham Forest to a crucial 2-1 win on Tuesday.
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January 08, 2026
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Hina Khan says 'Can't ever breathe' amidst deteriorating air quality in Mumbai
Polluted air continues to hamper the daily life of people living in Mumbai, and popular television actress Hina Khan is no exception.
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January 08, 2026
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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week set to welcome global leaders
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026, hosted by Masdar, begins next week, convening Heads of State, ministers and government officials, alongside business leaders, investors, and innovators, to address the most critical sustainability challenges and deliver a roadmap for global progress.
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January 08, 2026
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Whimsical 'Best Medicine' falls short of 'Doc Martin'
It's nothing new or extraordinary to remake a foreign TV show for a different country.
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January 08, 2026
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Akram declines to recognise Gohar Ali as PTI chairman
Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja has indirectly declined to recognise Barrister Gohar Ali as his party chairman, stating that only Imran Khan is its chairman and \"no one else.
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