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British consumer borrowing rises
British consumer borrowing rose by the most in two years in November, Bank of England data showed on Monday, suggesting household demand remained solid ahead of finance minister Rachel Reeves’ budget.
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January 06, 2026
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The one thing everyone should do in 2026
When the first public lending library opened in Manchester in 1852, it was so busy during its first week that a police officer was assigned to conduct crowd control around the overflowing borrowing desk
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January 06, 2026
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Struggling United's managerial merry-go-round continues after sacking of outspoken coach Amorim
Manchester United woke up on Monday to yet another reset.
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January 06, 2026
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SRTA completes 10km road projects in Al Hamriya
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has completed the first phase of several road development projects in the Al Hamriya area, totalling IO km in length.
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January 06, 2026
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Court orders siblings to pay friend Dhs57,000
The Dubai Court of First Instance obligated two brothers to pay Dhs57,000 to an Arab friend and 5% legal interest from the date of the claim until full payment.
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January 06, 2026
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Tickets for 1 Billion Followers Summit sold out
DUBAI: The I Billion Followers Summit announced that all ticket categories to attend its fourth edition have sold out.
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January 06, 2026
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Kim says North Korea's nuclear forces ready for war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the firing of “cutting-edge” hypersonic missiles to ready Pyongyang's nuclear forces for war, state media reported on Monday, saying “geopolitical crisis” made the test even more urgent in a clear nod to this weekend’s US attack on Venezuela.
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January 06, 2026
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RTA announces launch of Al Ruwayyah Yard Project
As part of its efforts to enhance urban organisation, support sustainability plans, and improve quality of life, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the opening of Al Ruwayyah Yard project.
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January 06, 2026
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Indian woman stabbed to death in US
A young Indian healthcare professional was found stabbed to death inside an apartment in the US state of Maryland, police said, as authorities launched an international search for her ex-boyfriend, who left the country for India hours after reporting her missing.
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January 06, 2026
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Frank defends Johnson sale after Spurs held by Sunderland
Thomas Frank defended Tottenham's decision to sell Brennan Johnson after Mohammed Kudus was injured during a deflating 1-1 draw against Sunderland that ended with jeers from frustrated fans on Sunday.
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January 06, 2026
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Sultan approves structure of DIA, raises aid to Dhs17,500
His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, approved the general organisational structure of the Department of Islamic Affairs (DIA).
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January 06, 2026
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Indian woman deported for violating 'pilgrim visa' terms
Pakistani authorities have deported an Indian Sikh woman who overstayed her religious visa and married a local resident during her stay in Pakistan, officials said on Monday.
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January 06, 2026
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Foxconn's Q4 revenue up 22% to record high on AI demand
Taiwan's Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, reported record fourth-quarter revenue on Monday, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence products.
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January 06, 2026
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Iran says no leniency for 'rioters' as protests persist
Iran will offer no leniency to “rioters,” though the public has a right to demonstrate, the head of the country's judiciary said on Monday, following more than a week of sometimes-deadly protests.
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January 06, 2026
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Bluefin tuna sells for record $3.2m in Tokyo
A Japanese sushi entrepreneur paid a record $3.2 million for a giant bluefin tuna on Monday at an annual prestigious new year auction in Tokyo's main fish market, smashing the previous all-time high.
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January 06, 2026
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Palestinian embassy in UK officially inaugurated
The embassy of Palestine was officially inaugurated in London in a short ceremony on Monday, hailed by its ambassador as a 'profound milestone’ in British-Palestinian relations.
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January 06, 2026
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Birmingham prevail over Championship leaders Coventry
Coventry's recent dip shows no signs of abating as the Championship leaders crashed to a 3-2 defeat against Birmingham on Sunday
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January 06, 2026
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Sultan opens 22nd Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, officially opened the 22nd Sharjah Festival of Arabic Poetry on Monday evening.
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January 06, 2026
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400 tourists stuck as flights 'halted' over Yemen fighting
Hundreds of tourists are stuck on the Yemeni island of Socotra after flights were grounded due to clashes on the mainland, two officials and a travel agency told AFP on Monday.
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January 06, 2026
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Canada's Poulin eyes more ice hockey golds at Winter Games
Canada’s “Captain Clutch” Marie-Philip Poulin heads into her fifth Winter Olympics as a rare blend of longevity, leadership and big-moment brilliance, qualities that have made her the face of women’s ice hockey for more than a decade.
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January 06, 2026
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Inter cruise past Bologna to reclaim top spot in Serie A
Inter Milan returned to the top of Serie A after a 3-1 win over Bologna at the San Siro on Sunday.
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January 06, 2026
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Korea to float new IPO review criteria for tech firms
The Korea Exchange (KRX), the main bourse operator of the Republic of Korea, on Monday introduced new review criteria for initial public offerings (IPOs) targeting companies operating in core technologies, including artificial intelligence (Al).
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January 06, 2026
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UAE assumes MENAFATF presidency for 2026
The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) said on Monday that the United Arab Emirates has assumed the gorup's presidency for 2026, represented by Hamid Saif AlZaabi.
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January 06, 2026
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Broncos take top seed as Steelers and Panthers reach NFL playoffs
Denver grabbed an NFL playoff top seed, Carolina backed into a first playoff berth since 2017 and Pittsburgh captured a winner-take-all showdown to reach the postseason on a hectic final Sunday of the campaign.
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January 06, 2026
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Bangladesh govt bans IPL telecast amid Mustafizur row
The Bangladesh government has ordered the suspension of the broadcast of all matches of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season amid the controversy surrounding Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman.
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January 06, 2026
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Guardiola concerned about injury pile-up
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he may have to bring in more academy players to fill the bench after Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias were forced off the field with injuries during Sunday's II draw with Chelsea.
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January 06, 2026
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Thunder shocked as East-leading Pistons top Cavs in NBA games
Devin Booker drilled the game-winning three-pointer in the final second as the Phoenix Suns rallied to silence the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder 108-105 on Sunday.
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January 06, 2026
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New UAE stamps highlight AI role in schools' curricula
DUBAI: Emirates Post issued a commemorative stamp set celebrating a defining moment in the UAE's education journey the integration of Artificial Intelligence (Al) as a formal subject within the national school curriculum.
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January 06, 2026
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TII announces release of Falcon H1R 7B AI model
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi's Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has announced the release of Falcon HIR 7B, a next-generation Al model that takes a significant step toward making advanced Al more accessible than ever, by delivering world-class reasoning performance in a compact, efficient, and openly available format.
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January 06, 2026
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Seyfried talks about spending a year for her part in 'The Testament of Ann Lee'
Hollywood actress Amanda Seyfried dedicated an extensive part of herself to her role in 'The Testament of Ann Lee'.
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