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Europa League draw throws up Forest rematch with Malmo
Nottingham Forest were handed a reunion with Swedish side Malmo on their long-awaited return to continental competition as Friday’s draw for this season’s Europa League threw up a repeat of the sides’ clash in the 1979 European Cup final.
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August 30, 2025
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Red Cross says number of missing people surging
More than a quarter of a million people are registered as missing by the Red Cross, a figure up nearly 70 per cent over five years, the organisation said Friday.
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August 30, 2025
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16 detained for plot to topple Bangladesh government
An 87-year-old former minister was among 16 people ordered by a Bangladesh court on Friday to be detained in custody on charges of plotting against the government, police said.
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August 30, 2025
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Mourinho sacked by Fenerbahce after Champions exit
Fenerbahce on Friday sacked Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho after they failed to make the lucrative Champions League league phase, the Turkish club said in a statement.
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August 30, 2025
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If Putin refuses to hold talks France will push for new curbs
France will push for new curbs
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August 30, 2025
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Dubai firm receives praise from leader
Dubai-based Communications conglomerate Plan B Group was recently honoured with the President's Commendation by the Government of Seychelles.
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August 30, 2025
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Canada's TD Bank Q3 profit rises on lower loan loss provision
TD Bank reported a rise in third-quarter profit as the Canadian lender built lower cash reserves to cover potential customer defaults on loans.
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August 30, 2025
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Al Dhafra face Al Wasl in ADIB Cup opener today
ADIB Cup gets underway this weekend with six first-leg ties scheduled across Saturday and Sunday, marking the start of a fresh campaign for clubs chasing silverware and a place on the winners' podium.
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August 30, 2025
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US goods trade deficit widens sharply in July
The US trade deficit in goods widened sharply in July as imports surged, suggesting trade could be a major dragon economic growth in the third quarter.
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August 30, 2025
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Adnoc completes Dhs1.16 billion placement of Adnoc L&S shares
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) announced that it has successfully completed a placement to institutional investors of c.222 million shares in Adnoc Logistics & Services plc (Adnoc L&S), representing approximately 3% of the Company's issued share capital.
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August 30, 2025
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Maybe men need to be taught the art of conversation
I'm going to start with that much-maligned phrase of the 2010s before I take aim at male conversational skills: #notallmen. Not all men don't know how to hold a proper conversation.
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August 30, 2025
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Hundreds of top officials 'embezzled' BISP funds
A subcommittee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has been informed that hundreds of government officers and bureaucrats have embezzled funds meant for the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) beneficiaries.
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August 30, 2025
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Beware of calls from unknown numbers
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has provided several recommendations to its customers to protect themselves from fraudulent phishing calls.In a post on its “X” account, MoHRE warned: “Beware of unknown phone numbers.”
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August 30, 2025
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MoE announces 3rd term exam dates for Grade 12 students
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has approved the timetable for the third term examinations for Grade 12 students enrolled in the Integrated Continuous Education (Home-Based) programme for the academic year 2024-2025.
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August 30, 2025
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Israel declares Gaza city a combat zone
Israel declared Gaza's largest city a dangerous combat zone and recovered the remains of two hostages on Friday as the army launched the “initial stages” of a planned offensive that has drawn international condemnation.
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August 30, 2025
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Gold set to post monthly gain
Gold prices edged lower on Friday, but were set for a monthly gain ahead of US inflation data that will provide more cues on the Federal Reserve's rate cut trajectory.
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August 30, 2025
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Japan lowers its assessment of corporate earnings
The Japanese government has downgraded its assessment of corporate earnings, citing stagnation caused by the impact of higher US tariffs on automakers and other manufacturers.
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August 30, 2025
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ADRA issues 5,930 new economic licences to women entrepreneurs
The Abu Dhabi Registration and Licensing Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s(ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector, has announced the issuance of 5,930 new economic licences to Emirati women entrepreneurs in a year, reaching 21,115 licences by end of June 2025, showcasing the effectiveness of initiatives to empower UAE women to further enhance their role in accelerating economic growth and diversification.
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August 30, 2025
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100 exhibitors take part in 12th edition of Dibba festival
The 12th edition of the Al Maleh and Fishing Festival was officially inaugurated on Thursday at Dibba Al Hisn and will run until August 31.
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August 30, 2025
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Man fined Dhs15,000 for repeated calls to woman
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court has ordered a man to pay Dhs15,000 in compensation to a woman after he harassed her with repeated phone calls and text messages.
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August 30, 2025
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Ensure that you pronounce names correctly
If you don’t have an English sounding name, the chances are that, in a Western country, it's almost always mispronounced.
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August 29, 2025
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Milan look to turn page at Lecce after shock defeat
AC Milan stumbled out of the blocks in Serie A with a shock home defeat to promoted Cremonese, and attention now shifts to Friday's clash at Lecce, where Massimiliano Allegri's men will be under pressure to set things right.
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August 29, 2025
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Philippines to discuss safety of Filipinos in Taiwan: FM
Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro on Thursday said she was open to discussions with China about possible ways to ensure the safety of Filipinos living in Taiwan, amid rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
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August 29, 2025
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Israel bombards Gaza City, kills 16 people around enclave
Israeli forces killed at least 16 Palestinians across Gaza on Thursday and wounded dozens in the south of the enclave, local medics said, as residents reported that Gaza City suburbs were under intensifying bombardment.
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August 29, 2025
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Leaders launch vision to empower Emirati women
‘Mother of the Nation 50:50 Vision’ to help Emirati women for the next 50 years; ‘UAE progress is closely tied to the achievements of Emirati women,’ remarks President; ‘Women are nurturers of a generation,’ says VP; ‘Be a role model for kids,’ Sultan tells Emirati women.
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August 29, 2025
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Rangers humiliated, Benfica deny Fenerbahce Champions League spot
Rangers bowed out of the Champions League playoffs on Wednesday with a humiliating 6-0 defeat at the hands of Club Brugge which piles further pressure on manager Russell Martin, while Benfica secured a place in the competition proper at the expense of Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce.
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August 29, 2025
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Loyalty seems to be trumping expertise at various levels
And so the purge continues. Some of us used to think, or hope, that President Donald Trump's campaign of “retribution” would prove brutal but short, leaving American statecraft bruised but functional.
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August 29, 2025
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Julia Whelan talks about the audiobook industry, audiobrary and her own writing
Chances are, you've heard Julia Whelan's voice. She's the award-winning narrator behind more than 600 audiobooks by a long list of bestselling authors including Taylor Jenkins Reid, Emily Henry, Michael Crichton, V.E. Schwab and Kristin Hannah. She's also narrated long-form articles for The New Yorker, The Atlantic and Vanity Fair. You may have read her own writing, too. Whelan's first novel, 2018's \"My Oxford Year,\" has been adapted to a Netflix film, out recently, starring Sofia Carson. The story actually began as a screenplay by Allison Burnett and had been gestating in development for years. Whelan was brought in to help with the script because she had studied abroad at Oxford her junior year of college. Producers then asked if she thought it would make a good book.
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August 29, 2025
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National Bonds launches 'Ahed Programme'
National Bonds has announced the launch of the “Ahed Programme”, an emergency fund savings plan designed exclusively for Emirati women.
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August 29, 2025
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Deal signed for new branded project
ATARA Development has announced a landmark agreement with Marriott International to open The Residences at the Sheraton Al Marjan Island Resort, set to be the GCC's first Sheraton-branded residences.
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