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Italy May jobless rate jumps to 6.5% but 80,000 jobs created in month
Italy's unemployment rate rose sharply to 6.5 per cent in May from an upwardly revised 6.1 percent in April, national statistics bureau ISTAT reported on Wednesday, but a net 80,000 jobs were created during the month.
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July 03, 2025
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Modi visits Ghana en route to BRICS summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was due in Ghana on Wednesday, the first Indian leader to visit the cocoa-rich country in three decades as the Asian nation competes with China and Russia for economic influence in Africa.
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July 03, 2025
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Ruthless Alcaraz ends Tarvet's fairytale run at Wimbledon as Sabalenka sails
A record-breaking number of seeds crashed out at the All England Club in the first round, but Alcaraz and women's world number one Sabalenka avoided seismic shocks on Centre Court
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July 03, 2025
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Global matcha ‘obsession’ drinks Japan tea farms dry
A to minimalist Los Angeles matcha bar, powdered Japanese tea is prepared with precision, despite a global shortage Adriven by the bright green drink’s social media stardom.
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July 03, 2025
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Court orders firm to pay employee Dhs85,000
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court has ordered a company to pay Dhs85,000 in compensation to an employee who was injured due to the company's negligence and failure to adhere to safety standards.
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July 03, 2025
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Iran ends cooperation with IAEA after Israel, US strikes
Iran on Wednesday officially suspended its cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, a move triggered by the unprecedented Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear facilities.
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July 03, 2025
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Sushmita Sen shares Paralympian Sumit Antil's inspiring recovery story
On National Doctors' Day, actress Sushmita Sen shared the inspiring story of Paralympian Sumit Antil, who overcame a life-changing accident to win a gold medal for India. Sharing the story as part of the Second Birthdate campaign, the former Miss Universe reflected on the importance of doctors in giving people a second chance at life.
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July 03, 2025
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Several die as blistering heat turns killer in Europe
Four people died in Spain, two in France and two in Italy as an early summer heatwave continued to grip much of Europe on Wednesday, triggering health alerts and forest fires and forcing the closure of a nuclear reactor at a Swiss power plant.
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July 03, 2025
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Dubai Duty Free posts Dhs4.118b revenue growth
The airport retailer recorded robust growth in April, May and the first half of June.
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July 03, 2025
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6 exceptional cases allowing students to re-sit for exams remotely
The Ministry of Education has announced six exceptional cases in which students are permitted to take re-sit exams remotely.
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July 03, 2025
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Ton-up Gill frustrates England on opening day of second Test
Shubman Gill led from the front once more with a second hundred in as many matches as India captain to keep England at bay at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
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July 03, 2025
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Spain's Tome upbeat about Bonmati's fitness ahead of Portugal match
Spain coach Montse Tome said Aitana Bonmati’s recovery was progressing positively but stressed that health remains the priority, as the world champions prepare to face Portugal in their women's European Championship opener on Thursday.
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July 03, 2025
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Microsoft to lay off over 9,000 employees
Microsoft is laying off as much as 48, or roughly 9,100, of the company's employees, the Seattle Times reported on Wednesday.
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July 03, 2025
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Whistleblower blames bureaucracy for surgical tools shortage
Dr Haris Chirakkal, whose Facebook post hogged the headlines on the surgical equipment shortage that forced authorities to postpone surgeries in Trivandrum Government Medical College, on Wednesday stated that he was compelled to act during the crisis at the hospital only after all other avenues had been exhausted.
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July 03, 2025
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Ajman prioritises education, says Ruler Sheikh Humaid
His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, in the presence of Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, on Wednesday received the top high school students in the emirate for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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July 03, 2025
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Director of Gaza hospital killed in Israel strike
Palestinian officials and witnesses said on Wednesday that an Israeli strike killed the director of the Indonesian Hospital, a key clinic in northern Gaza.
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July 03, 2025
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900 quakes leave Japanese islanders sleepless
A remote island chain in southern Japan has been shaken by more than 900 quakes in the last two weeks, the weather agency said on Wednesday, with residents saying they were unable to sleep.
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July 03, 2025
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Bodour pays tribute to Sultan on his birthday
Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, on Wednesday, congratulated His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on the occasion of his birthday.
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July 03, 2025
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6,000 expected to take part in Hatta Summer Sports Festival
Hatta is set to become a vibrant hub of sports and outdoor activities this summer, as the region hosts a wide array of events under the 'Our Summer is Sporty' initiative launched by the Dubai Sports Council.
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July 03, 2025
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Etihad Airways expands global network with 3 new routes
Etihad Airways has announced three additional new destinations to further expand its global network.
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July 03, 2025
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Court suspends Thai PM to investigate leaked phone call
Thailand's Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office Tuesday pending an ethics investigation over a leaked phone call with a senior Cambodian leader.
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July 02, 2025
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Trump’s ‘Bill’ just put the Senate in play for Democrats
On Sunday, Sen. Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican, announced that he would not seek re-election. This came after numerous threats from President Donald Trump because of Tillis’ opposition to the so-called “One Big, Beautiful” bill.
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July 02, 2025
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Legend Hinault backs 'complete rider' Pogacar for Tour de France glory
With the Tour de France set to get underway in Lille on Saturday, French cycling legend Bernard Hinault has thrown his voice firmly behind UAE Team Emirates-XRG's Tadej Pogacar, saying the Slovenian can go on to break his record for Tour victories.
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July 02, 2025
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Empower supports sustainable energy future
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has announced its strategic sponsorship of the 27th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2025).
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July 02, 2025
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Brazilian fan gets 17 years in prison for stealing ball signed by Neymar
A Brazilian accused of stealing a football autographed by Neymar from Congress during the 2023 riots by supporters of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 17 years' imprisonment for the theft and other charges.
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July 02, 2025
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India urges Pakistan to release civilian prisoners
India on Tuesday called for an early release and repatriation of civilian prisoners, including fishermen along with their boats and missing Indian defence personnel, from Pakistan’s custody.
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July 02, 2025
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Canadian University Dubai to host summit
The 5-day global summit to bring global leaders in the fields of art, design, and media education will be held at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) after it was officially selected to host the prestigious 2026 Cumulus Conference.
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July 02, 2025
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India factory fire death toll rises to 39, cause unknown
The death toll from the explosion and fire at Sigachi Industries' chemical factory in southern India has risen to at least 39, officials said on Tuesday, forcing the supplier of pharma products to shut operations for 90 days.
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July 02, 2025
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Understrength French team an unwelcome 'deja vu' in NZ
An understrength and unapologetic France kick off their three-test tour of New Zealand in Dunedin on Saturday, offering a Gallic shrug to a host nation raging at the absence of some of the Six Nations champions' top players.
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July 02, 2025
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Tshituka set to make debut as Springboks ring in five changes
Democratic Republic of Congo-born flanker Vincent Tshituka will make his Test debut for world champions South Africa against Italy in Pretoria on Saturday.
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