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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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July 02, 2025
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President praises UAE Pilgrims' Affairs Office
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received a delegation from the UAE Pilgrims' Affairs Office and affiliated committees responsible for supporting Emirati pilgrims during this year's Hajj.
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July 02, 2025
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Governor asked university to rethink on rapper Vedan's song
Even before the dust kicked up by the Bharat Mata controversy settled down, Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar has picked up another contentious issue in the Left-ruled state.
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July 02, 2025
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Vallotto relishing Norway challenge in Switzerland's opening match at Women's Euro '25
Hosts Switzerland kick off their Women's Euro 2025 against Norway in Basel on Wednesday, and for Swiss midfielder Smilla Vallotto the game will be a dream come true as she faces the country where she grew up and fell in love with the game.
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July 02, 2025
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Commemorative coins for ‘Zayed and Rashid' campaign
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has issued commemorative gold and silver coins to honour the “Zayed and Rashid” campaign.
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July 02, 2025
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Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone offers a pioneering ecosystem
SHARJAH: The publishing industry, navigating digital disruption and evolving reader habits, faces persistent challenges; the high costs of physical production, the complexities of global distribution, and the environmental burden of unsold inventory.
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July 02, 2025
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Europe on high alert as heatwave creeps north
Schools were partially shut in France, iconic monuments closed to tourists, and cities across Europe put on high alert as a record-breaking early summer heatwave spread across the continent on Tuesday.
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July 02, 2025
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UFC returns to Abu Dhabi with blockbuster card
UFC, the world's leading mixed martial arts organisation, together with the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), promises another showstopping event in the UAE capital, further strengthening Abu Dhabi's position as a global destination for top-tier sporting events.
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July 02, 2025
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Yoon defies summons in martial law probe
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday risked another attempt at arresting him by skipping questioning by a special prosecutor investigating his December declaration of martial law, prompting the prosecutor to issue a new summons for Saturday.
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July 02, 2025
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Maharaj hails young talent after big SA win against Zimbabwe
South African captain Keshav Maharaj said his team's 328-win in the first Test against Zimbabwe on Tuesday showed the amount of talent there was in the South African cricket system.
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July 02, 2025
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Schooled in creativity: Our Own English High School Sharjah-Girls
For Our Own English High School Sharjah - Girls, creativity is a way of life, just as academics is. The school is known for celebrating creativity, inclusion, and wellness, which, it says, is not accidental but earned.
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July 02, 2025
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SEC regulates auction sale of special vehicle number plates
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the council meeting on Tuesday morning at the Ruler’s Office, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council.
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