Maggie Gyllenhaal, Penélope Cruz, Jane Campion bag awards at Venice

Venice: A timely film about illegal abortions in 1960s France won the Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion on Saturday, capping a strong night for women including Penelope Cruz and Jane Campion. Audrey Diwan’s “Happening” arrives just as the abortion debate is raging again over new restrictions in Texas and its decriminalization in Mexico.

Tight race to close MeToo-influenced Venice International Film Festival

Slasher pic ‘Last Night in Soho,’ starring Anya Taylor-Joy, took a similar approach to Swinging Sixties London, revealing the misogyny beneath our nostalgia

Pandemic is a wake-up call for oversleeping world: UN

Guterres says world is moving in wrong direction and exhorts nations to take urgent action to fight virus and climate change; UAE reports 725 new cases and 2 deaths; Pak to give Pfizer to citizens aged 15−18 from tomorrow.

Ronaldo steals show with double on United return, Man.City win

After all the hype, the build-up and expectation, Ronaldo delivered in almost inevitable fashion on his return to United, scoring twice to send his side top of the table with a 4-1 win over Newcastle

India, Australia promise to boost security cooperation

Payne says both nations want to ensure that Afghanistan ‘never again becomes a safe haven for breeding and training of terrorists’

59,818 more COVID-19 vaccine doses given

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced that 59,818 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were given in the past 24 hours.

UAE lifts ban on entry of vaccinated expatriates

Countries from which residents can fly into the UAE from Sunday are India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and others; UAE reports 744 new cases, 3 deaths; jabs may not end pandemic, says WHO.

Thompson-Herah leads host of Olympic champs to Diamond League glory in Zurich

Norway’s Karsten Warholm, the Olympic champion, and world record holder, was a comfortable winner of the men’s 400 meters hurdles in a modest time of 47.35. The women’s title was taken by Femke Bol of the Netherlands

Wearing masks, washing hands help those allergic to pollen, dust

Some patients who have been staying indoors have increased their exposure to indoor allergens, such as dust mites or pet dander, says Dr. Jassem Abdou

Transition to low carbon economy offers huge opportunity for growth

Al Jaber says that the natural atributes of the region, across both conventional and renewable energy, add up to a major competitive advantage for the region

Moschino models put runway on fire at New York Fashion Week

Perhaps most spectacular was supermodel Gigi Hadid’s, with that long elephant trunk, and her bottle accessory, which she seemed to bite playfully as she strutted

Ford to shut manufacturing plants in India and suffer $2 billion hit

The US carmaker entered India 25 years ago but still has less than 2 per cent of the passenger vehicle market having struggled for years to win over Indian consumers and turn a profit

Ronaldo likely to make much awaited mark vs Newcastle in 2nd United spell

One of the best players in the history of soccer is making an emotional return for a second spell at one of the world’s biggest teams, so it’s understandable that Ronaldo has been the talk of the town since his stunning transfer from Juve

New York Fashion Week opens with colours, florals by veteran designers

Designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka chose lime, orange, lemon, and blue as well as sotter neutrals for their collection, inspired by Bete Davis

Smart technology helps patient walk

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), part of Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) – the UAE’s largest healthcare network – successfully treated an Emirati patient who suffered from Friedreich Ataxia, a genetic condition that affects the nervous system and causes mobility imparities.

Concerted effort helped curb virus: Mohammed

VP meets disaster management teams, urges them to double their efforts to ensure the safest possible environment for all Expo visitors; travellers with visas issued by other emirates can land in Abu Dhabi; UAE sees 772 new cases and 4 deaths.

Biden to deliver six-step plan on COVID-19 pandemic

President to focus on areas, including new plans to get more people vaccinated and enhancing protection for those who already have had shots and keeping schools open, says White House official

Climate Change Is Now Everybody's Crisis: Biden

President tours flood-hit areas, warns it’s time for America to get serious about the ‘code red’ danger or face ever worse loss of life and property

Dubai Fitness Challenge Set To Return For 5th Edition On Oct.29

Initiative encourages residents and visitors to adopt an active lifestyle for 30 minutes a day for 30 days

Egypt, Jordan And Syria Agree On Energy Plan For Lebanon

There is no date yet for when the gas will be pumped. But reviving the Arab gas pipeline to deliver Egyptian gas to Lebanon comes as small country is reeling from a crippling energy crisis

England Fret Over Pacer Anderson's Fitness Ahead Of Final Test Against India

London: Joe Root says England will weigh up the fitness of pace spearheads James Anderson and Ollie Robinson as they attempt to avoid a series defeat by India in the fifth Test at Old Trafford.

All Africa Festival To Be Held In October At Burj Park Dubai

With the iconic building, Burj Khalifa, forming the backdrop, the festival is a celebration of Africa and the African diaspora in all its distinctive expressions

European Women Defeat US For Second Straight Solheim Cup

Finland’s Castren fired out of a bunker and drained her put at the 18th to secure a 1-up victory over American Lizette Salas for the point that ensured Europe would retain the trophy it won in 2019 at Gleneagles in Scotland

Portugal Make Light Work Of Azerbaijan In WC Qualifier Despite Ronaldo's Absence

Portugal eased to a 3-0 victory in a World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan on Tuesday that sent them top of Group A, but they are still short of automatic qualification

Go Back To Classrooms, Sharjah Child Friendly Office Urges Kids

Authored by Sahar Naja Mahfouz, the featured books include Toot Toot the Train, which tells the story of the amazing journey of a train across Sharjah’s landmarks

This is how the ‘war on terror' drags on at Guantanamo

Twenty years after the September 11 attacks, the US “war on terror” is still being fought on a piece of hilly scrubland in southeast Cuba known as Guantanamo Bay.

Cantlay Claims FedEx Cup; Europe Women Take Lead At Solheim Cup

ATLANTA: Patrick Cantlay delivered the goods again, this time with a 6-iron instead of a putter.

Davies Strikes As Canada Hold US, Mexico Beat Costa Rica

LOS ANGELES: The United States was held to a second consecutive draw in CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup on Sunday as Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies helped Canada grab a 1-1 draw against the Americans in Nashville.

Elite Nations Will Have 1.2b Unused Doses By Year End

Wealthy countries face mounting pressure to divert COVID-19 vaccine supplies to lower-income regions, with a new analysis showing they’ll likely have about 1.2 billion extra doses available by the end of the year.

Netherlands' Innovation Tour To Culminate At Expo 2020 Dubai

As the Expo 2020 Dubai is approaching closer, participating countries and exhibitors are unveiling their plans and activities. The six months extravaganza, which will start from October 1, 2021, is expected to witness huge numbers of business deals. The event is all set to attract millions of visitors to the United Arab Emirates.