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COP28

• COP28: 117 countries agree to triple renewable energy, to push out fossil fuels

  Some 117 governments pledged to triple the world's renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the U.N.'s COP28 climate summit on Saturday, as a route to cut the share of fossil fuels in the world's energy production.

• 50 oil and gas companies commit to decarbonisation at COP28

  As many as 50 companies, representing over 40 per cent of global oil production, have signed the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC), committing to near-zero methane emissions and ending routine flaring by 2030, and to total net-zero operations by 2050 at COP28.

• Over 120 countries back COP28 UAE Climate and Health Declaration

  The COP28 Presidency joined with the World Health Organisation to announce a new 'COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health' to accelerate actions to protect people’s health from growing climate impacts.

• On COP28 sidelines, philanthropies pledge $5 billion for climate action

  Global business leaders and philanthropists have announced a range of transformative climate and nature initiatives, and commitments to mobilise $5 billion in collective funding at COP28.

• COP28 President-Designate says Paris Agreement goal of 1.5°C is 'non-negotiable'

  Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 UAE President-Designate, emphasised the need to mobilise resources and partnerships toward a bold and transformative approach to climate action.

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Lifestyle

• Four new spider species discovered in UAE, researchers say

  Scientists in the UAE have identified four previously unknown spider species, the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah has announced.

• Dubai turns up the flavour with 'A Fine Way to Dine'

  Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism has launched a new citywide dining initiative, 'Dubai, A Fine Way to Dine'.

• Britain pilots social media bans, time limits and curfews for children

  Hundreds of British families will test social media bans, curfews and app time limits to see how they impact children's sleep, family life and schoolwork, the government said on Tuesday.

• University of California scientists create cancer-fighting cells in body

  Scientists at the University of California have developed a new method to treat blood cancers by reprogramming immune cells directly inside the patient’s body, rather than extracting and processing them in a laboratory.

• Mattel taps into 'KPop Demon Hunters' fan craze with new doll line

  Mattel has teased fans of "KPop Demon Hunters" on Tuesday with a new line-up of dolls to be rolled out later this year after it failed to cash in on the success of the runaway Netflix hit over the holiday shopping season.

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UAE

• UAE President thanks public for overcoming crisis with 'strength and resilience'

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister, to discuss the positive reaction to the recent regional tensions.

• UAE brokers Ukraine, Russia prisoner swap

  The United Arab Emirates has mediated a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides releasing 175 detainees each, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday.

• Zayed Sustainability Prize to fund every finalist in 2027

  The Zayed Sustainability Prize is expanding its support for global sustainability projects, with all finalists in 2027 set to receive funding, organisers announced on Saturday.

• UAE voted to host World Bank-IMF 2029 annual meetings: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed

  His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced that the UAE has won the voting rights for the 2029 annual meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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International

• US, Iran begin direct talks in Pakistan, seeking end to six-week war

  Senior US and Iranian officials met on Saturday in Islamabad for the highest-level talks between Washington and Tehran in half a century as they sought to bring an end to their six-week war.

• Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after trip around moon

  The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after nearly 10 days in space, capping the first voyage by humans to the vicinity of the moon in over half a century.

• Israeli strike kills at least six at Gaza police checkpoint

  An airstrike hit a police checkpoint in Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip early on Saturday, killing at least six people and injuring several others, medics said.

• Iran demands Lebanon ceasefire, unfreezing of assets before peace talks

  Iran said on Friday that blocked Iranian assets must be released and that a ceasefire must take hold in Lebanon before peace talks can proceed, throwing last-minute doubt over negotiations scheduled for Saturday in Pakistan.

• New Zealand authorities order thousands to evacuate ahead of tropical cyclone

  New Zealand authorities on Saturday declared a state of emergency in several areas of the North Island and ordered thousands of residents to evacuate their homes in preparation for the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Vaiano, which is expected to reach its peak impact on Sunday.

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Business

• Maktoum bin Mohammed, Brookfield discuss investment expansion

  Dubai’s First Deputy Ruler, His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has held talks with the chief executive of global investment firm Brookfield Corporation on strengthening cooperation and attracting further investment to the emirate.

• Tesla's supervised self-driving software gets Dutch okay, first in Europe

  Dutch regulators approved the use of Tesla's TSLA.O self-driving software with required human supervision on highways and city streets in a European first for the electric car maker, which hopes to see similar action from the rest of the European Union.

• Lufthansa flights disrupted as cabin crew stage strike

  Lufthansa flights were significantly disrupted on Friday as cabin crew union UFO staged a one-day strike, the airline's third work stoppage in two months, impacting operations at its Frankfurt and Munich hubs.

• Dubai real estate sector powers ahead with strong Q1 figures

  Dubai’s real estate sector has posted a strong start to 2026, with total transactions reaching AED 252 billion in the first quarter — a 31 per cent increase in value compared to the same period last year.

• DIEZ unveils flexible economic measures to support businesses

  The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has introduced a package of flexible economic measures to support businesses operating across its zones.

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Sports

• Bournemouth stun Arsenal to open door in title race

  Bournemouth's Alex Scott threw the Premier League title race wide open with the winning goal as his side beat leaders Arsenal 2-1 at The Emirates on Saturday.

• Sinner sweeps aside Zverev to book Monte-Carlo final berth

  Four-times Grand Slam champion Jannik Sinner dispatched German third seed Alexander Zverev 6-1 6-4 on Saturday to book his place in the Monte-Carlo Masters final.

• McIlroy takes historic six-shot Masters lead into weekend

  Rory McIlroy seized a commanding and historic six-stroke lead at a sun-drenched Masters on Friday to leave a leaderboard packed with major title winners looking up at the defending champion as the tournament reached the halfway point.

• Sooryavanshi's hot streak continues in IPL as Rajasthan down RCB

  Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued his stunning form in the Indian Premier League by smashing a 15-ball fifty to power Rajasthan Royals to a six-wicket win over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday.

• Real Madrid title hopes hit by draw with Girona

  Real Madrid had to settle for a 1-1 draw against mid-table Girona in LaLiga on Friday, extending the hosts' winless run to three games in all competitions and giving leaders Barcelona the chance to stretch their advantage at the top.

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Entertainment

• Prince Harry sued for libel by his former charity Sentebale

  A charity co-founded by Prince Harry in honour of his late mother Princess Diana, which he quit following a high-profile dispute, is suing the British royal for libel at the High Court in London, a court record showed on Friday.

• Dolce & Gabbana co-founder Stefano Gabbana resigns as chair, keeps creative role

  Dolce & Gabbana said on Friday its co-founder Stefano Gabbana stepped down from his roles at the Italian fashion house and its controlling holding company with effect from January 1, confirming previous reports that he resigned as chair.

• 'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in death of actor Matthew Perry

  A drug dealer dubbed the 'Ketamine Queen' was sentenced on Wednesday to 15 years in prison in connection with the fatal overdose of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry, including her role in supplying the dose of the powerful anesthetic that killed the actor.

• BTS to kick off massive world tour in South Korea

  K-pop supergroup BTS launches its global concert tour on Thursday in the South Korean city of Goyang, after the group's comeback single topped rankings worldwide.

• 'Outcome' film captures Keanu Reeves' character at centre of image crisis

  In the dark comedy film "Outcome," Keanu Reeves plays a Hollywood movie star whose carefully crafted public image begins to unravel when he is blackmailed with a mysterious video that threatens his career.

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Quirky

• Dinosaur collagen used to create one-of-a-kind handbag

  Scientists and designers unveiled on Thursday a handbag made with collagen derived from Tyrannosaurus rex fossils from the US in a unique creation intended to demonstrate the value of laboratory-grown leather.

• Thieves steal 12 tonnes of KitKat chocolate bars in Europe

  Twelve tonnes of KitKat chocolate bars went missing in Europe last week after thieves made off with the truck transporting them, Swiss food giant Nestle said.

• Abandoned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed orangutan, charming zoo visitors

  At a zoo outside Tokyo, the monkey enclosure has become a must-see attraction thanks to an inseparable pair: Punch, a baby Japanese macaque, and his stuffed orangutan companion.

• Doberman named Penny wins Westminster dog show

  Penny, a 4-year-old Doberman pinscher, won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show on Tuesday, capturing the most prestigious dog show prize in the United States.

• Japan-born pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrive home in China's Sichuan

  Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrived in Sichuan province on Wednesday, China's panda research base said in a social media post, leaving Japan without pandas for the first time since 1972 at a moment of tense relations between the two nations.

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In The Know

• Here's how to register for Abu Dhabi's road toll system

  With road tolls set to be introduced in Abu Dhabi from October 15, here is everything you need to know about registering your car for the system before it's too late.

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