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Etihad Airways offers COVID-19 testing at home for travellers

Travellers can now get tested for COVID-19 in the comfort of their home in Abu Dhabi.
Explosion in Al Qusais restaurant caused by gas leak

An explosion occurred in one of Al Qusais area's restaurants due to a gas leak.
Last coronavirus patient leaves Dubai Parks and Resorts' field hospital

The Dubai Parks and Resorts' field hospital has discharged its final COVID-19 patient today.
Government aid for UAE citizens exceeded AED 7.4 billion in 2019

The UAE government provided more than AED 7.4 billion in financial aid and social benefits to Emirati citizens in 2019.

Car bomb attack in Afghanistan leaves dozens injured

More than 40 people have been injured following a car bomb attack at a government facility in Afghanistan's northern province of Samangan on Monday.
Accused New Zealand mosque shooter to represent himself at sentencing

The gunman behind New Zealand's Christchurch mosque shootings, that left 51 people dead, will represent himself at his sentencing hearing next month.
China floods wreck havoc,141 dead or missing

Over 140 people have died or are missing in the catastrophic floods that have been wreaking havoc in China since last month.
21 injured after major fire breaks out on US Navy ship

At least 21 people have been injured after an explosion and fire on board a ship at the US Naval Base in San Diego.
In first, Trump dons masks during military hospital visit

US President Donald Trump has been photographed wearing a face mask for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Abu Dhabi Fund suspends debt repayment for countries, firms

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has announced debt relief measures for low-income nations and individual businesses.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to operate flights to six destinations

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has announced that it will be offering six routes from Abu Dhabi, starting October 1.
Dubai announces new economic support package worth AED 1.5 billion

Dubai has approved a new economic stimulus package worth AED 1.5 billion for the business sector.
Etihad resumes flights between Abu Dhabi and six Indian destinations

Etihad Airways will resume a limited number of special flights to six Indian destinations.
Emirates announces special flights to India

Emirates Airline will be operating special flights to India from July 12-26 to assist stranded Indians get home and for residents currently in India to return to the UAE.

Hamilton cruises to 85th Formula One win

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton raised a clenched fist on the podium after taking his first victory of the season at the Styrian Grand Prix.
12-year-old arrested over racist messages sent to Wilfried Zaha

A 12-year-old boy has been arrested in the UK in relation to racist abuse sent to Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha on social media.
Kamaru Usman retains UFC Welterweight title in Abu Dhabi

Kamaru Usman beat Jorge Masvidal in their UFC welterweight title fight in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
Bulgaria postpones football season start amid increase of COVID-19 cases

Bulgaria has shifted the start of its domestic football season by two weeks due to a spike in coronavirus cases.
Premier League admits VAR made incorrect penalty decisions

The Premier League has confirmed that incorrect penalty decisions were made by the video assistant referee (VAR) in all three games on Thursday.

Actress Kelly Preston, wife of John Travolta, dies at 57

Actress Kelly Preston died Sunday at age 57, her husband John Travolta, announced early Monday.
Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai and daughter to quarantine at home

Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter Aradhaya will home quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus.
Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan hospitalised with COVID-19

Veteran Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan have tested positive for COVID-19.
Police suggest Naya Rivera may have drowned in lake

Reports suggest that Naya Rivera may have drowned in what authorities are calling a “tragic accident”.
'Glee' star Naya Rivera missing after boat trip with son

'Glee' star Naya Rivera is feared to have drowned after a boating trip at a lake in southern California.

Prague citizens hold 'farewell party' for pandemic

Thousands of Czechs gathered in Prague for a "symbolic farewell party" for the coronavirus pandemic.
Ecuador's 100-year-old giant tortoise Diego returns home

Diego, the giant Galapagos tortoise, has returned to his native island in Ecuador after decades of breeding in captivity.
Video: Father-daughter duo dress up every day to take out trash

As people across the world are finding fun ways to stay creative during the pandemic, a father and daughter in Spain are winning over hearts for how they take out their trash.
UAE athletes smash Guinness World Records title remotely

Six athletes based in Abu Dhabi have smashed the Guinness World Records title for "most chest to ground burpees in 24 hours" by a mixed team.
Panda dolls kick pandemic blues for Thai diners

A restaurant in Thailand has come up with a unique plan to help its diners meet social distancing guidelines in the fight against COVID-19.

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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