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Expo 2020 Dubai

• Expo 2020 Dubai approaches 11 million visits

  Expo 2020 Dubai has recorded 10,836,389 visits, catalysed by a magical new musical from Indian stars Shekhar Kapur and A.R. Rahman, plus a series of high-profile events as part of the first Global Goals Week.

• Ex-US President Jefferson's copy of Quran on display at EXPO 2020 Dubai

  A rare copy of the Holy Quran translation, once owned by Thomas Jefferson, a former US President, is displayed in the United States’ pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai.

• AC Milan announces partnership with Expo 2020 Dubai

  AC Milan has inked a deal with Expo 2020 Dubai with the aim of strengthening its presence in the Middle East.

• Video: Man surprises partner with special proposal at Expo2020 site

  Love is in the air! A young man has made history of sorts after he became the first to propose to his partner at the Expo 2020 Dubai site.

• Expo 2020 Dubai to get special 3D printing zone

  A specialised and integrated 3D printing zone will be coming up at the Expo 2020 Dubai venue.

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UAE

• Dubai's plastic bag tariff - what you need to know

  With Dubai shops introducing a 25 fils fee on single-use bags from July 1, 2022, here's all you need to know.

• H.H. Sheikh Mohammed issues Dubai World decree

  His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a decree dissolving the "Tribunal to Decide the Disputes Related to the Settlement of the Financial Position of Dubai World and its Subsidiaries".

• UN General Assembly to pay tribute to late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

  The United Nations (UN) General Assembly will pay tribute to the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday.

• 362 new COVID-19 cases in UAE

  The UAE has confirmed 362 new cases of COVID-19 from 258,009 tests in the past 24 hours.

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International

• 2000 Ukraine fighters surrender in Mariupol, Russia says

  Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said that almost 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers holed up in Mariupol's Azovstal steelworks have surrendered so far, TASS news agency reported on Friday.

• Food shortages add to Sri Lanka crisis

  Sri Lanka's prime minister has warned of a food shortage as the island nation battles a devastating economic crisis and vowed the government will buy enough fertiliser for the next planting season to boost harvests.

• Health officials probe rise in monkeypox cases

  U.S. health officials are investigating a case of monkeypox in Massachusetts, carrying out contact tracing as the CDC tracks multiple cases in several countries.

• WHO approves China's single-dose COVID vaccine

  The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday issued an emergency use listing for the single-dose COVID-19 vaccine from China-based CanSino Biologics.

• Boris Johnson escapes further fines as police end 'partygate' inquiry

  British police ended their investigation on Thursday into COVID-19 lockdown parties held at Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Downing Street office, having handed out 126 fines in a scandal that had called into question his leadership.

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Business

• UAE workers demand more flexibility, survey shows

  Over two thirds of workers would consider quitting their job if they aren't offered more flexibility, a new survey has found.

• IMF extends Somalia budget support

  The International Monetary Fund has prolonged support for Somalia under its Extended Credit Facility to August 17, giving itself time to consult with an incoming government, the lender has said.

• G7 can lead world in reducing heavy industry emissions: IEA

  G7 economies are well placed to be first movers on driving down carbon dioxide emissions from heavy industry, setting out a path for the rest of the world to transition to clean energy systems, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

• Dubai sees trade growth through wooden dhows

  Dubai is seeing a significant increase in trade through traditional wooden dhows following recent efforts to revitalise the sector.

• Dubai Eid hotel occupancy up 20% compared to 2019

  The hotel industry in Dubai has performed better during this year's Eid Al Fitr holidays compared to 2019, with occupancy and room rates exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

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Sports

• New Zealand cricket trio test positive for Covid

  New Zealand pair Henry Nicholls and Blair Tickner and bowling coach Shane Jurgensen have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of their warm-up match against county side Sussex, the country's cricket board (NZC) said.

• Rory McIlroy leads PGA Championship by one stroke

  Rory McIlroy got the dream start that has eluded him at recent majors to grab the first-round lead at the PGA Championship on Thursday, outshining the two other members of his 'super group', Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth.

• Bangalore's Hesson hails Kohli after crucial IPL win

  Royal Challengers Bangalore director of cricket, Mike Hesson, said that Virat Kohli's intensity proved vital in the win against the Gujarat Titans after the opener roared back into form to boost their chances of making the Indian Premier League playoffs.

• Eintracht beat Rangers in shootout to win Europa League final

  Eintracht Frankfurt won the Europa League final after holding their nerve to beat Rangers 5-4 in a clinical penalty shootout as they claimed their first European trophy in 42 years.

• Medvedev downplays French Open title chances after Geneva exit

  World number two Daniil Medvedev has downplayed his chances of mounting a serious challenge at the French Open after the Russian went down to Richard Gasquet at the Geneva Open on Tuesday in his first match back since hernia surgery.

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Entertainment

• 'Chariots of Fire' composer Vangelis dies

  Vangelis, the Greek composer of soundtracks for "Blade Runner" and "Chariots of Fire", has died aged 79.

• Tom Cruise swoops into Cannes, igniting film festival with jets and star power

  Tom Cruise rolled into the Cannes Film Festival – jet planes in tow – cranking up festivities with action, star power and autograph signings on the red carpet.

• It's gonna be all right, Taylor Swift tells NYU graduates at commencement

  Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift received an honorary doctorate from New York University and told graduates that everything would be all right, echoing the sentiments of her hit single "Shake It Off".

• Diana Ross to perform at Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Concert

  Motown legend Diana Ross is set to perform as part of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace in London next month.

• Crowds descend on 75th Anniversary Cannes Film Festival

  The Cannes Film Festival rolled out the red carpet as the Mediterranean port city filled up with cinema stars, festival goers and oglers for the 75th anniversary event, bringing buzz and glamour back to the resort destination.

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Quirky

• Thai rapper Milli's mango sticky rice munching boosts beloved dessert

  Fans of Thai rapper, Milli, had a hankering for mango sticky rice in Bangkok this week after the 19-year-old ate mouthfuls of the much-loved dessert on stage at the Coachella music festival in the United States.

• Minnesota family reaches new heights with Guinness World Records

  The Trapp family from Duluth in Minnesota has achieved the Guinness World Records title for the tallest family.

• Indian police hunt gang accused of stealing a bridge

  Police in India were seeking to arrest members of a gang who dismantled a 60-feet-long iron bridge and likely sold it off in parts as scrap metal, officials said on Sunday.

• Eiffel Tower grows six metres after new antenna attached

  The Eiffel Tower grew 6 metres on Tuesday after a new digital radio antenna was attached to the top of the Paris monument.

• Popular Chicago penguin pair to star in children's book

  There are new tour guides in town at the Chicago Shedd Aquarium, and they are about to star in a children's book.

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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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