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The UAE's Balqees and India's Anushka Sen were among a host of artistes who performed the official anthem of COP28 - 'Lasting Legacy' - at the launch at the closing session of the World Climate Action Summit in Dubai.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged leaders at the COP28 climate conference to agree on deep cuts to emissions and stop global warming exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius.

COP28 is an ideal opportunity to implement the commitments and goals of the Paris Agreement and to unite efforts and voices to ensure a sustainable future for all individuals and communities.

The UAE has already solidified its place as a global leader in renewable energy, according to H.E. Dr. Nawal Al Hosany, the permanent representative of the UAE to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

Latin American countries bordering the Caribbean Sea are taking centre stage at COP28 in Dubai, showcasing their comprehensive climate adaptation plans and sharing valuable experiences with the global community.

Spanish fashion retailer Zara is expanding its service to sell, repair or donate second-hand clothes in several European countries from December 12, the company said on Tuesday, as the market for used apparel grows.

The seventh edition of Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) has recorded a staggering 2.4 million participants across its action-packed 30-day calendar of events and activities.

Dubai's biggest shopping weekend is nearly here, offering discounts of up to 90 per cent off leading brands.

Britain's Burberry said it was being hit by a global slowdown in luxury spending and it would struggle to meet its annual revenue forecast of low double-digit growth, with a knock-on impact on profit, if it continued.

Footwear giant Nike filed federal lawsuits on Monday against rivals New Balance and Skechers, accusing them of infringing patents related to Nike's technology for making upper portions of sneakers.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged leaders at the COP28 climate conference to agree on deep cuts to emissions and stop global warming exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Omar Sultan Al Olama has been appointed Director General of the Dubai Crown Prince's Office.

The UAE has already solidified its place as a global leader in renewable energy, according to H.E. Dr. Nawal Al Hosany, the permanent representative of the UAE to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

The UAE has welcomed the positive developments and recent peace-building steps between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia.

Severe storms and tornadoes in Tennessee left at least six people dead and caused what local emergency services described as extensive damage with tens of thousands of residents without power.

Egyptians head to the polls on Sunday for a presidential election in which Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is poised to win a third term in power as the country grapples with an economic crisis and a war on its border with Gaza.

The Philippines condemned China's "illegal and aggressive actions" in the South China Sea, saying China's coast guard had fired water cannon at a Philippine fisheries bureau vessel conducting a regular resupply mission.

Three elderly people were killed when fire swept through a hospital overnight in the town of Tivoli, close to Rome, Italian media reported on Saturday.

A South Korean court ruling in favour of a group of 16 women who were forced to work in Japanese wartime brothels was confirmed on Saturday by Japan's decision not to appeal the verdict.

Azerbaijan looks set to host next year's COP29 climate change summit after winning backing from other Eastern European nations on Saturday.

COP28 is an ideal opportunity to implement the commitments and goals of the Paris Agreement and to unite efforts and voices to ensure a sustainable future for all individuals and communities.

Europe reached a provisional deal on landmark European Union rules governing the use of artificial intelligence, including governments' use of AI in biometric surveillance and how to regulate AI systems such as ChatGPT.

More than 10 million people have signed up for X in December, X CEO Linda Yaccarino said in a post on the social media platform on Thursday.

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on Thursday welcomed the successful listing of Dubai Taxi Company.

The Los Angeles Dodgers vaulted to the favourites to win the 2024 World Series after bestowing the largest contract in Major League Baseball history upon Shohei Ohtani.

Keacy Carty hit a half-century and Matthew Forde took three wickets as West Indies claimed a four-wicket win in the rain-affected third one-day international on Saturday to clinch their first home ODI series victory over England since 1998.

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from next month's Australian Open for a second successive year due to ongoing injuries that kept him out of action for much of the 2023 season, the Australian announced on Saturday.

Top players, coaches, fans, goals, and acts of fair play will be recognised in London when the eighth edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards is held in one of the world’s most passionate football cities.

Russians and Belarusians who qualify in their sport for the Paris 2024 Olympics can take part as neutrals without flags, emblems or anthems at the event next year, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Friday.

The UAE's Balqees and India's Anushka Sen were among a host of artistes who performed the official anthem of COP28 - 'Lasting Legacy' - at the launch at the closing session of the World Climate Action Summit in Dubai.

 Actor Ryan O'Neal, the 1970s Hollywood heartthrob who starred in such films as the smash-hit tearjerker "Love Story," and comedies like "What's Up, Doc?" and "Paper Moon" died on Friday at age 82.

French luxury label Chanel took its annual Metiers d'Art runway show to a rainy northern England street late Thursday where an international fashion crowd viewed a special collection highlighting the brand's craftwork.

Universal Pictures' "Oppenheimer" will screen in Japan next year, a local distributor said on Thursday - a launch that had been in doubt amid criticism that the film largely ignores the devastation of the atomic bombings of the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Taylor Swift has been named Time magazine's Person of the Year.

Simple gestures could be all it takes to alter the colour of your clothes in the future, according to a research team that has developed a colour-changing textile embedded with a tiny camera and making use of artificial intelligence.

Another Sumatran Rhinoceros was born in an Indonesian sanctuary last week, the Environment Ministry said, the second birth of this critically endangered animal at the reserve this year.

The world's largest iceberg is on the move for the first time in more than three decades, scientists said on Friday.

Britain came out on top when 21 teams from around the world gathered in Tokyo this week to collect litter in the inaugural SpoGomi World Cup, an initiative aimed at raising awareness of environmental issues.

When Lucy was rescued from a rural property in New South Wales two years ago, she was suffering from chlamydia, a disease widespread among koalas.

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.

From fresh seafood to beautiful weather and stunning beaches, Phuket is a perfect destination for your next getaway.

If you love the sun, sand and the beach, then you are bound to fall in love with Seychelles.

This tiny island in South East Asia is the perfect place for an all-in-one Asian holiday.