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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

• Hundreds queue for Van Gogh painting unseen in public for 60 years

  Hundreds of people have queued in Hong Kong on Tuesday to view a Vincent van Gogh painting never publicly exhibited in more than six decades, ahead of a Sotheby's auction in New York where it is expected to fetch about $180 million.

• Ripe Market returns for 15th season, backing Dubai's small businesses

  The Ripe Market reopens on Saturday at the Dubai Police Academy Park in Umm Suqeim, marking the start of its 15th season.

• Barn owls, bees, puffins and hedgehogs to feature on UK banknotes

  Barn owls, bumblebees, puffins and hedgehogs will feature on new Bank of England banknotes over the coming years, replacing World War Two leader Winston Churchill and other historic figures, the Bank of England has announced on Thursday.

• Louis Vuitton shows slinky dresses and fluid jackets, adapts to warming world

  Louis Vuitton has showed fluid jackets and slinky, sheer dresses on Tuesday as womenswear creative director Nicolas Ghesquière said hotter temperatures caused by climate change were changing his approach to developing fabrics and designing clothes.

• Chanel unveils tiger-print tweed and sheer skirt suits in spring/summer Paris show

  Chanel showed see-through skirts and tiger-print tweed in creative director Matthieu Blazy's spring/summer 2027 collection on Monday as the Parisian fashion house rides a wave of enthusiasm that has helped drive sales even as other luxury brands struggle.

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UAE

• UAE launches public-run government authority

  A new government authority will be run on a rotating basis by members of the public, under a resolution issued on Wednesday.

• H.H. Sheikh Hamdan congratulates Emirati 'leaders of tomorrow' at special ceremony

  His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has congratulated 30 UAE nationals for completing the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Development Programme.

• Dubai's Al Satwa Roundabout turns into signalised intersection

  Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has converted Al Satwa Roundabout to a signalised intersection to cut travel time between key corridors by 50 per cent and reduce traffic queues by up to 60 per cent during peak hours.

• Dubai launches digital platform to strengthen AI literacy for families

  Dubai has launched GenDubAI, a digital platform to help parents better understand how children use artificial intelligence and support them in using its tools safely and responsibly.

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International

• Ukraine accuses SpaceX of crippling drone missions as ties with US worsen

  Ukraine accused Elon Musk's SpaceX on Wednesday of limiting Starlink services, crippling its drones, as Russian missiles knocked out power stations in attacks President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called "ostentatious disrespect" to Donald Trump.

• Kenya reports second Ebola case, family member of first patient

  Kenya reported a second case of Ebola on Wednesday, about a week after recording its first ever infection of the viral disease when a Kenyan who had been living in Congo died in a Nairobi hospital on October 5.

• Debris from intercepted Houthi missiles injure 4, damage 15 homes in Riyadh

  Falling debris from two intercepted cruise missiles launched by Houthis has injured four people and damaged 15 homes, Saudi authorities said early on Wednesday.

• India's 'cockroach' movement leaders detained in jail for 5 days

  An Indian court has ordered the detention of two leaders of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in jail for five days, the party said on Wednesday.

• Saudi Aramco administrative building targeted, minor blaze reported

  Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy said an Aramco administrative building in Dhahran was targeted on Tuesday evening, causing a "limited" fire, with no injuries reported.

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Business

• Netflix cuts about 6% of jobs in biggest layoff since 2022, WSJ reports

  Netflix is cutting about 6 per cent of its workforce, or roughly 1,000 jobs, in its biggest round of layoffs since 2022, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing an email sent to employees.

• Sheikh Maktoum meets Bank of America's Bernard Mensah

  Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has explored opportunities for cooperation in the banking sector during talks with Bernard Mensah, President of International for Bank of America.

• Small AI models near self-replication, Anthropic warns

  Small AI models may be only months away from being able to copy themselves onto everyday internet-connected devices, such as smart ovens and cheap Android TV boxes, according to research published by Anthropic on Monday.

• H.H. Sheikh Hamdan praises progress of Dubai Cashless Strategy

  His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has praised the progress of the Dubai Cashless Strategy, with cashless transactions now accounting for 90.1 per cent of all transactions in the Emirate.

• DIEZ doubles size of Oraseya Capital fund to AED1 billion

  The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has announced the doubling of the venture capital fund managed by its investment arm, Oraseya Capital, from AED500 million to AED1 billion.

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Sport

• Sheikh Mansoor honours UAE’s Asian Games medal winners

  Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, held a special ceremony in Dubai to honour the UAE athletes for creating history at the 20th Asian Games.

• Fulham coach Arbeloa fined over bias comments after Man United draw

  Fulham coach Alvaro Arbeloa has been fined £25,000 (AED 122,000) and given a warning by the Football Association (FA) over comments suggesting officials would not let Manchester United lose.

• Emirates NBA Cup tips off with new custom courts

  The 2026 Emirates NBA Cup gets under way on Friday, October 30, with the New York Knicks taking on the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers visiting the Golden State Warriors.

• Tresoldi treble stuns Inter, Bayern held as Barcelona rally

  Nicolo Tresoldi's hat-trick powered Club Brugge to a stunning 4-3 Champions League victory at Inter Milan on a night of scares for Europe's heavyweights on Tuesday, with Bayern Munich held 3-3 at Viking Stavanger while Barcelona recovered to beat Galatasaray 4-1.

• Netflix secures exclusive 2030 World Cup broadcast rights in Spain

  Netflix said on Tuesday it had secured the rights to broadcast the 2030 World Cup in Spain, which is co-hosting the tournament, and Andorra.

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Entertainment

• Global Village opens Season 31 with drone show, choir performance

  A spectacular drone show and a choir performance titled 'The Parade of the World' will welcome guests on the opening night of Global Village's Season 31 at 6 pm on Wednesday.

• Ex-gang leader sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for Tupac murder

  A former gang leader has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on Tuesday for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting death of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas, capping the prosecution of a long-unsolved murder that shaped the golden age of rap music.

• Turkish police raid opposition TV channel Halk TV

  Turkish authorities have appointed a government trustee to run pro-opposition broadcaster Halk TV, as police raided the channel’s Istanbul office on Wednesday.

• 'Breaking Bad' actor, disability rights activist RJ Mitte dead at 34

  Actor RJ Mitte, whose personal experience living with cerebral palsy informed his role as Walter White Jr, the physically disabled son of a methamphetamine kingpin in the landmark television series "Breaking Bad," has died on Monday at age 34.

• Actor Selma Blair arrested and accused of abusing flight attendants

  Actor Selma Blair has been arrested after flight attendants reported a "physically abusive passenger" on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's police department said on Monday.

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Quirky

• Abu Dhabi invites public to name two 'giants' at Natural History Museum

  The Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi has launched an online campaign to name two of its "extraordinary giants" - the Blue Whale and the T.Rex. 

• Swarms of moths in Australia lift hopes of recovery for endangered species

  Swarms of moths blanketing homes in Australia's southeast in recent days signalled the endangered species is recovering, authorities said on Saturday.

• Alaska crowns its 'Fat Bear Week' champion

  Meet Backpack, the 20-year-old bear who received the 'Fat Bear Week' title at Alaska’s Katmai National Park.

• NASA says new Roman telescope's lifespan could more than double, to 22 years

  Even before the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has reached its planned orbital position, NASA says its newest flagship observatory's potential operational lifespan may reach 22 years — more than double the length previously announced.

• Can sheep save the glaciers? Swiss scientists put wool to the test

  As Switzerland struggles to contain the shrinking of its glaciers, researchers are conducting an unusual experiment in the Alps to see whether one of its less valued natural resources can help: sheep's wool.

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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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