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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.

Lifestyle

Louis Vuitton shows India-flavoured fashions at Pompidou Centre

Louis Vuitton men's creative director, Pharrell Williams, wove fashion elements from India into his spring-summer 2026 collection, shown outdoors on Tuesday in front of the Pompidou Centre in Paris.
Dubai launches 'Zad Rashid' to inspire young minds through books

Dubai has launched a new initiative to inspire a love of reading among children.
Humanitarian storytelling takes centre stage at creators' Dubai gathering

A special event in Dubai has brought together content creators from across the region to focus on humanitarian storytelling.
Meta launches 'teen accounts' in UAE to enhance digital safety

Meta has announced new 'teen accounts' for Instagram, developed in partnership with the UAE’s Digital Wellbeing Council to help protect young users from harmful content.
Philippines' national treasure 'Una Bulaqueña' unveiled at Louvre Abu Dhabi

Filipino artist Juan Luna's 'Una Bulaqueña' was officially unveiled at the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

UAE

New upgrades boost connectivity between Sheikh Zayed, Al Khail roads

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed a series of rapid upgrades to improve traffic flow between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road via Al Meydan Street.
UAE, South Korea leaders hold talks on strategic partnership

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae-myung have held a phone call to discuss strengthening ties between their nations.
UAE issues special coins to honour Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has unveiled gold and silver commemorative coins to honour the legacies of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
UAE expresses support for IAEA's role in promoting peaceful nuclear energy

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed regional developments during a phone call with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, on Tuesday.

International

France shuts schools as heatwave grips Europe

More than a thousand schools were closed in France on Tuesday and the top floor of the Eiffel Tower was shut to tourists as a severe heatwave continued to grip Europe, triggering health alerts across the region.
Blow for Thailand's government as court suspends PM from duty

Thailand's Constitutional Court on Tuesday suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from duty pending a case seeking her dismissal, in a major setback for a government under fire on multiple fronts and fighting for its survival.
Trump signs order lifting sanctions on Syria, White House says

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order terminating a US sanctions programme on Syria, allowing an end to the country's isolation from the international financial system and building on Washington's pledge to help it rebuild after a devastating civil war.
Suspect in murders of four Idaho college students to plead guilty

Former criminology graduate student Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to killing four Idaho college students in 2022, a move that would spare him the death penalty under a deal with prosecutors, according to the family of one of the victims.
Trump to host Netanyahu at White House on July 7, US official says

US President Donald Trump plans to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on July 7, a US official said, as the American leader pressed for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, and the return of remaining hostages.

Business

Dubai Holding, Select Group to collaborate on two new developments

Dubai Holding and Select Group, a real estate development and investment firm, have partnered to develop two "large-scale" residential and hospitality establishments in Palm Jebel Ali and Dubai Design District (d3).
Air Arabia to resume Sharjah–Damascus flights

Air Arabia has announced the return of direct flights between Sharjah and Damascus, starting July 10.
Emirates Reit reports strong Q1 2025 with 24% rise in property income

Emirates REIT (real estate investment trust) has recorded total property income of $19 million in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 24 per cent year-on-year growth.
Dubai Municipality suspends two consultancy firms

Dubai Municipality has announced that the Committee of Registration and Licensing the Practice of Engineering Consultancy & Contracting has issued a decision to suspend two engineering consultancy offices and bar them from licensing any new projects for a period of six months.
H.H. Sheikh Maktoum reviews Ministry of Finance's 2024 report

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has reviewed the 2024 annual report of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) titled "Financial Sustainability and Global Leadership".

Sports

Al Hilal oust Manchester City from Club World Cup in extra time

Marcos Leonardo scored his second goal of the match in the 112th minute to give Al Hilal a 4-3 upset victory over Manchester City on Monday night in Orlando, sending the Saudi Arabian side into the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup.
Osaka overcomes spirited Gibson to reach Wimbledon second round

Four-times Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka overcame some first-round jitters to survive a scrap with Australian qualifier Talia Gibson and advance at Wimbledon with a battling 6-4 7-6(4) first-round win on Monday.
Medvedev, Tsitsipas make early exit from Wimbledon

Daniil Medvedev found the roasting conditions and a French opponent who had not won a match on grass for three years too hot to handle on Monday as the ninth seed suffered a 7-6(2) 3-6 7-6(3) 6-2 loss to Benjamin Bonzi in the Wimbledon first round.
Sabalenka powers past Branstine in Wimbledon opener as Jabeur retires

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka overcame Canadian qualifier Carson Branstine on a sweltering Court One to get her quest for a first Wimbledon title up and running with a 6-1 7-5 win on Monday.
Kane bags double as Bayern tame Flamengo to set up PSG clash

Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich tamed Flamengo 4-2 in a tense affair at the Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday to set up a much-anticipated all-European quarter-final against Paris St Germain at the Club World Cup.

Entertainment

End of the line for King Charles' royal train

King Charles has decided to scrap Britain's royal train, a service dating back to Queen Victoria, because it is no longer cost-effective, as the monarchy sees its public funding soar by an extra 46 million pounds ($63 million) for the next two years.
Apple's 'F1: The Movie' roars to top of US, Canada box office

Apple's high-octane racing film "F1: The Movie" roared to the top of the US and Canadian box office this weekend, fuelled by star-power and a finely-tuned marketing campaign, according to Comscore.
Newlyweds Bezos and Sanchez gear up for final party at Venice gala

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez, flush from their Venice wedding ceremony on Friday, are gearing up for the final day of partying in the lagoon city with scores of celebrity guests from media, fashion and show business.
Sandal scandal: Prada credits new design's Indian legacy amid furore

Luxury fashion powerhouse Prada has acknowledged the ancient Indian roots of its new sandal design after the debut of the open-toe footwear sparked a furore among Indian artisans and politicians thousands of miles from the catwalk in Italy.
Stars descend on Venice for Bezos-Sanchez wedding gala

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez began three days of lavish wedding celebrations in Venice with tight security shielding their VIP guests from protesters.

Quirky

Killer whales use seaweed as tools to groom each other

Killer whales are known for exceptional intelligence, displaying complex social structures and sophisticated communication.
UK farm swaps milk for cow cuddles as floods and food prices take their toll

Years of floods and low food prices have driven a dairy farm in England's northeast to stop milking its cows and instead charge visitors to cuddle them.
Two jailed for stealing $6 million golden toilet from Churchill's birthplace

Two men were jailed on Friday for stealing an 18-carat golden toilet that had been on display as an artwork in an exhibition at Winston Churchill's birthplace.
Mongolia's 'Dragon Prince' dinosaur was forerunner of T. rex

A newly identified mid-sized dinosaur from Mongolia dubbed the "Dragon Prince" has been identified as a pivotal forerunner of Tyrannosaurus rex in an illuminating discovery that has helped clarify the famous predator's complicated family history.
Labubu human-sized figure sells for over $150,000 at Beijing auction

A Beijing auction house sold a human-sized Labubu figure for 1.08 million yuan ($150,275, around AED 551,901) on Tuesday, setting a new record for the "blind box" toy as it moves from craze to collectible.

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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