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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

4 Antonello da Messina works stolen in Renaissance painter's hometown

Four artworks by 15th century painter Antonello da Messina have been stolen overnight from the Museo Regionale di Messina, Italian media reported citing a statement from the museum's directorship.
Shein loses UK copyright lawsuit against rival Temu over photos of clothing

Online fast-fashion platform Shein on Thursday lost its London lawsuit against rival Temu for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.
Filipina expat's gold shopping wins her a Dubai apartment in raffle draw

Shopping for a gold ring in Dubai turned out to be lucky for Filipina expat Ethel Metry after it won her a forever home in the Emirate she has called home for 20 years.
Taylor Swift wedding-dress fever puts bridal brands on high alert

Taylor Swift's wedding dress remains under wraps. But wedding chain David's Bridal is already betting brides will want one just like it.
Dogs can distinguish between emotions in a human face, study shows

A peek inside dogs' brains revealed man's best friend can distinguish emotions in people's faces, researchers at the University of Vienna have found, providing what they said was the first ever evidence of such an ability.

UAE

UAE condemns Iranian attacks on Iraq's Kurdistan

The UAE has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the private office of Iraqi Kurdish Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the home of its security intelligence chief in Iraq's Kurdistan region.
Dubai upgrades key traffic corridor in Al Quoz to ease congestion

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed major upgrades on Al Marabea’ Street in Al Quoz, improving traffic flow and easing congestion.
Sheikh Abdullah discusses regional developments with Kuwaiti FM

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the latest regional developments in a phone call with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
UAE Floating Hospital welcomes new Indonesian medical team

A new batch of 25 Indonesian medical professionals has joined the UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.

International

Two killed in high school shooting in southern Philippines, officials say

Two students were killed in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Tuesday, one of them the gunman, and the situation was now under control, officials said, in the second such incident in the country in less than two months.
Trump says Iran won't make deal he thinks is needed

President Donald Trump said on Monday Iran would not make the deal he thinks is needed to end a war with the US and should surrender as talks between the countries remained stalled.
Colombia's president pegs early quake losses at $9.6 billion

The economic losses from a powerful earthquake that struck Colombia last week are expected to reach 30 trillion pesos ($9.58 billion), Colombia's President Abelardo De La Espriella said on Monday.
Kushner's talks with Israel, Hamas end without breakthrough on Gaza plan

Donald Trump's envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner left Jerusalem on Monday without a breakthrough after two days of talks with Israeli and Hamas leaders over a stalled US plan to end the war in Gaza, with both sides standing firm on key demands.
Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea

US President Donald Trump on Sunday instructed the Pentagon to "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with long-term Asian ally South Korea, citing the cost of the drills and Seoul's refusal to take part in actions against Iran.

Business

Nakheel begins handover of 892 homes at Jebel Ali Village

Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has begun handing over 892 homes at Jebel Ali Village, which is expected to be home to approximately 5,500 residents.
Indian state shuts some Domino's, Pizza Hut outlets, citing hygiene lapses

The Indian state of Maharashtra has suspended the licences of four Domino's outlets after reporting grease residue in pizza-making machines and insect infestations, the latest move in an intensifying crackdown by food regulators.
ADNOC's XRG advances global gas strategy with Venezuela entry

XRG, ADNOC’s international energy investment company, has announced its entry into Venezuela through the award of the offshore Loran licence, and the transfer of interest in the licence by PDVSA Gas.
Iger, Kushner purchasing Lakers for record $12.5 billion

Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger are set to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers, with the deal valued at a record $12.5 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter on Wednesday.
Chair of India's Tata to step down after tension with controlling charity

The chairman of India's largest conglomerate Tata Sons will not seek reappointment, he said, citing the board's lack of backing after tensions with the charitable arm that controls the group.

Sport

Senior FIFA official Lamour exits after Infantino criticism

FIFA has announced on Monday that Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour had left the organisation, weeks after he publicly criticised Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other tournaments.
LIV officially cancels next week's team championship event in Michigan

LIV has officially canceled its season-ending team championship event and will bring a tumultuous season to an end this weekend at LIV Golf Indianapolis, the league announced Monday.
UFC returns to Abu Dhabi with blockbuster title bouts

UFC returns to Abu Dhabi this October with a blockbuster night of mixed martial arts at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
India in charge at Galle despite Dinusha's maiden hundred for Sri Lanka

Sonal Dinusha's maiden test hundred kept Sri Lanka afloat, but India remained firmly in command after day three of the opening test between the neighbours in Galle on Monday.
India's Shetty stuns world number one Shi at World Championships

India's Ayush Shetty produced a major upset at the badminton World Championships by knocking out defending champion and world number one Shi Yuqi of China in the men's singles first round on Monday in New Delhi.

Entertainment

American actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36

American actress Hayden Panettiere, famed for roles in television shows such as 'Nashville' and 'Heroes', has died aged 36, her family said in a statement issued by her publicist on Sunday.
Attorneys press California court to give Nick Reiner access to trust fund

Attorneys for Nick Reiner on Monday have urged a judge to allow him to use his $1.5 million trust fund to pay for his defense against charges that he killed his parents, Hollywood director Rob Reiner and producer-photographer Michele Reiner.
Los Angeles gang leader masterminded Tupac's drive-by killing, prosecutor tells jury

A former street gang leader orchestrated the 1996 drive-by shooting of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in retribution for the beating of his nephew, a prosecutor told jurors during opening statements in a murder trial tied to a long-unsolved crime that became a seminal moment in rap history.
Bollywood stars told to stop appearing in surrogate ads in Indian state's food safety drive

Three top Bollywood actors including Shah Rukh Khan must stop appearing in surrogate advertisements for a brand mostly associated with a banned betel nut product, India's Maharashtra state has said as it intensifies a food safety drive.
Disney, Square Enix preview 'Kingdom Hearts 4' video game at fan convention

Walt Disney and Japanese video game company Square Enix have previewed the yet-to-be-released "Kingdom Hearts 4" game on Saturday as they celebrated the high-selling franchise's upcoming 25th anniversary at a Disney fan convention in Anaheim.

Quirky

Count Binface becomes Britain's most successful comedy candidate

Surrounded by more than 30 other prospective parliamentarians including three 'loonies', Count Binface basked in the greatest result ever achieved by one of Britain's traditional joke election candidates.
India's badminton world championships organisers hire monkey whisperers

The workforce behind badminton's World Championships in New Delhi next week will include a small group of men with an unusual skill: mimicking the calls of langur monkeys.
Scientists turn to sharks to improve hurricane predictions

From the killer shark of "Jaws" to the tornado-tossed predators of the "Sharknado" movies, films long have portrayed sharks as objects of summer fear.
Mountain flower from China joins the world's carnivorous plant club

For most insects, a flowering alpine plant might seem an unlikely predator. But researchers have discovered that a delicate wildflower that grows in rocky mountain crevices in southwestern China lures prey onto sticky hairs, digests their bodies and absorbs the nutrients left behind.
World Cup's 'Chief Watchers' savour tournament's dream job

World Cup fanatics Kevin Akoto and Austin Franklin have lived the dream of any diehard football fan this year: watching every match from the tournament from start to finish - and getting paid for it.

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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