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Dubai launches initiative to protect over 5,000 children online after UAE bans social media for under-15s
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Chinese proverb of the day: “A man who thinks he is leading, but has no one following him, is only…” – a sharp little test for anyone who calls themselves a leader
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UK information commissioner John Edwards quits after workplace probe over ‘inappropriate humour’
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Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth: “Over the years, those who have seemed to me to be the most happy, contented and fulfilled have always been…”
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British actress Emaa Hussen charged with trying to smuggle 320kg meth into Australia
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UAE launches first retail T-Sukuk, letting residents invest in government-backed assets from Dh1,000
UAE residents can now invest in government-backed Islamic Treasury Sukuk with a minimum of Dh1,000, thanks to the launch of the Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk programme. This Shariah-compliant product, developed with the Central Bank, aims to boost savings and financial inclusion by offering individuals direct access to sovereign investment opportunities previously reserved for institutions.
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Man arrested after 3-year-old boy found injured in Cambridgeshire zoo crocodile enclosure
A three-year-old boy is in critical condition after being found inside a crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo. A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Zoo staff are credited with a swift rescue. Police are investigating the incident and have urged the public not to speculate.
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Who is Andy Burnham? The ‘King of the North’ who could replace Keir Starmer as UK PM
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Andy Burnham wins crucial Makerfield by-election, intensifying pressure on PM Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham’s decisive Makerfield by-election victory has intensified pressure on Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Winning nearly 55% of the vote, Burnham’s return to Westminster signals a potential challenge to Starmer’s leadership and Labour’s future direction. The result is seen as a significant moment, fueling debate about the party’s strategy and its ability to reconnect…
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UK school teacher jailed for life for murdering adopted 13-month-old boy after months of abuse