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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

#DubaiDestinations celebrates summer hotspots

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has launched a new season of its #DubaiDestinations summer campaign, highlighting the best of what the emirate has to offer during the warmer months.
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.

UAE

UAE debunks reports of lifetime Golden Visas for select nationalities

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has debunked reports published in "some local and international media outlets" claiming that the UAE is granting lifetime Golden Visas to citizens of certain countries.
UAE President hosts special ceremony for UAE school top scorers

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a special reception to honour school top scorers from across the country at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi.
UAE leaders discuss citizen welfare and national progress

The UAE’s leaders have held a meeting in Abu Dhabi to discuss key national matters and economic progress.
UAE coordinates major crackdown on environmental crime in the Amazon

In a major breakthrough for global environmental law enforcement, 'Operation Green Shield' has disrupted criminal networks across the Amazon Basin, in a joint initiative led by the UAE Ministry of Interior.

International

Trump, Netanyahu meet a second time as gaps said to narrow in Gaza ceasefire talks

US President Donald Trump met for a second time in two days with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Gaza as Trump's Middle East envoy said Israel and Hamas were closing their differences on a ceasefire deal.
Death toll from Texas flood hits triple-digits as tally of missing tops 180

The death toll from the July 4th flash flood that ravaged a swath of central Texas Hill Country rose on Tuesday to at least 109, many of them children, as search teams pressed on through mounds of mud-encrusted debris looking for scores of people still missing.
Wildfire threatens Marseille, shuts down airport in southern France

A fast-moving wildfire reached the outskirts of Marseille, France's second-largest city, on Tuesday, leading its airport to be shut down, with residents told to stay indoors and shut all openings to be safe from the smoke.
Gaza ceasefire can be reached but may take more time, Israeli officials say

Gaps in Gaza ceasefire talks under way in Qatar between Israel and Hamas can be bridged but it may take more than a few days to reach a deal, Israeli officials said on Tuesday.
King Charles hosts Macron in first European state visit since Brexit

King Charles welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Britain on Tuesday for the first state visit by a European leader since Brexit, their warm greeting symbolising the return of closer ties between the two countries.

Business

UAE, WEF unveil global platform for regulatory innovation

The UAE has launched a major global initiative to drive innovation in legislation.
Oil tumbles as OPEC+ hikes August output more than expected

Oil prices slipped more than 1 per cent on Monday after Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and their allies (OPEC+) surprised markets by hiking output more than expected in August, raising concerns about oversupply.
UAE ranks third globally in sovereign wealth assets

The UAE has secured the third position globally in the Global SWF mid-year report 2025, with sovereign-owned investor (SOI) assets valued at $2.49 trillion.
OPEC+ speeds up oil output hikes, adds 548,000 bpd in August

OPEC+ agreed on Saturday to raise production by 548,000 barrels per day in August, further accelerating output increases at its first meeting since oil prices jumped - and then retreated - following Israeli and US attacks on Iran.
UAE emerges as global base for digital nomads

The United Arab Emirates has consolidated its status as a leading force and key player in the digital nomad economy, rising to second place globally as a top destination for digital nomads in 2025.

Sports

Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final

Joao Pedro marked his first Chelsea start in spectacular fashion on Tuesday, scoring twice to fire the Premier League side into the Club World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over his boyhood club Fluminense.
No scares for Alcaraz as he blazes past Norrie into Wimbledon semis

Carlos Alcaraz had warned that facing Cameron Norrie could be a nightmare. For a fleeting moment on Tuesday, it looked like the defending Wimbledon champion might be in for a fright.
Sabalenka and Fritz reach Wimbledon semis

Aryna Sabalenka was dragged into a bygone era on Tuesday and tormented for almost three hours on Wimbledon’s Centre Court before finally imposing her 21st-century power game to beat mesmeric Laura Siegemund for a place in the semi-finals.
'Buzzing' Archer in the selection frame for third test, says McCullum

Jofra Archer is fit and ready to go if called upon for England's third Test against India, coach Brendon McCullum said, as the injury-plagued fast bowler edges closer to a return in the longest format.
Sinner gets out of jail to reach last eight as Dimitrov retires at Wimbledon

Top seed Jannik Sinner struggled with an elbow problem before advancing to the quarter-finals of Wimbledon after a cruel twist of fate for his 19th-seeded opponent Grigor Dimitrov who retired injured at two sets up.

Entertainment

Chanel shows haute couture in private salon setting at Grand Palais

Chanel showed its latest collection of haute couture in an all-beige salon set at the Grand Palais in Paris on Tuesday, its last runway presentation by the design studio before the debut of new creative director Matthieu Blazy expected in September.
'Superman' director James Gunn remakes the hero for the big screen

James Gunn, writer and director of the off-kilter "Guardians of the Galaxy" films, tussled with various ideas on how to deliver a new take on Superman to the big screen.
Ozzy and Sabbath delight adoring fans in emotional farewell gig

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath thrilled tens of thousands of fans in an emotional farewell gig in Birmingham following a day packed with tribute sets from a star-studded lineup.
British rock band Oasis kick off comeback tour in Cardiff

Oasis, the biggest British rock band of the 1990s, kick off their reunion tour in Cardiff on Friday, bringing the warring Gallagher brothers back together on stage for the first time in nearly 16 years.
'Superman' returns to screens with 'kindness, flying dogs and space battles'

Donning the famous red cape for the first time in the new "Superman" movie gave actor David Corenswet a big confidence boost.

Quirky

Alien planet lashed by huge flares from its 'angry beast' star

Scientists are tracking a large gas planet experiencing quite a quandary as it orbits extremely close to a young star - a predicament never previously observed.
F1 drivers given trophies made of LEGO at British GP

The top three finishers in Sunday's British Formula One Grand Prix were rewarded for their efforts with trophies made of LEGO toy bricks, a novelty appreciated by some more than others.
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.
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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