The Dutch have quietly adopted working just a four-day week. But what has been its impact, and can it last? "Your kids are only young once," says Gavin Arm, co-founder of Amsterdam-based small business Positivity Branding. "Most people, if they're running a company, they throw themselves into it an»»»

Azerbaijan has stepped up its focus on digitalisation, cyber security and artificial intelligence as part of a broader state-led transformation agenda, senior officials said at the sixth graduation ceremony of the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Centre on February 9, while analysts and rights researchers »»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova has imposed a suspensory veto on amendments to the Election Code that limit to 20 the number of voting sections in any country which is not an EU Member State, not counting the voting sections at Bulgarian embassies and consulates, the head of State's Press Secreta»»»

Global temperatures have been rising for decades. But many scientists say it’s nowhappening faster than ever before. Since the 1970s, the Earth, fueled by enormous quantities of greenhouse gas emissions, has been warming at a fairly steady rate. But in the last few years, something changed. 2023, 2»»»

The resumption of contacts between Washington and Tehran in early February 2026 has reopened a narrow diplomatic corridor that many observers had already written off. The first indirect round in Muscat, mediated by Oman, produced the kind of cautious, mutually face-saving language that usually sign»»»

Mumbai, India: Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie tore the heart out of England's much-vaunted middle order Wednesday as the West Indies won by 30 runs in their T20 World Cup clash in Mumbai. The West Indies scored 196-6 largely thanks to Sherfane Rutherford's brutal unbeaten 76 and some late hitting »»»

Iran intensified its suppression of domestic dissent on Monday, arresting reformist figures and activists weeks after a wave of nationwide protests. At the same time, Tehran left the door open to further nuclear negotiations with the United States, highlighting a dual approach of domestic control a»»»

Doha: QatarEnergy won an offshore exploration license in the State of Libya following the conclusion of the “Libya Bid Round”, marking QatarEnergy’s first entry into the country’s upstream sector. The results of the competitive bid process, the first to be held in Libya since 2007, were announced t»»»

When clocks struck nine across Tehran on Tuesday, the night skies filled with sound in celebration of the 47th year of the Iranian revolution. We listened from our hotel balcony as chants of "God is greatest" rose from rooftops and roared from windows. Fireworks flared in a kaleidoscope of brillian»»»

Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin has named the army agent known as Stakeknife, Freddie Scappaticci, in the Dáil (Irish parliament). Martin named the west Belfast man, who died in 2023, during a Dáil debate on the report of Operation Kenova. The final report of an investigation into h»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova has imposed a suspensory veto on amendments to the Election Code that limit to 20 the number of voting sections in any country which is not an EU Member State, not counting the voting sections at Bulgarian embassies and consulates, the head of State's Press Secreta»»»

In a major escalation of internet censorship the internet and communication watchdog Roskomnadzor officially began restricting access to Telegram messenger in Russia on February 10, The Bell reported citing anecdotal evidence later confirmed to RBC business portal by the watchdog itself. »»»

Bulgaria is set to introduce private passenger rail services for the first time in its 138-year railway history, following the signing of long-term contracts by outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov. The agreements were concluded with the compa»»»

Dubai: Fertiglobe reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, with revenue and profit rising sharply year-on-year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenue reached $808 million, up 73% co»»»

A deadly mass shooting at a school in British Columbia is likely to increase scrutiny of whether Canada's gun laws should be toughened to prevent further attacks. Nine people were killed and another 25 injured in the attack at Tumbler Ridge on Tuesday, in a remote part of the country that's about 4»»»

Dubai: Shoppers across the UAE will not see price increases on nine essential food categories during Ramadan unless retailers obtain prior government approval, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism confirmed ahead of the holy month, signalling stricter oversight during a period of peak household spen»»»

DOHA - Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic will not be competing at the Doha ATP tournament in Qatar, the organisers announced on Wednesday. “Novak Djokovic is pulling out from Doha due to strong fatigue,” the Qatar Open said in a statement published on social media networks. The prize»»»

From Argentina to Australia to South Africa, record heat and raging wildfires are rampaging through the Southern Hemisphere at the start of 2026, with scientists predicting that even more extreme temperatures could lie ahead - and possibly another global annual high - after three of the hottest yea»»»

Australia is demanding criminal charges over a 2024 Israeli airstrike on an aid convoy in Gaza that killed seven people, including an Australian aid worker, the country's prime minister said Wednesday in a case that has drawn sweeping condemnation and strained relations between the two countries. P»»»

Inflation in crisis-prone Argentina accelerated more than expected and for a fifth straight month in January, the country's statistics agency said Tuesday, a closely watched report whose outdated methodology in recent days stoked political turmoil and created a headache for libertarian President Ja»»»

London: Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Thomas Frank, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. Thomas Frank was sacked after less than eight months in charge following a 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle on Tuesday which left them just five points above the Premier League relegation z»»»

Crouching amid a pile of rubble that used to be his Gaza home, Mahmoud Hammad scoops dirt into a large sieve and shakes it, looking carefully before dumping it out. In recent days, he was lucky. Tiny bones appeared. He believes they belong to the unborn girl his pregnant wife was carrying when an I»»»

The Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) has sent official letters to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), referring the two institutions to the latest amendments to Bulgaria’s Election Code, the parliament»»»

Russia will keep observing the missile and warhead limits in the New START nuclear treaty with the United States, which expired last week, as long as Washington continues to do the same, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday. The 2010 treaty ran out on February 5, leaving the world's two»»»

Dubai: Traffic thickens, then slows. Phones light up with the same question “Where are you?” Kitchens fall quiet, then busy again. In mosques, homes and offices, people glance at the clock not with impatience, but with anticipation. When the call to prayer finally rises, it does not announce an end»»»

There's no such thing as a free lunch, unless you're a Hollywood A-lister who's nominated for an Oscar. Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone and Michael B Jordan were just a few of the stars who gathered in Los Angeles on Tuesday for the annual Academy Award nominees' luncheon and "class photo". Unlike so»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in cooperation with the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, held a ceremony at the Ministry's theater to honor the students who won the first edition of the 'Arabic Language Month'competition. The ceremony was attended »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran is working on a proposal for an agreement that would guarantee the right to peaceful nuclear use without nuclear weapons, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview published on Wednesday. "I have already instructed my team to work on a doable plan or propo»»»

Dubai: When you have 17.4 million Instagram followers, why not tap into their collective creativity? That's exactly what Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, did today when»»»

The EU must "tear down the barriers" that prevent it from becoming a truly global economic giant, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday, ahead of leaders' talks on making the 27-nation bloc more competitive. "Our companies need capital right now. So let's get it done this ye»»»

Australia is demanding criminal charges over a 2024 Israeli airstrike on an aid convoy in Gaza that killed seven people, including an Australian aid worker, the country's prime minister said Wednesday in a case that has drawn sweeping condemnation and strained relations between the two countries. P»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will push Donald Trump on Wednesday to take a tougher stance in nuclear talks with Iran, after rushing to Washington to stiffen the U.S. president's resolve. Trump said on the eve of the hastily arranged White House meeting -- set to begin at 11:00 am local»»»

On Feb. 11, 1965, U.S. and South Vietnamese planes made their first bombing raids on North Vietnam. 1 of 7 | A Vietnamese mother struggles to keep her children afloat after fleeing U.S. bombing in 1965. On February 11, 1965, U.S. and South Vietnamese planes made their first bombing raids on North V»»»

Police have detained a person of in connection to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US news anchor Savannah Guthrie. Police are also searching the home of the person, who was taken into custody at a traffic stop, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News, the BBC's US pa»»»

Romania's supreme court, headed by Lia Savonea, asked the Constitutional Court of Romania on Tuesday to refer a preliminary question to the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding the government's draft legislation amending special pensions for magistrates.The request comes as the Constitu»»»

Dubai: Jebel Jais has reopened mountain access to all visitors without entry permits, allowing residents and tourists to drive up freely and explore the UAE’s highest peak without a fee. The move restores open access to scenic viewpoints, hiking areas and leisure attractions, making spontaneous tri»»»

Dubai: ADNOC Logistics and Services delivered record earnings in 2025. Revenue rose 41% year on year to $5.02 billion, while EBITDA increased 32% to $1.52 billion. Net profit climbed 14% to $863 million, reflecting stronger shipping performance and contributions from acquisitions. Operating free ca»»»

A joint statement issued by Mohammed Aljadaan, the Saudi Minister of Finance, and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Dr. Kristalina Georgieva following the second annual Conference for Emerging Market Economies held in AlUla could be described as the “AlUla Manifesto.” A manifesto »»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved higher again on Wednesday morning, tracking gains in global bullion markets and reviving buying interest across jewellery counters. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 9.10 am, 24K gold was priced at Dh608.25 per gram, up from Dh604.75 on »»»

Doha, Qatar: Stadium 974 hosted National Sport Day activities for the first time, earning official recognition from Guinness World Records as the world’s largest temporary sports arena. The record-breaking celebration, delivered through a collaboration between the Ministry of Interior, the Internal»»»

On Wednesday, February 11, the National Assembly is expected to debate at first reading amendments to the Social Security Code tabled by the Council of Ministers, according to the legislature's draft agenda this week, published on its website. The draft amendments are aimed to introduce a multi-fun»»»

The American military operation in Venezuela at the beginning of this year did not end with the echo of its final strike. On the contrary, it marked the advent of a new US approach to managing what Washington calls its “hot files”. What, then, does US President Donald Trump seek in Latin America? C»»»

Indian expats in the UAE are increasingly switching to chip-enabled e-passports, marking a historic shift in travel documentation. The rollout by the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate in Dubai, starting October, 2025, introduces third-generation e-passports with embedded RFID chips that»»»

Tesla built its empire on electric vehicles, but recent moves suggest a profound strategic shift. While automotive remains core for now, the company is reallocating capital and executive attention toward energy infrastructure, AI, robotics, and autonomy. Also Read: Tesla acquires Shanghai land for »»»

Lights out and away we go - again! A sequel to the Brad Pitt blockbuster F1 is officially in the works, the film's producer Jerry Bruckheimer has told the BBC. The film, co-produced by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, is nominated for four Oscars this year – including best picture. Pitt, 6»»»

1 of 3 | Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer of New York on Tuesday announces the proposed "Virginia's Law" during a press conference at the Capitol in Washington. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and former victims of Jeffrey Epste»»»

Dubai: Every few months, speculation resurfaces about an ambitious concepts linked to the city—a "Dh5 billion mixed-use development" shaped like the Moon. Social media adds to the momentum, floating possible locations and launch dates, often with striking certainty. The idea first gained traction i»»»

Manila: The Philippine Bank Secrecy Law, formally known as Republic Act No. 1405, is one of the country’s most enduring — and controversial — financial laws. Enacted in 1955, its original purpose was straightforward: encourage Filipinos to deposit money in banks by guaranteeing absolute confidentia»»»

President Donald Trump's top officials have declined to comment on the killing of two US citizens, while forcefully defending the president's immigration agenda during a tense congressional hearing. Facing sharp questions from lawmakers in Congress, the immigration bosses blamed protesters for infl»»»

Prosecutors at The Hague are seeking 45 years in prison for Hashim Thaci, accusing the former president of command responsibility for war crimes the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) committed during and immediately after the 1998-99 conflict that tore up Yugoslavia. To an observer attuned to the histor»»»