Gulf News 3m

Mother and daughter turn down $26.48 million to stop AI data centre on family farm

Dubai: Two farmers in Kentucky have rejected a Dh97.25 million ($26.48 million) offer for land that has been in their family for generations, after learning that the property was being sought for a vast data centre intended to support artificial intelligence infrastructure. Delsia Bare and her moth»»»

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France24 12m

Prominent Mali journalist, influencer jailed for seven years for criticising junta

A prominent Malian broadcaster and an influencer were on Monday jailed for seven years after criticising the ruling junta. Mohamed Youssouf Bathily was convicted by the Bamaka court of criminal conspiracy and discrediting the state alongside Rokia Doumbia, a noted campaigner. A Malian court sentenc»»»

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France24 18m

A new generation of Catalans tries to rekindle the independence movement

Nearly 10 years after the attempted referendum on Catalan independence which led to violent clashes between the public and the police, the political demands of the independence movement have not been met. ENTR travelled to Catalonia in June to meet with young people there who are continuing the fig»»»

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UPI 25m

In photos: Female presidents who shaped Latin America - All Photos - UPI.com

By UPI Staff A look at the women who have served as presidents of Latin American countries, both elected and interim. This collection highlights the modern female leaders who have shaped national politics across the region in recent decades. Violeta Chamorro, Nicaragua President-elect of Nicaragua »»»

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BNE 29m

Belgium leads EU buyers as Russian LNG sales to the bloc jump 57%

The EU bought €809mn of Russian liquefied natural gas in June, 57% more than a year earlier, with Belgium the single biggest buyer. That gave Russia 24.1% of the EU's LNG market by value, second only to the US on 54.3% and €1.83bn. Belgium took €268mn worth, its highest since July 2025, ahead of Fr»»»

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BNE 32m

Sberbank profit hits record $12.6bn as strain spreads through Russia's banks

Russia's banks are earning more than ever, yet beneath the record profits lie mounting bad debts, a flight to cash and a corporate-loan pile that few in Moscow can measure. The country's largest lender, state-controlled Sberbank, posted a record IFRS net profit of RUB1.01tn ($12.6bn) in 1H26, up 19»»»

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BNE 32m

Belgium leads EU buyers as Russian LNG sales to the bloc jump 57%

The EU bought €809mn of Russian liquefied natural gas in June, 57% more than a year earlier, with Belgium the single biggest buyer. That gave Russia 24.1% of the EU's LNG market by value, second only to the US on 54.3% and €1.83bn. Belgium took €268mn worth, its highest since July 2025, ahead of Fr»»»

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Arab News 52m

Russian court sentences anti-war politician Shlosberg to 11 years in jail

MOSCOW: A Russian court on Monday sentenced prominent opposition politician Lev Shlosberg to 11 years in prison over his criticism of Moscow's offensive in Ukraine. The 63-year-old is among the very few Kremlin opponents who remained in Russia after it launched a sweeping crackdown on dissent follo»»»

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UPI 1h

Supreme Court again rejects Trump’s appeal in E. Jean Carroll case - UPI.com

1 of 3 | The U.S. Supreme Court once again rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to appeal the verdict in E. Jean Carroll’s sexual abuse and defamation case on Monday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court once again rejected President Donald Trum»»»

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Gulf News 1h

James Dacombe just became Europe’s youngest self-made billionaire, at only 25

Dubai: James Dacombe left school as a teenager to build a technology company. Eight years later, the British entrepreneur has become Europe’s youngest self-made billionaire, after his artificial intelligence chip start-up Olix secured a $3.3 billion valuation. The 25-year-old joined the billionaire»»»

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UPI 2h

Trial begins over murder-for-hire killing of Microsoft executive - UPI.com

One of three people is on trial on Monday over an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy in the killing of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 17 (UPI) -- One of three people is on trial on Monday over an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy in the killi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Pleven's Former District Prosecutor Vladimir Nikolov Nominated for SJC Elected Member from Prosecutors' Quota

Prosecutor Vladimir Nikolov from the District Prosecution Office - Pleven (Northern Bulgaria) has been nominated for election as a member of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the prosecutors' quota, the SJC said on its website. Nikolov was nominated by magistrates from the Supreme Cassation P»»»

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UPI 2h

Trump administration pays billions to not build wind energy projects - UPI.com

1 of 2 | The Trump administration has paid billions of dollars in an ongoing effort to kill wind energy projects in the United States. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo Aug. 17 (UPI) -- The Trump administration has agreed to pay out about $4 billion to companies to encourage them not »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Sara Duterte’s 2028 prospects: still the frontrunner, but no longer invulnerable

The 2028 presidential race is already taking shape around a paradox: Vice President Sara Duterte remains the strongest early candidate in the polls, yet the impeachment trial that could define her political future is still unfolding. That combination makes any forecast tentative. Duterte has a powe»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Luxury watches, cars and motorcycles among upcoming auctions on Mzadat app

Doha, Qatar: Upcoming online auctions featuring valuable collectibles, vehicles and motorcycles will be available through the Court Mzadat app this week. The first auction, featuring valuable collectibles, will be held on Tuesday, August 18, from 4pm to 7pm. Items listed for auction include from br»»»

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Arab News 2h

‘We did it’: S2G Esports win 9-day gauntlet to take PUBG Mobile title at Esports World Cup

PARIS: After an intense nine-day tournament, S2G Esports stood the tallest among the 32 teams competing and won the PUBG Mobile World Cup at the Esports World Cup 2026. After qualifying for the tournament as Turkiye’s third seed, S2G fought their way through the group stage and grand finals to emer»»»

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UPI 4h

Britain's Reform U.K. vows to cut annual welfare bill by $68B - UPI.com

Reform U.K.'s Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, Robert Jenrick, unveils his party's plans for drastic cuts to welfare at a news conference in London on Monday. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Britain's Reform U.K. party said Monday that it would slash almost $68B from welfare, were it to »»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE President and Sultan of Oman discuss bilateral ties and regional developments

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman today discussed the longstanding fraternal ties between the two countries and ways to further strengthen cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields, in support of shar»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Vingegaard brings curtain down on season

Paris, France: Two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard will not race again this season as he is still recovering from the broken collarbone he suffered in this year's race, his team Visma-Lease a bike announced on Monday. The 29-year-old Dane had had a successful campaign up to his crash »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Media Review: August 17

POLITICS On bTV's morning show, former foreign affairs minister Nadezhda Neynsky said Bulgaria was losing its foreign policy influence due to inconsistent actions. According to her, Prime Minister Rumen Radev's governance programme fails to provide a clear development plan for Bulgaria up to 2030. »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Man sentenced to jail, Dh100,000 fine for drunk driving

A driver has been sentenced to six months in jail and fined Dh100,000 for driving recklessly against the flow of traffic in Abu Dhabi, putting the lives of people and other road users at serious risk. ​The Abu Dhabi Misdemeanour Court also ordered the confiscation of the vehicle used in the inciden»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 6h

Interview, video and latest developments in Polish bus crash

“I, too, am a victim: my shoulder is broken, my ribs are broken and my spine has been seriously injured,” one survivor of Sunday’s early-morning tragedy on Hungary’s M3 motorway told this outlet in an exclusive interview. She said she had literally dug herself out from beneath the overturned coach »»»

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Business-review 6h

ANAF steps up checks on personal wealth as undeclared income comes under scrutiny – EY analysis

Checks on individuals’ wealth have become increasingly prominent in the activity of Romania’s tax authority, ANAF, in recent years. Tax authorities have access to a growing volume of information and analytical tools, including through exchanges of information with other countries, making it easier »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

New Varna Water Utility Management Will Find Technical Solution to Cut Off Water to Illegal Buildings in Baba Alino - Regional Minister

With the new management of the Varna water utility, a technical solution will be found to cut off the water supply to buildings constructed illegally in the Baba Alino locality, Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov said in Varna, on the Black Sea, on Monday. Shishkov inspect»»»

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Gulf News 7h

CBD becomes first UAE bank to enable payments from other banks through its mobile app

Dubai: Commercial Bank of Dubai customers can now initiate payments from eligible accounts held with other banks directly through the CBD mobile app, bringing multiple banking relationships into a single app experience. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click »»»

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24 News Agency 7h

Tour operators report decline in Russian tourist arrivals to Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

Tour operators have recorded a decline in the number of Russian tourists traveling to Kyrgyzstan. The Association of Tour Operators of Russia reported a 2.2 percent decrease in trips by Russian citizens to Kyrgyzstan in the first six months of 2026. A decline was also recorded in travel to Kazakhst»»»

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BNE 8h

Putin’s winter campaign to freeze Ukraine into submission is already underway

Russia has begun its winter campaign to freeze Ukraine into submission early and since the end of July has been tearing into what is left of Ukraine’s power sector. Last year’s campaign only scaled up in September, hitting Ukraine's power grid in the hope of making its major cities unliveable. Temp»»»

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Sputnik 8h

CSTO Secretary General Notes Danger of Europe's Militarization, Bellicose Rhetoric

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The militarization of Europe and bellicose rhetoric directed at CSTO member states are extremely dangerous given the countries' vast military arsenals, especially amid mutual mistrust, CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov told Sputnik. "Against the backdrop of mutual mistru»»»

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Naharnet 8h

Japan's economy manages 1.1% growth rate despite headwinds

Japan's economy grew an annual rate of 1.1% in the April-June quarter even as private consumption stayed flat and the growth of exports declined, according to government data released Monday. Japan 's real GDP, or gross domestic product, the sum value of nation's goods and services, grew at a seaso»»»

Naharnet 8h

Israel's Ben-Gvir advocates killing '30 to 40' people in Gaza nightly

An extremist Israeli lawmaker in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition publicly advocated for killing "30 to 40" people in Gaza each night, comments that surfaced Sunday and were quickly shared by Palestinian media. Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir made the statement while spea»»»

Naharnet 8h

US Central Command chief visits aircraft carrier

The top U.S. military commander Adm. Brad Cooper visited the USS Lincoln as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues. The Lincoln arrived in the Middle East in January and has been supporting the U.S. war against Iran, including the blockade on Iranian ports. It has spent a record-se»»»

24 News Agency 9h

Ebola outbreak: Fatality rate reaches nearly 47 percent - | 24.KG

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is spreading faster than ever before. According to forecasts by the World Health Organization (WHO), it could become the deadliest outbreak in the history of the fight against the disease. According to the WHO, one person dies from th»»»

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Arab News 9h

Australia’s mushroom murderer appeals conviction

SYDNEY: Australian toxic mushroom killer Erin Patterson launches an appeal Wednesday against her conviction in a triple-murder case that made headlines worldwide. The 51-year-old was found guilty last year of murdering her husband’s parents and an elderly aunt in 2023 by serving them a beef Welling»»»

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UPI 9h

On This Day, Aug. 17: Turkish earthquake kills thousands - UPI.com

On Aug. 17, 1999, an earthquake in a densely populated region of northwestern Turkey killed at least 17,000 people and injured about 40,000. 1 of 5 | On August 17, 1999, an earthquake in a densely populated region of northwestern Turkey killed at least 17,000 people and injured about 40,000. UPI Fi»»»

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UPI 9h

At least 7 Hindu devotees killed in Indian temple stampede - UPI.com

Aug. 17 (UPI) -- At least seven Hindu devotees were killed Monday morning in a crowd crush at a Shiva temple in eastern India, where tens of thousands had gathered to take part in a religious observance, according to reports. The incident occurred near Ashok Dham, a famous temple dedicated to Lord »»»

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Arab News 9h

Team Falcons crowned EWC 2026 Rocket League Champions after dominant final win

PARIS: Team Falcons have been crowned Rocket League champions at the Esports World Cup 2026, delivering a dominant 4-0 victory over Spacestation Gaming in the Grand Final to claim the title for the first time. The Saudi Arabian Club, represented by Samy “dralii” Hajji and brothers Yazeed Abdullah “»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Three Blood & Honour Members Charged with Inciting Discrimination, Hatred and Violence in Plovdiv

Three of those detained at a private club in Plovdiv linked to the international neo-Nazi organization Blood & Honour have been charged with inciting discrimination, hatred and violence based on race, nationality or sexual orientation, Plovdiv's Deputy District Prosecutor Neno Dimov said at a brief»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Qatar handed tough draw at FIVB Boys’ U17 World Championship

Doha, Qatar: Qatar have been drawn alongside Tunisia, France and Venezuela in Pool A of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship, which will be hosted in Doha from August 19 to 29. The tournament will bring together 20 teams from around the world, divided into five pools. Pool B featur»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Qatar U-18 eye knockout stage spot despite loss to China

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s U-18 national basketball team has not lost hope of reaching the knockout stages of the FIBA U-18 Asian Championship, despite suffering a 66–118 defeat against China at the Veer Savarkar Indoor Hall in Ahmedabad, India. The game was part of Group C’s second-round fixtures in the»»»

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Arab News 11h

Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options?

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday vowed to hit Iran hard economically, a day after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington would impose measures on Tehran that have “never been seen” as soon as next week. The United States, ‌United Nations and European Union have applied»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Dubai-Sharjah traffic today: Heavy delays on E11 and E311

Dubai-Sharjah traffic is building across the main commuter corridors this morning, with Google Maps showing a mix of heavy congestion, slower sections and several accident alerts on routes linking the two emirates. The most significant pressure is visible on E11, Al Ittihad Road, around Al Khan, Al»»»

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Arab News 13h

Sabbath cafe clash lays bare Israel faultlines

JERUSALEM: Alma Ronen has been fighting in the Israeli military nearly constantly for more than two years. Spending her Saturday not in uniform but in a T-shirt and jeans, she would like to enjoy a coffee outside — and resents that her more religious compatriots think otherwise.Every week since Jun»»»

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Arab News 13h

Cameroon beats Malawi 3-0 to win Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time

RABAT, Morocco: Three goals for three lost finals. Cameroon finally won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday with a 3-0 victory over tournament debutant Malawi. Marie Ngah Manga headed two goals and Naomi Eto scored the other while Cameroon kept Malawi’s Chawinga sisters in check to claim it»»»

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Arab News 13h

BBC asks a US court for help in getting testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit

LONDON: The BBC asked a US court for help in getting documents and testimony from members of US President Donald Trump ‘s family in connection with his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the British broadcaster, a court document showed. Lawyers for the BBC argued that Ivanka Trump, her husband »»»

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Gulf News 14h

‘You always learn about yourself in the ring’: Meet the British-Egyptian expat building a Muay Thai community for women

For a few minutes, the gym isn't a gym. I'm watching two sturdy women, one commanding the other to deliver the highest kicks and punches. It's an art; it looks graceful, I mutter to the person nearest to me. There is no ungainliness or uncoordinated kick: the arms and legs hit at stern angles. It's»»»

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Arab News 15h

Scottie Scheffler back to his dominant self and opens PGA Tour postseason with 8-shot win

MEMPHIS, Tennessee: Scottie Scheffler was back to his dominant form Sunday, turning a two-shot lead into a runaway in the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He closed with a 4-under 66 for an eight-shot victory, the largest in the 68-year history at the TPC Southwind. Scheffler ended nearly seven months »»»

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BNE 16h

Poland leads the world on defence worry, Finland climbs fastest since 2019

Even in the country most alarmed by it, defence is a top national concern for fewer than one person in three, reports Statista, which asked people in 32 countries whether defence and foreign affairs ranked among the most important issues facing their country. Nowhere did more than about one in thre»»»

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Arab News 16h

Scottie Scheffler back to his dominant self and opens PGA Tour postseason with 8-shot win

MEMPHIS, Tennessee: Scottie Scheffler was back to his dominant form Sunday, turning a two-shot lead into a runaway in the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He closed with a 4-under 66 for an eight-shot victory, the largest in the 68-year history at the TPC Southwind.Scheffler ended nearly seven months w»»»

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Gulf News 16h

Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in a Sicilian museum heist during an Italian holiday

MILAN: Thieves stole four works attributed to Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina worth millions of euros from the regional museum in the city of Messina in Sicily while crowds gathered across town for the traditional Assumption holiday celebrations, cultural officials and Italian media said S»»»

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UPI 17h

Russia: Overnight Ukrainian drone attack was biggest so far - UPI.com

A photo supplied by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense purports to show a Wildberries warehouse on fire after a drone attack in the Moscow region on Sunday. The Kremlin said it shot down nearly 1,500 Ukrainian drones during an overnight attack. Photo courtesy Ukrainian Ministry of Defense Aug. 16 (U»»»

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