Meta will pay $16.7 billion to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 state attorneys general over the mental health risks posed to children by its social media platforms. File Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Meta will pay $16.7 billion to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 state atto»»»

The trial of six members of a Pakistani ‘grooming gang’ has quietly restarted in Manchester. The retrial hasn’t made the headlines, and looking at the sordid details of the case, it’s clear the British establishment wants to keep it that way. The six suspects were alleged members of the Rochdale gr»»»

A flight attendant in France has succeeded in having her breast cancer recognised as an occupational disease, a first for the country's aviation industry, her lawyer and a trade union said. The ruling -- which recognised that Sophie Lainault, a former flight attendant for Air France, had frequently»»»

BEIRUT (Sputnik) - The Israeli army used white phosphorus munitions in southern Lebanon, leading to large fires and damage to agricultural and forest lands, a Lebanese military field source told Sputnik on Wednesday. "On Wednesday, the Israeli army shelled the outskirts of the Bani Hayyan settlemen»»»

TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that reaching a "good" agreement with Iran's authorities is impossible. A ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been agreed upon, including freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Pakistani military s»»»

Barcelona: Barcelona remain hopeful of signing Julian Alvarez before the transfer window closes, club president Joan Laporta said Wednesday, but Atletico Madrid continue to resist attempts to prise away the Argentina forward. Barca coach Hansi Flick acknowledged that the club could end the summer w»»»

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is expected to convene the country’s regional political leaders and government ministers on Friday, August 28, sources confirmed for albaniandailynews.com The meeting is scheduled to take place at the headquarters of the Socialist Party at 5:30 p.m. The gathering co»»»

Dubai: Six months into the war between Iran and the United States and Israel, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain a major concern, with shipping restrictions, economic pressure and disruptions to regional air travel continuing to shape the latest developments. The conflict began on February»»»

DOHA: Combining sporting legacy with sustainability, Al Janoub Arena will officially open its doors on Thursday by hosting the highly anticipated clash between the Qatar national team and China in Window 4 of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027. The game carries specia»»»

Dubai: At least 95 people have died and nearly 400 travellers are reported missing after devastating flash floods swept through Nepal’s Himalayan border region with Tibet on Wednesday, destroying villages, roads and infrastructure and triggering a major rescue operation. Among those unaccounted for»»»

A company based in the premises of an abandoned shipyard near downtown Murmansk says it has started production of "a new generation of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs)." Russia is not typically known for its development of new technology, and the far northern Murmansk region is, by most people, see»»»

Despite the drought, high temperatures and falling water levels in the Danube, 36,610 people in Bulgaria were subject to water restrictions between August 17 and 23, the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works (MRDPW) said, citing data from water and sewerage operators. The figure is more»»»

Washington: Bill Gates warned Wednesday that the world is dangerously unprepared for the upheaval brought by artificial intelligence, with the technology destroying jobs and threatening human connection, especially for young people. In a nearly 6,000-word essay published on his blog, the Microsoft »»»

RIYADH: Ireland’s new ambassador to Saudi Arabia has hailed his country’s “very strong” relations with the Kingdom as he pledged to transform historic goodwill into a strong diplomatic, economic, technological and cultural partnership. In an exclusive interview with Arab News, Irish Ambassador Mich»»»

Dubai's new law regulating shared housing took effect on Wednesday, introducing mandatory permits and penalties of up to Dh1 million for repeat violations as the emirate moves to curb illegal and unregulated accommodation. Law No. 4 of 2026, issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makt»»»

Parliamentary groups outlined their priorities for the new plenary session on Wednesday, the National Assembly's first regular sitting after the summer recess, with the ruling Progressive Bulgaria pledging to advance the Government's programme and opposition formations criticizing its record after »»»

Spending on gasoline and energy goods fell by $14 billion in July, the largest decline in spending to either a goods or services category in the Bureau of Economic Analysis' monthly personal consumption expenditures report. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Core persona»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is expanding its specialized public education model into the media sector, with the Ministries of Education and Media opening registration on Wednesday for a new Media Gifted Students School in Madinah. The initiative targets first-year secondary school students and aims to ide»»»

Dubai: From pookkalams (floral carpets) and Thirvuathira dance at offices to a horseback ride in the desert and an Onasadhya served 35,000 feet in the air, Indian expats from Kerala in the UAE marked Onam 2026 in style, with colleagues from multiple nationalities joining in the celebrations. This y»»»

MAKKAH: Every weekend along the shores of Al-Shuaiba, vivid modern canopy kites catch the thermal winds of the Red Sea, carving sharp arcs across the skyline. Below them, young athletes skim turquoise waters on specialized boards, executing high-speed maneuvers and gravity-defying jumps. Once a qui»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Wednesday, gaining 28.29 points, or 0.25 percent, to close at 11,259.90. The total trading turnover on the benchmark index was SR5.71 billion ($1.52 billion), as 166 stocks advanced, while 90 retreated. The MSCI Tadawul Index also increased, ri»»»

Dubai: Heavy congestion has been reported along several major routes linking Dubai and Sharjah, with the worst delays showing on Al Ittihad Road (E11) near the Sharjah border, according to Google Maps live traffic data. Red congestion markers on the map indicate significant slowdowns along E11 arou»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi sta»»»

LONDON: Syrian interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed bilateral relations and regional developments in a phone call on Wednesday, Syrian media reported. The leaders explored ways to deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest and strengthen relations bet»»»

The Israel Hayom Hebrew newspaper reported that political officials are concerned about a scenario in which the guns in the West Bank are turned against the Israeli occupation forces, with Palestinian Authority forces using their weapons against them. It can now be revealed that Prime Minister Benj»»»

The fifth edition of the Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries will take place in Abu Dhabi on September 20, bringing together experts from the fields of culture, technology, academia and the creative industries. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department o»»»

As many as 1,550 teachers will be joining GEMS schools across the UAE once the new academic year begins next week. Speaking at an awareness event, group CEO Dino Varkey said the group's schools had received over half a million applications, which was slightly lower than the 600,000-plus pool last y»»»

Dubai: Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle claims that Facebook and Instagram harmed young users and improperly collected children’s personal data, according to court papers. The agreement was reached during a federal trial in California involving 29 US states. It ends o»»»

London: Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and their two children landed Wednesday in Britain, UK media reported, after the surprise news emerged last week they would be relocating from the United States. The couple -- who quit Britain and royal duties six years ago and moved to California -- landed abo»»»

1 of 2 | City leaders across the country have been choosing to put infrastructure projects that are “less than necessary” on hold as high gas prices put a strain on municipal budgets. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Rising gas prices are not only putting pressure on»»»

SpaceX's next-generation Starship successfully launched atop the new Super Heavy V3 booster, from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, in July. The company announced it will build a $100 million launch facility in Louisiana. File Photo by SpaceX/UPI | License Photo Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Elon Musk and SpaceX w»»»

DUBAI: Over the weekend, Mark Ruffalo, the American actor best known for his portrayal of the Hulk, made headlines worldwide with a post that pushed back against what he alleged was a smear campaign designed to paint him as an antisemite. “The accusation that I am antisemitic is appalling and funda»»»

Dubai: Prince Harry and Meghan returned to Britain with their two children on Wednesday, beginning a new chapter six years after their dramatic departure from royal life and move to the United States. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex landed aboard a private jet at Birmingham Airport around noon, acco»»»

Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said the drones and drone fragments recently found along the country’s Black Sea coast do not pose a danger because none of the devices identified so far has carried ammunition. Speaking to journalists before a hearing in the relevant parliamentary commit»»»

A 48-year-old woman from the Varna village of Medovets has died after spending a month in critical condition following an attack in which her husband allegedly doused her with gasoline and set her on fire during a family dispute. Faize Ahmed died Sunday at the Naval Hospital in Varna, according to »»»

ING continues to innovate by bringing two new functionalities to Home’Bank that simplify customers’ relationship with the bank. As a result, repaying and closing a mortgage loan becomes a simple, secure, and intuitive experience for ING customers. Once the mortgage loan has been fully repaid throug»»»

Share: By Frank Andrews, Ramy Inocencio, CBS Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with Qadir Nizamipour, deputy secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in New Delhi, India, June 22, 2026. Javed Dar/Xinhua/Getty The language used Monday by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as he anno»»»

The parliamentary Committee on Environment and Water approved at first reading a bill submitted by the Council of Ministers to amend the Clean Ambient Air Act. The bill was approved by 14 votes in favour, one against, with no abstentions. The bill was presented by Environment and Water Deputy Minis»»»

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday discussed strengthening ties, the Syrian presidency said, their first call since reaching an agreement over Moscow's military bases in the country. The Syrian presidency said the two leaders discussed "bilatera»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohann»»»

Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe made an unscheduled, unannounced visit to Moscow on Tuesday for talks with Russian officials, with both capitals remaining tight-lipped on purpose of the trip. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 26 (UPI) -- CIA Director John Ratcli»»»

Dubai: Public parking across Dubai will be free on Friday, August 28, during the Prophet Mohammad’s (PBUH) Birthday holiday, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Wednesday. The exemption will apply to all public parking spaces except multi-storey parking facilities. Parking fees wil»»»

ISTANBUL: Turkiye on Wednesday said the dissolution of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) marked a key step toward strengthening state authority and achieving lasting stability in Syria.Turkiye has long regarded the SDF as an extension of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), whi»»»

European Union trade in goods continued to expand in 2025, but imports grew faster than exports, reducing the bloc's overall trade surplus and exposing growing pressure on economies such as Bulgaria's. EU imports increased by 2.4% last year, while exports rose by just 1.9%, according to the figures»»»

The family of General Ratko Mladić has not yet received the reports from all the doctors engaged in The Hague regarding his health condition, and the deadline for submitting one of the independent medical reports has been extended for another 24 hours, Mladić’s son Darko told SRNA. “We received a r»»»

Professional and patient organizations opposed plans to close the National Council on Prices and Reimbursement of Medicinal Products at a news conference on Wednesday. The Bulgarian Association of Pharmacoeconomics organized the event in response to a proposal to abolish the Council as an independe»»»

Seoul: Korea Republic police have found the bodies of four people reported missing on a popular resort island, as investigators probe local police's handling of the missing persons cases. The discovery of the bodies over three days through Monday has sent shockwaves through Jeju Island, a resort de»»»

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RIYADH: Syria and Lebanon agreed on a unified plan to develop transport and rail links and formed a joint technical team to oversee the work, as the two neighbors seek to improve trade and regional connectivity. The agreement was reached during talks in Damascus between Syrian Transport Minister Ya»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police will deploy 253 security and traffic patrols, 28 drones and 775 police personnel as part of preparations for the start of the 2026-27 academic year. The force said its integrated security, traffic and awareness plan has been developed with strategic partners to support a safe re»»»