France24 6m

As a new heatwave looms, Europe falls for Chinese air conditioners

Hundreds of people besieged supermarkets in and around Paris, with scuffles and shouting matches breaking out as residents scrambled to get their hands on bargain air-cooling units before the next heatwave. With the hunt for affordability, Europeans are turning to Chinese AC units - despite trade t»»»

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Gulf News 10m

From passenger jet to cargo giant: Inside Emirates' Boeing 777 makeover

Dubai: What does it take to turn a passenger aircraft into a cargo plane? For Emirates SkyCargo, the answer isn't as simple as removing the seats. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.One of the airline's Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft has undergone a complete transfor»»»

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RT 11m

FIFA suspends US star’s red-card ban after reported Trump call

FIFA has suspended a one-match ban imposed on US striker Folarin Balogun, clearing him to play in the World Cup Round of 16 against Belgium after US President Donald Trump reportedly asked the governing body’s chief to review the case. Balogun was sent off in the 64th minute of the US team’s 2-0 wi»»»

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RT 11m

How Germany blew the EU’s chance for information freedom

It’s not every day that an EU member state has the opportunity to push back in favor of freedom. At least not without elections. But a German court did have that chance – and promptly blew it on behalf of European citizens everywhere. Back in 2022 when the Ukraine war was ramping up, the European C»»»

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The Peninsula 12m

Evolution Nation celebrates Qatar's journey through the eyes of Generation Amazing Foundation's Nasser Al Khori

For Nasser Al Khori, Executive Director of the Generation Amazing Foundation, sport and culture speak a language that requires no translator. As the latest voice in Qatar Museums' Evolution Nation series, Al Khori reflects on a career spent using football as a tool for connection, and on what Qatar»»»

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The Peninsula 28m

3-2-1 QOSM launches second edition of Olympic Heritage Program

Doha, Qatar: From September 1 to December 1, 2026, Greek-British former competitive skier-turned multimedia artist Lucinda Dilworth will be the Olympic Heritage Artist in Residence for the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM), with full access to the museum's collection and the Olympic Medi»»»

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Arab News 31m

Bella Hadid helps fund clean water project in Uganda

DUBAI: Supermodel Bella Hadid has helped fund a new clean water well in Uganda through Amy Bell Charities, supporting a project that will provide safe drinking water to children and families in a rural community. The charity recently unveiled “Bella’s Well” in Uganda, describing it as its 999th wat»»»

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Sputnik 40m

Russia’s Strikes on Ukraine Torpedo Zelensky’s False NATO Sales Pitch – Military Expert

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky had planned to peddle the optics of battlefield “successes” at the NATO summit this week to get another infusion of financial and military aid, air defense historian Yuri Knutov tells Sputnik. Instead, Zelensky received news of the liberation of Konstantinovka by Russia»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 46m

Bulgarian PM Radev Meets Erdogan in Ankara Ahead of NATO Summit

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Bestepe Presidential Complex in Ankara on Monday, the press office of Türkiye's ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party), chaired by Erdogan, said. Radev arrived in the Turkish capital ahead of the NATO Su»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 46m

Prime Minister Radev Welcomed in Ankara by Turkish Trade Minister Bolat

Prime Minister Rumen Radev arrived in Ankara for the NATO summit, which will take place in the Turkish capital on July 7 and 8. He was greeted at the airport by Turkish Minister of Trade Omer Bolat. "I welcomed Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev in Ankara, who arrived in our country to meet with »»»

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Gulf News 51m

UAE summer camps: How do you pick the right one for your child? Experts explain

In childhood, I was led to believe, (thanks the magic of television and Enid Blytyon books) that summer camps would mean tents far away in the wild and evenings of roasting marshmellows over a roaring bonfire. Well, while they do exist and my childhood belief wasn’t a complete lie: A growing realis»»»

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The Peninsula 52m

Qatar Foundation opens applications for third edition of Herfah at Al Khater House

One-year program with The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts offers immersive training in traditional Qatari and Islamic crafts Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation has opened applications for the third edition of Herfah at Al Khater House, a flagship program in traditional crafts delivered in c»»»

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UPI 1h

British campers put up a two-man tent in record-breaking time - UPI.com

Adam Greenstreet and Param Tanna broke the record for the fastest time to erect a two man tent (team of two). Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records July 2 (UPI) -- A pair of experienced campers in Britain broke a Guinness World Record by erecting their two-man tent in a time of 1 minute and 4.95»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi Arabia opens global call for AI ethics forum research submissions

RIYADH: The International Center for AI Research and Ethics, in collaboration with UNESCO and the International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence, is inviting submissions for the research workshop which will accompany the Global Forum on the Ethics of AI. The forum will be hosted by Saudi »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Summer camps across Qatar offer fun, learning and creativity in 2026 

Doha, Qatar: With schools closed for the summer, parents across Qatar are looking for meaningful ways to keep children active, engaged and entertained during the long break. Fortunately, the country offers a diverse lineup of summer camps and programmes spanning sports, creativity, culture, technol»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israeli strike on south kills 4, including 3 women

An Israeli strike on a car in the country's south on Monday killed four people, including three women, despite a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) said a school principal, her mother, a foreign female domestic worker and a male Syrian work»»»

Gulf News 1h

Dubai built a logistics bridge to keep food and medicines moving — here's how it worked

Dubai: Dubai Customs and Emirates SkyCargo jointly developed an integrated logistics system to keep food, medicines and other essential goods moving into the UAE and across the Gulf as regional geopolitical tensions continue to put pressure on global supply chains. Sign up for our daily business ne»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar Airways, Hamad International Airport launch facial recognition 'Fast Pass' for seamless departures

DOHA: Hamad International Airport has partnered with Qatar Airways to introduce Fast Pass, a new facial recognition service designed to streamline the departure process by allowing eligible passengers to move through selected airport touchpoints with fewer document checks. The biometric verificatio»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Philippines: What Escudero can — and cannot — do as presiding officer in Sara Duterte impeachment trial

Manila: Senator Chiz Escudero was elected as the presiding officer of the Senate impeachment court that will try Vice President Sara Duterte. Escudero received 12 votes after being nominated by Senator Ping Lacson, despite objections from Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, who argued that the Senate pres»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Smart Gates and Red Carpet service transform passenger experience

Dubai: More than 9.4 million travellers benefited from Dubai's AI-powered smart ravel ecosystem during the first six months of 2026, as the emirate continued to strengthen its position as a global leader in smart border control and seamless passenger movement. The General Directorate of Identity an»»»

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Novinite 1h

US Praises Bulgaria for Hosting NATO Tanker Aircraft at Sofia Airport for Five Months

The United States has expressed appreciation to Bulgaria for hosting American military tanker aircraft at Sofia Airport over the past five months, highlighting the role of the country within NATO operations and broader alliance support activities. The acknowledgment came from General Alexus Grynkew»»»

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UPI 1h

At least 13 killed, 46 hurt in Russian drone, missile strikes on Kyiv - UPI.com

Ukrainian emergency personnel work at the scene of a Russian missile strike on a residential district of Kyiv on Monday. Photo by Sergey Dolzhenko/EPA July 6 (UPI) -- At least 13 people were killed and 46 injured, five of them children, in a major Russian airborne assault on Kyiv overnight, a day b»»»

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Sana 1h

Five milestones that reshaped Syria-France relations ahead of Macron’s historic visit

Damascus, July 6 (SANA) Relations between Syria and France have undergone a dramatic transformation over the past quarter century, shifting from diplomatic engagement to years of political and legal confrontation following crimes committed by the deposed regime. With the fall of the deposed regime »»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi water conservation efforts achieve $133m in savings over three years 

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s government sector has recorded financial savings exceeding SR300 million ($79.8 million) since the National Center for Water Efficiency and Rationalization began its operations in 2023, while the residential sector achieved savings of nearly SR200 million during the same peri»»»

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Arab News 1h

Guterres calls for ban on ‘killer robots’ as first global AI governance dialogue open

UNITED NATIONS, New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that an uncontrolled “experiment” is being run on the world’s societies through the rapid deployment of artificial intelligence “without a plan, and without consent,” as he unveiled a new AI Child Safety Pledge and renew»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Forget chasing trends: These are the UAE sectors experts believe will deliver growth

Dubai: Entrepreneurs looking to start a business in the UAE should pay close attention to artificial intelligence (AI), food security, manufacturing and compliance, according to several business leaders at a panel discussion in Dubai. The business leaders say these sectors are creating new opportun»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Prince Harry's UK accommodation plans upset at 'last moment'

London: Prince Harry's accommodation plans in London were thrown into confusion Monday after Buckingham Palace contradicted his spokesperson and denied he would stay there, in the latest snag to his UK visit. The estranged prince was to arrive in the UK to start a five-day visit, without his family»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Ram Temple Trust accepts Champat Rai’s resignation amid donation theft probe

dubai: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Monday accepted the resignation of its General Secretary Champat Rai, as investigations into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple gathered pace with fresh financial revelations and governance reforms under discussion. The tr»»»

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The Barents Observer 1h

P-8A Poseidon makes first-ever North Pole flyover

A Royal Air Force P-8A Poseidon from 42 (Torpedo Bomber) Squadron has completed the first-ever North Pole flyover by the aircraft type after departing from Evenes Air Base in northern Norway. The milestone flight came as the Royal Navy carrier HMS Prince of Wales was approached by Russian military »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Philippine EV sales surge 36% despite market slowdown in Q1, VinFast emerges on top — no sales data from BYD

Manila: Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the Philippines floored the pedal to the metal in the first quarter of 2026, rising 36.2%, bucking a broader slowdown in the automotive market. Industry data released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manu»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Syria expecting Macron in first post-Assad visit by Western head of state

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Syria soon, Syrian state media said Sunday, making him the first Western leader to arrive in the country since the ouster of former President Bashar Assad in 2024. Macron hosted Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the former Islamist leader who seized power»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 2h

PM Radev to Meet Turkish President Erdogan Ahead of NATO Summit

Prime Minister Rumen Radev will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Bestepe Presidential Complex in Ankara on Monday ahead of the NATO Summit, the Government Press Service said. The talks will focus on opportunities to deepen bilateral relations and other issues of mutual interest to»»»

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Gulf News 2h

You've seen the UAE jets flying over for America's 250th birthday — now meet the elite team behind them

Dubai: By now, you have probably seen the footage, sleek jets trailing red, white and blue smoke as they glide past the Statue of Liberty. That was Fursan Al Emarat, the UAE's national aerobatics team, taking part in America's 250th birthday celebrations. Flying alongside the US Navy's Blue Angels »»»

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Sputnik 2h

Zelensky's Planned Pre-NATO Drone Offensive Against Russia Failed - Russian MoD

A large-scale attack on Russian territory allegedly planned by Vladimir Zelensky ahead of the NATO summit was thwarted by the professional actions of Russia's Armed Forces, with the overwhelming majority of Ukrainian drones shot down or neutralized, the Russian Defense Ministry said. According to t»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar Airways, HIA introduce 'Fast Pass' biometric travel service

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways, in collaboration with Hamad International Airport (HIA), launched the “Fast Pass”, a facial recognition-based service designed to streamline passenger movement through selected airport touchpoints. The new biometric system enables eligible travellers to move through part»»»

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France24 2h

Press Review - US team’s Folarin Balogun free to play after Trump lobbies FIFA to remove ban

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, 6 July 2026: First, the French papers ready themselves for an upcoming verdict in far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's embezzlement case. Next, the New York Times features a long read on the battle for the internet’s soul. Also, Folarin Balogun will»»»

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UPI 2h

South Korean arms back Poland drills amid Russia warning - UPI.com

South Korean-made K2 tanks, K9 howitzers and FA-50 jets are playing a front-line role as Poland prepares for possible Russian provocations. Soldiers taking part in military exercises codenamed 'Brave Boar 26' at the training ground in Orzysz in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland, 17 June 2026»»»

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France24 2h

Syria expecting Macron visit in first for Western head-of-state since Assad

Syria is expecting a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, the first by a Western European head of state since Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa took power in 2024. Macron would be accompanied by a delegation "including investors and representatives of French companies". FRANCE 24's Matthew-M»»»

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France24 2h

Macron's visit to Syria confirms normalisation strategy of post-Assad government

Syria is expecting its first Western European head of state since new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa swept to power in 2024. A Syrian state news agency reported that France's Emmanuel Macron will visit to discuss strengthening bilateral relations. It wouldn't be the first time the two have met. In May 2025»»»

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Arab News 2h

Saudi, UAE business activity set for stronger momentum in Q3: Standard Chartered

RIYADH: Business activity in Saudi Arabia and the UAE is poised for stronger momentum in the third quarter of 2026, driven by resilient domestic demand, improving regional trade conditions, and ongoing economic diversification efforts, according to Standard Chartered. In its latest report, the fina»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE ministry revokes private university's licence of over violations

Dubai: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has revoked the institutional licence and programme accreditation of Ajman-based Horizon University College, the ministry announced on Monday. The action follows severe and repeated violations of the UAE's institutional and ac»»»

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France24 2h

China conducts long-range ballistic missile test in South Pacific

China said it test-launched a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific on Monday, after countries in the region reported having been warned of an imminent test.  China’s military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the Sout»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE remains resilient investment hub amid regional headwinds: Obaid Al Matrooshi from Free Zones Authority of Ajman

As recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on regional business sentiment, the UAE continued to distinguish itself as one of the world’s most resilient and attractive investment destinations, with policy consistency, regulatory clarity and infrastructure readiness supporting investo»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Pakistani Mango Exhibition to open at Souq Waqif on July 9

Doha, Qatar: The Pakistani Mango Exhibition and its products will officially open on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif. Organised by the Celebrations Committee at the Private Engineering Office (PEO), in cooperation with the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in t»»»

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France24 2h

Putin 'starting to understand he may not win' the war in Ukraine

Russia struck Ukraine's Kyiv region with ballistic missiles and drones on July 7, killing at least 11 people and wounding dozens on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey. This comes as, within Russia, the war has come under growing criticism as Ukraine has ramped up strikes inside the country and Russ»»»

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France24 2h

At least 14 killed in Kyiv after second massive Russian attack

Kyiv has been struck by Russian missiles for the second time in less than a week, with at least 14 people killed. While Russia says it hit military-industrial targets and energy sites, the morning strikes hit residential areas in the early hours of the morning. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg tells us m»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Fresh heat dome grips France shaping Hungary’s weather

During last week’s extraordinary heat, a new term entered the public vocabulary: the “heat dome”. The phenomenon, which first raged over Western Europe, drifted eastwards and delivered historic extremes, shattering national records — with 42C recorded in Szécsény last Tuesday, the highest ever meas»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Drone strike targets car in Nabatieh al-Fawqa

An Israeli drone strike targeted Monday a car in Nabatieh al-Fawqa in south Lebanon, while drones also dropped stun grenades on the southern town. The National News agency said Israeli forces detonated houses overnight into Monday in the southern border towns of Aitaroun and Houla. Israeli forces h»»»

Gulf News 2h

IMA introduces micro-credentials to help finance professionals build practical, future-ready skills

IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) has introduced a portfolio of micro-credential programs aimed at helping accounting and finance professionals and organisations develop the practical skills needed in an evolving business environment. The AI in Finance micro-credential comprises six learnin»»»

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