Steve Coogan on his Roy Keane film - and his part in Posh and Becks' first meeting
Despite having little interest in football, Steve Coogan is starring in a new film about former Manchester United hero Roy Keane - and reveals he was with Keane's teammate David Beckham the night he met Victoria. Steve Coogan is up front about not caring who plays up front. He is not a football fan»»»
BCR Lists Second €500M Eurobond on Bucharest Stock Exchange
Banca Comerciala Romana (BCR) listed on December 23 a new Eurobond issue on the Main Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), worth EUR 500 million. The bonds were listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BCR31E and have a maturity of 6 years. This is BCR’s second bond is»»»
South Korea's 'movie of the year' is an indie story about a teen's trauma
Yoon Ga-eun was not a name many would have recognised in South Korea. That is until her movie about a teenager who is a survivor of sexual violence became a dark-horse hit. "It hasn't really sunk in yet," indie filmmaker Ms Yoon told BBC Korean at a studio in Seoul in late November. "Now I just fee»»»
ICC gears up to host Bharat Utsav 2026 at Ideal India School ground in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre, in association with the Embassy of India, is all set to present “Bharat Utsav 2026,” a grand celebration of India’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, promising two days of spectacular performances, music, dance, and cultural displays. Schedule»»»
Hassad Food hosts Dreama Centre children in Hassad Buds Training Programme
Tribune News Network Doha The Orphan Care Centre ‘Dreama,’ one of the centres under the umbrella of the Qatar Social Work Foundation, announced that Hassad Food Company hosted children from the centre as part of the ‘Hassad Buds Training Programme.’ The initiative aims to empower and prepare the ch»»»
Over 1.5 mn people in Pakistan benefit from QC’s projects in 2025
Tribune News Network Doha With the generous support of benefactors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) implemented around 1,773 projects across Pakistan in 2025, including in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir, benefiting nearly 1,554,957 people. The projects spanned a wide range of areas, including »»»
Who is Cilia Flores, Venezuela's once-powerful first lady?
When US forces conducted a night raid on the Venezuelan capital Caracas, they didn't just drag President Nicolás Maduro from his compound and put him on a boat to New York - they took his wife too. Cilia Flores, 69, has long been seen as one of the most powerful figures in Venezuela, a political op»»»
Raw emotions as mourners attend Mass for Swiss bar fire victims
In the snow-dusted street outside St Christopher's Church, hundreds joined a special Sunday Mass for the victims of the fire that tore through Le Constellation bar on New Year's Eve. Many hugged each other, crying quietly, as they remembered the dozens killed and those still in hospital with severe»»»
UAE leaders celebrate Sheikh Mohammed's 20 years of transformative leadership
In the presence of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with current and former ministers who have served with him over the past two decades. The meetin»»»
Woke politics forced the US media to ignore a $9bn scam
How is it possible that a young man with a video camera has done more to expose exorbitant fraud and corruption in one American state than all the giant billion-dollar legacy media combined? For days after a 42-minute viral video by independent journalist Nick Shirley exposed widespread fraud in Mi»»»
Gen. Qassem Soleimani’s Legacy: How His Vision Endures Beyond His Assassination
The assassination of Major General Haj Qassem Soleimani, commander of Iran’s Quds Force, in 2020 was far from a fleeting event in the trajectory of regional conflict. Rather, it marked a pivotal moment that, even by the acknowledgment of his adversaries, revealed the limited impact of the US strike»»»
Schools to start reopening after Nigeria mass abduction
Nigerian officials have announced that schools in Niger state will start reopening later this month, following a mass abduction in November that forced their closure as part of emergency security measures. From 12 January, public and private schools "in safe and secure areas" will be allowed to reo»»»
Inside the bizarre ‘treasure ritual’ that almost cost a toddler his life
In what authorities have described as a chilling example of superstition-driven violence, officials in Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, intervened just in time to stop the ritualistic sacrifice of a one-year-old boy. The child was reportedly to be buried alive as part of an attempt to unearth h»»»
'I can't believe it' - Joy and uncertainty in Florida's 'Little Venezuela'
For years, Florida resident Rosana Mateos had a recurring dream about the fall of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. "I always dreamt that I'd find out in the early hours of the morning," said the Venezuelan expat, who has been in the US since 2012. "We always figured that if something were to happen, it»»»
This driving mistake costs Dh2,000 and 12 black points in the UAE
Dubai: Abu Dhabi Police have issued a stern warning to motorists over reckless driving and noise pollution, specifically targeting young drivers operating modified vehicles in residential and sandy areas. The force confirmed that a crackdown is underway to address "negative behaviours" that disrupt»»»
Body of missing Fire Service chief found
Hunters have found the body of a local Fire Service chief who had disappeared on Dec. 23. The body was found in rugged terrain at Mt. Beles, a social media post announced Saturday. “We inform that fellow hunters have located the body and the car of the missing person from Ano Poroia at a rough spot»»»
Stuck in Afghanistan, Pakistanis Want Border to Finally Reopen
Nearly three months since border clashes prompted the closure of land crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan, university students, merchants and families are left hanging with no way of getting back. "We miss our parents and relatives," said Shah Faisal, 25, who studies medicine in an Afghan un»»»
UAE leaders honour Sheikh Mohammed's two decades of transformative leadership
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has emphasised that the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, continues to drive the UAE’s growth. In a post on social media, the UAE Preside»»»
International Aid Groups Grapple with What Israel’s Ban Will Mean for Their Work in Gaza
Israel’s decision to revoke the licenses of more than three dozen humanitarian organizations this week has aid groups scrambling to grapple with what this means for their operations in Gaza and their ability to help tens of thousands of struggling Palestinians. The 37 groups represent some of the m»»»
Schools to welcome back students tomorrow
Doha, Qatar: With the start of the second academic semester approaching, schools across the country are intensifying preparations to ensure a smooth and successful return for students tomorrow. Khaled Issa Al-Muhaiza, Principal of Nasser bin Abdullah Al Attiyah Secondary School, outlined the key me»»»
Maduro's Ouster Sparks Celebrations among Venezuelans in South Florida
Revelers chanted “liberty” and draped Venezuelan flags over their shoulders in South Florida on Saturday to celebrate the US military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro and remove him from the country — a stunning outcome they had longed for but left them wondering what comes next in their trouble»»»
How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China
Stella Huang bought her first Jellycat plush toy when she lost her job during the pandemic. A school friend was a fan of the British-designed toys and told her all about them. But she only fell in love with the brand when she saw a gingerbread house plushie on the Chinese social media app RedNote. »»»
U.S. flu activity continues to rise, CDC pushes people to get vaccinated - UPI.com
Influenza is spreading rapidly across the United States this respiratory virus season, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday said most Americans are not vaccinated. File Photo by Tannen Maury/EPA Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Influenza has caused 3,100 deaths and 81,000 hospitalizations am»»»
Minnesota officials say child care centers were ‘operating as expected’ - UPI.com
Minnesota officials on Friday reported normal conditions during recent inspections of nine daycare centers featured in a viral social media video accusing their operators of committing fraud. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Nine child care centers shown in a viral video»»»
Aspetar Redefines Sports Medicine
Tribune News Network Doha The year 2025 was a remarkable one for Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, as it dedicated all its efforts to achieving medical excellence and ensuring a safe sports environment. The hospital continued to serve Qatar’s athletes while attracting elite sports »»»
Qatar Charity supports over 500,000 people in Bangladesh in 2025
Tribune News Network Doha In 2025, Qatar Charity (QC), with the generous support of benefactors in Qatar, delivered impactful humanitarian and development assistance to 674,484 beneficiaries across Bangladesh. Through 2,171 implemented projects, the organisation addressed critical needs in water an»»»
Flu overtakes Covid in Hungary: Hospitalisations spike among children and elderly
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KHDA approves new standards for health, safety and quality of life at early childhood centres
Dubai: The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai has announced comprehensive new standards for health, safety and quality of life in early childhood centres across the emirate, a significant step in the regulation of early years care and education. Published as part of KHDA’s re»»»
Port Said health facilities record 362,662 medical services throughout 2025
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population provided 362,662 medical services through hospitals and health facilities in Port Said governorate between January and December 2025, the ministry announced in a statement. The services were delivered under the directives of Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Pri»»»
BBC reaches agreement with Israeli family for filming in home after 7 October without consent
The BBC has reached an agreement with an Israeli family who survived the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks, after a team of journalists entered their badly-damaged home without permission. A BBC News crew, including International Editor Jeremy Bowen, entered the home of an Israeli family on the Gaza bor»»»
Back to School 2026 UAE: Must-know tips to keep kids safe, healthy
As schools across the UAE reopen on January 5, children will be heading back to classrooms at a time when seasonal flu and viral infections are typically on the rise. Medical experts are urging parents to take simple but effective steps to protect their children’s health, strengthen immunity and ea»»»
September Emerges as Europe’s New Favorite Month for Holidays in 2026
As summer temperatures soar across Europe, tourists are increasingly looking to avoid the peak months, opting for quieter, more affordable travel periods. September is emerging as a preferred alternative, offering pleasant weather, fewer crowds, and lower prices. The latest travel trends report for»»»
UAE: Dh500–Dh20,000 fines for unauthorised camping, public space violations
Abu Dhabi: The Al Dhafra Municipality has urged the public to comply with regulations governing the use of public spaces for camping and events, warning that unauthorised activities could result in substantial fines. Also Read: UAE: Dh5,000 fines for public appearance violations in Al DhafraOrganis»»»
Deadly Storms Sweep Sofia and Vratsa: Gusts Top 120 km/h, Woman Dies on Vitosha Mountain
A 31-year-old woman died after a tree fell on her car on Vitosha Mountain, authorities confirmed. The family of four was traveling along Belovodski Pat Street toward the Kopitoto area when the incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. The car, driven by the woman’s 34-year-old husband, also carried their»»»
UAE Cybersecurity Council urges public to boost online safety
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cybersecurity Council has urged the public to begin the new year by adopting smarter cybersecurity habits. In an official post on its social media channels, the council highlighted the importance of following simple guidelines to stay safe online. These include securing home Wi-F»»»
Back to School 2026: Big changes every UAE parent needs to know
From how long children stay in school to when they sit exams and even how absences are counted – the UAE’s education system is undergoing some of its most far-reaching reforms in years. In this academic year, parents will need to adjust to a new rhythm shaped by a unified school calendar, stricter »»»
National Network for Children Executive Director Bogdanov: Civic Engagement Is Key to a Stronger Democracy
Civic engagement was key to a stronger democracy in Bulgaria, National Network for Children Executive Director Georgi Bogdanov told BTA on Saturday. The organization coordinated the Networks in Action project, funded under the Swiss-Bulgarian Cooperation Programme’s Civic Engagement and Transparenc»»»
Sudan: How One Hospital Saved Thousands of Lives Amid War
As Sudan’s war dragged on and fighting engulfed the capital Khartoum, the health system collapsed almost entirely. Hospitals shut their doors one after another, until only a single facility remained in operation in the city of Omdurman. Al Nao Hospital, perched west of the city on the front line of»»»
Ukraine hosts talks with security allies in Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine: Ukraine is hosting security advisers for crunch talks on Saturday as Kyiv insists negotiations are zeroing in on a deal, while Russia claims a deadly New Year strike torpedoed the efforts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said around 15 countries would attend the talks, along w»»»
Elon Musk’s Grok AI faces backlash over nude images of women, children
Elon Musk’s AI platform, Grok, is racing to fix flaws in its image-editing tool after users reported that it could turn pictures of children or women into sexualised content. In a statement on X on Friday, Grok acknowledged the problem. “We’ve identified lapses in safeguards and are urgently fixing»»»
Jessie Buckley 'overwhelmed' to be starring in Oscar-tipped Hamnet
The Oscar-tipped Hamnet, starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, is a film that shows the full range of human emotions, from elation to despair. It begins with a young William Shakespeare falling in love with Agnes (the other name by which the playwright's wife, historically referred to as Anne Ha»»»
Eye on Africa - Nigeria police detain driver in fatal Joshua car crash
In tonight's edition: Nigerian police detain the driver of the vehicle involved in the Lagos highway smash in which two people were killed and boxer Anthony Joshua was injured. Also, supporters of Guinea's former junta chief-turned-president-elect celebrate his win of the weekend's election. P»»»
Self-styled ‘prophet’ arrested in Ghana over doomsday flood scare
A self-proclaimed prophet in Ghana who spent months spreading fears of an imminent doomsday flood has been arrested, local police in the West African country have confirmed to several media outlets. Evans Eshun, popularly known as Ebo Noah, was detained on December, 31 after repeatedly warning that»»»
At least 40 killed and 119 injured in Crans-Montana fire caused by 'sparklers', Swiss officials say
Swiss officials told a press conference on Friday that the deadly fire at a Crans-Montana ski resort bar on New Year’s Eve, which killed at least 40 people, was likely caused by sparkling flares atop Champagne bottles that came too close to the ceiling. Authorities said 113 of the 119 injured have »»»
Russia makes largest territorial gains in Ukraine since 2022 invasion
Russia captured more than 5,600 sq km of Ukrainian territory in 2025, its largest advance since 2022, as Kyiv prepares to host allied security talks. As pressure on the battlefield continues to build, President Volodymyr Zelensky named Kyrylo Budanov his new top aide, proposed Mykhailo Fedorov as d»»»
Sheikha Moza attends the opening tour competitions of the HH The Father Amir Prix
Doha, Qatar,: The opening day was attended by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), who visited Al Shaqab as Tour 1 of the HH The Father Amir Prix 2026 officially commenced in Doha. Tour 1 brings together international and regional riders across CSI1, CSI2 and»»»
Sheikh Zayed Festival sets 5 Guinness World Records on New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Festival featured record-breaking moments, international broadcast coverage, and drew hundreds of thousands of participants and spectators to a night marked by five new Guinness World Records. The Sheikh Zayed Festival closed the year with a series of record-»»»
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky names Kyrylo Budanov as chief of staff - UPI.com
Kyrylo Budanov, 39, has been named President Volodymyr Zelensky's new chief of staff. File Photo by Sergey Dolzhenko/EPA Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Friday that he named spy boss Lt. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov as his chief of staff. "I had a meeting with Kyrylo Budanov»»»
MSF Calls Israeli Ban a 'Grave Blow' to Gaza Aid
International charity Doctors Without Borders Friday condemned a "grave blow to humanitarian aid" after Israel revoked the status it needs to operate in Gaza for refusing to share Palestinian staff lists. Israel on Thursday confirmed it had banned access to the Gaza Strip to 37 foreign humanitarian»»»
Dubai police reunite lost children with father on New Year’s Eve
Dubai: Swift action by the Dubai Events Security Committee led to the successful reunion of an Omani father with his two young daughters after they were separated amid the New Year’s Eve crowds in the Burj Khalifa district. The incident occurred as hundreds of thousands gathered in the area to welc»»»