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Ex-UK prince Andrew asks to ’quash’ Epstein affair warrants
The London court is set to hold a private hearing on Thursday, the judiciary said in a statement, as the 66-year-old royal challenges the Thames Valley Police.
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Culture
'Been paying my taxes since the age of 20': Rakul Preet Singh breaks silence on IT raid reports
The actress posted a statement on Instagram, claiming that the search was not related to her in any way
Sports
France hosts neighbours Belgium, but De Bruyne to miss battle with Olise
Only one point separates Group A1 leaders France and second-placed Belgium before Monday's clash.
Culture
'Had amazing trip to India': Mr Beast shares photos with Ranbir Kapoor, Hardik Pandya
MrBeast, whose real name is James Stephen “Jimmy” Donaldson, recently visited India and shared a series of pictures from his trip
Business
Non-oil sectors in UAE and Saudi Arabia maintain strong growth trajectory despite Iran war | The National
UAE companies in September raised selling prices at fastest pace in 15 years owing to higher input costs
Culture
Sony exec talks new digital center amid regional film boom
Sony exec talks new digital center amid regional film boom
Lifestyle
Paris plays host to Arab fashion stars Nora Attal, Gigi Hadid
Paris plays host to Arab fashion stars Nora Attal, Gigi Hadid
Science
The Nobel Prize week is kicking off in Stockholm with the medicine award
The annual Nobel Prize announcements are beginning in Stockholm, starting with the medicine prize. This year’s prize money is 12 million Swedish kronor (about $1.2 million).
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US withdraws all bomber aircraft from UK’s Fairford airbase
The scare forced evacuations at 85 homes near the airbase, which was used by the United States to launch strikes on Iran.
Culture
BTS’ RM unveils personal art collection in a major new exhibition
The BTS leader is sharing nearly 200 works at the San Francisco museum, bringing pieces from his personal collection together with SFMOMA’s holdings
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Myanmar says 10,000 migrants returned from Malaysia this year
Myanmar has repatriated nearly 10,000 migrants from Malaysia this year, state media reported, as the United Nations criticises Malaysia’s scheme for not guaranteeing safe returns to the war-torn nation.
Culture
'Avengers: Endgame' reclaims highest grossing film title after 2026 rerelease
Seven years after its original release, the Marvel blockbuster has returned to No. 1 worldwide after its 2026 re-release pushed it past Avatar at the box office
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Two people die trying to cross Channel to UK: French authorities
Two migrants have died and two others were hospitalized with severe burns after their attempt to cross the English Channel from France to the UK ended in tragedy overnight.
Politics
Head of Jewish Greens says she may leave party over ‘Zionism is racism’ vote
Vivien Lichtenstein says she believes motion is unhelpful as anger grows over Zack Polanski’s absence for vote
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Co-pilot planned flydubai attack before joining airline, two Israeli officials say
By Alexander Cornwell and Maayan LubellJERUSALEM, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The flydubai co-pilot who stabbed his captain in a suspected attempt to crash the plane has told UAE interrogators he planned the attack before he was hired by the Dubai state-owned airline, according to two Israeli officials with knowledge of the probe.
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Yemen's Houthis say struck Riyadh airport, other Saudi sites
Iran-backed Houthis said Monday they had struck Riyadh's international airport, an oil refinery and other sites in Saudi Arabia, as the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said they had destroyed Houthi targets on the Red Sea coast. Pakistan and Turkey have pledged to deploy troops to Saudi Arabia under a new mutual defence pact following weeks of Houthi attacks, as Riyadh and its Yemeni government allies began an ambitious push aimed at retaking all territory held by the group.
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Yemen's Houthis say struck Riyadh airport, other Saudi sites
Iran-backed Houthis said Monday they had struck Riyadh's international airport, an oil refinery and other sites in Saudi Arabia, as the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said they had destroyed Houthi targets on the Red Sea coast. Pakistan and Turkey have pledged to deploy troops to Saudi Arabia under a new mutual defence pact following weeks of Houthi attacks, as Riyadh and its Yemeni government allies began an ambitious push aimed at retaking all territory held by the group.
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Yemen's Houthis say struck Riyadh airport, other Saudi sites
Iran-backed Houthis said Monday they had struck Riyadh's international airport, an oil refinery and other sites in Saudi Arabia, as the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said they had destroyed Houthi targets on the Red Sea coast. Pakistan and Turkey have pledged to deploy troops to Saudi Arabia under a new mutual defence pact following weeks of Houthi attacks, as Riyadh and its Yemeni government allies began an ambitious push aimed at retaking all territory held by the group.
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Sudan Doctors Network condemns RSF attack on WFP aid trucks, killing one driver
The Sudan Doctors Network has condemned an attack by drones operated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on trucks contracted by the World Food Programme (WFP) to transport aid from Dilling to Kadugl…
Sports
Dubai Basketball kick off defense of ABA League title with victory in Slovenia
Dubai Basketball kick off defense of ABA League title with victory in Slovenia
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Germany news: Spy chief warns risk of 'violent conflict' with Russia is growing
Moscow is already waging a "shadow war" against Europe, the head of Germany's foreign intelligence service says. The Left Party is taking a case over remarks by the CDU's Katherina Reiche to a top court.
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Germany news: Spy chief warns risk of 'violent conflict' with Russia is growing
Moscow is already waging a "shadow war" against Europe, the head of Germany's foreign intelligence service says. The Left Party is taking a case over remarks by the CDU's Katherina Reiche to a top court.
Politics
Spain’s prime minister calls early elections as pressure mounts
Sánchez, 54, has been Spain’s prime minister since 2018, making him one of Europe’s longest-standing leaders.
Sports
‘Built to be at the podium’: AlUla beat Kuwait Club to claim third place in FIBA WASL
‘Built to be at the podium’: AlUla beat Kuwait Club to claim third place in FIBA WASL
Culture
Name a T.rex, Blue Whale at Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi; how to apply
The competition is open to the public; the two winning names will be displayed permanently alongside the specimens
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Co-pilot planned FlyDubai attack before hired by airline, two Israeli officials say
Co-pilot planned FlyDubai attack before hired by airline, two Israeli officials say
Sports
Five-time NBA champion Ron Harper tells Middle East prospects to ‘chase your dream’
Five-time NBA champion Ron Harper tells Middle East prospects to ‘chase your dream’
Lifestyle
ARMAF Beauté brings a new expression of Arab Beauty
UAE-born brand showcases its growing colour cosmetics and skincare portfolio with a focus on inclusivity, comfort and self-expression
Culture
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan to head to Dubai for Beautyworld 2026
The actor will appear as chief guest at Beautyworld Middle East, joining the unveiling of eight fragrance collections at Dubai World Trade Centre
Politics
Iran oil minister resigns, Bovard appointed acting minister
Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned and President Masoud Pezeshkian has accepted his resignation, Mehdi Tabatabaei, deputy head of the presidential office’s communications depar…
Politics
Spanish Pime Minister Pedro Sanchez calls snap election for November 29
Facing the electorate now is a risky move, as Sanchez's Socialist Party is trailing in opinion polls
Business
UAE jobs: Communication tops UAE employers’ wish list as human skills lead hiring
Employers in the UAE are still hiring first for people who can communicate, lead and look after customers, according to an analysis of more than 7,000 job postings
Politics
Al-Zaidi Warns Coordination Framework Over Failure to Bring Arms Under State Control
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has warned the Shiite Coordination Framework of the consequences of failing to meet agreed deadlines for bringing weapons under state control, as Washington reaffirmed that its economic partnership with Baghdad was moving forward. Al-Zaidi hosted a meeting of Coordination Framework leaders late Saturday, stressing the need to resolve outstanding issues, including completing the formation of his Cabinet and regulating weapons in a way that strengthens state sovereignty and security in Iraq and the wider region.
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Spain’s Sanchez announces snap election amid pressure over housing crisis
Sanchez calls early vote after Parliament rejected housing relief measures proposed by his minority government.
Business
Cosmo takes UAE-made beauty to the world
Ahead of Beautyworld Dubai 2026, the brand looks at how UAE manufacturing and in-house R&D have supported its expansion to more than 80 countries
Politics
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez calls snap election
The Spanish prime minister had repeatedly insisted he would serve out his four-year term, with elections scheduled for 2027. The move comes after a major defeat for his coalition's proposed housing reforms.
Business
Mideast oil exports exceeded pre-Iran war levels: Kpler data
Iran still claims control over the strait, and ships without its authorisation risk coming under attack, but more and more are making it out.
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Hamas leader mourns deaths of Palestinian Christian women in Gaza
Hamas political bureau chief Khalil al-Hayya has offered condolences to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem in Gaza over the deaths of two Palestinian women, Maysaa Khedr Ibrahim Abu Daoud…
Politics
Watch: Sheikh Mansour shares video of UAE Founding Father opening Al Ain school
'Education is the light that guides a person along the right path in life,' said Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE's Founding Father
Science
Which countries have sent people to space?
In six decades of human spaceflight, only hundreds have left Earth, mostly men from the US and Soviet Union/Russia.
Business
Middle East crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels but tanker attacks increase
Crude exports from the region exceeded pre-war levels, reaching 22.5 million barrels per day, provisional data from ship-tracking firm Kpler showed
Culture
Rare Qurans, Sheikh Zayed portrait made of meteorite: Inside a $3.3-billion UAE art collection
Valued at $3.3 billion, the Noor Royal Collection features works by some of the world’s biggest artists alongside rare Qurans and the Kiswah of the Holy Kaaba
Politics
'We're waiting to sweep up their votes': Three days inside the Green Party conference
The Brighton conference revealed a party riding a wave of support but wrestling with internal tensions, political strategy and how to make an impact in Burnham's Britain
Business
Oil slips as Middle East crude exports rise, G7 to release stocks
Oil slips as Middle East crude exports rise, G7 to release stocks
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Morning update
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: The spokesperson for Yemen’s government-aligned forces said that 1,122 attacks were carried out against Houthi targets, claiming that around 1,747 of the group's fighters were killed. Majid Abdullah Al-Nuzaili indicated that the operations took place in Saada, al-Jawf, Taiz and the country’s coast, and were conducted using warplanes, drones, missiles, rockets, artillery and snipers. The chairman of Israel's…
Politics
Spain’s PM calls snap polls after housing bill defeat
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will give a televised speech following a political setback where parliament rejected his government’s proposed housing relief measures, fueling speculation he may call for early elections.
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IRGC commander says US forces have ‘fled’ 1,000km from Iran’s borders
A top Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander said that the US army has moved 1,000km away from Iran's borders.
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Printmaxxing: Why Wear One Print When You Can Wear Them All?
The case for throwing caution (and prints) to the wind