Lifestyle
How to keep children safe on UAE beaches as the cooler season begins | The National
If you’re heading back to the beach as temperatures drop, experts say you should refamiliarise yourself and your children with basic water safety knowledge
News of October 9, 2026
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Ukraine, Europe, US officials to meet for talks on ending war
Officials from Ukraine, Europe and the US are meeting in Miami to discuss ways to break the deadlock in the war. The meeting comes as Russian strikes on Ukraine killed more than 70 people this week.
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UAE expert says temperatures are around 4°C above average, more rain expected
Emirates Astronomy Society chairman Ibrahim Al Jarwan links warmer conditions to El Nino, which is expected to bring above-average rainfall in the coming months
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Google Earth shows a cold, hard fact: for many Gazans, there is no place to live | The National
Palestinians face another winter with too few homes intact and shelter supplies in critically short supply
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The Houthis have no answer for Yemen's problems | The National
Permanent mobilisation and attacking civilian targets are not strategies
Culture
Nana Patekar has gone too early | The National
Our readers have their say on an Indian actor’s passing, a brave pilot, AI, an Abu Dhabi trio and an intriguing trend emerging in Dubai
Technology
Test shows AI models likely to give advice for terrorist attacks | The National
Tech against Terrorism ran series of questions that retrieved dangerous responses
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'Global Day of Action' for Palestine will see mass protests in dozens of countries this weekend
The mass pro-Palestine protests on Saturday will take place across 60 countries in over 250 locations worldwide
Sports
Online sports gaming takes root in the UAE after successful Fifa World Cup | The National
Cricket a 'natural' area of focus for gaming platform Play971 ahead of busy calendar
Sports
More than just football: How scandal-tainted City led Manchester's rebirth
Standing behind the counter of his fish-and-chip shop near the Etihad Stadium, Sailish Parekh says the transformation of east Manchester over the past two decades has been remarkable. Manchester City "has not only just been a football club for the area. It's a bit of a saviour, to be honest," he told AFP. Before City -- now embroiled in the biggest financial scandal to hit football's cash-rich Premier League -- moved to the area it was "very deprived" with high rates of unemployment, he said.
Technology
Modi wants India to power the AI age. Residents are pushing back
Modi wants India to power the AI age. Residents are pushing back
Culture
School buses to global stages: 30-year story of the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation | The National
Founder Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo reflects on three decades of youth outreach, Abu Dhabi Festival and international cultural partnerships
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Israeli forces kill at least seven Palestinians in separate attacks across Gaza
Israeli forces kill at least seven Palestinians in separate attacks across Gaza At least seven Palestinians, including a child, were killed in separate Israeli strikes throughout the day, Gaza’s civil defence rescue service said on Thursday. Strikes were reported in Gaza City, the al-Sudaniya area, al-Mawasi in Rafah, Bani Suheila, and northeastern Khan Younis. Gaza’s health ministry said that as of Thursday, Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement had killed 1,471 Palestinians and inju…
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Christa Pike case underscores prevalence of botched executions in US
Experts say methods such as lethal injection promise a more humane form of execution but are frequently marred by mishap
Politics
Key takeaways from US Senate debate in Michigan between El-Sayed, Rogers
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers are locked in a toss-up race for the US Senate.
Business
Dubai families eye lower rents as new shared housing rules extend to them
With over 40 approved areas and a grace period until 2027, residents say the new rules end years of stress and sudden evictions
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From shootings to knife attacks: Why school safety is under scrutiny in Turkey
A recent fatal knife attack at an Istanbul middle school has renewed concerns over violence in Turkish schools, months after deadly shootings prompted tighter security and new measures nationwide
Sports
Four world titles on the line as Riyadh unveils ‘Mexico vs. The World’ lineup
Four world titles on the line as Riyadh unveils ‘Mexico vs. The World’ lineup
Politics
Far-right influencer shows Israel's coarse political turn
Sporting a baseball cap and brandishing his smartphone like a weapon, Mordechai David dedicates his time to filming people against their will. On a recent day, his target was the family of an Israeli filmmaker whose documentary "NAZA", which won plaudits at the Venice Film Festival, severely criticises Israel's conduct in the war in Gaza. "You are not welcome!" he shouted in a megaphone as he livestreamed footage of dozens of fellow demonstrators outside the home of the parents of Rachel Szor, who co-directed the film with Yuval Abraham.
Politics
Protests, debate follow death of Maricarmen, 87, Spain protest symbol
Thousands of protesters honour Maricarmen Abascal's life, while tributes in Spanish parliament spark debate.
Politics
Trump online: A burst of anti-Somali and anti-Muslim rhetoric
Trump online: A burst of anti-Somali and anti-Muslim rhetoric
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USS Abraham Lincoln returns after record-breaking deployment
Families embraced their loved ones as the USS Abraham Lincoln returned home to San Diego after more than 300 days at sea
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UN extends Darfur arms embargo, blocks broader Sudan sanctions proposal
Russia and China block US efforts to expand the Darfur arms embargo to cover all of Sudan amid ongoing conflict.
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USS Lincoln returns to US after long deployment supporting war on Iran
Crew members express relief after a record 265 days at sea that strained conditions on board.
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Over 1,800 people missing in Yemen since July, Red Cross says
Over 1,800 people missing in Yemen since July, Red Cross says The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said that it received more than 1,800 missing persons reports in Yemen since the renewed fighting began in July. "The recent escalation of hostilities in Yemen has left countless families in anguish. Since July 2026, we have received over 1,800 tracing requests from families looking for missing loved ones," it said in a statement posted on X. "Families of the missing have the righ…
Politics
Third-place finisher in Brazil election endorses Flavio Bolsonaro for runoff against Lula
Third-place finisher in Brazil election endorses Flavio Bolsonaro for runoff against Lula
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Christa Pike is walking with help and eating after failed execution attempt, her attorneys say
Christa Pike, who survived a failed execution attempt in Tennessee, is recovering in the hospital. Her attorneys report she is regaining mobility and eating after initially being unconscious and on a ventilator.
Culture
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A father’s agony after an Israeli air strike hits Gaza apartment
An Israeli air strike hit a building in Gaza City’s al-Sabra neighbourhood, killing several people, including children.
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Will Ethiopia’s neighbours intervene as Tigray war escalates?
Tigray’s renewed war is testing Ethiopia’s already strained regional ties.
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Iran war updates: Saudi-led coalition hits Houthis; Putin, Trump talk Iran
These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran from Friday, October 9, 2026.