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New Zealand ex-PM Ardern to teach leadership in Sydney

Qatar launches Fashion and Crafts Council to connect talent with global markets

Ballon d'Or 'beyond wildest dreams' but Kane has plenty more to prove

Jordan strikes militant groups in Syria after church attack

No envy, no secrets: How Spain's Gipuzkoa became football coaching hotbed

FIA chief praises Middle East motorsport volunteers and officials

South Korea economy grows three times faster than expected in Q3

Australia warns of 'unprecedented' AI threat

Al-Thawadi urges technology to deepen human connection through shared experiences

Qatar Amir arrives in Moscow for eighth GECF summit

Ballon d'Or: Harry Kane's crowning moment

Kane beats Yamal and Mbappe to taste Ballon d'Or glory

Harry Kane wins men's Ballon d'Or

مسؤولون إماراتيون: الشراكة مع بنين تفتح فرصاً للتجارة والاستثمار

Climate conspiracy theories flourish ahead of COP28

Climate conspiracy theories are flourishing with lifestyle influencers joining in the misinformation war and scientists hounded on social media, researchers say, as pressure rises on leaders at the COP28 summit.

Deal deluge: Black Friday kicks off US holiday shopping season

Once again, US retailers are gearing up for "Black Friday," the annual shopping extravaganza that kicks off the holiday gift-giving season with price discounts and chaotic crowds.

In field of would-be Trumps, Haley gains ground

There is Trump, there are wannabe Trumps, and then there is Nikki Haley -- the sole woman in the Republican presidential field and now on the cusp of consolidating second place after showing there may be another way than simply aping the main man.

Polarized world threatens open internet: ICANN

After 25 years of keeping the internet strong and stable, the nonprofit ICANN -- responsible for its technical infrastructure -- is warning that increasingly polarized geopolitics could start cracking the foundations of the online world.

Fake AI porn leads to real harassment in US high schools

When Ellis, a 14-year-old from Texas, woke up one October morning with several missed calls and texts, they were all about the same thing: nude images of her circulating on social media.

North Korea says spy satellite launch successful

North Korea said Wednesday it had succeeded in putting a military spy satellite in orbit after two previous failures, as the United States led its allies in condemning the launch as a "brazen violation" of UN sanctions.

'Extremely venomous' green mamba loose in Netherlands

An "extremely venomous" two-metre-long green mamba snake is on the loose in the Netherlands, police said Tuesday, warning residents to stay indoors and under no circumstances attempt to ensnare the serpent.

Argentine markets surge with optimism on Milei election

Argentina's stock market reacted with optimism Tuesday to the resounding election win by libertarian Javier Milei, despite the country being gripped by uncertainty over what changes the self-described "anarcho-capitalist" will bring.

Watson undergoes shoulder surgery, set for 2024 NFL return

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder on Tuesday and is expected to fully recover for the 2024 NFL season, the team announced.

Wimbledon expansion plan derailed by local council vote

Wimbledon's expansion plans have suffered a significant blow after a local council rejected their proposal to build new tennis courts on land near the All England Club.

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