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Egypt coach displays Palestine flag after World Cup win
12+ hour, 54+ min ago (108+ words) Abu Dhabi's Dar Al Funoon centre to be "a place for all" From Afghan refugee to space boss: Orbitworks CEO on building UAE's Altair-1 satellite Is Bab Al Mandeb going to be the new chokepoint? On The Record: Hadley Gamble…...
America's oldest ally? Morocco has longest continual relationship with US
21+ hour, 42+ min ago (1163+ words) As Americans celebrate their country's 250th anniversary on Saturday, many may not realise their country got its start with support from Morocco in 1777. Just a year after 1776, when the 13 American colonies declared independence from Great Britain, the kingdom of Morocco gave…...
Cristiano Ronaldo's tears for Diogo Jota and the grief running through the 2026 World Cup
21+ hour, 55+ min ago (873+ words) The 2026 World Cup has been defined by joys on the pitch and losses beyond it. Alongside heroic victories and major upsets, the tournament has carried its share of grief, with national sides, teammates and fans honouring those who did not…...
Cristiano Ronaldo dedicates Portugal's World Cup win to late teammate Diogo Jota: 'We knew he was present"
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (664+ words) Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first World Cup knockout goal of his career and then dedicated Portugal's 2-1 win over Croatia to late teammate Diogo Jota. Ronaldo put on Jota's No 21 Portugal jersey following the final whistle and, with tears in his…...
'We knew he was present': Cristiano Ronaldo dedicates Portugal's World Cup win to late teammate Diogo Jota
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (571+ words) Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first World Cup knockout goal of his career and then dedicated Portugal's 2-1 win over Croatia to late teammate Diogo Jota. Ronaldo put on Jota's No 21 Portugal jersey following the final whistle and, with tears in his…...
Heatwave sweeps across Europe - in pictures
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (105+ words) First Etihad Rail passenger trip - in pictures Etihad Rail's first passenger says it was 'privilege I'll never forget' Cartoon for July 1, 2026 Iran war latest: Iran and Qatar to discuss interim US deal and frozen funds in Doha $14 million hidden in…...
World Cup 2026 resignations and sackings including Ronald Koeman, Steve Clarke and Sabri Lamouchi
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (1054+ words) The 2026 World Cup dream continues for many teams as we move deeper into the knockout stage. However, the campaign has ended for many of the 48 sides that kicked off the finals last month. As is the case at every World…...
Europeans are now on the frontlines of a climate emergency
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (829+ words) With France experiencing record-breaking temperatures this month, I prepare for the daily onslaught of heat in Paris the way I prepare to report in war zones. Every day, I rise at 5am before the sky lightens and close the shutters and…...
Swimbappe: The ultimate Fifa World Cup 2026 predictor is a. .. goldfish
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (723+ words) A goldfish named Swimbappe is making waves in Toronto, where football fans and tourists are hooked on his predictions for the World Cup. Swimbappe, named after France captain and goalscorer extraordinaire Kylian Mbappe, currently has an accuracy rate of 67 per…...
Fifa World Cup 2026 complete fixture guide and schedule: How to watch in the UAE
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (806+ words) The 2026 Fifa World Cup started on June 11 and runs until July 19 - and with 48 teams competing there are more matches than ever before. With those games taking place across the US, Canada and Mexico, some careful planning might be required to…...