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Getty ImagesEdgar Lungu is reported to have said he did not want his successor at his funeral or “anywhere near” his bodyMore than a year after the death of Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu, his family have won their appeal to have his body buried in South Africa where he died – overturning a high court ruling that allowed the Zambian government to repatriate the corpse.It is not clear whether Tuesday’s ruling at the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein finally puts to rest the legal battle over what should happen to his remains following a long-standing feud between Lungu…

Getty ImagesFrance’s sports minister Marina Ferrari warned that too many people were heading for reservoirs and rivers without taking the risks into accountForty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has said, as temperatures hit record levels in several major cities and the heatwave reaches a peak in several European countries.”It’s not something to be taken lightly, going swimming in unsupervised areas during a heatwave,” Sports and Youth Minister Marina Ferrari told French radio.France, along with Spain and Italy, have been hardest hit by the heatwave so far. France saw its hottest…

Move comes amid a surge in cases, with nearly 50,000 infections and 29 deaths reported this year. The figures, however, remain below the 2017 peak of 186,000 patients and 440 fatalitiesSri Lanka is grappling with a severe dengue fever outbreak, prompting President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to deploy military forces to combat the escalating crisis. Health authorities issued a dire warning on Tuesday stating that hospitals are being overwhelmed, recording over 1,000 admissions daily as the mosquito-borne disease spreads rapidly across the island nation.According to an AFP report, the President’s office confirmed that army, navy, and air force officers would join…

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Residents can work out for free this summer with access to a gym, 1km indoor running track, football pitches, badminton courts and family activitiesFor many UAE residents, summer means choosing between staying indoors and staying active. Morning walks shorten, outdoor runs get tougher, and weekend sports are often postponed until cooler weather returns.This summer, residents who want to stay active without paying for a gym membership have a new option. Dubai Sports World opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre, and is offering a free gym and a 1km indoor walking and jogging track. It also features dozens of sports…

Experts say addiction often begins with subtle behavioral shifts that loved ones may dismiss as stress, teenage mood swings, or a passing phaseBehind closed doors, a growing number of UAE families are facing a challenge that often remains hidden until it reaches a crisis point: addiction.While many people associate addiction with dramatic behavioral changes or obvious signs of substance abuse, mental health experts warn that the earliest indicators are often far more subtle and easier to overlook.A teenager who suddenly withdraws from family dinners. A young adult who becomes increasingly secretive about their social life. A loved one whose moods,…

The works also covered several internal and industrial areas, including Mirdif, Zaabeel 1, Margham, Jebel Ali Industrial 2, Al Thanyah Fifth and Al GarhoudMotorists travelling on some of Dubai’s busiest roads may soon notice smoother and safer journeys, as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed maintenance and rehabilitation works covering 17km of asphalt roads across the emirate.The works, carried out under RTA’s annual preventive road maintenance programme, were completed by early June and covered nine streets and six areas across Dubai. The programme included highways, freeways, arterial roads, internal roads in residential, commercial and industrial areas, as well…

What began as a single office in Paris ended as a public expression of a shift the UAE has been building toward for years: from reliable buyer of defence technology to active industrial partnerEight days before Eurosatory opened its doors, EDGE Group announced a French-registered company headquartered in Paris. By the time the world’s largest defence exhibition closed on Friday, the UAE had signed nine agreements and MoUs with European firms, introduced three AI startups to an international audience, and hosted more than 12,500 visitors at its national pavilion. What began as a single office in Paris ended as a…

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Getty ImagesA ransom note sent days after the 84-year-old mother of US presenter Savannah Guthrie was abducted from her home claimed she had died, according to investigators.The note was one of two addressed to Nancy Guthrie’s family and sent to news media in the days after her January kidnapping. The first demanded millions in bitcoin for her release, but the second stated that she had died, according to sources cited by US media.The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department…