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UK emergency phone alert put domestic abuse victims at risk, campaigners sayThe alert took many by surprise when it was sent to millions of phones on Friday night – but it may have also put vulnerable people at risk.1 hr agoUK

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Britain's youngest Formula E driver says talent isn't enough anymoreTaylor Barnard, 22, says talented young drivers often get shut out because of financial issues.16 hrs agoNewsbeat

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Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UKThe star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.13 hrs agoCulture

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Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museumThe works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit.36 mins agoEurope

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Watch: BBC visits smouldering market in Ukraine after overnight strikesSix people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.50 mins agoEurope

Gulf News WeekAugust 16, 2026

Browsing: Politics

Andy Burnham's path to becoming UK prime ministerLabour MPs are about to start choosing Sir Keir Starmer's replacement after his resignation last month.6 hrs agoPolitics

Gulf News WeekJuly 9, 20260

Getty ImagesLabour MPs are about to start nominating their next leader following Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation.Andy Burnham is so far…

How Ebola misinformation is fuelling violent attacks against health workersFalse claims about Ebola are linked to attacks on treatment facilities, assaults on health workers and disruptions to burials.45 mins agoAfrica

Gulf News WeekJuly 9, 20260

BBC”They grabbed me from behind and started punching me, hitting me with spades and machetes,” says Daniel Uyirwoth Welo, one…

It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby. Then they were told he may have been traffickedThe case highlights the problem of child trafficking in Indonesia and raises questions about how Singapore fails to detect it.5 hrs agoAsia

Gulf News WeekJuly 9, 20260

Getty ImagesMany of the babies have by now spent most of their lives in Singapore (Stock image of a family…

Platner's disastrous candidacy exposes rifts that could dampen Democrats' Senate hopesAlong with creating tumult in a must-win race for Democrats, Graham Platner's exit is laying bare division between the party's left wing and moderates.31 mins agoUS & Canada

Gulf News WeekJuly 9, 20260

Watch: Graham Platner announces he’s dropping out of Maine’s US Senate raceGraham Platner’s meteoric rise from relative obscurity to the…

Do bees have feelings? Study reveals the insects' 'inner life'New research found bumblebees showed "emotion-like behaviours" previously only seen in mammals.2 hrs ago

Gulf News WeekJuly 9, 20260

Do bees have feelings? Study reveals the insects’ ‘inner life’New research found bumblebees showed “emotion-like behaviours” previously only seen in…

Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race in Maine The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is "categorically false".12 mins agoUS & Canada

Gulf News WeekJuly 9, 20260

Watch: Graham Platner announces he’s dropping out of Maine’s US Senate raceDemocrat Graham Platner has suspended his campaign for US…

International court tells BBC of breakthrough in Sudan war crimes probeThe ICC has been looking into atrocities committed in Darfur over the past three years.59 mins agoAfrica

Gulf News WeekJuly 9, 20260

AFP via Getty ImagesTens of thousands of people fled el-Fasher after the city was seized by the Rapid Support Forces…

Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time showThe Super Bowl-style show marks the Canadian singer's latest big performance after his comeback shows at Coachella.3 hrs agoUS & Canada

Gulf News WeekJuly 9, 20260

Getty ImagesJustin Bieber has joined the star-studded list of half-time performers who will close out the 2026 World Cup in…

Are Argentina being treated favourably at World Cup?Egypt have alleged bias in favour of Argentina and favouritism towards their star player, Lionel Messi. Is this fair?7 hrs agoWorld Cup

Gulf News WeekJuly 8, 20260

Are Argentina being treated favourably at World Cup?Egypt have alleged bias in favour of Argentina and favouritism towards their star…

Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at NatoThe weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey.56 mins ago

Gulf News WeekJuly 8, 20260

PASir Keir’s revolver has not been brought back to the UKSir Keir Starmer was given a personalised revolver with live…

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UK emergency phone alert put domestic abuse victims at risk, campaigners sayThe alert took many by surprise when it was sent to millions of phones on Friday night – but it may have also put vulnerable people at risk.1 hr agoUK

Britain's youngest Formula E driver says talent isn't enough anymoreTaylor Barnard, 22, says talented young drivers often get shut out because of financial issues.16 hrs agoNewsbeat

Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UKThe star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.13 hrs agoCulture

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Arsenal Hold Off Chelsea Fightback to Reach Women’s Champions League Semi-Finals

UK emergency phone alert put domestic abuse victims at risk, campaigners sayThe alert took many by surprise when it was sent to millions of phones on Friday night – but it may have also put vulnerable people at risk.1 hr agoUK

Britain's youngest Formula E driver says talent isn't enough anymoreTaylor Barnard, 22, says talented young drivers often get shut out because of financial issues.16 hrs agoNewsbeat

Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UKThe star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.13 hrs agoCulture

Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museumThe works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit.36 mins agoEurope

Watch: BBC visits smouldering market in Ukraine after overnight strikesSix people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.50 mins agoEurope

Browsing: Politics

Andy Burnham's path to becoming UK prime ministerLabour MPs are about to start choosing Sir Keir Starmer's replacement after his resignation last month.6 hrs agoPolitics

How Ebola misinformation is fuelling violent attacks against health workersFalse claims about Ebola are linked to attacks on treatment facilities, assaults on health workers and disruptions to burials.45 mins agoAfrica

It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby. Then they were told he may have been traffickedThe case highlights the problem of child trafficking in Indonesia and raises questions about how Singapore fails to detect it.5 hrs agoAsia

Platner's disastrous candidacy exposes rifts that could dampen Democrats' Senate hopesAlong with creating tumult in a must-win race for Democrats, Graham Platner's exit is laying bare division between the party's left wing and moderates.31 mins agoUS & Canada

Do bees have feelings? Study reveals the insects' 'inner life'New research found bumblebees showed "emotion-like behaviours" previously only seen in mammals.2 hrs ago

Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race in Maine The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is "categorically false".12 mins agoUS & Canada

International court tells BBC of breakthrough in Sudan war crimes probeThe ICC has been looking into atrocities committed in Darfur over the past three years.59 mins agoAfrica

Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time showThe Super Bowl-style show marks the Canadian singer's latest big performance after his comeback shows at Coachella.3 hrs agoUS & Canada

Are Argentina being treated favourably at World Cup?Egypt have alleged bias in favour of Argentina and favouritism towards their star player, Lionel Messi. Is this fair?7 hrs agoWorld Cup

Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at NatoThe weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey.56 mins ago

UK emergency phone alert put domestic abuse victims at risk, campaigners sayThe alert took many by surprise when it was sent to millions of phones on Friday night – but it may have also put vulnerable people at risk.1 hr agoUK

Britain's youngest Formula E driver says talent isn't enough anymoreTaylor Barnard, 22, says talented young drivers often get shut out because of financial issues.16 hrs agoNewsbeat

Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UKThe star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.13 hrs agoCulture

Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museumThe works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit.36 mins agoEurope

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UK emergency phone alert put domestic abuse victims at risk, campaigners sayThe alert took many by surprise when it was sent to millions of phones on Friday night – but it may have also put vulnerable people at risk.1 hr agoUK

Britain's youngest Formula E driver says talent isn't enough anymoreTaylor Barnard, 22, says talented young drivers often get shut out because of financial issues.16 hrs agoNewsbeat

Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UKThe star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.13 hrs agoCulture

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