Earthshot Prize: Asia leads the way in quest to repair planet
Winners each awarded $1.2m at environmental awards founded by Prince William, and held in Asia for the first time.
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Ashley Dale: Murder-accused says he was 'shocked' and 'scared'
Five men are on trial accused of killing council worker Ashley Dale, 28, in her Liverpool home.
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Deep divisions ahead of crucial UN climate talks
COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber has acknowledged the challenges he faces.
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Dubai luxury home sales hit $1.6 billion in Q3, property consultancy says
DUBAI Sales of homes worth $10 million or more in Dubai hit about $1.6 billion in the third
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Dubai to start robotaxi trials next month in major autonomous push
Dubai is rolling out its first round of robotaxis next month, as a part of a plan to alleviate congestion and accidents.
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Iran releases five Americans in prisoner exchange
The four men and one woman fly out of Tehran after $6bn of frozen Iranian funds is released.
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Irish police chief in Dubai to discuss criminal gangs
Gardaí say Commissioner Drew Harris is to attend a series of meetings as part of an ongoing operation.
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Taliban stops female Afghan students leaving country to study in Dubai
The BBC speaks to students who were blocked at the airport as they tried to leave for Dubai.
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Escaped bear delays flight in Dubai
A bear being transported on an Iraqi Airways flight from Baghdad to Dubai Friday caused delays after it escaped from a crate in the cargo hold.
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Matty Healy: 1975 show ended in Malaysia after singer attacks anti-LGBT laws
Matty Healy launched a lengthy attack on Malaysia's laws, before kissing his band's bass player.
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Just what is phygital art, and why is Dubai going big on it?
"Phygital art" may not be the most elegant phrase in the English language, but it is generating a buzz in certain circles.
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Why an empty sand plot in Dubai sold for a record $34M
An undeveloped piece of luxury Jumeirah Bay Island is snapped up by an unknown buyer for 125 million dirhams -- a little over $34 million -- showing that demand for high-end vacation home real estate in the emirate remains high despite global economic turmoil.
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