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Ons Jabeur hopes her Wimbledon performances inspire North African tennis players
Tunisian trailblazer Ons Jabeur became the first Arab woman to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a dazzling victory over seventh seed Iga Swiatek
Watch the huge explosion that lit up the Caspian Sea
A strong explosion shook the Caspian Sea, where Azerbaijan has extensive offshore oil and gas fields. A column of fire rose late on Sunday, but the state oil company said none of its platforms was damaged.
This is the world's most expensive burger
The Covid-19 pandemic upended many economies and businesses worldwide. However, it prompted Dutch restaurant owner Robbert Jan de Veen to create the world’s most expensive hamburger – and donate the proceeds to charity
Lebanon launches a pleasure flight tourist attraction
Lebanon launches a pleasure helicopter flight that departs from the Rayak Air Base.
IRENA predicts a different world if Paris agreement is adhered to
The International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) envisages a very different world in the future, which will see a dramatic rise in electric vehicles and other renewable technologies, requiring different roles and skills.
UK green list changes offer new options for UAE expats
People from the UAE looking to visit the UK for the summer now have a wider range of stop-over options after the British government added several European countries to its green list. Passengers arriving from Malta, Madeira, the Balearic Islands – comprising Ibiza, Menorca, Majorca and Formentera – and several Caribbean islands can now enter the UK without having to quarantine. The changes take effect from 4am on Wednesday, June 30.
Sharjah Police seize more than 200kg of drugs in dhow raid
Sharjah Police seized 200kg of crystal meth and heroin with an estimated value of Dh35 million in a dhow boat drugs bust. Officers discovered the huge haul of drugs wrapped in plastic bags and stashed under the wooden vessel's deck.
