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Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed attends iftar in his honour

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Donald Trump indicted in hush-money investigation
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Former US president Donald Trump takes to the stage at a campaign event in Davenport, Iowa, on March 13. Reuters
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A supporter of former U. S.  President Donald Trump attends a gathering outside his Mar-a-Lago resort after hearing news of Trump's indictment by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in Palm Beach, Florida, U. S. , March 30, 2023.  REUTERS / Maria Alejandra Cardona
Trump supporters rally near Mar-a-Lago

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The first former US president to face a major criminal indictment. Reuters
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The bodies were found in Akwesasne, a Mohawk tribal territory that stretches across the Canadian provinces of Quebec and Ontario, and the US state of New York. AP
Six bodies found near Canadian border with US

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks at the Summit for Democracy at the Convention Centre in Washington on Thursday. AP
Blinken makes US-Israel pledge as thousands rally for Land Day

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Gwyneth Paltrow reacts as the verdict in her trial is announced on March 30 in Park City, Utah. AP
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Italian authorities say OpenAI's ChatGPT application is failing to check the ages of its users. Reuters
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'As a Muslim, if you’re healthy you have to [fast],' says Adama Sanogo, pictured here in action against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty / AFP
US basketball players score big during Ramadan

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The 10. 57 carat vivid pink diamond. AFP
Rare pink diamond valued at $35 million set for auction
A New York grand jury indicted former US president Donald Trump over hush money payments made to an adult film star before the 2016 election. AFP
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FBI papers: Las Vegas mass shooter was angry at casinos
The man who killed 60 people and injured hundreds during a 2017 mass shooting in Nevada lost thousands of dollars while gambling before the shooting, FBI documents show.

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Wells Fargo to pay $97m for sanctions compliance failures
Wells Fargo is fined about $97.8 million for inadequate oversight of its compliance risks, enabling the apparent breach of US sanctions against Iran, Syria and Sudan, authorities said.

US

Judge blocks Obamacare coverage mandate for US preventive care
A federal judge struck down a mandate that health insurance plans cover preventative care such as screenings for cancer, diabetes and depression at no cost for patients.

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More than 1,000 migrants rush to US-Mexico border
A large group in northern Mexico surrendered to US border authorities, frustrated by recent asylum policies and shaken by a deadly fire at a nearby migrant detention centre.

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A Bulgarian farmer at a protest to stop trucks carrying Ukrainian grain from crossing the Danube Bridge between Bulgaria and Romania. AFP
Countries complain to EU about Ukrainian grain exports

World

Fighting 'intensifying' near Ukraine nuclear plant

Europe

UK government pledges £10m to provide homes and power to Ukraine

UK

Ukraine takes first British battle tank 'for a spin'

Europe

Russia's request for UN inquiry into Nord Stream blasts fails

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BUSINESS
A pumpjack in Emlichheim, Germany. Despite registering weekly gains, oil is set to post a fifth monthly loss at the end of March, largely driven by a banking sector crisis. AP
Oil heads for weekly gain as Kurdish supply disruption continues

Energy

Patek set to unveil new line that may compete with its famed Nautilus

Business

Netflix restructures film group and vows to make fewer but better movies

Business

UAE ranks first regionally, third globally in emerging markets index

Economy

World Bank to boost middle-income lending arm by up to $50 billion

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Dar Al Arkan’s global unit plans to launch $2.5bn worth of projects
Exclusive: London-listed Dar Global plans new projects with the Trump Organisation as well as other partners, its chief executive says

Property

Dar Global is teaming up with the Trump Organisation to develop a resort that will feature villas, a hotel and a golf course in Muscat. Photo: Dar Al Arkan
Khanki Primary School slipped beneath Mosul Dam Lake nearly 40 years ago. Now, a drop in water levels means the school and other village features are visible again. Ismael Adnan for The National
Iraq's prolonged drought reveals historic sites flooded by Mosul dam

MENA

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire in action against Real Betis. AFP
Harry Maguire exclusive: Man United in the Europa League to win it

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Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati is being investigated by prosecutors in Monaco over allegations of money laundering. AFP
Monaco says its money laundering investigation of Najib Mikati will go on

Lebanon

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BA launches visual guide for autism-friendly flying
BA's Visual Guide to Flying is the first initiative in the UK to improve accessibility and accommodation for people with autism

Business

British Airways and Learning Rose launched a Visual Guide to Flying that it hope will make air travel easier for customers with autism. Getty Images
Being exposed to dogs was linked to a reduced risk of egg, milk and nut allergies, the analysis found. Getty
Cats and dogs could help prevent babies from developing allergies

Health

Bupa Dental Care plans to close 85 dental practices in a move that will affect 1,200 staff across the UK. PA
Bupa Dental Care to close 85 practices

UK

Cleveland Clinic London opened a year ago. Photo: Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic London to expand amid dissatisfaction with NHS

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