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Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speaks to nurses at University College London Hospital after delivering her budget. AP

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Ali Larijani's meeting with Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan. Photo: Ali Larijani / X

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Lana Nusseibeh has reiterated the UAE's call for an immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access across Sudan. Getty Images

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Pope Leo will visit Turkey and Lebanon during his first overseas trip since his appointment in May. AFP

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ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA - JANUARY 06: Bone fragments of the fossil skeleton of 'Lucy', the world’s oldest and most renowned humanoid fossil, are displayed at the National Museum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital on January 06, 2025. In the museum’s basement, a popular spot for tourists, Lucy is displayed alongside other fossils, such as 'Ardi,' 'Selam,' and a variety of animal remains.. Discovered in 1974 by US paleoanthropologists Donald Johanson and Tom Gray in the Afar region of northeastern Ethiopia, Lucy is estimated to be around 3.2 million years old. Murat Gok / Anadolu (Photo by Murat Gok / Anadolu via AFP)

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Noah Schnapp as Will Byers emerges as the potential main character of Stranger Things 5. Photo: Netflix

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A 5mg pre-filled injection pen of Mounjaro. PA

UAE home services app launches weight-loss drug delivery

Emily and George Evans moved to the UAE almost 10 years ago, had two children here and have no plans to return to the UK. Pawan Singh / The National

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Zak Crawley was dismissed for a pair, failing to score in both innings, in the first Test against Australia. PA

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The Xixia Imperial Tombs were awarded Unesco World Heritage recognition in July 2025. Photo: John Brunton

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Built in 1981, JA Beach Hotel is an expansive resort complex with mod-con amenities. Photos: JA Beach Hotel

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Neither Ireland or the US, pictured here in the 2022 Dubai Sevens semi-final, will take part this year. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Dolce & Gabbana Beauty chief executive Gianluca Toniolo is on a mission to grow the business, with a fraction of their competitor's resources. Photo: Dolce & Gabbana

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ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA - JANUARY 06: Bone fragments of the fossil skeleton of 'Lucy', the world’s oldest and most renowned humanoid fossil, are displayed at the National Museum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital on January 06, 2025. In the museum’s basement, a popular spot for tourists, Lucy is displayed alongside other fossils, such as 'Ardi,' 'Selam,' and a variety of animal remains.. Discovered in 1974 by US paleoanthropologists Donald Johanson and Tom Gray in the Afar region of northeastern Ethiopia, Lucy is estimated to be around 3.2 million years old. Murat Gok / Anadolu (Photo by Murat Gok / Anadolu via AFP)

'Mother of humanity' Lucy fossil on display at Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

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