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Asya Robins & Tabby WilsonBBC NewsGetty ImagesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia’s refusal to agree to a ceasefire is complicating efforts to end the war. “We see that Russia rebuffs numerous calls for a ceasefire and has not yet determined when it will stop the killing. This complicates the situation,” he said in a statement on X. On Monday, the Ukrainian leader will travel to Washington DC, where US President Donald Trump has said he will urge Zelensky to agree to a peace deal.Trump has said he wants to bypass a ceasefire in Ukraine to move directly to…
Home Daily News Jury awards nearly $60M to former police… Criminal Justice Jury awards nearly $60M to former police officer for wrongful prosecution in sex assault case By Debra Cassens Weiss August 15, 2025, 9:39 am CDT Federal jurors in Detroit awarded about $58.5 million Tuesday to a man who was a police officer in Duval County, Florida, when he said he was wrongly charged with sexually abusing a child in Michigan. (Photo from Shutterstock) Federal jurors in Detroit awarded about $58.5 million Tuesday to a man who was a police officer in Duval County, Florida, when he said he…
Sky high views, golden trays, and world class patisserie, here’s where to sip and snack like a sovereign at afternoon teas in Abu Dhabi.Afternoon teas in Abu Dhabi is more than a tradition, it’s a special experience. The city has made this classic British ritual its own with Arabic sweets, Champagne, attentive service, stunning views, and beautiful desserts. Whether you’re celebrating or just enjoying your day, these places offer more than tea, they give you a moment fit for royalty.Swipe through the gallery 3 of 12 Majlis by Pierre HerméA pastry masterpiece by the ‘Picasso of Pastry’.Afternoon tea at Majlis…
Andrea Fasani/ EPAMore than 180 Gazan children and adults have been brought to Italy since the start of Israel’s war on GazaA Gazan woman who was evacuated to Italy for treatment while severely emaciated has died in hospital. The 20-year-old, who was identified as Marah Abu Zuhri, flew to Pisa with her mother on an overnight flight on Wednesday under a scheme set up by the Italian government. The University Hospital of Pisa said that she suffered a cardiac arrest and died on Friday, less than 48 hours after arriving. The hospital said she had suffered severe loss of weight…
Dubai Chocolate made the internet go crazy, but its influence didn’t stop at chocolateIt’s inspired everything from beauty products to fashion statements that are as wild and unforgettable as the city itself. Dubai’s own FIX Dessert Chocolatier the genius duo Sarah Hamouda and Yezen Alani behind the world-famous ‘Original Dubai Chocolate’ asked their followers one cheeky question “What’s the weirdest Dubai Chocolate-themed thing you’ve ever seen?”The answers? A wild ride of chocolatey, pistachio-dusted madness that you just have to see to believe. Welcome to the strange and sweet world of Dubai Chocolate-inspired creations.A chocolate kunafa hand washIt smells just like…
Paul AdamsBBC Diplomatic CorrespondentGetty ImagesZelensky and Trump will meet on MondayNo deal in Alaska. It was always the most likely and, in the absence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, perhaps the most desirable outcome.But US President Donald Trump’s pivot away from the need for an immediate ceasefire, which he said beforehand he wanted, will have caused profound dismay in Kyiv and around Europe.Russia’s position has long been that a ceasefire can only come in the context of a comprehensive settlement taking account of Russia’s interests – and inevitably implies Ukraine’s capitulation.That’s the position that Trump, once again, appears to have…
Girly days out in Dubai are the best days, here are some things to doSend this to the groupchat, we’ve gathered the cutest things to do in Dubai with the girlies this month.Try the new ladies night at ClapThe DIFC hotspot’s new ladies’ night has kicked off on Thursday nights and it’s in Ongaku, the hidden bar inside of Clap. Grab your gals and head down from 8pm til late. You’ll get three hours of free-flowing beverages and three dishes per person for Dhs240.@ongakubyclap“Mani-Pedi please?”Is there anything better than catching up with your bestie while you’re both getting your nails…
Watch: Moment Air Canada ends news conference after union activists disrupt eventAir Canada has suspended all its flights as a strike by cabin staff begins – a move the airline said will disrupt travel plans for around 130,000 passengers a day.The union representing more than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants confirmed the 72-hour industrial action early on Saturday morning. The airline said it had suspended all flights, including those under its budget arm Air Canada Rouge, and advised affected customers not to travel to the airport unless flying with a different airline.Air Canada’s flight attendants are calling for higher salaries…
This will be the first time a future Formula 1 car has ever been publicly auctionedRM Sotheby’s and McLaren Racing have joined forces to auction three McLaren racing cars in Abu Dhabi during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025, the final race of the season.The announcement was made by Zak Brown, McLaren Racing CEO, earlier this week at an RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale.During the auction here in Abu Dhabi, three McLaren Racing cars will be sold from across the team’s portfolio covering FIA Formula 1 World Championship, NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and the FIA World Endurance Championship. If you think that’s cool,…
The King and Queen led a two-minute silence at a service in Staffordshire to commemorate 80 years since VJ Day.Among the attendees were veterans, some of whom participated in the ceremony by laying wreaths and giving readings.VJ Day, or Victory over Japan Day, is marked each year on 15 August – the date in 1945 when Japan surrendered to the Allied forces and World War Two ended. Source link