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More than 50 migrants died when a boat carrying around 150 people sank off the coast of Yemen in bad weather on Sunday.The vessel capsized off Yemen’s southern province of Abyan, with only 10 people rescued and dozens still missing, according to local authorities.Many of the victims are believed to be Ethiopian nationals, said the International Organization for Migration (IOM), which called the incident “heartbreaking”.Yemen remains a major pathway for migrants from the Horn of Africa travelling to the Gulf Arab states in search of work, with the IOM estimating hundreds have died or gone missing in shipwrecks in recent…

Home Daily News After second federal judge withdraws error-riddled… Judiciary After second federal judge withdraws error-riddled ruling, litigants seek explanation By Debra Cassens Weiss July 30, 2025, 11:28 am CDT U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate of the Southern District of Mississippi in August 2022. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has asked Wingate to explain “significant substantive errors” in a withdrawn opinion and to put the ruling back on the docket. (Photo by Rogelio V. Solis/The Associated Press) Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has asked a federal judge to explain “significant substantive errors” in a withdrawn opinion and to put…

Each month, we ask residents to share a guide to the UAE through their eyes, from their must-try restaurants and standout attractions, to favourite staycations and hidden gems. This month, we chat to eventsman, creator and skateboarder extraordinaire Karim Nassar (@nawstique), who has been in Dubai for more than 30 years. Here he shares some of his top spots that you need on your radar. Stay here Recently I stayed at Al Wathba Resort in Abu Dhabi and it was a 10/10 experience. They have a restaurant where two beautiful horses free-roam, and you can interact/ feed them too. The…

A woman in New Zealand has been arrested after a two-year-old girl was found in her luggage while she was travelling on a bus. Police said officers were called to a bus stop in Kaiwaka, a small town in the north of the country, on Sunday after a passenger asked for access to the luggage compartment. “The driver became concerned when he noticed the bag moving. When the driver opened the suitcase, they discovered the two-year-old girl,” New Zealand Police said a statement.The woman, 27, has been arrested and charged with ill-treatment/neglect of a child. “The little girl was reported…

As a lawyer, I used to think advocacy was something I only did for others. After almost going blind, I learned the hard way that it’s also something I must do for myself. After almost losing all of my vision, we found out I had a brain tumor. It started subtly. Squinting. Straining to focus. Black spots. Then struggling to read anything at all. So I went to my doctor, and she sent me to an optometrist. My eyes looked “perfectly healthy.” But I still couldn’t see. Over the next few weeks, I went to see two more optometrists. I…

Wellness staycations in Dubai for less WiFi and more quiet timeWellness isn’t one-size-fits-all. For some, it’s sunrise yoga and green juice. For others, it’s solitude, a good massage, or just lying in a soft robe for as long as possible. It could also mean camel rides through nature, sound healing, or a quiet meditation. Whatever your version of reset looks like, wellness sits at the core of how we care for ourselves, especially when we’re trying to switch off.And the good news? A few hotels across the city are getting wellness staycations in Dubai right, with all-in spaces where rest,…

Katy WatsonBBC News, Sydney Harbour BridgeDean Lewins/EPAA planned pro-Palestinian protest across the Sydney Harbour Bridge has gone ahead after it was authorised by the Supreme Court just one day prior, in what organisers called a “historic” decision.Tens of thousands turned out for the March for Humanity on Sunday despite torrential rain – with many carrying placards with messages to politicians to stop the war. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was spotted among the protesters, with other notable attendees including federal MP Ed Husic and former NSW Premier Bob Carr.The Sydney Harbour Bridge was last closed for a public assembly in 2023,…

Home Daily News BigLaw partner won’t charge his $3,250 hourly… Lawyer Pay BigLaw partner won’t charge his $3,250 hourly rate to defend New Jersey cities in Trump administration suits By Debra Cassens Weiss July 31, 2025, 10:50 am CDT Attorney Neal Katyal, now a partner at Milbank, speaks to the press in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., in December 2022. (Photo by Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images) Milbank partner Neal Katyal usually charges $3,250 per hour, but he is giving quite a break to two New Jersey cities that he will help defend in Trump administration…

The sun’s blazing – time to cool things down. Here are Abu Dhabi’s chilliest spots and sub-zero experiences to keep you refreshedAugust is melting, but your plans don’t have to. Whether you’re flying solo or wrangling the kids, we’ve rounded up Abu Dhabi’s chilliest ways to beat the heat. From arctic escapes and frosty drinks to icy spa sessions and beyond, here are the sub-zero experiences worth adding to your summer bucket list.Ice & Snow ActivitiesSnow Park at Snow Abu DhabiWinter magic lives year-round at Snow Abu Dhabi in Reem Mall. With snow-covered slides, bumper tubes, a crystal carousel, and…

Megha MohanGender and identity correspondent, BBC World ServiceGetty ImagesDuring a meeting at her office in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, 24-year-old Faith suddenly became nervous – reluctant to be perceived as difficult in a part of the world that does not like opinionated young women.It had started pleasantly enough. Faith, whose name has been changed to protect her identity, had dutifully laughed along at the bad jokes made by her bosses.But then a senior colleague made a suggestion that she felt would not work practically. But before Faith could express her opinion, her colleague mentioned her name.”And Faith agrees with me!”…