Author: Olive Metuge
Portuguese officials investigating Wednesday’s deadly funicular crash in Lisbon say a cable along the railway’s route snapped, but the rest of the mechanism was functioning properly.”After examining the wreckage at the site, it was immediately determined that the cable connecting the two carriages had given way,” the preliminary report said.The carriages of Lisbon’s iconic, 140-year-old Glória funicular railway are designed to travel up and down steep slopes.Sixteen people died and about 20 were injured when one of the carriages derailed on Wednesday evening.Five of those killed were Portuguese along with three Britons, two South Koreans, two Canadians, an American, a…
A group of small businesses challenging the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in a series of executive orders urged the Supreme Court to provide a definitive ruling on the legality of those tariffs. In a five-page brief filed on Friday afternoon, the challengers encouraged the justices to act quickly, telling them that the tariffs are “inflicting profound harms on” their companies, which are “suffering severe economic hardships as a result of the price increases and supply chain interruptions caused by the tariffs.” “[T]hese impacts,” the challengers stressed, “are ‘not survivable.’” The filing came less than 48 hours after the…
We all know that lawyer. You know the one. The lawyer who has built their entire practice on the back of a handful of referrals. It looks easy when they do it, real “no big deal” type of stuff. But if it truly is that easy—how is that lawyer so good at it when you don’t even know where to start? Surely there is magic at play. That lawyer is the ultimate charmer who serendipitously happens to be in the right place at the right time—every time. Whatever the secret, you need to figure it out because referrals drive law…
Dubai has a wide range of supermarkets catering to every taste and budgetWhether you want fresh food, international brands, or affordable deals, there is a store in Dubai for you. Here is a guide to some of the most popular supermarkets in Dubai.Note that some items mentioned may vary depending on the size of the shops across Dubai CarrefourCarrefour is one of the biggest supermarkets in Dubai. You can find almost everything under one roof. It also offers fresh cakes, breads, and on-the-go food from its deli section. You can also grab bundle deals, electronics, and clothes. It is perfect for…
Sudan Liberation Movement/ArmyThis image is thought to show around 40 gravesVillagers in a remote area of Sudan’s western Darfur region are trying to reach buried victims by hand after a devastating landslide on Sunday, aid group Save the Children says.”People are excavating by hand to rescue the bodies of their relatives since there are no tools or machinery”, Francesco Lanino, Save the Children’s deputy Sudan director for programmes and operations, said.It is unclear how many people died. Figures range from as high as 1,000 from an armed group in charge of the area, to a figure from the national health…
Lawyers for a 24-year-old transgender woman urged the Supreme Court on Tuesday to dismiss a challenge to an Idaho law that bans transgender women and girls from participating on girls’ and women’s sports teams. Lindsay Hecox, who originally filed the case because Hecox wanted to try out for the women’s track and cross-country teams at Boise State University, will no longer play women’s sports in Idaho, Hecox’s lawyers said. And as a result, Hecox’s legal team argued, the case is moot – that is, no longer a live controversy. Alan Hurst, the solicitor general of Idaho, told the justices that…
Time to look up in September, as the UAE will witness one of the longest lunar eclipses it has seen in a while…If you’re drawn to all things astronomical, take note that in September, the UAE will witness the Blood Moon – ‘the biggest astronomical event of the year’: a total lunar eclipse that is set to last 1 hour and 22 minutes. Not only is it the largest eclipse of 2025, but it is also the longest the UAE has seen in recent years.And the 82-minute time span just includes the maximum eclipse (totality). From the beginning of the…
A man has died on a Sydney beach after being bitten by a suspected “large shark”, Australia’s New South Wales police have said.In a statement, the police said the man had been pulled out of the morning surf onto the shore at Long Reef Beach – but he “died at the scene”.”Two sections of a surfboard have been recovered and taken for expert examination,” the statement read.Saturday’s incident has resulted in a string of closures in the popular area known as the Northern Beaches.The state police said the emergency services received reports shortly after 10:00am local time on Saturday (00:00…
Lawyers for a 14-year-old transgender boy on Friday urged the Supreme Court to leave in place a ruling by a federal appeals court that requires a South Carolina school district to allow the student to use the boys’ bathroom for now. The teen, known only as John Doe, is challenging a state law that requires students to use the bathrooms that correspond to their biological sex “at the time of birth.” Lawyers for the teen emphasized that the order by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit is a narrow one that “only applies to John” and “does…
With over 210,000 years of human history, 34.2 square kilometres of adventure, and now even a UNESCO Heritage status, Mleiha National Park is a must-visit for culture-vultures, thrill-seekers and history lovers. With culture, heritage, and a passion for preserving history at its core, Sharjah has cemented its status as a must-visit for authentic, locally inspired experiences. Among its starring attractions is Mleiha. Transformed into a National Park as of February 2025, this fascinating enclave invites guests to adventure across golden dunes, travel back in time to ancient civilisations and stay in dazzling eco-retreats.To inspire your next visit, we asked Omar Jasim…