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The Original Dubai Chocolate will be in London with an exclusive pop-up at HarrodsIf you’re travelling to the UK and have family or friends who are obsessed with Dubai’s iconic FIX chocolate, chances are you’ll be asked to bring a bar (or a dozen) back home with you.Well, we’ve got some good news for you, and possibly your luggage weight allowance and white tees, because FIX chocolate will be making its debut in the UK.‘The Original Dubai Chocolate’ will be in London with an exclusive pop-up at Harrods but for a limited time only, from October 27 to November 23,…
The US State Department says it has “credible reports” that Hamas is planning an “imminent” attack on civilians in Gaza, which it says would violate the ceasefire agreement.A statement released on Saturday said a planned attack against Palestinians would be a “direct and grave” violation of the ceasefire agreement and “undermine the significant progress achieved through mediation efforts”.The state department did not not provide further details on the attack and it is unclear what reports it was citing.The first phase of the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel is currently in progress – all living hostages have been released and…
Nuts and Bolts is a recurring series by Stephen Wermiel providing insights into the mechanics of how the Supreme Court works. Every term in recent years, the Supreme Court has agreed to decide roughly 60 cases by receiving briefs, hearing arguments, and answering the questions posed in petitions by the parties. But every so often, the justices decide to pose their own questions, sometimes in addition to and sometimes in place of the questions posed by the petitioner – that is, the litigant who lost in the lower court and sought Supreme Court review. At other times, the justices select…
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Sponsored: Abu Dhabi’s iconic coastal destination invites guests to enjoy a season of dining, music and seaside celebrationsIf you’re after a little sunshine, good food, and that easy island feeling, Saadiyat Beach Club has your season sorted. The city’s favourite beachfront hangout has put together a line-up filled with flavour, family fun, and festive moments that make it easy to slow down and enjoy what matters. Whether you’re after a sunset cocktail or a Thanksgiving feast, this is where the season comes to life.Sunsets, sips, and seaside beatsCabana 9 is the place to unwind when the afternoon light turns golden.…
Protesters gather for No Kings demonstrations against TrumpA planned protest against President Donald Trump has begun in New York City, the first of more than 2,500 rallies organised coast-to-coast across the US on Saturday.Thousands have already packed Times Square for the event organised by No Kings, a coalition of left-leaning groups.Demonstrations under their banner in June attracted over five million people nationwide, and were largely peaceful.Trump allies have accused the protesters of being allied with the far-left Antifa movement, and condemned what they called “the hate America rally”.Republican governors in several US states have placed National Guard troops on standby,…
The fallout from the federal government shutdown, now in its 17th day, has come to the Supreme Court. Patricia McCabe, the head of the court’s Public Information Office, said in a statement released to reporters by email on Friday afternoon that the court “expects to run out of funding on October 18” and “if new appropriated funds do not become available” after that, “the Court will make changes in its operations to comply” with federal law. “As a result, the Supreme Court Building will be closed to the public until further notice. The Building will remain open for future business.…
Feel fancy in these UAE hotels with private poolsImagine checking in to a hotel in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, putting your bags down and walking out and taking a dip straight into your private pool. Nothing screams luxury quite like that. Here are the best hotels in the UAE with private pools for you to feel a little fancy.Hotels with private pools in Abu Dhabi, UAEAl Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & SpaUnrolling against the backdrop of the rolling Al Wathba desert dunes is this dreamy desert resort. Adding a dash of luxury to a resort that’s been designed…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Reporting Highlights Aggression: Under President Donald Trump’s deportation mission, ICE officers are using force to detain and jail immigrants. Impunity: The administration gutted guardrails and offices meant to rein in abusive actions. Disappeared: Some families say they have no idea where their loved ones were jailed after immigration raids. These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. When Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers stormed through Santa Ana, California, in June, panicked calls…