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Need to use the Palm Monorail?The Palm Monorail has been temporarily taken out of operation, as confirmed in a story shared on the line’s official Instagram account, @palmmonorail. The suspension is due to ongoing maintenance works, and services will remain paused until further notice.In the update, the operator advised passengers that the monorail will not be running while maintenance is carried out, adding that updates will be shared once operations are ready to resume.With the monorail currently offline, commuters and visitors are encouraged to rely on taxis and buses to reach destinations across Palm Jumeirah.At present, there is no confirmed…
Ione WellsBBC South America Correspondent, in Bogotá BBCColombia’s President Gustavo PetroColombia’s President Gustavo Petro has told the BBC that he believes there is now a “real threat” of US military action against Colombia. Petro said the United States is treating other nations as part of a US “empire”. It comes after Trump threatened Colombia with military action. He said that the US risks transforming from “dominating the world” to becoming “isolated from the world.” He also accused US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents of acting like “Nazi brigades”. Trump has significantly expanded ICE operations as part of what the…
People rallied in the streets of Tehran on Thursday night, witnesses said, marking a new escalation of ongoing protests in Iran after a call by exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi for a mass demonstration. Internet access and telephone lines in Iran cut out immediately after the protests began. The protests represented the first test of whether the Iranian public could be swayed by Pahlavi, whose fatally ill father, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran, fled the country just before the the 1979 Islamic Revolution and died in exile in 1980.Demonstrations have included chants in support of the shah, something…
Who are the challengers in the cases? There are two challengers – both transgender women – in two separate cases, Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., which will be argued on the same day, Tuesday, Jan. 13. One challenger is Lindsay Hecox, now 24 years old, who filed this lawsuit when seeking to try out for the women’s track and cross-country teams at Boise State University in Idaho. Hecox did not make the NCAA teams at BSU but competes at the club level. The other challenger is B.P.J., a 15-year-old high school student who has publicly identified as female…
If Global Village hasn’t made it onto your plans yet this season, now’s the time to fix thatDubai’s much-loved outdoor attraction has confirmed that Season 30 will officially wrap up on May 10, 2026, giving visitors just a few more months to soak up everything before it closes for the summer. The destination will then return later in the year for Season 31 (dates still to be announced).And trust us, there’s plenty worth seeing before the gates close.What was new at Global Village this season?Season 30 has delivered some of the biggest updates yet, with fresh attractions and immersive experiences…
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Videos posted on social media show large crowds of protesters marching through Tehran and other Iranian cities in what is said to be the largest show of force by the opponents of the clerical establishment in years.Rallies in Tehran and Iran’s second city, Mashhad, can be seen in footage verified by BBC Persian, with peaceful demonstrations not dispersed by security forces. On Wednesday, there were violent clashes in a number of cities.The crowds in Mashhad called for the overthrow of the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the return of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the late former shah,…
Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Harvey Weinstein is weighing a potential guilty plea to resolve an undecided rape charge and avoid going to trial for a third time in New York, a judge said Thursday.But, amid the plea talk, the disgraced movie mogul struck a defiant tone, telling a court hearing: “I know I was unfaithful, I know I acted wrongly, but I never assaulted anyone.”Weinstein spoke after Judge Curtis Farber denied his bid…
A Second Opinion is a recurring series by Haley Proctor on the Second Amendment and constitutional litigation. The Supreme Court has already agreed to hear two cases this term involving Second Amendment challenges to firearms regulations, with several more petitions pending. Given that the Second Amendment is at the forefront of Supreme Court litigation, I could think of no one better to speak to than Pete Patterson, a partner at Cooper & Kirk PLLC (where I am of counsel). Pete, in addition to being a great colleague and accomplished litigator, is one of the top Second Amendment experts in the…
As an expat, when I’m looking for home comforts, I often find it in food and therefore I’m always searching for new places to visit when I’m missing home. I found this comfort in Mezzanine Bar & Kitchen.The spotSitting pretty in Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Mezzanine Bar & Kitchen is exactly where you want to be when you’re after relaxed vibes with a side of great views. Overlooking the waterways, with the Burj Al Arab peeking out in the background, it feels casual and welcoming, whether you’re popping in after a wander around the Souk or settling in for a long,…