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Street food, emerging designers, live beats and immersive experiencesLove the foodie pop-ups in Dubai? Everyone’s favourite e& MOTB (Market Outside The Box) has returned for a new edition running for a limited time only until January 11, 2026.The experience is part of the Dubai Shopping Festival. The 13th edition is taking place at the iconic Dubai Design District (d3) Waterfront with a redesigned layout, immersive futuristic activations, food and beverage offerings, shopping opportunities, and plenty of fun entertainment.The best news? It’s free entry.Here’s everything you need to know about e& MOTBDining and retailAs with every edition, e& MOTB shines a…

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Getty ImagesA national day of mourning has been announced in Switzerland for 9 JanuaryThe bodies of the 40 victims of a bar fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana on New Year’s Eve have been identified by police.The victims range in age from 14 to 39 years old, with 15 aged under 18. The youngest were a Swiss girl and a French boy, both 14. The group includes people of Swiss, Italian, Romanian, Turkish, Portuguese, French, and Belgian nationalities, as well as a citizen of the UK, France and Israel.In addition to the 40 killed, 119 others were injured.…

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Listen to this articleEstimated 3 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.The leaders of Denmark and Greenland on Sunday urged U.S. President Donald Trump to stop threatening to take over Greenland, after he reiterated his wish to do so in an interview with The Atlantic magazine.”It makes absolutely no sense to talk about the U.S. needing to take over Greenland. The U.S. has no right to annex any of the three countries in the Danish Kingdom,” Danish Prime Minister Mette…

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Sponsored: An edition packed with thrilling adventures, timeless traditions and activities for all ages in the heart of the desertLiwa Festival is one of the UAE’s most anticipated annual events, known for blending adrenaline, culture, and family-friendly fun. Each year, it draws thousands of visitors seeking a unique mix of heritage, motorsport, and entertainment, all set against the golden dunes of Al Dhafra.This year, the festival delivered an exceptional programme of cultural showcases, high-energy competitions, nightly performances, and family-friendly attractions, celebrating the UAE’s deep connection to its desert traditions.And Jetour was front and centre of the actionIn an exclusive partnership…

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Jeremy BowenInternational editorEPATrump’s action in Venezuela may point to months of global turbulenceWith the seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump has demonstrated more powerfully than ever his belief in the power of his will, backed by raw US military force. On his orders the US has Maduro behind bars and now will “run” Venezuela.The US president made the announcement in a remarkable news conference with enormous implications for US foreign policy worldwide at his Florida club and residence, Mar-a-Lago. Trump said the US would be in charge in Venezuela “until such time as we can do a safe,…

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Listen to this articleEstimated 4 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.On Saturday, the U.S. announced it launched a “large-scale strike” in Venezuela and captured the oil-rich nation’s president, Nicolás Maduro, along with his wife, Cilia Flores.The pair were “flown out of the country,” U.S. President Donald Trump said on his Truth Social platform.”This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement,” he added.Maduro and his wife have been indicted in New York, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said…

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Home Daily News ‘Christmas Lawyer’ uses settlement with homeowners… Landlords & Tenants ‘Christmas Lawyer’ uses settlement with homeowners association on more holiday decorations December 24, 2025, 11:15 am CST An Idaho lawyer who had been fighting with his homeowners association over his “elaborate holiday displays” said he’s using the money that he received during mediation for even more Christmas cheer in his new home. An Idaho lawyer who had been fighting with his homeowners association over his “elaborate holiday displays” said he’s using the money that he received during mediation for even more Christmas cheer in his new home, according…

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Yas Bay hosts free family events every Sunday with music bingo, games and prizesThe first Sunday of the new year deserves better than scrolling on the couch. Free family events and Yas Bay Waterfront agrees. This January, it is bringing back Sunday Funday, and it is exactly the kind of low effort, high reward plan parents love and kids actually get excited about.Set against the water at Etihad Arena Plaza, Sunday Funday turns the late afternoon into a playful, slightly chaotic, very joyful family hangout. There will be music bingo, games and dancing. Abu Dhabi favourites Dylan and Dillon lead…

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