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Moe ShreifBBC Eye InvestigationsBBCMusa al-Sadr has been missing since 1978Warning: Contains images some may find upsettingA computer scientist at a university in the north of England is studying an image of a corpse – attempting to solve a mystery that has gripped the Middle East for nearly 50 years.”This is what he looks like now?” asks Bradford University’s Prof Hassan Ugail doubtfully.The digitised photo is of a decomposed face and it is about to be run through a special algorithm for our BBC investigation.The original photo was taken by a journalist who saw the body in a secret mortuary in…
DIFC Arts Night is celebrating its 20th edition this November, so art fans can expect something specialYou don’t need a ticket to see some stunning works of art. You can find it in nearly every corner of the city, and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) isn’t excluded. DIFC is already a hotspot for art and culture fans in the city thanks to its numerous art galleries, but in November 2025, it will pop on the cultural calendar for another reason: DIFC Arts Night.The popular art festival returns yet again in 2025, transforming the space into a gallery under the stars.…
XThe man who was caught on camera snatching a hat off a young boy at the US Open has said he made a “huge mistake” after footage of the incident went viral. Piotr Szczerek, a Polish chief executive of a paving firm, said he was “convinced” tennis star Kamil Majchrzak had been “passing his hat in my direction”.”I know I did something that seemed like consciously collecting a memento from a child,” he wrote in a statement. “This wasn’t my intention, but it doesn’t change the fact that I hurt the boy and disappointed the fans.”The video, taken during Majchrzak’s…
From chill paddles to adrenaline-pumping adventures, water sports in Dubai are the ultimate way to make a splash this seasonIt’s the first day of autumn in Dubai, and you know what that means – winter is almost in full swing. With the temperatures set to dip soon, the city is gearing up for those perfect outdoor days that make living here so good. And what better way to enjoy it than by diving into the best water sports in Dubai?Whether you’re gliding across calm seas in a kayak, soaring through the sky with a parasail, or zipping along the coastline…
Security forces in Guyana say a boat carrying election officials and ballot boxes was shot at “from the Venezuelan shore” in the contested Essequibo region.Police and the Guyana defence force said in a joint statement that the incident occurred on Sunday, ahead of the South American nation’s general election on Monday. The patrol that had been escorting the officials “immediately returned fire” and no one was injured, Guyana’s security forces said.Venezuela has not commented on the incident, which comes amid a territorial dispute between the two nations over the oil-rich Essequibo region.The 159,500-sq-km (61,600-square-mile) area has been administered by Guyana,…
Got a few black points on your driver’s licence? Here’s how you can get them reducedAbu Dhabi Police is giving drivers a chance to reduce black points through special courses taking place during the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2025.All the detailsAbu Dhabi Police announced on social media that it will be running awareness and training workshops during ADIHEX, which runs until September 7, 2025, at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). #أخبارنا | #شرطة_أبوظبي تقدم خدمة تخفيض النقاط المرورية بمعرض الصيد والفروسية 2025. التفاصيل:https://t.co/W9NSM6VLJp@ADIHEX @ADNECGroup#معرض_أبوظبي_الدولي_للصيد_والفروسية2025 pic.twitter.com/lrj5FX3Jys — شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) August 30, 2025What is ADIHEX?ADIHEX is…
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he reached “understandings” with US President Donald Trump over the end of the Ukraine war, at their meeting in Alaska last month.But he did not say whether he would agree to peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky brokered by Trump, who had apparently given Monday as a deadline for Putin’s response.Speaking during a summit in China, Putin continued to defend his decision to invade Ukraine, once again blaming the war on the West.Following the Alaska meeting, US special envoy Steve Witkoff said Putin had agreed to security guarantees for Ukraine as part of a…
Home Daily News What pro bono is BigLaw providing under Trump… Law Firms What pro bono is BigLaw providing under Trump deals? Trade deals get help but not some conservative causes By Debra Cassens Weiss August 18, 2025, 4:09 pm CDT Some law firms that reached pro bono deals with President Donald Trump appear reluctant to take on some conservative causes, and in some instances, they are taking cases adverse to the administration, according to news reports. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Some law firms that reached pro bono deals with President Donald Trump appear reluctant to take on some…
Sponsored: It’s back and better than ever…The iconic Ibiza-inspired O Beach Dubai, with its luxury service, world-class DJ sets and epic weekend parties, is set to return to Dubai’s nightlife scene this September after a hugely successful first season in Dubai. This time its kicking off the 2025 winter season with a brand new theme: The Heartbeat Season #LiveLoud. The second season promises an atmosphere like no other, where every beat, every moment and every celebrating is felt to the fullest. Guests can expect an energy-filled environment where every sound, every dance move, and every cheer is amplified, creating memories…
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has been injured in a car accident in the US state of New Hampshire.Giuliani was a passenger in a Ford Bronco when it was struck from behind in the city of Manchester on Saturday evening, according to local police.”He was diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg,” a statement from his security guard, Michael Ragusa, said. Giuliani, 81, became known as “America’s Mayor” after leading New York through 9/11. He later became an adviser and then personal lawyer to…