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UAE to see rising temperatures and longer daylight hours through this month

The UAE is expected to experience a gradual rise in temperatures and longer daylight hours throughout May, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said.The NCM noted that May is part of the spring transitional period, during which the sun continues its apparent northward movement from the equator, resulting in extended daylight across the Northern Hemisphere.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.This seasonal shift contributes to a steady increase i...

Apex Legends Season 29: Start date and timings for all regions

Apex Legends' Season 29, 'Overclocked,' launches May 5, 2026, bringing exciting new content. Players can anticipate the arrival of Axle, a swift Skirmisher legend focused on slide mechanics, and the innovative Deathbox Respawns feature, allowing teammates to be revived directly at their fallen comrades' deathboxes. This update promises a fresh experience for the popular battle royale.

Israel to buy fighter jets from Lockheed and Boeing in $119 billion military plan

NewsWorldMiddle EastIsrael to buy fighter jets from Lockheed and Boeing in $119 billion military planIn December, Boeing was given an $8.6 billion contract for Israel including 25 new F-15IAs and an option for 25 moreSteven Scheer Sunday 03 May 2026 09:54 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":tru...

Entrepreneur shares how she survived 'brutal' Dragons' Den and now brings in £10million a year

Being called "pathetic" by one of the investors on BBC's Dragons' Den would be considered a setback for some entrepreneurs; but for others, it is the launchpad for a £10million sustainable business.Growing up in and out of care, Rachel Watkyn OBE had very little handed to her. By the age of seven, she was earning pocket money picking strawberries in the fields. By twelve, she was collecting neighbours' bric-a-brac to run her own stall. This entrepreneurial spirit has been the engine of the Tiny...

A world of cultures comes alive at embassy fair in Washington

The sound of drums from the Pakistan Embassy could be heard distinctly as soon as visitors turned into International Drive, where the usually quiet diplomatic corridor had been transformed into a global fairground for the annual Passport DC “Around the World Embassy Tour”. From early morning, crowds moved steadily along the tree-lined street, following a trail of music, aromas and colour that flowed from one embassy to the next. The dhol at the Pakistan Embassy set the tone — deep, insistent, an...

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Japan contains one of its biggest wildfires in decades after 11-day battle

Wildfires that scorched forests in northern Japan, reportedly the second biggest in over 30 years, have been brought under control after 11 days, officials have said. Hundreds of firefighters and more than 1,000 military personnel had battled the blazes since late April, as they burned around 1,600 hectares (4,000 acres) across the mountainous Iwate region. The affected area is almost five times the size of New York City’s Central Park. At least eight buildings were damaged, and two people suffe...

Ancient Dharmarajika Stupa in Taxila echoes with Dhamma sermon after 1,500 years

Monks perform rituals in connection with Vesak Day at Dharmarajika Stupa near Taxila. — Dawn TAXILA: After nearly 15 centuries of silence, the ancient Dharmarajika Stupa came alive on Friday as chants of Buddhist monks echoed once again across the historic site, marking the first such occasion since its destruction in the 5th century CE by the White Huns. For centuries, the site had remained largely quiet, disturbed only by the soft tread of visitors and the rustle of leav...

डच राजकुमारियों के मर्डर की खौफनाक साजिश, 'नाजी' लिंक से दहला यूरोप

Tamil Nadu Through Time: From Memory To Mandate

Tamil Nadu Through Time From Memory To Mandate

Wisconsin woman accused of stabbing longtime boyfriend, 25, to death for bringing food home to cook instead of taking her out to the bar

Wisconsin woman accused of stabbing longtime boyfriend, 25, to death for bringing food home to cook instead of taking her out to the barSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the best exclusive stories By WILKO MARTÍNEZ-CACHERO, US REPORTER Published: 05:05, 3 May 2026 | Updated: 05:05, 3 May 2026 e-mail View comments

ISIS brides will cost $2million EACH to monitor if they return to Australia - and the extraordinary lengths authorities will have to take every day

ISIS brides will cost $2million EACH to monitor if they return to Australia - and the extraordinary lengths authorities will have to take every dayISIS brides to cost $2million each to monitorThey may require 24-hour surveillance READ MORE: Senator's response when asked if the Bondi attack was 'false flag'By NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 05:03, 3 May 2026 | Updated: 05:03, 3 May 2026 e-mail View comments

EVMs Taped To Block Votes, Scent Smeared To Find Voters: Bengal Repoll Report

The EC report said allegations of widespread booth-capturing came, with reports of forceful takeover of polling stations where genuine voters were prevented from voting or coerced through threats and intimidation tactics

Man poisons family of five in Gurgaon, attempts suicide

A man in Gurgaon allegedly poisoned his wife and four children before attempting suicide. Police discovered the family deceased in their Wazirpur village home late Saturday night. The accused, hospitalized and unfit for questioning, is being treated while authorities investigate the motive behind the tragic incident.

Fifty-one drones shot down in Leningrad Region

Governor Alexander Drozdenko says combat operations continue

Knifeman slices woman's throat in deadly broad daylight attack in Spanish tourist hotspot

A man has been arrested after a woman was killed in a broad daylight attack in Barcelona.Police rushed to Esplugues de Llobregat on the western edge of the tourist hotspot at 11am on Saturday.The attacker slashed the victim's throat with a knife on the town's Joan Miro street - where she died.Catalan police apprehended the suspect shortly after launching a major search operation.A forensic tent was later set up to shield the body from public view.Neither the victim nor her attacker have been pub...

Migrant in New York suspected of killing roommate and Wendy’s coworker within hours of each other

NewsWorldAmericasUS Crime NewsMigrant in New York suspected of killing roommate and Wendy’s coworker within hours of each otherThe suspect had been living in the US since he was 12 years oldAlex Lang in New York Sunday 03 May 2026 02:01 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2969...

Jefferson Lewis is charged after being accused of snatching Kumanjayi Little Baby from her bed and murdering her

Jefferson Lewis is suspected of taking Kumanjayi Little Baby from a house at Old Timers Camp last week.

Army starts process to procure modern bullet-proof troop carriers for Rashtriya Rifles

The Indian Army is set to acquire 159 bullet-proof troop carriers for its Rashtriya Rifles battalions operating in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. These vehicles will enhance protected mobility in challenging terrains, supporting counter-insurgency operations with improved troop transportation and protection. The procurement aligns with the 'Make in India' initiative, aiming for domestic production.

Hyderabad man tells wife her mother died from seizure on bike ride; CCTV shows he hit her with helmet

A 19-year-old woman's suspicion led to her husband's arrest for culpable homicide after he allegedly struck his mother-in-law, causing her fatal head injuries. The accused initially claimed the victim suffered an epileptic seizure, but CCTV footage revealed he hit her during an argument on his bike.