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200kg UAE flag carried by 64 nationalities sets Guinness World Record in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: On a rain-swept evening at Hudayriyat Island, 153 people from 64 nationalities lifted a single banner weighing over 200kg and walked 100 metres together, setting a Guinness World Record and delivering one of the UAE's most quietly powerful moments of unity.They were not soldiers or athletes. They were nurses, doctors, and healthcare workers, people who had spent recent weeks on the frontlines of care, now standing side by side under the national flag. Many participants were joined by...
Floods, power outages and hundreds evacuated as Cyclone Vaianu lashes New Zealand’s North Island
Cyclone crossed coast near Maketu peninsula, packing destructive winds exceeding 130km/h (80 mph), heavy rain and large swellsCyclone Vaianu made landfall in New Zealand’s North Island on Sunday, triggering floods, power outages and forcing hundreds to evacuate.The cyclone crossed the coast near the Maketu peninsula, packing destructive winds exceeding 130km/h (80 mph), heavy rain and large swells, national weather provider MetService said, describing Vaianu as a “life-threatening” system. Conti...
Queen Mary's father John Donaldson has died in Tasmania just three weeks after she made the trip from Denmark to Australia
Queen Mary's father John Donaldson has died in Tasmania just three weeks after she made the trip from Denmark to AustraliaBy ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 07:35, 12 April 2026 | Updated: 07:39, 12 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Fuel protest ‘cleared’ from Dublin as Cabinet prepares to hold emergency meeting
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Mob beats spiritual leader to death in Bangladesh
DHAKA: A self-proclaimed spiritual leader was beaten to death by a mob in Bangladesh on Saturday, officials said, in the latest violence fuelled by religious tensions in the country. Muslim-majority Bangladesh has seen a sharp rise in religious intolerance and mob violence since the 2024 uprising that toppled the government of former premier Sheikh Hasina. Shamim Reza Jahangir, believed to be in his 60s, died from his injuries after hundreds of people stormed his residence in Kushtia district an...
Minnesota fraud suspect fails to show in court throwing $11 million Medicaid case into doubt
Minnesota fraud suspect fails to show in court throwing $11 million Medicaid case into doubtBy BETHAN SEXTON, US ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Published: 07:12, 12 April 2026 | Updated: 07:13, 12 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Rehabilitation project open to all 2019 Hong Kong protest arrestees: Chris Tang
Hong Kong authorities will not “draw a line” on who is eligible for a rehabilitation programme for those arrested during the 2019 anti-government protests, the security minister has said, while defending the decision to keep the project a secret for two years to prevent bullying. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said on Sunday that a special rehabilitation programme run by the Security Bureau for people arrested in connection with the 2019 unrest had been ongoing for the past one to....
Dubai: Young ‘Sheikh of happiness’ distributes flags following Sheikh Mohammed's call
A young boy handing out UAE flags on Dubai’s Boulevard Street is drawing attention online, with many recognising him as Majed Omar, the child widely known as the UAE’s “Sheikh of happiness”.Majed, who previously went viral riding in a miniature Mercedes, was seen offering small UAE flags to passersby, prompting smiles and brief interactions that quickly spread across social media.His gesture comes days after a call by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, urging residents and citizens to raise...
New row as locals fume at Kate Middleton's sister after sudden closure on estate
New row as locals fume at Kate Middleton's sister after sudden closure on estateFury grows as locals clash with James Matthews and Pippa Middleton over a blocked Berkshire footpath, with safety fears rising and campaigners warning it's part of a wider access crisisCommentsNewsCally Brooks Features Writer07:00, 12 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesKate's sister Pippa is at the centre of a local dispute(Image: Alamy Stock Photo)A bitter row is brewing in the Berkshire countryside, and this time,...
Brian Hooker says 'cascade of failures' that he will 'never forgive' himself for is to blame for wife going overboard in Bahamas in phone call to friend
Brian Hooker says 'cascade of failures' that he will 'never forgive' himself for is to blame for wife going overboard in Bahamas in phone call to friendSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories By JENSEN BIRD Published: 06:47, 12 April 2026 | Updated: 06:47, 12 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Murderer found dead in his cell by fellow prisoner after officer 'did not know' he should check on him
Murderer found dead in his cell by fellow prisoner after officer 'did not know' he should check on himPatryk Skupinski, 38, was serving a life sentence for murdering Marlene Doyle when he was found dead in his cell by another prisoner at HMP Gartree in LeicestershireNewsPaige Ingram and Dylan Hayward06:36, 12 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesPatryk Skupinski was jailed for the murder his partner Marlene Doyle in January 2022(Image: WM Police)A convicted murderer serving a life sentence was discove...
What the law says about painting a neighbour's fence that faces your garden
What the law says about painting a neighbour's fence that faces your gardenWith warmer weather arriving, many people are planning garden improvementsCommentsNewsAndrew Nuttall U35 Lifestyle Writer06:30, 12 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesIgnoring who owns the fence could lead to problems(Image: Getty)With temperatures starting to rise, some homeowners might be thinking about tackling early garden tasks to ensure everything looks perfect before summer arrives. These could include clearing flowerbeds an...
Troubled waters: Will Hammersmith Bridge ever reopen?
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One killed, several injured in New Jersey Chick-fil-A shooting
A mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, has left one person dead and several others injured, according to US media reports.The incident occurred at the restaurant on Route 22 near Gelb Avenue around 8:40pm (local time) on Saturday. Local police confirmed they are investigating the shooting, which was first reported shortly after 8:45pm.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. Gunmen allegedly entered counter areaWitness accounts...
Haiti citadel: At least 30 dead in stampede at popular tourist attraction in Haiti
Haiti citadel: At least 30 dead in stampede at popular tourist attraction in HaitiA popular tourist attraction in the Caribbean state, and was packed with students and visitors on Saturday when a horror stampede killed at least 30 peopleNewsPaige Ingram05:34, 12 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe stampede occurred at the Laferriere Citadel, a 19th-century fortress(Image: x.com/josephlunieOFF)At least 30 people have been killed after a stampede in Haiti, but authorities are warning the death toll could...
Minor girl recovered 48 hours after kidnap from bus stop in Sahiwal
SAHIWAL: City Police claimed to have recovered an 11-year-old girl 48 hours after she had gone missing from the E-Green Bus Stop at Jogi Chowk while standing with her maternal aunt on April 8. Station House Officer (SHO) Rai Nasir said the girl had allegedly been kidnapped by a woman and was later recovered. She was handed over to her parents. According to police, the missing child, Faizain Bibi, a resident of Chak Thatha Anayat in Okara district, had come to Sahiwal with her aunt, Shaheen Bib...
Fine imposed on marriage halls for one-dish policy breach in Sargodha
SARGODHA: Marriage halls have been fined Rs200,000 for violating the one-dish policy and directed to strictly comply with the regulation. According to sources, the assistant commissioner took action against several marriage halls in Sargodha for serving more than one dish at wedding events, imposing fines totalling Rs200,000. During surprise inspections, officials found that government orders were being flouted at multiple venues. The assistant commissioner said violators had been penalised and...
2-month-old among 64 nationalities carrying UAE flag as Abu Dhabi sets world record
When two-month-old Abu Bakr from Gambia grows up, he will have a story to tell of how he was part of a Guinness World Record in the UAE.The infant was among hundreds of participants from 64 nationalities who came together at Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi to carry a massive 85-metre UAE flag, setting a new Guinness World Record for the most nationalities carrying a banner.Held during the closing ceremony of the Burjeel Games, the event saw frontline healthcare workers and their families unite un...
سخنگوی وزارت خارجه جمهوری اسلامی: با وجود برخی تفاهمها، مذاکرات به توافق نرسید
اسماعیل بقایی، سخنگوی وزارت خارجه جمهوری اسلامی، گفت با وجود برخی تفاهمها، مذاکرات پس از ۲۴ تا ۲۵ ساعت بدون توافق پایان یافت. او افزود موضوعاتی مانند تنگه هرمز به گفتوگوها افزوده شد و تاکید کرد دیپلماسی ابزاری برای صیانت از منافع ملی است و تماسها با پاکستان ادامه دارد.
One dead and multiple people injured after 'masked' gunman open fire at a Chick-fil-A
The horror unfolded at the restaurant in Union Township on Saturday night, sending terrified patrons scrambling.