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The UAE has welcomed the announcement of a Gaza ceasefire following more than 15 months of conflict. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan praised Qatar, Egypt and the US for reaching the agreement.

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 25 prisoners of war each after negotiations mediated by the UAE.

Dubai Humanitarian has urgently dispatched 68.4 metric tonnes of critical medical supplies to Gaza via Al Arish, Egypt.

Defending champion Rory McIlroy says he has been "working on having fun" during his two-month break ahead of this week's Hero Dubai Desert Classic, where he is seeking a fifth title at Emirates Golf Club.

The Hero Dubai Desert Classic (HDDC) is taking the tournament’s iconic Dallah Trophy on a week-long tour of Dubai’s schools in the lead up to the tournament which starts on Thursday.

Zheng Qinwen was the first big name to exit the women's draw at the Australian Open on Wednesday after the Olympic champion was stunned by Laura Siegemund while top seed Aryna Sabalenka made heavy weather of her second-round match before going through.

Papal thriller "Conclave" led nominations for the BAFTA Film Awards on Wednesday, with music-themed and horror productions also faring well at Britain's top movie honours.

When wildfires destroyed parts of Los Angeles this week, real estate agent Jenna Cooper started asking friends for clothing and other items to help people in need.

Actor Alec Baldwin sued New Mexico prosecutors and sheriff's office officials on Thursday alleging a "malicious" prosecution against him for the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western movie "Rust."